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I tend to throw out most film theory, and try to get to the human heart of things
The Spirit of the Beehive (1973): A Study of Trauma and a Very Clever Attack Against a Fascistic Regime
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The Spirit of the Beehive (1973): A Study of Trauma and a Very Clever Attack Against a Fascistic Regime

Victor Erice’s debut is beautifully weaponised art, released from within a dictatorship.
21 Mar 2023 9 min read
The Beasts (As bestas): A Movie Review
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The Beasts (As bestas): A Movie Review

A memorable thriller with horror leanings, telling a tale of nature, brutes, and cultural divides.
12 Mar 2023 7 min read
The Fire Within: A Requiem for Katia and Maurice Krafft: A Movie Review
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The Fire Within: A Requiem for Katia and Maurice Krafft: A Movie Review

Werner Herzog celebrates the volcanic imagery of the Kraffts, wrestled from “the claws of the devil.”
23 Feb 2023 5 min read
Living: A Movie Review
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Living: A Movie Review

A worthy remake of a Kurosawa classic, with a cinematic heart of gold and movie magic charm.
16 Feb 2023 4 min read
The Banshees of Inisherin: A Movie Review
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The Banshees of Inisherin: A Movie Review

An electrifying, melancholic fable, and Martin McDonagh's best movie to date.
13 Feb 2023 7 min read
Babylon: A Movie Review
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Babylon: A Movie Review

A gruelling joyride that made me contemplate the never-ending movie that keeps getting worse.
31 Jan 2023 4 min read

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