When Da 5 Bloods is at its best, it is something rather incredible. Here, like in many of the best Spike Lee movies, we see the director's ability to entertain and inform whilst pushing meaningful ideas and clear political messages. Though the tonal consistency isn't as strong here as in some of his finer pictures … Continue reading Da 5 Bloods (Review)
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Why “Manos” The Hands of Fate is a Masterpiece (A Totally Sincere Video Essay)
NastyPALs 25: The Evil Dead
NastyPALs Episodes 19-24
https://soundcloud.com/user-782108692/19-night-of-the-demon https://soundcloud.com/user-782108692/20-the-werewolf-and-the-yeti https://soundcloud.com/user-782108692/21-dont-go-near-the-park https://soundcloud.com/user-782108692/22-delirium https://soundcloud.com/user-782108692/23-late-night-trains https://soundcloud.com/user-782108692/24-the-witch-who-came-from-the-sea
Class Mobility in Parasite (Video Essay)
Who Let the Dogs Out (Review)
If you exist in the world, the phrase 'Who Let the Dogs Out' is instantly recognisable. However, were you aware that this phrase - specifically the repeated chorus of the Baha Men's hit song - is the source of a seemingly never ending legal dispute? Do you actually know who let the dogs out? Well, … Continue reading Who Let the Dogs Out (Review)
Ocean Waves (Ghibli: The Netflix Batch)
With Netflix (in most territories) adding the entire Ghibli back catalogue (minus Grave of the Fireflies) over the next three months, it’s the perfect time to either revisit or visit the collection. If revisiting, why not write about them? Great idea. Welcome to ‘Ghibli: The Netflix Batch,’ a collection of essays inspired by each film. … Continue reading Ocean Waves (Ghibli: The Netflix Batch)
Kiki’s Delivery Service (Ghibli: The Netflix Batch)
With Netflix (in most territories) adding the entire Ghibli back catalogue (minus Grave of the Fireflies) over the next three months, it’s the perfect time to either revisit or visit the collection. If revisiting, why not write about them? Great idea. Welcome to ‘Ghibli: The Netflix Batch,’ a collection of essays inspired by each film. … Continue reading Kiki’s Delivery Service (Ghibli: The Netflix Batch)
My Neighbour Totoro (Ghibli: The Netflix Batch)
With Netflix (in most territories) adding the entire Ghibli back catalogue (minus Grave of the Fireflies) over the next three months, it’s the perfect time to either revisit or visit the collection. If revisiting, why not write about them? Great idea. Welcome to ‘Ghibli: The Netflix Batch,’ a collection of essays inspired by each film. … Continue reading My Neighbour Totoro (Ghibli: The Netflix Batch)
Humanising Iran: Two Films by Abbas Kiarostami
Now is a good time to explore the diverse world of Iranian cinema. When countries are targeted by other nations, these countries coalesce into something homogenous: they become a singular entity rather than a collection of people. It's easy to view a country by way of its regime or by way of its outward facing … Continue reading Humanising Iran: Two Films by Abbas Kiarostami
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