Some films change your life; others just remind you to call your grandparents, if you’re fortunate enough to still have them around. The Thai box office hit How To Make Millions Before Grandma Dies, which has already made nearly $80 million globally prior to its UK release, is a movie with modest emotional aims that…
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Eight Stories, Endless Nightmares: Inside Thai’s “Terror Tuesday: The Extreme” – TV Show Review Part Two
And here is our part two… Dear Granny Unlike the others, this episode’s opening feels particularly refreshing. It begins with Montha (Bee Namthip Jongrachatawiboon) taking a tranquil walk by a lake with her mother. The scene is relaxing, almost lulling viewers into a false sense of security, as they stroll under a crisp blue sky…
Eight Stories, Endless Nightmares: Inside Thai’s “Terror Tuesday: The Extreme” – TV Show Review Part One
What could possibly be better than one Thai horror movie? How about eight? Terror Tuesday: The Extreme is an anthology series created by Chayan Laodtrakool, inspired by the popular radio program Angkhan Khlumpong (Terror Tuesday). Each episode focuses supposedly on true-life horror stories, all set across Thailand. While our binge-watching culture might tempt you to…
Lindsay McIntyre on Cultural Preservation and Storytelling Through “NIGIQTUQ (The South Wind)”
Native cinema, whether from the Americas, Australia, the Pacific Islands, or any other region, plays a vital role in today’s film industry by serving as a powerful medium for storytelling, cultural preservation, and social advocacy. For far too long, Indigenous communities have been underrepresented or misrepresented in mainstream media. Native filmmakers are now reclaiming their…
“IN THIS CORNER (AND OTHER CORNERS) OF THE WORLD” Streaming on CRUNCHYROLL
The award-winning anime In This Corner (And Other Corners) of the World is now available for streaming on Crunchyroll, marking the first time its extended version has been released internationally. Directed by Sunao Katabuchi and produced by the acclaimed studio MAPPA, the film is a poignant exploration of resilience, community, and the enduring human spirit…
“NIGIQTUQ ᓂᒋᖅᑐᖅ (The South Wind)” Review
Lindsay McIntyre’s NIGIQTUQ ᓂᒋᖅᑐᖅ (The South Wind) is a heartfelt exploration of identity, cultural displacement, and survival. Based on the director’s grandmother’s story, this moving short film brings viewers to 1938, where young Marguerite and her mother Kumaa’naaq (koo-MAT-na) leave their Inuit homeland in Nunavut to build a new life in the South. This transition…
SFFILM Awards Night to Honour Denis Villeneuve, Demi Moore, Malcolm Washington, and Jason Reitman
The annual SFFILM Awards Night is set to honour a selection of distinguished talents in the world of film at its 2024 fundraiser gala, scheduled for December 9 at San Francisco’s Gateway Pavilion. The evening will be dedicated to celebrating the work of visionary filmmaker Denis Villeneuve, renowned actress Demi Moore, emerging director Malcolm Washington,…
BIFA Raindance Maverick Award 2024 Longlist Announced
Britain’s largest independent film festival, Raindance, stands as a lighthouse for maverick filmmakers who bring creativity, resourcefulness, and boldness on a limited budget. Celebrating these intrepid talents, Raindance introduced the Raindance Maverick Award in 1998 at the British Independent Film Awards (BIFAs), an award that continues to honor visionary filmmakers working under a budget of…
19th London Korean Film Festival: “The Guest” Review
The slasher genre has long been a cornerstone of horror cinema, terrifying audiences with its iconic villains, suspenseful storytelling, and gruesome kills. From the masked killers of Halloween to the supernatural terrors of A Nightmare on Elm Street, slashers continue to draw viewers into their blood-soaked worlds. At the heart of the slasher genre lies…
19th London Korean Film Festival: “The Truth Beneath” Review
Lee Kyoung-mi’s The Truth Beneath, a superb dark thriller, served as the Opening Night film at the London Korean Film Festival in 2016, and now it has returned to the festival once more. Co-written by Park Chan-wook, The Truth Beneath takes audiences on a harrowing journey through the grimy underbelly of politics and the personal…
VIEW OF THE ARTS 