Contributions from Tom Joudrey | Little White Lies

Contributor Tom Joudrey

A dark, moody image of two young people in a close, intimate embrace.

The enduring relevance and heartache of Mysterious Skin

by Tom Joudrey

Twenty years ago, Gregg Araki’s haunting indie film showed how trauma can spiral into conspiracy theories and self-sabotage. Author Scott Heim and actor Bill Sage reflect on their experiences making this cult favourite.
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We must remember this – lessons learned from Casablanca

by Tom Joudrey

80 years on, Michael Curtiz’s romantic drama retains a defiant spirit more relevant to our current political climate than it might first appear.