Fantastic Fest Review: Homebound
Divorce impacts on everyone involved, not least the children. When two parents separate it can leave their offspring feeling deserted, alone and confused. In time, they adapt and heal, but…
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Rob Aldam
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Rob worked on a number of online music magazines, both as a writer and editor, before concentrating on his first love - film. After stints as Cultural and Film Editor on local magazines, he took up residency as Film Editor at Backseat Mafia. He specialises in covering world cinema, independent film, documentaries, and championing the underdog.
LFF Review: All My Friends Hate Me
University is an exciting time. A time to experiment. A time to try new things and meet new people. One where the emphasis is often on ‘having a laugh’ and…
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LFF Review: Sediments
Swimming against the general tide in the EU, while several members have curtailed LGBTQI+ rights, Spain is in the process of passing a law which will allow trans people to…
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LFF Review: Les Enfants Terribles
Ever since the establishment of the first towns and cities, people across countries have been drawn to them. Towards the possibilities they hold in terms of education, work and culture.…
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LFF Review: White Building
Since its foundation back in the 15th century, Phnom Penh has been (off and on) the capital of the Khmer nation. Today, as the capital of Cambodia, it houses a…
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Grimmfest Review: Slapface
In the United States on America, on average twenty people every minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in a domestic setting. That equates to ten million Americans over…
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Grimmfest Review: Night at the Eagle Inn
There’s something inherently spooky about abandoned or semi-abandoned buildings. Something strangely eerie or otherworldly. Whether you believe in the paranormal or not, there’s no doubt that there’s some sort of…
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LFF Review: Burn It Down!
Woodstock Music and Art Fair took place in August 1969 and became a defining moment for the counterculture generation. Drawing huge crowds, pictures from the festival have become iconic. Its…
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LFF Review: See for Me
The loss of a sense can be terrifying and frightening. How we respond to such a lifechanging event depends on the person, but it’s never easy. If it’s caused by…
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London Korean Film Festival (LKFF) Preview
This November, London Korean Film Festival (LKFF) returns to cinema screens in the capital. Now in its sixteenth year, LKFF is dedicated to showcasing the rich diversity of cinema flowing…
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