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Melbourne International Film Festival 2020: Interview with David Osit, Director of MAYOR
Melbourne International Film Festival 2020: Interview with David Osit, Director of MAYOR

Alex Lines spoke with director David Osit abut his documentary Mayor, his approach to shooting the city of Ramallah and more!

ENTWINED: A Pensive Trip Through the Forest
ENTWINED: A Pensive Trip Through the Forest

Entwined, from director Minos Nikolakakis, succeeds in its story, a slow burn that is hypnotizing, peeking the interest of its viewers.

NO TIME TO DIE Countdown: ON HER MAJESTY’S SECRET SERVICE Revisited
NO TIME TO DIE Countdown: ON HER MAJESTY’S SECRET SERVICE Revisited

As we await the next film in the James Bond franchise, we take a look back at George Lazenby’s sole entry: On Her Majesty’s Secret Service.

TENET: Bonded By Time
TENET: Bonded By Time

Despite its visual innovations and blockbuster decadence, Tenet finds itself submerged beneath Christopher Nolan’s lofty ambitions.

A NIGHT OF HORROR NIGHTMARE RADIO Horror Anthology of Pre-Existing Material
A NIGHT OF HORROR: NIGHTMARE RADIO: Horror Anthology of Pre-Existing Material

A Night of Horror: Nightmare Radio is a horror anthology curated by Nicolás Onetti and Luciano Onetti. The film consists of horror shorts made between 2012 and 2017.

NO TIME TO DIE Countdown: YOU ONLY LIVE TWICE Revisited
NO TIME TO DIE Countdown: YOU ONLY LIVE TWICE Revisited

As we wait for the next installment in the James Bond franchise, we take a look back at the super-sized epic 1967 film You Only Live Twice.

Queerly Ever After #32: MAURICE (1987)
Queerly Ever After #32: MAURICE (1987)

With a stellar cast and the beautiful cinematography, a benchmark of the Merchant Ivory productions, on full display, Maurice is well worth the watch.

MADE IN ITALY: Light and Breezy, But Predictable
MADE IN ITALY: Light and Breezy, But Predictable

Made in Italy is a fine film to cozy up to, as long as you can overlook the awkwardness and lack of narrative development it presents at times to audiences.

SUMMERLAND: A Bright Look At A Dark Time
SUMMERLAND: A Bright Look At A Dark Time

If you’re looking for a light, breezy movie to tide you over for a couple hours, Summerland will hit the spot.

BLACK OPS: Stairway to Hell
BLACK OPS: Stairway to Hell

A forgettable military and horror thriller, Tom Paton’s Black Ops has all of the best intentions but fails to hit most of them.

COLOUR ME BROWN: Tiny Film With Abundant Heart
COLOUR ME BROWN: Tiny Film With Abundant Heart

Colour Me Brown is a personal, self-reflective conversation on one’s race and the associated complications of being different.

Elevating Classic Lyrics To New Meaning in ROCKETMAN
Elevating Classic Lyrics To New Meaning in ROCKETMAN

William Hopson dives deep into how the power of Elton John music elevated his classic music to new heights in 2019’s Rocketman.

Sheffield Doc/Fest Part 1: WE HAVE BOOTS, FLINT, ME AND THE CULT LEADER
Sheffield Doc/Fest Part 1: WE HAVE BOOTS, FLINT, ME AND THE CULT LEADER

Our coverage of the 2020 Sheffield Doc/Fest’s online program begins with reviews of We Have Boots, Flint, and Me and the Cult Leader.

AMULET: In With A Fizzle, Out With A Bang
AMULET: In With A Fizzle, Out With A Bang

Despite a satisfying ending, Amulet’s messy timeline and uneven pacing prevent it from reaching the greater heights that could have been.

SXSW 2020: Interview With ARCHIVE Director/Writer Gavin Rothery
SXSW 2020: Interview With ARCHIVE Director/Writer Gavin Rothery

We spoke with Gavin Rothery, the director of Archive, which explores new territory in sci-fi themes like memory, humanity, loss, and fear of replacement.