Umnia El-Neil is a British-Sudanese artist and professional pop culture fan.
Film
"This is a story about how pacifism is political. How gender, race, religion are all precursors for violence, and how the denial of that violence is a radical act. However, the story opens up further, like a deep network of roots underground, the more you observe."
Film
Baumbach meditates on sacrifice, career and family, in a way only a man who's old and over the hill can. (Sorry Noah, but it's true.)
Deep Dive
In a piece I removed from public view a few years ago, I detail why his type of filmmaking doesn't work for me, and why Yorgos himself has become persona non grata on OBSCURAE despite all of his collaborators being filmmakers I love and respect.
Film
In an intense display of cognitive skill, an old man managed to fool everyone into thinking he was dunking on Gen-Z, and then excoriated his fellow olds.
Census
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Film
Many men have tried; Paul Thomas Anderson has actually (finally) succeeded.
Festivals
Catch up on our reviews from TIFF50!
Festivals
Catch up on our reviews from TIFF50
Festivals
Yet ANOTHER film in the Threesome canon, the perfect autumn romp challenges not, but provides a laugh a minute and reminded me how much I adore Cooper Hoffman. #cinema
Film
Catch up on our reviews from TIFF50
Film
Gore, fear and innocence mark another Del Toro triumph, and a king-making turn for Jacob Elordi.
Festivals
Goddamn it, Rian, I'm in!