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, Squid Game.
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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 newest film, We Live in Time.
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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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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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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 time travel flick.”
Adam gives some rather scathing feedback on Netflix’s newest, churned out film.
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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 latest film based on the work of author Claire Keegan, Small Things Like These.
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A Different Man- Film Review
“Though his striking looks shield him from his inner turmoil as a meek, lonely loser, the film dissects the deeper meaning of ‘beauty is in the eye of the beholder’. It explores what it means to be attractive, how we perceive beauty, and what it signifies to be beautiful both inside and out.”
Michael reviews “A Different Man”
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