Contributor Carly Mattox

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Dances of desire in The Brutalist, Wicked, and Queer

by Carly Mattox

Several of 2024's films explore the relationship between movement and belonging, with intriguing – and often moving – results.
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Acting Up

The subversive talents of Dan Stevens

by Carly Mattox

From Downton Abbey to an Alpine horror via plenty of unnerving roles, Dan Stevens is forging his own fascinating path through filmmaking.
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How music supervisor became the hottest job in Hollywood

by Carly Mattox

With some insights from the people curating the perfect soundtracks, we take a look at how a relatively new role in filmmaking has become essential to creating a memorable music moment in movies.
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Review

A Life On The Farm review – pays worthy tribute to its subject

by Carly Mattox

A film enthusiastic attempts to piece together the life of an eccentric farmer-turned-amateur filmmaker in Oscar Harding's conventional but charming documentary.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
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Festivals

Notre Corps – first-look review

by Carly Mattox

Set within a Parisian gynecological clinic, Claire Simon's powerful documentary focuses on the myriad stories of patients who seek advice and care.

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