Category: Uncategorized
Sex, Lies, and Film Stock: ‘The Color Wheel’ 10 Years On
It’s hard to talk about The Color Wheel – almost impossible to talk about without spoiling. While undoubtedly a movie that inspires strong reactions, it…
Long Distance Film Festival, Marguerite Duras, Palestinian Cinema & More: Online Screening Roundup
The past year has led to a rise in unique digital film programming, in particular greater accessibility for short-form and experimental films globally. Festivals like…
FemmeFilmFest20 Day Three Showcase: ‘In a Hole’ with the charming Sarah Louise Dean
I’ve known Sarah Louise Dean for some time in a virtual capacity. Speaking to her about In a Hole, which she wrote and directed, allowed…
Film Review: Jack & Yaya (2019)
For too many LGBTQ+ people growing up, there is a grim reality of them being met with rejection and even hatred from their straight, cisgendered…
1957 In Film: Throne of Blood
Akira Kurosawa’s Throne of Blood is a graphic retelling of Shakespeare’s Macbeth as told in feudal Japan. Although the film does not carry with it any of…
Screen Actors Guild Unveil Their 2019 Nominations
With plenty of surprises and a few painful snubs, the nominees for the 26th Screen Actors Guild Awards have been announced. In a huge boost…
Filmotomy Podcast 85: 4th Femme Filmmakers Festival Preview
With just seven days to go until the 4th Femme Filmmakers Festival, Robin invites two of this year’s jury members to talk about their experience…
Film Road to Halloween: The Voices (2014)
The road to Halloween is paved with good films. Wherein we countdown to the spirited season with a hundred doses of horror. 71 days to…
2019 in Film Halftime Report: The Scenes
The movies of January to June 2019 has just about left us. Half the year gone, and where are we now? Been a good year?…
EIFF Exclusive Review: Alice
On paper, Josephine Mackerras’ Alice sounds like a film we’ve all seen before. The story of a mild-mannered housewife/mother who becomes a high-end escort in…
Festival de Cannes 72 Countdown: The Killing Of A Sacred Deer, 2017
We excitedly countdown to the 72nd Festival de Cannes with a different prize winning film each day. The Killing Of A Sacred Deer, 2017 Prix…
Festival de Cannes 72 Countdown: Fargo, 1996
We excitedly countdown to the 72nd Festival de Cannes with a different prize winning film each day. Fargo, 1996 Prix de la mise en scène…
Rewind: 1993 in Film – Fearless
Those opening moments of 1993’s somewhat misplaced, Fearless, are extraordinary. The drifting shots of Max (Jeff Bridges), walking through smoky crop field, carrying a baby…
Festival de Cannes 72 Countdown: Breaking the Waves, 1996
We excitedly countdown to the 72nd Festival de Cannes with a different prize winning film each day. Breaking the Waves, 1996 Grand Prix – Lars…
