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qmunicate’s Best Films of 2019
From Avengers: Endgame to Midsommar, here are some of our editor’s favourite films of the year.
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Film Review: A Dog Barking at the Moon – in association with Scottish Queer International Film Festival
[Content warning for the film: homophobia, emotional and physical violence] In Lisa Zi Xiang’s semi-autobiographical film A Dog Barking at … More
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Film Review – So Bad It’s Good: The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Let’s face it: The Rocky Horror Picture Show is not a “good” film. It’s not the kind of film to … More
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Film Review: Portrait of a Lady on Fire – in association with the French Film Festival
[Content warning for the film: suicide mention, abortion] A young woman dressed in 18th century clothing jumps off a boat … More
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First Takes: Sleepless in Seattle
First Takes is a series in our film section where contributors review a classic or iconic film from a modern perspective. Sleepless … More
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Film Review: Talking About Trees – in association with the Africa in Motion Film Festival
Talking About Trees, Suhaib Gasmelbari’s documentary that is screening as part of the 2019 Africa in Motion Festival, is about the film industry in a country where strict … More
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Film Review: A Girl’s Band
[Trigger warning: mentions of sexual violence] “A woman is only respected when she sings well and in tune,” a female … More
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Film Review – Pity Party Film Club Presents: Welcome to the Dollhouse
[Trigger warning: sexual assault mention] American coming-of-age films tend to focus on high school, reminding you of the torture that … More
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So Bad It’s Good: Angus, Thongs, and Perfect Snogging
Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging is the most 2008 film ever. Nothing can catapult me back to being 13 years … More
