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Durham, UK
Joined July 2012
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"#TheNakedGun 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 reviews: takeonecinema.net/2025/the-n…
Connor Lightbody retweeted
Potentially hitting Venice Film Festival from Aug27 to Sep1 - do any of my fellow critics/attendees have space for me? All I really need is a couch and a shower!
Got a small budget to play around with so happy to discuss cost✌️
Connor Lightbody retweeted
Paul Walter Hauser uncannily captures Michael Larson in Samir Olivero’s game show dramedy THE LUCKIEST MAN IN AMERICA! 😍
Read @Calbody's review & watch it today at @glasgowfilmfest and on April 4 in US theaters!
#GFF25 #PaulWalterHauser #PressYourLuck
loudandclearreviews.com/the-…
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HONEY BUNCH had its World Premiere at the #Berlinale, where we spoke with directors Madeleine Sims-Fewer & Dusty Mancinelli & stars India Brown, Ben Petrie, Jason Isaacs, Kate Dickie & Patricia Tulasne! 😍
Read what they told @Calbody! 👇
#Berlinale2025
loudandclearreviews.com/hone…
Connor Lightbody retweeted
Making my debut for Pop Heist!
I argue that #Anora, #Bird and #September5 are burdened by the poor representation of their subjects! Read on for Green Book slander, Kneecap affection, and mentions of cheese?…
popheist.com/burden-of-repre…
Connor Lightbody retweeted
.@neonrated Same question, but for this one 😅🙏
(would be super happy even with a digital version of it, but I can't find it anywhere 😩)
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As an avid importer of KL discs, this obviously stings like hell. My interview with Roger Donaldson has turned up on their No Way Out disc. Not quite sure why, and not had a penny for it. Not even a disc!
It's hard enough being an indie without stuff like this.
Wild that @kinolorber would just swipe one of the exclusive special features from our UK-only @filmstories limited edition No Way Out Blu-ray – @simonbrew's interview with director Roger Donaldson – and stick it on their 4K edition without licensing it!
Connor Lightbody retweeted
This is a terrific feature from @Calbody that I had the privilege of looking over when he was trying to find an outlet for it. Very pleased to see it has found a home at @TAKEONECinema. Make sure you read it 😁
ETHICAL SPOILERS & ALIEN: ROMULUS
For @TAKEONECinema: I posited the idea of “ethical spoilers” around Ian Holm’s deepfake; that A.I. usage must be discussed in critical reviews + how AI Holm differs to Paul Walker in F7, or Oliver Reed in Gladiator!
🔗 tinyurl.com/2pwmwdts
Connor Lightbody retweeted
We discussed the ‘appearance’ of Ian Holm in depth during our #AlienRomulus episode (see here), but go below for @Calbody’s broader take from the perspective of the role of the critic. With our approach we didn’t need to worry about spoilers, but do they inhibit discussion?
“The critic’s ability to call out this immorality is obstructed by a belief they should preserve the surprise of a returning character, even if their existence [is] worthy of critical evaluation” - @Calbody's new feature 'Ethical Spoilers & #AlienRomulus':
takeonecinema.net/2024/ethic…
Connor Lightbody retweeted
“The critic’s ability to call out this immorality is obstructed by a belief they should preserve the surprise of a returning character, even if their existence [is] worthy of critical evaluation” - @Calbody's new feature 'Ethical Spoilers & #AlienRomulus':
takeonecinema.net/2024/ethic…
Connor Lightbody retweeted
If there’s a +1 going anywhere for Gladiator’s London press screening tonight, please invite Sarah!
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Connor Lightbody retweeted
if only MONICA had received just a fraction of what Emilia Pérez is getting
Connor Lightbody retweeted
The right are getting upset about parents who may struggle to afford VAT on private education. But no one gets upset about parents who may struggle to afford school uniforms, or even school dinners. If education is SO important why’s it not important for EVERY child?
Connor Lightbody retweeted
we used to see title cards when we saw the movie not weeks ahead on twitter
Connor Lightbody retweeted
Bella's father is Dr Anthony Wallersteiner, currently the headmaster at Stowe School (£46,000 per annum boarding) which is where she also went to school, wonder if she had to pay?
Connor Lightbody retweeted
As a gay man, I totally understand what Dean meant by ‘not liking masculinity’. For a lot of us, masculine men can appear threatening and intimating. I get anxiety to this day being around some straight ‘blokes’ and ‘lads’ in fear of them targeting me simply for being gay #bbuk
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Win this delicious batch of horror goodness! All you have to do:
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Good luck but beware of scammers and ensure any messages are from this account!
Connor Lightbody retweeted
Any editors looking for commissions from the Berlinale next year (or anybody who knows any), please get in touch! Looking to attend for the first time - all previous work available at the link in my bio or upon request. DMs and emails are always open.
(please share!)
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GFF returns! 🎉We're thrilled to announce the first titles in our programme, and for our 21st edition we're coming of age!
'Our Time is Now: Coming of Age in the Movies' includes
Pather Panchali
The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie
Lady Bird
& more!
All titles➡️bit.ly/GFF25_1stAnnouncement
ALT Still from Pather Panchali
ALT Still from Boys n The Hood
ALT Still from Lady Bird
ALT Still from The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie