BFI’s London Film Festival is in town! The FilmSoc Blog is back for the 66th edition of the city’s largest film festival, delivering a look …
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LKFF 2021: ‘In Front of Your Face’ Review
London Korean Film Festival returned for its 16th edition. From new releases to hits from renowned Korean directors, the FilmSoc Blog reviews a selection of …
Squid Game’s Ink Is Culturally Spreading, But Why?
Sungleen Moon explores the cultural impact of recent smash-hit Netflix show, Squid Game. By now, you either have the strongest self-discipline for not succumbing to …
Berlinale 2021: ‘A Short Vacation’ (Jong Chak Yeok) Review
Editor-in-chief Tomi Haffety reviews a Korean debut about friendship and identity. Featured in the Generation KPlus category, debut filmmakers Kwon Min-pro and Seo Hansol are …
Berlinale 2021: ‘Introduction’ (인트로덕션) Review
Editor-in-chief Tomi Haffety considers one of her favourite directors’ latest meditative drama. Why would anyone want to watch women talk about the differences between formal …
LKFF 2020: ‘Beasts Clawing at Straws’ 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 …
LKFF 2020: ‘Moving On’ Review
London Korean Film Festival returns for its 15th edition. From new releases to hits from renowned Korean directors, the Film Soc Blog reviews a selection …
London Film Festival: ‘Burning’ Review
It’s festival season! The FilmSoc blog is covering the 62nd BFI London Film Festival (10th – 21st October), diving into the myriad of films and …