Little Forest (2018) is a South Korean film to watch when you are feeling lost, lonely, or even happy. A movie to watch if you are looking for something in the likes of a live-action Studio Ghibli film, where you can experience the wonders of the South Korean countryside and enjoy the simplicity and romanticization of cooking delicious food, farming, and spending time with friends.
Film awards are notorious for scandals surrounding issues of diversity and oppression within the film industry, especially when it comes to gender disparities. One issue which has been little discussed in festivals is gender-nonconforming roles and awards. In this article, I discuss how Berlinale’s recent decision for gender-neutral acting awards encompasses both issues, as well as the impact it might have on the industry.
Read MoreA dive into the chilling experimental documentary by the Black Audio Film Collective to communicate the experiences of violence faced by London and Birmingham’s black communities during the 1980’s riots in Britain.
An analysis on doppelgänger and their representation in, by film looking at Dennis Villeneuve's 2013 ‘Enemy’ and Richard Ayoade’s 2014 ‘The Double’.
As we become more and more aware of the different personality types that exist in society, it can be super interesting to explore these through cinema. Complex films and characters can allow us to dive deep into how and why people act a certain way. In this article, I will be recommending movies to each of the 16 MBTI personality types.
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For those who want to get to know us a bit better, the Unpublished Film Writers team have curated a list of films that have changed our lives. Each writer shares a film that has impacted them in some way,whether this be the first film we watched, a film that resonated with us, changed our way of thinking, touched us deeply, or simply a film we love/hate… Hopefully this list will help reveal the people behind the articles you see each month (and of course, provide some iconic movie suggestions)!
Read MoreIf you’re looking for a film to stream this Christmas, look no further than Happiest Season. The Hulu original is a fresh take on the age-old concept of a holiday romance, filled with enough lesbian angst for the whole family!
What does Showgirls and Jennifer’s Body have in common? Both received poor reviews, both were re-examined years after its release, and both lead actresses were trashed on by the public.
This week film writer Lindsey reviews the film The Trial of The Chicago 7, written and directed by Aaron Sorkin.
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After more than six-months of closures across many parts of the United States, movie theaters are finally beginning to reopen, with a range of different safety measures being implemented, and a limited variety of films. Over a one-week period, I went out and explored how these different aspects have affected the theater experience.
We Are Who We Are has come to an end, and although it was only 8 episodes long it has definitely had a lasting effect on its viewers. A beautiful portrayal of the human experience captured in the messy journey of adolescence, with brilliant performances and a soundtrack that will be on many people’s playlists for a long time to come. Here’s a review of Luca Guadanigno’s modern classic.
Cinema is not only influenced by the socio-political context in which films are produced, but also by historical events. Japan has a complicated history, due to its wartime roles as both aggressor and victim, and this is reflected in their live-action films and anime.
Ms. 45 reshapes horror by presenting themes of great importance to this day. So, if you’re still looking for a Halloween themed film to enjoy without having to endure the blatant misogyny frequently depicted in films of the genre, Ferrara’s masterpiece might be a good choice, and here’s why.
Women of color have a unique place in Hollywood. When it comes to representation, women of color are excluded from the conversation in favor of amplifying voices of white women and men of color. This is an in-depth exploration of why this is so, and how the film industry could go about solving this problem.
The ruinous impact of the Coronavirus has led thousands of movie theaters across the country to indefinitely shut down, resulting in millions of dollars and jobs lost. In this article, I discuss the negative effects that both the pandemic and streaming platforms have posed for the film industry. I’ll introduce some creative solutions that cinemas have turned to, as well as suggest some ideas that we can use to support independent theaters during this time.
As a horror movie aficionado, there’s not much that can scare me. But after the year we’ve had, certain movies get to be too much.
Read MoreThere are many reasons to love Greta Gerwig’s 2019 adaptation of Little Women - the pithy one-liners, the insecurity-inducing cast, Meryl Streep demonstrating that she can really be that girl. But Gerwig didn’t simply repackage Little Women for the 21st Century; she reconstructed the domain in which we engage with a classic text, and irrevocably transformed the public figures Louisa May Alcott, Jo March, and herself.
Read MoreFrom El Paso, Texas, actress Chayenne Ray Hernandez (The Tax Collector, 2020) talks about breaking into Hollywood, working with George Lopez and Shia LaBeouf, and her desire to see more Latinx, Hispanic and Native American representation in popular media.
Read MoreDo you enjoy Halloween movies but would rather be consumed with laughter than fear? Add Hubie Halloween to your Halloween movie marathon for an hour and forty minutes of continuous smiles and enjoyment.
Read MoreIn a world wrapped in a constant battle for equality, the new release of Enola Holmes sends forward a message about feminism and empowerment. Breaking societal norms implied for women, the film explores what it means to be independent, emitting a bold, unrestrained wave for women to capture.
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