'Bird,' 'Anora,' and 'September 5' are among the most lauded films of the awards season — but do they do their subjects a disservice? (by @calbody.bsky.social) popheist.com/burden-of-re...

Robert Redford used his immense fame to shape the entire landscape of independent cinema. He was a true titan.

Utterly, resoundingly heartbroken about Robert Redford. Not just an icon on the screen, but a devout champion of the arts and of Film off it. One of the greatest ever. RIP

BUGONIA is Emma Stone's boldest work yet — and not just because she shaved her head for the role. Read @calbody.bsky.social's review from Venice —

Mona Fastvold's telling of the Methodist leader's life story is a tonally mismatched musical with lots to sing but not much to say. Read @calbody.bsky.social's review of TESTAMENT OF ANN LEE from Venice.

Guillermo del Toro's ravishing adaptation of Mary Shelley's novel is a visual feast, an epic tale told in three parts. While dismembered at times, you can't help but swoon at del Toro's humanistic rendition of FRANKENSTEIN. Read @calbody.bsky.social's review from Venice.

Very disheartening to see a food content creator I really respect and admire do a movie junket. I get *why* this is happening but I’m disappointed

Regretfully being *that* critic, but I found The Testament of Ann Lee to be a beautiful mess My #Venezia82 review for PopHeist: popheist.com/testament-of...

Regretfully being *that* critic, but I found The Testament of Ann Lee to be a beautiful mess My #Venezia82 review for PopHeist: popheist.com/testament-of...

Cinema etiquette is absolutely fucking dead

Happy Park Chan-Wook day to all those who celebrate

Had the upmost pleasure chatting to Brendan Canty earlier this month for his Berlin-winning joy CHRISTY Read what he had to say about working with Kabin Crew, promising Diamuid Noyes a main role and harnessing community for @soundspheremag.bsky.social www.soundspheremag.com/news/culture...

Had the upmost pleasure chatting to Brendan Canty earlier this month for his Berlin-winning joy CHRISTY Read what he had to say about working with Kabin Crew, promising Diamuid Noyes a main role and harnessing community for @soundspheremag.bsky.social www.soundspheremag.com/news/culture...

First of many Venezia drops: Yorgos Lanthimos’s chaotic eco-thriller BUGONIA popheist.com/bugonia-revi...

LITTLE TROUBLE GIRLS director Urska Djukic speaks to @calbody.bsky.social about the rules and repression that constrict our emotions as we grow, and how her acclaimed film untangles them.

Not me waiting patiently for 2pm to book my Venice tickets, forgetting that Italy is an hour ahead so I’ve already missed out on seeing the Mark Jenkin😭

Unmissable in its next few Edinburgh Film Festival showings: DEAD LOVER

Had a good time with John McPhail’s GROW, which just premiered at Edinburgh Film Festival A charming and heartfelt film that is occasionally too much like a CBBC show, and while I wish it had a sturdier thematic voice, it is still fun for all the family! movieswetextedabout.com/grow-film-re...

Placed an interview request with arguably one of the biggest names in the industry while I’m in Venice. Slim hopes, but it’s a punt!!

Spent the last four days in Lincoln with the family; incl outdoor pool, hot tub, music festival and a retro cinema for a screening of The Little Mermaid with the kids🫶

Where does one go if they thought Weapons was shite?

Year 5 incoming #Venice

Looking to expand my writing portfolio! 🍅-Approved critic 🫶GALECA member Going to Edinburgh Festival (Aug 13-17) and Venice (Aug 27-Sep 2), and I can attend fortnightly screenings of upcoming releases through the Scottish FDA Let me write for you!! DM me! Or 📧calbodyAThotmail.com

Here are ten titles to add to your Edinburgh Film Festival watchlist, from sparky dramas to documentaries about competitive porridge-making 🥣 www.theskinny.co.uk/film/film-ev... [Article: @jamiedunnesq.bsky.social]

Looking to expand my writing portfolio! 🍅-Approved critic 🫶GALECA member Going to Edinburgh Festival (Aug 13-17) and Venice (Aug 27-Sep 2), and I can attend fortnightly screenings of upcoming releases through the Scottish FDA Let me write for you!! DM me! Or 📧calbodyAThotmail.com

Some personal news, as they say. I was laid off from my non-writing job last week and now have the classic green banner over on LinkedIn. In the short term, I'm looking forward to daytime press screenings and more time to write about film. (If you're commissioning, HMU!)

THE NAKED GUN: hell - and I cannot stress this enough - yeah. My review: theplaylist.net/the-naked-gu...

"THE NAKED GUN is by no means the saviour of theatrical comedy. Still, with many films of its ilk relegated to streaming services, Akiva Schaffer’s legacy sequel is an unexpectedly welcome theatrical experience." - @calbody.bsky.social reviews: takeonecinema.net/2025/the-nak... #filmsky

Will confess to being totally uninterested in this (as a punter) until editing @calbody.bsky.social's review.

The new #NakedGun film is hilarious. A barbed, funny spoof on its own measure but one that also takes a great big nibble out of police ineptitude. Such a stupidly great time at the cinema!! takeonecinema.net/2025/the-nak...

I am still under embargo for a certain legacy sequel but HOLY SHIT am I glad it doesn’t shit the nostalgia bed like Happy Gilmore 2 does

You can find more about me, my work, my contact info here. Appreciate it! www.siddhantadlakha.com/writing

Editor pals, with Venice, TIFF and NYFF approaching, I'm always on the lookout for new places to write, let me know if you're looking for any festival coverage! Here's a thread of everything I wrote out of Cannes: x.com/SiddhantAdla...

Does anyone have spare space in their #Venice accommodation for me? I am looking to go from Aug 27 to Sep 1 only A shower and a couch is all I need🫶

Does anyone have spare space in their #Venice accommodation for me? I am looking to go from Aug 27 to Sep 1 only A shower and a couch is all I need🫶

Hey what can I say but I dug FANTASTIC FOUR. It lands a touch generic by its closing moments but this is character-centric superhero fare! Me for @popheist.com popheist.com/fantastic-fo...

Back at @popheist.com arguing that the Rotten Tomatoes score for Superman makes perfect sense because critics love movies! popheist.com/theres-nothi...

Watched SUPERMAN

My heart is so unbelievably full from seeing one of my all time favourite films on the big screen tonight 🫶

Just sat in a cinema seat and had a giant fucking sob at Children of Men. One of the true all time greats!

"The working-class coming-of-age genre [is] especially prone to [self-pity or melodrama] without a strong vision. CHRISTY never fails to feel genuine, covering a rekindling of a fraught brotherhood with a joyous air of authenticity." - @calbody.bsky.social reviews: takeonecinema.net/2025/christy...

Funny how two films this week in UK cinemas are complete polar opposites: F1 is bland synergetic corporate-mandated fluff about the old guard being superior while 28 Years Later is gonzo anti-jingoism layered with brexit metaphors, how tradition rejects science that goes HARD

Hey so my last Bluesky post was about disconnecting after a mental health incident. It’s been nearly two months since this but I’m now in therapy, on medication and have support in place. Regularly scheduled film chat should begin taking place again soon. Thanks to everyone who reached out 🫶

Hey folks, I’m going to be AWOL for a little bit. Unfortunately, I had a psychotic breakdown a few days ago and self-harmed for the first time in four years (I’m ok). So I’m trying to disconnect from social media for a bit to work on myself a little I am only an email/WhatsApp away if you need me🫶

Big fan of SINNERS, naturally. It’s baggy and brutal in equal measures, and there’s a detachment to the emotional humanity (curious to hear Black voices on shrouding the characters faces so often??) but I’ve been parched for something taking big swings on a genre piece so consider me quenched

World Snooker Championship first round begins today My predictions in bold:

Story told in three parts

Had a big fun blast with new Doctor Who episode. Sethu a wonderful fiery addition, Gatwa great as expected. Not a fan of the 4th wall break at all but I’m still intrigued to see where it goes. Script a bit muddled (big EH to third act pivot) but I was quite taken by Belinda’s refusal. We’ll see!

BLACK BAG: Give me a thousand more of these sleek, stylish, sexy spook movies with real adults playing 4D chess with their infidelity and marriage while dressed to the nines. Could I argue for more friction? Sure, but this is Soderbergh at his most clinical and, ultimately, romantic