In category: Film & TV
Oscars 2019 predictions, who’s going to win… and who should?
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Border Review: A dive into human morality and the struggle of belonging
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Claire’s Camera Review: Putting the lens on Cannes
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The Berlin Film Festival 2019: An Insider’s View
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Edgar Wright: The Comic Book Kid done good
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Wale Review: A Familiar Conclusion To An Unexpected Set Up
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Interview: Craig Higgins and Murray Woodfield on the role of the festival in a Filmmaker’s journey
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Fauve Review: A meditation on innocence and power
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Is Christopher Nolan part of a ‘director generation’?
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Marguerite Review: A loving LGBT tale of a woman making peace with her past
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