Harry Mizumoto explores the tragic love story that unfolds across rural Japan. Trigger warnings for mentions of rape and sexual assault. I’ll admit, I was …
JFTFP 2021: Soirée Review
Muslims and the Media Ep. 3: Representing Muslim Women
Muslims and the Media aims to explore both positive and negative representation of Muslims and Islam across the realms of both TV and Film. In …
Sundance 2021: ‘John and the Hole’ Review
Editor-in-chief Pihla Pekkarinen finds disappointment in this Cannes-selected drama. On paper, and at first glance, John and the Hole appears rather impressive. 13-year-old outcast John …
Sundance 2021: Flee Review
Ellie Lachs praises an animated documentary about a refugee’s extraordinary journey to Denmark. In this documentary, director Jonas Rasmussen tells the story of his personal …
Sundance 2021: ‘Together Together’ Review
Editor-in-chief Pihla Pekkarinen appreciates the friendship portrayed in a new American comedy. Matt (Ed Helms) is a single man in his 40s, desperate to be …
Jamie’s Terrible Film School Ep. 3: Gremlins (UCL FilmSoc Podcast)
Jamie has seen many films, and Harry has seen very few. In this podcast, Jamie guides Harry through their own personal canon of films that …
Sundance 2021: ‘Life in a Day 2020’ Review
Editor-in-chief Tomi Haffety considers a collaborative documentary project about a day in 2020 around the world. A touching portrayal of humanity’s most intricate relationships, Life …
Sundance 2021: ‘Knocking’ Review
Alexander Hancock reviews dramatic horror ‘Knocking’ and its exploration into mental illness. After being discharged from the psychiatric ward, Molly’s journey back into the outside …
Sundance 2021: ‘In the Same Breath’ Review
Trigger Warning: This review concerns a documentary on the COVID-19 pandemic and may contain distressing content to some readers. Editor-in-chief Tomi Haffety considers a documentary …
Sundance 2021: ‘Land’ Review
Editor-in-chief Pihla Pekkarinen expresses disappointment in Robin Wright’s inspirational drama. Land had the luck to be this year’s obligatory high-budget Focus Features film premiering at …