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 …
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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: ‘Cryptozoo’ Review
Editor-in-Chief Pihla Pekkarinen reviews the highly anticipated animation from Dash Shaw. Cryptozoo was one of the films I was most excited to see at Sundance …
London East Asia Film Festival: ‘Better Days’ Review
LEAFF 2020 celebrates its fifth year with a programme of ten films from celebrated and debut film makers. Championing East Asian cinema, LEAFF aims to …
‘Benjamin’ Review
Alex Dewing reviews Simon Amstell’s bittersweet comedy. A breakup plays out on the screen. “I love you”, says one man. “You hesitated too long”, replies …