Autumnal Poetry in Motion and Its Subsequent Feelings as Seen in Film

From familial relationships and the underlying meaning of garments to making the most of life while still alive, these films convey the whole spectrum of arguably the most poetic season of all.

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In Sondheim’s 90th Year, His Music on Film Remains as Resonant as Ever

It is far from the first time his songs have appeared isolated from their original context, but the explosion in these past six months is notable.

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Marta is the Key to Why ‘Knives Out’ (2020) is so Brilliant

The key ingredient with Knives Out, however, is its protagonist: Marta (Ana de Armas).

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Between the Lines: The Screenplay Oscar Nominees

Every year the Oscar nominations invite cinema-goers to debate and argue on whether those nominated are worthy to be honoured.

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LFF Review: “Guaranteed to thrill and exponentially increase doughnut sales” – Knives Out

“Keeps you entertained and surprised for the entirety of its runtime”  In a week where British Twitter is admiring the investigative skills of Coleen Rooney, Rian Johnson’s Knives Out is a kooky whodunnit that exists perfectly within this shady, social media era.  As an avid reader of Agatha Christie, my expectations were high and still…

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