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A weekly newsletter providing a curated cross-section of cinema in Sydney
'Children of Men' has only become more prescient over time. Check out the review below for how relevant it is to everything happening today
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No. 020 - 'Children of Men' by Alfonso CuarĆ³n (2006)
S. Andrew: Cuaronās direction and Emmanuel Lubezkiās cinematography elevate this narrative into something visceral. The long takes, often chaotic, unbroken, and immersive, create an almost documentary...
https://www.thefleapit.com.au/no-20-children-of-men-by-alfonso-cuaron-2006/
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Brand new article out today! A micro-budget indie which is exactly the type of thing we should be making!
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No. 019 - 'From All Sides' by Bina Bhattacharya (2025)
Bisexual orgies, unsolicited dick pics and racism
https://open.substack.com/pub/thefleapit/p/no-019-from-all-sides-by-bina-bhattacharya?r=dve1o&utm_medium=ios
2 months ago
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A guest contributor this week looks at a fascinating doco about Japan and Palestine
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No. 017 - 'Stars of Orion' by Adam Bahgat (2012)
Guest writer, A. Zayn, takes a look at a surprising moment of history between Palestine and Japan.
https://open.substack.com/pub/thefleapit/p/no-017-stars-of-orion-by-adam-bahgat?r=dve1o&utm_medium=ios
3 months ago
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Apichatpong Weerasethakul is in Sydney for an installation at the MCA, and a special QandA on the weekend
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No. 016 - Apichatpong Weerasethakul
Nature, time and breaking the artifice...
https://open.substack.com/pub/thefleapit/p/no-016-apichatpong-weerasethakul?r=dve1o&utm_medium=ios
3 months ago
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This weekās piece reflects on Sydney Experimental, an inaugural night of avant-garde short films
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No. 012 - 'Sydney Experimental' (2025)
Helena Williams: Define experimental as a genre. Yeah. Good f*cking luck.
https://open.substack.com/pub/thefleapit/p/no-012-sydney-experimental-2025?r=dve1o&utm_medium=ios
4 months ago
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Brand new piece up on the Fleapit! This one steps into the French New Wave with āThe 400 Blowsā
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'The 400 Blows' by FranƧois Truffaut (1959)
The French New Wave starts here...
https://open.substack.com/pub/thefleapit/p/no-011-the-400-blows-by-francois?r=dve1o&utm_medium=ios
4 months ago
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This week looks at one of my favourite comedies, Garth Marenghiās Darkplace, thanks to a screening at the Ritz
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No. 010 - 'Garth Marenghi's Darkplace' by Garth Marenghi (2004)
"If you're looking at the wires, you're ignoring the story"
https://open.substack.com/pub/thefleapit/p/no-010-garth-marenghis-darkplace?r=dve1o&utm_medium=ios
5 months ago
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Sorry I forgot about this app! But Iām back to share a few highlights so far before we turn 10 (weeks) tmrwā¦
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Issue no. 4 tackles the greatest film of all time!
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No. 004 - 'Jeanne Dielman' by Chantal Akerman (1975)
"50 years later, this film feels more powerful, more alive, than ever"
https://thefleapit.substack.com/p/no-004-jeanne-dielman-by-chantal?r=5g0zjy
6 months ago
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A bonus Sunday flea! Some SFF picks based on vibes
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Bonus Flea: Sydney Film Festival 2025 picks you otherwise (maybe) wouldn't see!
Look beyond the big names and check out these 12 films screening at the festival in June.
https://open.substack.com/pub/thefleapit/p/bonus-flea-sydney-film-festival-2025?r=dve1o&utm_medium=ios
6 months ago
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Issue 002 out now! Reviewing 'Escape from the 21st Century' as part of the Fantastic Film Festival!
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No. 002 - 'Escape From The 21st Century' by Yang Li (2024)
I'd hate to have this superpower with my allergies! Plus, Matthew picks out the must-see films in Sydney this week.
https://thefleapit.substack.com/p/no-002-escape-from-the-21st-century?r=5g0zjy
6 months ago
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Issue 001 of The Fleapit is out now!
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No. 001. - 'Subject: Filmmaking' by Reitz & Adolph (2024)
Matthew goes to film school, recommends a film festival and picks out the best screenings in Sydney this week.
https://open.substack.com/pub/thefleapit/p/no-001-subject-filmmaking-by-reitz?r=dve1o&utm_medium=ios
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