Contributor Jessica Kiang

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Long Read

Lone Star: a profile of Denzel Washington in seven chapters

by Jessica Kiang

In a landscape of total celebrity saturation, is this enigmatic Hollywood icon is the last of the pure movie stars?
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Karlovy Vary

Need a break from the awfulness of world news? Choose cinema

by Jessica Kiang

Diverse, inclusive festivals like Karlovy Vary are reaffirming the power film to edify, unite and entertain.
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Festivals

Why supporting your local film festival matters

by Jessica Kiang

They may not be able to promise glitz and glamour, but small independent film festivals are now more vital than ever.

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