— and the flickering politics of objectification vs. reclamation.
Tag: film culture
A very venomous birthday party
Sprinkle in a little action, a little thirst-trapping and a little horror, and you’ve got the perfect film, right? Or at least, the perfect excuse to get friends together for Marvel-related, goth thot outing.
Guilt and morality come together in ‘A Separation’
Class wars, gender roles, religious struggles and family conflict make “A Separation” an intriguing mystery flick.
‘Justice League’ doesn’t transcend the novelty of superhero flicks
Go for the eye candy and stay for the eye candy. That’s all I can recommend in good conscience.
Remembering the legacy of ‘Donnie Darko’
Getting to write about “Donnie Darko” gave me a chance to reflect on life as a young, angsty cinephile.
‘The Killing of a Sacred Deer’ explores family values, poetic justice
What wouldn’t you do for family?
Playing the hero at the Justice League Experience
My wig was definitely snatched.
‘Mother!’ asks us to reconsider the rules of domesticity
Apart from jump scares and blood, “Mother!” shows us the horrors of womanhood.
Getting up close + personal with “Trainspotting” and “Filth”
Looks like my cinephilia really does follow me everywhere. Visiting Scotland gave me the chance to meditate on my love for James McAvoy and Irvine Welsh’s legacy.
Getting re-acquainted with film culture
Stopping by UCL to check out film society has been a long time coming.
