Heading West- Achill Island Film Festival 2024
See what Emma and Adelaide got up to on their trip to Achill Island for it’s third annual Film Festival!
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The Achill Island Film Festival 2024 Presents: All Politics is Local
In Irish politics, ‘If you’re hungry enough, you’ll dig up the tar on the road with your teeth to get a vote.’ Unbelievably, your running partner poses a greater threat than the other parties, and the most thrilling and devastating competition arises from this internal rivalry.
This week, Emma takes a look at All Politics is Local which was showcased at the Achill Island Film Festival 2024
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Tennis as the Vehicle for Passion and Homoeroticism – Challengers
“You’re placed in the motive and reasoning for this film: tennis. It essentially feels like the three of them are having a threesome on the court.”
Hannah delves into the use of sport as an extension of passion in interpersonal relationships in Luca Guadagnino’s Challengers.
“Back to Black” – The Biopic That No, No, Nobody Wanted
This week Emma takes a look at Sarah Taylor-Johnson’s controversial biopic dedicated to Amy Winehouse “Back to Black” and the issues within the biopic genre.
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Stunted Sincerity- Why Won’t Awards Shows Reward Stunt Work?
“Whether the goal was to have a stab at subtle consumerism or to truly honour stunt work, it came across as the former and lost all sincerity because of this.”
Adelaide talks about why this years segment on stunt work at the Oscars was a tasteless snub to those in stunts.
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Humanity in the Mundane- Perfect Days Review
Wim Wenders explores humanity in busy urban life in his latest film, “Perfect Days”. Adelaide explores these themes.
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Emigration and Parenthood – Vital Sign Review
As part of DIFF’s Making Waves programme, Adelaide reviews film Vital Sign from Hong Kong director Cheuk Wan-chi.
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Nate Ki’s Modern Horror Folklore- Back Home Review
This week Emma takes a look at Nate Ki’s feature debut Back Home, as part of the Dublin International Film Festival, Making Waves: Navigators of Hong Kong Cinema.
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Genocide in the Peripheries – The Zone of Interest Review
As part of BFF 2023 Adelaide got to see The Zone of Interest. Following an excerpt of the life of Auschwitz Commandant Höss, this film challenges the senses.
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What it Means to be Human – Foe Review
Adelaide discusses themes of humanity and love in new science-fiction release, Foe.
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