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Natasha Alvar

@litmysoul.bsky.social
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Singapore-based film critic, Rom-Com lover, all queries to natasha@thefictiondepartment.com EIC: thefictiondepartment.com

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Natasha Alvar @litmysoul.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
Lastly, I took delight in this formulaic Netflix Christmas rom-com, where there is joy to be had from watching Chad Michael Murray do a body roll thefictiondepartment.com/the-merry-ge...
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The Merry Gentlemen REVIEW - Sexy Fun - The Fiction Department
Netflix is going all out with the lusty content in 2024. First Hot Frosty, now this amalgamation of Magic Mike and every Hallmark Christmas romance trope
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Natasha Alvar @litmysoul.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
On a completely contrasting note, I also really love this piece I wrote about love declarations in rom-coms, with particular attention to the pretty good one in Notting Hill culturedvultures.com/notting-hill...
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Notting Hill & The Epitome of Love Declarations
Is the declaration of love in Notting Hill the best there is? We think so. Read on to find out why the scene still works 22 years later.
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Natasha Alvar @litmysoul.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
This article involves me diving into the mythos of Event Horizon, and analysing why it still terrifies me all these years later: culturedvultures.com/event-horizo...
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Event Horizon's Chilling Cosmic Horror Stays With You
Do you find Paul W.S. Anderson's Event Horizon (1997) terrifying, or is it too schlocky for you to care about?
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Natasha Alvar @litmysoul.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Hahaha don’t know whether anyone in the void will respond to this, but I’ll give it a go!
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Natasha Alvar @litmysoul.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
Whether you love or hate his films, you can’t deny that director Adrian Lyne was the architect of the erotic thriller. It’s not easy to create that balance, to make it sexy yet have this seething layer of violence underneath. Fatal Attraction is why we get films like Babygirl.
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Natasha Alvar @litmysoul.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
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Natasha Alvar @litmysoul.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
Honestly don’t know how anyone can say that after The Last Duel. That film is fantastic and deserved more love!
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Natasha Alvar @litmysoul.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
One of my favs of the year! thefictiondepartment.com/my-old-ass-2...
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My Old Ass REVIEW - An Affecting Coming-of-Age Film - The Fiction Department
When Aubrey Plaza's been in movies like Dirty Grandpa, a title like My Old Ass would indicate a similar type of film. I'm so glad that this isn't the case. My
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Natasha Alvar @litmysoul.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
One of my favs of the year! thefictiondepartment.com/my-old-ass-2...
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My Old Ass REVIEW - An Affecting Coming-of-Age Film - The Fiction Department
When Aubrey Plaza's been in movies like Dirty Grandpa, a title like My Old Ass would indicate a similar type of film. I'm so glad that this isn't the case. My
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George White @georgewwhite.bsky.social · 12/11/2024
And another one for The Fiction Department - all about how While You Were Sleeping is the perfect pre-Christmastime watch 🎥 thefictiondepartment.com/fresh-watch-...
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FRESH WATCH: While You Were Sleeping (1995) - The Fiction Department
Editor's note: While You Were Sleeping is my favourite holiday rom-com - no ifs or buts about it. I watch it every year, whether it's the holidays or not.
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Natasha Alvar @litmysoul.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
Sebastian Stan delivers his best work yet in A Different Man. His physicality of a broken, awkward man filled with self-hatred, the emotional agony of constant rejection, and then the descent into madness when he realises the masks we wear doesn’t determine our self value. 10/10
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Natasha Alvar @litmysoul.bsky.social · 11/11/2024
You’re the most awesome mate! Any chance to work with u is just my privilege 🥰
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Natasha Alvar @litmysoul.bsky.social · 11/11/2024
Omg I spoke to the author before when I reviewed her book! culturedvultures.com/natalie-tan-...
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Natalie Tan’s Book of Luck and Fortune by Roselle Lim REVIEW
As hearty as any good meal should be, Roselle Lim finds her way to your stomach as much as she does to your heart.
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George White @georgewwhite.bsky.social · 11/11/2024
I've had a great time teaming up with @litmysoul.bsky.social on The Fiction Department so far. Here's my latest column on why Jeff Goldblum should have become/should still become a horror icon: thefictiondepartment.com/fresh-watch-...
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FRESH WATCH: The Fly (1986) - The Fiction Department
Editor's note: Since it's October, I wanted George to watch a horror film. Jeff Goldblum was on my mind a fair bit because of Kaos on Netflix, so of course
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