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A weekly newsletter providing a curated cross-section of cinema in Sydney

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The Fleapit @thefleapit.bsky.social · 13/09/2025
'Children of Men' has only become more prescient over time. Check out the review below for how relevant it is to everything happening today
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No. 020 - 'Children of Men' by Alfonso Cuarón (2006)
S. Andrew: Cuaron’s direction and Emmanuel Lubezki’s cinematography elevate this narrative into something visceral. The long takes, often chaotic, unbroken, and immersive, create an almost documentary...
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The Fleapit @thefleapit.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
Brand new article out today! A micro-budget indie which is exactly the type of thing we should be making!
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No. 019 - 'From All Sides' by Bina Bhattacharya (2025)
Bisexual orgies, unsolicited dick pics and racism
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The Fleapit @thefleapit.bsky.social · 22/08/2025
A guest contributor this week looks at a fascinating doco about Japan and Palestine
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No. 017 - 'Stars of Orion' by Adam Bahgat (2012)
Guest writer, A. Zayn, takes a look at a surprising moment of history between Palestine and Japan.
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The Fleapit @thefleapit.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
Apichatpong Weerasethakul is in Sydney for an installation at the MCA, and a special QandA on the weekend
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No. 016 - Apichatpong Weerasethakul
Nature, time and breaking the artifice...
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The Fleapit @thefleapit.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
This week’s piece reflects on Sydney Experimental, an inaugural night of avant-garde short films
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No. 012 - 'Sydney Experimental' (2025)
Helena Williams: Define experimental as a genre. Yeah. Good f*cking luck.
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The Fleapit @thefleapit.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
Brand new piece up on the Fleapit! This one steps into the French New Wave with ‘The 400 Blows’
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'The 400 Blows' by François Truffaut (1959)
The French New Wave starts here...
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The Fleapit @thefleapit.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
This week looks at one of my favourite comedies, Garth Marenghi’s Darkplace, thanks to a screening at the Ritz
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No. 010 - 'Garth Marenghi's Darkplace' by Garth Marenghi (2004)
"If you're looking at the wires, you're ignoring the story"
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The Fleapit @thefleapit.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
Sorry I forgot about this app! But I’m back to share a few highlights so far before we turn 10 (weeks) tmrw…
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The Fleapit @thefleapit.bsky.social · 24/05/2025
Issue no. 4 tackles the greatest film of all time!
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No. 004 - 'Jeanne Dielman' by Chantal Akerman (1975)
"50 years later, this film feels more powerful, more alive, than ever"
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The Fleapit @thefleapit.bsky.social · 11/05/2025
A bonus Sunday flea! Some SFF picks based on vibes
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Bonus Flea: Sydney Film Festival 2025 picks you otherwise (maybe) wouldn't see!
Look beyond the big names and check out these 12 films screening at the festival in June.
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The Fleapit @thefleapit.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
Issue 002 out now! Reviewing 'Escape from the 21st Century' as part of the Fantastic Film Festival!
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No. 002 - 'Escape From The 21st Century' by Yang Li (2024)
I'd hate to have this superpower with my allergies! Plus, Matthew picks out the must-see films in Sydney this week.
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The Fleapit @thefleapit.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
Issue 001 of The Fleapit is out now!
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No. 001. - 'Subject: Filmmaking' by Reitz & Adolph (2024)
Matthew goes to film school, recommends a film festival and picks out the best screenings in Sydney this week.
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