I SAW THE TV GLOW hasn't released its grip since I first gazed into its flickering light. I've vomited up many thoughts and words since, but none encapsulate quite like my first review out of Sundance London in June, for The Geek Show: thegeekshow.co.uk/i-saw-the-tv... - ThreadSky

blakethinks.bsky.social • 72 days ago

I SAW THE TV GLOW hasn't released its grip since I first gazed into its flickering light.

I've vomited up many thoughts and words since, but none encapsulate quite like my first review out of Sundance London in June, for The Geek Show: https://thegeekshow.co.uk/i-saw-the-tv-glow-sundance-london-2024-review/

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blakethinks.bsky.social•72 days ago

Another special film in 2024 that has permanent residence in my heart is SUPER HAPPY FOREVER.

I spoke with writer-director Kohei Igarashi for @screenanarchy.bsky.social as the film took its first steps on the festival circuit in the Autumn: https://screenanarchy.com/2024/10/vancouver-2024-interview-super-happy-forever-director-kohei-igarashi-talks-romantic-memory-and-findi.html

blakethinks.bsky.social•72 days ago

It wasn't all interviews.

I wrote my dream piece for the BFI, exploring the film influences on SEGA's Like A Dragon videogames: https://www.bfi.org.uk/features/like-dragon-yakuza-influences-amazon

blakethinks.bsky.social•72 days ago

Speaking of the BFI, Emily Jisoo Bowles and I teamed up to interview the programmers of BFI Southbank's big new Korean cinema season, a conversation that turned into a fruitful and thoughtful roundtable: https://www.easternkicks.com/features/young-jin-eric-choi-and-goran-topalovic-interview/

blakethinks.bsky.social•72 days ago

Film festivals! I attended them, participated in workshops at them, and even organised one.

Here's a nice photo of the Campus cohort at Far East Film Festival in Udine:

blakethinks.bsky.social•72 days ago

I met Kanako Fujita in Udine, and we began discussing the London International Fantastic Film Festival.

LIFFF launched in November with our Opening Night Gala for THE KILLER GOLDFISH, with director Yukihiko Tsutsumi, producer Takeshi Moriya, and lead actress Erika Oka in attendance for a Q&A!

blakethinks.bsky.social•72 days ago

LIFFF was more of a success in its first edition than we could have dreamed— bolstered by a truly fantastic feature film lineup, a Q&A for every film, and the generous support of the London film scene, the filmmakers showcased, our wonderful juries, and press outlets

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