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The Genius of Poker Face (Video Essay)

Michel Abdulaziz Umnia El-Neil

Michel Abdulaziz, Umnia El-Neil

10 May 2025
The Genius of Poker Face (Video Essay)

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A collection of Short Films for the Zeitgeist | Sweet and Short

A collection of Short Films for the Zeitgeist | Sweet and Short

Sleep demons, sandy beaches, liminal spaces and so much more! Anika valiantly trawls through the archive of Shorts in our inbox, and brings us her favourites!

By Anika Williams-Hewitt 08 Nov 2025
Man Strives For Greatness, but there are Consequences™: How to break the Toxic Ambition loop on Film

Man Strives For Greatness, but there are Consequences™: How to break the Toxic Ambition loop on Film

Can anyone imagine greatness without the same old consequences?

lock-1 By Umnia El-Neil 07 Nov 2025
Why should you care about physical DVDs and DIY movie nights?

Why should you care about physical DVDs and DIY movie nights?

One woman's guide to bringing the fun back into your cinematic life.

By Kerrie Draghi 31 Oct 2025
Shelby Oaks: A horror movie mashup

Shelby Oaks: A horror movie mashup

Despite all it's flaws, it's definitely not a "horrible movie" but it's certainly a messy debut.

By Josiah Benegal 30 Oct 2025
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