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BFI LFF 2020: Bloody Nose, Empty Pockets – Film Review
Not a documentary, yet not a mockumentary either, Bloody Nose, Empty Pockets is an in-depth look into the lives of Americans and the places that they go to drink. With pub closures on the up, this is something I feel I can relate to on a British level also, understanding that need and want for…
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The Widow’s Last – Short Film Review
When you can feel connected to the themes in a story from over 170 years ago, you can begin to understand how powerful it is. The Widow’s Last, telling the story of a family during the third year of The Great Hunger, in Ireland, is one that is as important now as the time from…
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BFI LFF 2020: I Am Samuel – Film Review
Filmed over five years, I Am Samuel follows the life and love of Samuel, a young gay Kenyan man, who knows that he won’t be accepted by his community. This intimate portrait dives deep into the landscape of Samuel and his boyfriend Alex’s life, alongside their friends and family members. We are first introduced to…
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BFI LFF 2020: Eyimofe – Film Review
Eyimofe, meaning ‘This is My Desire’, is the perfect film to see during Black History month as we also celebrate Nigeria’s 60th anniversary of independence. The film is split into chapters, following the lives of two people on their individual journeys for better lives. To start, I truly loved how this film painted a beautiful…
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BFI LFF 2020: Herself – Film Review
Herself is a finely crafted story of sadness yet also joy, following the life of Sandra as a mother struggling to provide for her young daughters after leaving an abusive relationship. When I first started watching this film, it reminded me of the Jacqueline Wilson books that I would read when growing up, and sometimes…
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Enola Holmes
Anna and James fire up Netflix to review Enola Holmes. Listen on iTunes Listen on RadioPublic Listen on our Podcast Page Listen on Spotify
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The Whole Truth – Short Film Review
Made in partnership with the One in Four charity, The Whole Truth follows Mallory, a young police officer, who begins to revisit her own past as schoolgirl Jenny is interviewed about a school incident. I think films that delve into heavy topics, such a sexual assault, can really do well to portray the truth, or…
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Bill & Ted Face The Music Review
Anna and James attempt to review Bill & Ted Face The Music. Listen on iTunes Listen on RadioPublic Listen on our Podcast Page Listen on YouTube
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Samp – Film Review
Samp, both the character and the film, are metaphors, looking into our lives and the passion we have. The film follows a man who is commissioned to kill ordinary people, as he falls in love and moves through the world where he lives. Watching this film, it really felt like I had fallen down the…
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Venice International Film Festival: The Shift – Short Film Review
With the current COVID-19 pandemic, we face a lot of uncertainty. It’s scary, and as someone who doesn’t currently have a job, seeing a short film like The Shift reassures me that everyone is currently going through something, and we just have to be there for one another. Written and directed by Laura Carreira, The…
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