Keep up to date on the latest in Film, TV and Music with reviews from anfa collective
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“Pink Parts” – Interview
Iveta sits down in conversation with Alicky Hess and Tessa Walsh about their play “Pink Parts”, that premiered at SCENE + HEARD festival.
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The Blessing and the Curse of Sisterhood in Ariane Labed’s “September Says”
“Their co-dependency doesn’t seem to be a natural occurrence, but an artificially maintained state by both parties, leading to that unhealthy symbiotic lifestyle… Their mother seems to be another factor since while physically present, she’s still somehow distant. In fact, September’s behaviour towards the young July seems to mirror the way their mum treats September…
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All We Imagine As Light – film review
“Prabha and Anu have a very meaningful relationship in this film. They care for each other, they sometimes resent each other, and they learn from each other. One of the reasons that this film resonated with me is that it highlights the importance of community among women of all ages. It encourages us to lift…
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How “The Brutalist” Lectures us in Beauty among Banality
“This energetic beginning sets the tone for the waxing and waning narrative throughout. The film goes from intense to lackadaisical in a heartbeat, representative of the fact that László Tóth is a man who has opportunity presented and snatched from him in quick succession, a symptom of the falsely idyllic, capitalistic society that history tells…
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A Real Pain – Film Review
“Eisenberg’s direction is an oddity. He understands the importance of lingering at peculiar points, to allow breaths and growth throughout his scenes… It’s the simplicity and uniqueness of these directing choices that allow Eisenberg to open up his characters in rare ways.” Michael talks about Oscar-nominated film from Jesse Eisenberg, A Real Pain.
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Yurmah’s at the Graveyard, Making a Storm
“The band’s at the stage where it’s all do-it-yourself, and figure-it-out yourself. It’s a double-edged sword; more work outside of the music itself, but retaining as much autonomy as possible.” Katie talks about growing band, Yurmah.
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Bring Them Down – Film Review
“The nonlinear narrative structure allows to explore Abbott and Keoghan’s characters’ inner world separately while adding some more depth , yet it makes it slightly disjointed. This leads to the pacing dragging at times, however it never loses the attention of the audience because of the constant tense build-up of sombre ambiance.” Iveta reviews Bring…
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The Misunderstanding of Squid Game and The Double Down That is Squid Game 2
“[Dong-Hyuk] is aware that much of his own audience have missed the point of the first season completely. The actual games this season are less central to the plot, Dong-Hyuk instead deciding to focus on conversations around class solidarity and free will of the broken masses.” Adam delves into the second season of international hit,…
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Anna Kendrick’s Precise and Empathetic Direction Redefines the True Crime Thriller
“In a world where detailed descriptions of gender-based violence are wherever we turn, she understands that there is absolutely no need to excessively depict brutality in these scenes… Kendrick lets the audience witness them from unexpected perspectives, successfully avoiding over-sensationalism of the crimes.” Zuzana discusses directorial debut from Anna Kendrick, Woman of the Hour.
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Queer – Film Review
“Guadagnino offers an extremely fascinating interpretation of Burroughs’ deeply personal tale, until he begins to diverge from his source material…” FIonn gives us a review of Luca Guadagnino’s Queer.
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We Live in Time- Film Review
“We Live in Time is fresh, fun, and ferociously emotional. It asks a very serious question, what would you do, and how would you live if you knew your time was limited? What I admire about this film is that it acknowledges that the answer to that question isn’t always romantic.” Amy reviews John Crowley’s…
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Beating Hearts- Film Review
“It’s clear to see Lellouche cares so much as the film is wonderfully directed and there are many stand out scenes such as the dance sequence… representing the inner world of both Clotaire and Jackie once they realise their feelings are mutual.” Ivie reviews Beating Hearts which played at the IFI’s French FIlm Festival.
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The All or Nothing Approach From Online Commentators Defies Any Semblance of Political Reasoning
“During the campaign, these online activists were begrudged to have to support Sinn Féin to form a left wing government. Now they are adamant all left wing parties must sit tight on the opposition benches, handing Fianna Fail and Fine Gael a centre right government mandate…” Adam Van Eekeren discusses online response to the Irish…
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Anora- Film Review
“From the very first shot Anora is not shying away from what it’s about to offer the audience. Not only is it a close dissection of the life of a sex worker, but also the life of a second-generation immigrant.” Iveta talks about latest Palme d’Or winner “Anora”.
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Ten Years Since The Hobbit, Do We Like it Yet?
A decade since release, Adelaide discusses the most hated aspects of The Hobbit trilogy and whether or not the unpopularity is justified.
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Conclave- Film Review
“Berger’s style lends itself beautifully to the big screen and the soundtrack has a heavy impact on the storytelling.” Amy got to see Edward Berger’s Conclave at the 69th edition of CIFF this year.
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Time Cut- Film Review
“Where it has its most fun is relishing in the 2003 setting, slamming you incessantly with bops and the eccentric fashion style of the era. Juicy Couture tracksuit sets and Alanis Morissette are the films bread and butter as it does everything in its power to insist that the early 2000s is worthy of a…
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Ireland as a Country with its Mouth Sewn Shut- Small Things Like These Review
“What the story brings around repeatedly is how the hyper-awareness of others’ opinions, and the fear of these opinions, was entirely detrimental to maintaining a moral society…. What few wish to admit, and what this story delves into, is that most people knew precisely what happened at the Laundries yet remained silent…” Adelaide reviews the…