Film Probe Daily Picks #8 The first time I watched ‘I Saw the TV Glow’ (2024) I simply didn’t appreciate it and therefore, dismissed it. After some time I went back to the film and I was able to digest its deeper, underlying meanings. ‘I Saw the TV Glow’ takes you on a surrealist journey of self discovery and self acceptance, you explore the trans experience through this film. The moment in a trans person’s life when they realise their identity does not correspond to their as

Tells the story of the Von Erich brothers as they make history in the highly competitive world of professional wrestling in the early 1980s. Through tragedy and triumph, the brothers seek larger-than-life immortality on the biggest stage in sports.

Film Probe Daily Picks #6 If you call yourself a cinema lover, then you must be familiar with Charlie Chaplin. One of the industries most influential and important icons, his work today might seem a little old to the general consumer but The Gold Rush (1925) is a monumental must see for any Chaplin fan or anyone interested in comedy. 'While on a gold-hunting mission to Alaska, a rogue is hit by a storm and seeks refuge in a hut, where he meets a fugitive and a gold-seeker. Ho

Film Probe Daily Picks #5 The one that started it all, The Lost Boys (1987) is the holy grail of vampire movies. For those who love the occult, this film is one of the first of its kind. It changed the vampire genre forever, sexy teen vampires in leather jackets and rocking one earring. Without The Lost Boys, we wouldn’t have Twilight. With an electric cast of young talent, The Lost Boys is a coming-of-age vampire horror that toys with themes of adolescence, rebellion and the

Film Probe Daily Picks #4 I am a very big Andrea Arnold, I first fell in love with her work when I watch ‘Fish Tank’ (which may be a recommendation for another day). She is known for her raw, gritty and often poetic portrayal of working-class life, particularly focusing on the experiences of women and young people in marginalised communities. Bird (2024) does just this and places the audience inside the shoes of Bailey, a 12 year old who lives with her single father Bug and h

Film Probe Daily Picks #3 Sorry to Bother you (2018) is one of those films that will leave you utterly shell shocked. Directed by Boots Riley this is a satirical, surreal dark comedy that revolves around themes of capitalism, class, race, corporate power and exploitation. It is stunningly unique, beautifully performed and intelligently critical and divisive. I also studied this film in university and it blew my mind, I was flabbergasted by the ending and have since watched it

Throughout my daily film picks you will see plenty of Alfred Hitchcock but to start I wanted to highlight Strangers on a Train (1951).

Growing up I was obsessed with River Phoenix (I still am) and challenged myself to watch every one of his films, thank god I did.

As 7 was the late David Lynch's favourite number, I thought it could be fun to share 7 reasons why you should watch Twin Peaks!

For this piece of film criticism, I fear I could write a dissertation on the symbolism and meaning within the film Get Out (2017). So, for this BFI submission I will be solely concentrating on the opening scene.

Film Festivals come in all shapes and sizes, from a modest local gathering to grand international events but they all have one thing in common; celebrating cinema. Each festival, no matter the scale, showcases an array of films and honours the filmmakers behind it.

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