Blitz x Sydney Film Festival 2024

We proudly partnered with the esteemed Sydney Film Festival for its 71st edition! This collaboration provided our students with an incredible opportunity to watch highly anticipated films, write insightful reviews, and interview visionary filmmakers. 

Dive into all the fantastic content below!

Reviews

A Different Man: A Different Man or A Different Stan

Madeline dives into Aaron Schimberg's A Different Man (2024) which explores identity and self-acceptance through the journey of Edward, who cures his facial disfigurement only to find his insecurities unchanged.

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Kinds of Kindness: An Exploration of Dark Comedy, Determination, and Sex Cults

Patricia shares her thoughts on Yorgos Lanthimos’ new absurdist anthology film, Kinds of Kindness (2024).

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Achilles: A Poignant, engrossing journey of rebellion and the search for freedom in an impossible situation

Anu shares her thoughts on Farhad Delaram’s evocative, thought-provoking road trip drama, Achilles (2024). 

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Daddio: A movie equivalent to an audiobook with no Daddy :/

Nandini shares her thoughts on Christy Hall's feature directorial debut, Daddio (2023).

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The Bikeriders: Fists or Knives?

Dylan reflects on the nuances of biker gang culture in director Jeff Nichols' new star-studded film, ‘The Bikeriders.’

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I Saw The TV Glow: A Transcending and Haunting Pursuit of Identity Beyond the Television Screen.

Jeanette dives into I Saw The TV Glow (2024), the latest introspective art-horror flick from Jane Schoenbrun and beloved indie film studio A24.

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'Alienoid' & 'Return to the Future': Navigating Chaos

Emma delves into the Alienoid franchise, a mind-bending duology that combines aliens, robots, magic, and time travel into a thrilling narrative.

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The Battle for Laikipia: ‘It’s not just a story about Laikipia; it’s a story about everywhere.’

Amelia explores The Battle for Laikipia (2024), a stark and urgent depiction of the intersectional battles faced by tribal and white pastoralists in Laikipia.

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Cottontail: Lily Franky warms the hearts of all during this year’s film festival

Ysabel shares her thoughts on Patrick Dickinson’s Cottontail (2023), adapted from Dickinson’s own short Usagi-san (Mr Rabbit) (2013).

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Dying: The chaotic, emotional, and incredibly personal Lunies Family

Esther shares her thoughts on Matthias Glasner’s compelling sensation and winner of the Silver Bear in Berlin, Dying (2024).

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Head South: A Love Letter to Punk, the 70’s and Christchurch

Juno shares her thoughts on Jonathan Ogilvie’s largely autobiographical film about his own coming of age and the 70’s punk scene.

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Blitz Editor

Anandi Ganguly

A Definitive Ranking of the Beloved Papa Louie Games

Alexa ranks our the childhood cult classic, Papa's Pizzeria games. Where does your favourite lie in the ranks?

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Harry Styles Love on Tour Review / 04.03.23

Lana dotes on her experience at Harry's Love on Tour in Sydney, at Qudos Bank Arena.

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Why Do We Play Life Simulation Games Over Life?

Prudence dives deep into the temptation to play life simulator games over life.

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