We are all born to embrace stories in one form or another. Whether it’s those which are read to us at bedtime, the ones we hear huddled around a campfire or any of the other narratives that become a part of our lives, there is always something that draws us to a good story; the…
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Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma (2026)
As John Waters once famously said, “life is nothing if you’re not obsessed”, which may sound like just another witty quip from the famously quotable iconoclast, but in reality speaks to something much deeper and more profound when it comes to the global culture. Obsession is the single most important element of any kind of…
They Have Changed Their Face (1971)
One of the great artists of his generation that as inexplicably faded into relative obscurity is Corrado Farina, who made valuable contributions in every conceivable medium, but has yet to be given the respect and acclaim he deserves. As a filmmaker, he was primarily known for his documentaries, but there are a pair of fantastic…
Hokum (2026)
The idea of leaving your home and seeking refuge elsewhere, whether temporarily or for a longer stretch of time, is meant to offer reprieve from reality, a chance to escape and see another part of the world. Yet, many of us have experienced trips that are anything other than luxurious, which usually come when there…
Invisible Ghost (1941)
One of the great injustices of the genre hierarchy that was so prominent during the Golden Age of Hollywood was that the supposed prestige films, such as westerns and melodramas, were promoted as being the most integral to every studio, whereas those shafted to the category of B-movie were seen as lesser achievements, and only…
Round Midnight (1986)
Music is more than just a pleasant distraction to break the monotony of daily life. It’s a form of expression, into which many artists pour their hearts and souls, using it as a vessel for a range of existential quandaries, filtering the pain and confusion that comes with being alive into sonically pleasing works of…
Your Monster (2024)
Everyone has a proverbial monster in their closet, a creature that represents our innermost quandaries and most closely guarded secrets, which we keep hidden away from prying eyes as much as possible. In the case of Your Monster, this concept becomes quite literal, with director Caroline Lindy (adapting her own short film of the same…
Obsession (2026)
Nothing is quite as disheartening as the moment we realise magic is not real. We spend a large part of our childhood wholeheartedly believing that the world around us is populated by enchanted beings and mythical occurrences, which makes life seem much more whimsical than it actually ends up being in reality, proving that logic…
Forbidden Fruits (2026)
Life would be so much easier for everyone if we weren’t conditioned to believe that we have to fit in with the general population or run the risk of being viewed as a pariah. It is one of the many reasons it becomes increasingly difficult to function if you are someone who has a tendency…
Backrooms (2026)
Throughout my childhood, I was plagued by a recurring nightmare in which I found myself in the local shopping centre, where I spent many weekends of my life. However, instead of venturing into the usual stores that I would frequent, I found myself walking through one of those mysterious black doors used only by employees….
The Postmodern Pelican 