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Grimmfest Review: The Deep House

Bodies of water can be scary places. Sure, we’re fed images of crystal-clear waters in perfect blue hues, but they’re inherently dangerous environments for land-dwellers. However, that on scratches the…

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LFF Review: Bantú Mama

We’re not all born equal. While (theoretically) anyone can become rich and successful, where you come from and who your parents are play a huge role in determining your life…

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Grimmfest Review: Motherly

There is a biological link between mother and child which starts in the womb and (normally) never really disappears. Indeed, the separation of birth can often be traumatic and leave…

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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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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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