There is a warning at the start of this film that it contains references to child sexual abuse and so you know it is going to be potentially a tough watch.
Continue readingGentle Monster (2026)
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La Bola Negra (2026)
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Sumptuous and poetic exploration of queer love under fascism and the vestiges of repression that leak out into the future.
Continue readingMiddle of the Night (1959)
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This is one of the Kim Novak retrospective films, and I have a newfound appreciation for her.
Continue readingGhost in the Cell (2026)
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This was perfect late night horror fare. The gore factor was excellent without being overwhelming and there were some great comedic moments and set pieces to balance it out.
Continue readingI Want Your Sex (2026)
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This is a mid-MIFF panacea. Gregg Araki switches the gender roles of an abusive workplace relationship and manages to provoke thought and also delight in its cheeky absurdity.
Continue readingSweet Milk Lake (2026)
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Okay, I only went to see this because I know one of the ‘background talent’ – that is the term director, writer, producer and star Harvey Zielinski used in his introduction to the film.
Continue readingMinotaur (Минотавр) (2026)
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Yesterday I watched the film that this is a remake of – Chabrol’s The Unfaithful Wife. I suspect it kept me intellectually rather than emotionally engaged with the story.
Continue readingThe Unfaithful Wife (La Femme Infidèle)(1969)
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Chronicles from the Siege (2026)
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This was an interesting way to bring people from across the world into the reality of what it is to be in a city under siege.
Continue readingBlack God, White Devil (Deus e o Diabo na Terra do Sol)(1964)
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What a crazy movie. If you know anything about Brazilian history, you will probably not feel quite as lost as I did.
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