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Connor Lightbody @calbody.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Hola! Re-emerging briefly from the shadows of a social media hiatus to share this long gestating piece on the fractured concept of the biopic and how they’re all fundamentally unethical popheist.com/is-there-suc...

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Is There Such a Thing as an Ethical Biopic? - Pop Heist

Since biopics are defined as depictions of a person's life, do filmmakers have a moral obligation to be as accurate as possible?

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Connor Lightbody @calbody.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

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Is There Such a Thing as an Ethical Biopic? - Pop Heist

Since biopics are defined as depictions of a person's life, do filmmakers have a moral obligation to be as accurate as possible?

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Connor Lightbody @calbody.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Privileged to have my @popheist.com review of Honey Bunch quoted on their recent trailer!

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Connor Lightbody @calbody.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Having a hard cry to the Rob Reiner news. Up there with Spielberg as a king of excellent populist fare in my eyes. Truly one of the all time great filmmakers. What I loved about his work is that he made accessible, adult entertainment - the kind of movies we no longer fund. Just unbearably sad 💔

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ALT: two boys hugging each other with the words stand by me below them

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Connor Lightbody @calbody.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

popheist.com/bfi-london-f... Was sadly not taken by the methodical approach of Chloe Zhao’s Hamnet, as much as the individual crafts, and especially Buckley, stuns

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BFI London Film Festival 2025: 'Hamnet' - Pop Heist

Ravishing direction from Chloé Zhao and a spirited Jessie Buckley can’t pull 'Hamnet' from overwrought stupor.

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Pop Heist @popheist.com · 19/09/2025

'Bird,' 'Anora,' and 'September 5' are among the most lauded films of the awards season — but do they do their subjects a disservice? (by @calbody.bsky.social) popheist.com/burden-of-re...

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The Burden of Representation in 'Bird,' 'Anora' and 'September 5'

'Bird,' 'Anora,' and 'September 5' are among the most lauded films of the awards season — but do they do their subjects a disservice?

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Brian Tallerico @briantallerico.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Robert Redford used his immense fame to shape the entire landscape of independent cinema. He was a true titan.

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Connor Lightbody @calbody.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Utterly, resoundingly heartbroken about Robert Redford. Not just an icon on the screen, but a devout champion of the arts and of Film off it. One of the greatest ever. RIP

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Pop Heist @popheist.com · 08/09/2025

BUGONIA is Emma Stone's boldest work yet — and not just because she shaved her head for the role. Read @calbody.bsky.social's review from Venice —

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Venice Film Festival: 'Bugonia' Review

Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons dazzle in what amounts to an uneven (if ultimately satisfying) entry in Lanthimos' filmography.

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Pop Heist @popheist.com · 05/09/2025

Mona Fastvold's telling of the Methodist leader's life story is a tonally mismatched musical with lots to sing but not much to say. Read @calbody.bsky.social's review of TESTAMENT OF ANN LEE from Venice.

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'The Testament of Ann Lee' Review: Shaker Musical Not Stirring

Mona Fastvold's telling of the Methodist leader's life story is a tonally mismatched musical with lots to sing but not much to say.

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Pop Heist @popheist.com · 06/09/2025

Guillermo del Toro's ravishing adaptation of Mary Shelley's novel is a visual feast, an epic tale told in three parts. While dismembered at times, you can't help but swoon at del Toro's humanistic rendition of FRANKENSTEIN. Read @calbody.bsky.social's review from Venice.

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A Superb Jacob Elordi Steers Del Toro's Devastating 'Frankenstein'

Guillermo del Toro's ravishing adaptation of Mary Shelley's novel is a visual feast, an epic tale told in three parts.

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Connor Lightbody @calbody.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

Very disheartening to see a food content creator I really respect and admire do a movie junket. I get *why* this is happening but I’m disappointed

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Connor Lightbody @calbody.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

Cinema etiquette is absolutely fucking dead

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Connor Lightbody @calbody.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

Happy Park Chan-Wook day to all those who celebrate

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Pop Heist @popheist.com · 25/08/2025

LITTLE TROUBLE GIRLS director Urska Djukic speaks to @calbody.bsky.social about the rules and repression that constrict our emotions as we grow, and how her acclaimed film untangles them.

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'Little Trouble Girls' Director Urška Djukić on Bisexual Repression

Urska Djukic speaks to the rules and repression that constrict our emotions as we grow, and how 'Little Trouble Girls' untangles them.

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Connor Lightbody @calbody.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

Not me waiting patiently for 2pm to book my Venice tickets, forgetting that Italy is an hour ahead so I’ve already missed out on seeing the Mark Jenkin😭

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Connor Lightbody @calbody.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

Unmissable in its next few Edinburgh Film Festival showings: DEAD LOVER

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Connor Lightbody @calbody.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

Had a good time with John McPhail’s GROW, which just premiered at Edinburgh Film Festival A charming and heartfelt film that is occasionally too much like a CBBC show, and while I wish it had a sturdier thematic voice, it is still fun for all the family! movieswetextedabout.com/grow-film-re...

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'Grow' Film Review: A Story Steeped in British Traditionalism and Pumpkins

Grow, from John McPhail and starring Priya-Rose Brookwell, recently premiered at the Edinburgh Film Festival.

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Connor Lightbody @calbody.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

Placed an interview request with arguably one of the biggest names in the industry while I’m in Venice. Slim hopes, but it’s a punt!!

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Connor Lightbody @calbody.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

Spent the last four days in Lincoln with the family; incl outdoor pool, hot tub, music festival and a retro cinema for a screening of The Little Mermaid with the kids🫶

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Connor Lightbody @calbody.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

Where does one go if they thought Weapons was shite?

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Connor Lightbody @calbody.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

Looking to expand my writing portfolio! 🍅-Approved critic 🫶GALECA member Going to Edinburgh Festival (Aug 13-17) and Venice (Aug 27-Sep 2), and I can attend fortnightly screenings of upcoming releases through the Scottish FDA Let me write for you!! DM me! Or 📧calbodyAThotmail.com

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The Skinny @theskinnymag.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

Here are ten titles to add to your Edinburgh Film Festival watchlist, from sparky dramas to documentaries about competitive porridge-making 🥣 www.theskinny.co.uk/film/film-ev... [Article: @jamiedunnesq.bsky.social]

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Ten films to see at Edinburgh Film Festival 2025 - The Skinny

Here are ten titles to add to your Edinburgh Film Festival watchlist, from sparky dramas to documentaries about competitive porridge-making.

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Connor Lightbody @calbody.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

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Marshall Shaffer @marshallshaffer.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

Some personal news, as they say. I was laid off from my non-writing job last week and now have the classic green banner over on LinkedIn. In the short term, I'm looking forward to daytime press screenings and more time to write about film. (If you're commissioning, HMU!)

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TAKE ONE ███zine 📽️🎞 @takeonecinema.net · 30/07/2025

"THE NAKED GUN is by no means the saviour of theatrical comedy. Still, with many films of its ilk relegated to streaming services, Akiva Schaffer’s legacy sequel is an unexpectedly welcome theatrical experience." - @calbody.bsky.social reviews: takeonecinema.net/2025/the-nak... #filmsky

https://takeonecinema.net/2025/the-naked-gun/

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Jim Ross 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🎞 @jimgr.com · 30/07/2025

Will confess to being totally uninterested in this (as a punter) until editing @calbody.bsky.social's review.

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Connor Lightbody @calbody.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

The new #NakedGun film is hilarious. A barbed, funny spoof on its own measure but one that also takes a great big nibble out of police ineptitude. Such a stupidly great time at the cinema!! takeonecinema.net/2025/the-nak...

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The Naked Gun | TAKE ONE | Reviews

THE NAKED GUN is by no means the saviour of theatrical comedy. Still, with many films of its ilk relegated to streaming services, Akiva Schaffer’s legacy sequel is an unexpectedly welcome theatrical e...

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Connor Lightbody @calbody.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

I am still under embargo for a certain legacy sequel but HOLY SHIT am I glad it doesn’t shit the nostalgia bed like Happy Gilmore 2 does

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Siddhant Adlakha @siddhantadlakha.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

You can find more about me, my work, my contact info here. Appreciate it! www.siddhantadlakha.com/writing

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Siddhant Adlakha — Writing

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Siddhant Adlakha @siddhantadlakha.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

Editor pals, with Venice, TIFF and NYFF approaching, I'm always on the lookout for new places to write, let me know if you're looking for any festival coverage! Here's a thread of everything I wrote out of Cannes: x.com/SiddhantAdla...

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Siddhant Adlakha on X: "That's a wrap on #Cannes2025. Sharing all my writing from the festival in this thread as it's published https://t.co/VyjCGPxeK8 https://t.co/HLGNCbbwBK" / X

That's a wrap on #Cannes2025. Sharing all my writing from the festival in this thread as it's published https://t.co/VyjCGPxeK8 https://t.co/HLGNCbbwBK

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Connor Lightbody @calbody.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

Does anyone have spare space in their #Venice accommodation for me? I am looking to go from Aug 27 to Sep 1 only A shower and a couch is all I need🫶

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Connor Lightbody @calbody.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

Does anyone have spare space in their #Venice accommodation for me? I am looking to go from Aug 27 to Sep 1 only A shower and a couch is all I need🫶

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Connor Lightbody @calbody.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Hey what can I say but I dug FANTASTIC FOUR. It lands a touch generic by its closing moments but this is character-centric superhero fare! Me for @popheist.com popheist.com/fantastic-fo...

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'Fantastic Four: First Steps' Review

Marvel Studios hopes that the third time is the charm when it comes to bringing Marvel's first family to the big screen.

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Connor Lightbody @calbody.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

My heart is so unbelievably full from seeing one of my all time favourite films on the big screen tonight 🫶

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Connor Lightbody @calbody.bsky.social · 29/06/2025

Just sat in a cinema seat and had a giant fucking sob at Children of Men. One of the true all time greats!

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TAKE ONE ███zine 📽️🎞 @takeonecinema.net · 25/06/2025

"The working-class coming-of-age genre [is] especially prone to [self-pity or melodrama] without a strong vision. CHRISTY never fails to feel genuine, covering a rekindling of a fraught brotherhood with a joyous air of authenticity." - @calbody.bsky.social reviews: takeonecinema.net/2025/christy...

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Christy | TAKE ONE |

The working-class coming-of-age genre has been one especially prone to descending into self-pitying or melodramatic tones without a strong vision behind it. CHRISTY never fails to feel genuine, the Be...

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Connor Lightbody @calbody.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

Funny how two films this week in UK cinemas are complete polar opposites: F1 is bland synergetic corporate-mandated fluff about the old guard being superior while 28 Years Later is gonzo anti-jingoism layered with brexit metaphors, how tradition rejects science that goes HARD

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Connor Lightbody @calbody.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

Hey so my last Bluesky post was about disconnecting after a mental health incident. It’s been nearly two months since this but I’m now in therapy, on medication and have support in place. Regularly scheduled film chat should begin taking place again soon. Thanks to everyone who reached out 🫶

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Connor Lightbody @calbody.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

Hey folks, I’m going to be AWOL for a little bit. Unfortunately, I had a psychotic breakdown a few days ago and self-harmed for the first time in four years (I’m ok). So I’m trying to disconnect from social media for a bit to work on myself a little I am only an email/WhatsApp away if you need me🫶

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