In this review from South by Southwest 2021, editor Lydia De Matos examines the themes of gentrification at the core of an intimate documentary. Framing …
SXSW: ‘Through the Plexi-Glass: The Last Days of the San José’ Review
2021
‘Moxie’ Review
Isabel Milford reviews the high-energy Netflix release celebrating explorations of identity and diversity at High School. ‘Thanks for the advice, but I’m gunna keep my …
Classic Classics Ep 5: ‘Shaun of the Dead’
What films would still cause crowds to flock to Leicester Square, despite being made many years ago? Maria and Luigi embark on a deep dive …
Berlinale 2021: ‘A Cop Movie’ (Una Película de Policías) Review
Bryn Chiappe appreciates the distinct style of filmmaking in this Silver Bear Award-winning documentary. Alonso Ruizpalacios’ Una Película de Policías is a bold attempt at …
SXSW: ‘WeWork: or the Making and Breaking of a $47 Billion Unicorn’ Review
The FilmSoc Blog is making their debut appearance at South by Southwest, a culture festival in Austin, Texas! In this first review, editor Lydia de …
Berlinale 2021: ‘The Last Days of Gilda’ (Os Últimos Dias de Gilda) Review
Luigi Barraza Cárdenas reviews a colourful four-episode series exploring a woman trapped in a political crisis in Brazil Travel restrictions stink. Yes, I understand this …
Berlinale 2021: Wheel of Fortune and Fantasy (Guzen to Sozo) Review
Editor-in-Chief Tomi Haffety celebrates the realist cinema of Ryusuke Hamaguchi in this triptych of stories exploring coincidence and human relationships. There is something so passionate …
Berlinale 2021: ‘Ninjababy’ Review
Editor-in-Chief Pihla Pekkarinen appreciates quirky cinema in this review of a Norwegian comedy Everybody has their genre. Whether it’s WWI movies (I will never understand …
Berlinale 2021: ‘What Do We See When We Look At The Sky?’ Review
Bryn Chiappe evaluates a poetic German-Georgian drama. Lisa and Georgi bump into each other on the street. We only see their feet and the bottom …
Berlinale 2021: ‘Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn’ (Babardeală cu bucluc sau porno balamuc) Review
Anna Ainio reviews the Golden Bear winner, a satirical look at society’s views toward prejudice and publicity. In 2021, one should know what the word …