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Kelechi Ehenulo @ #LFF @kehenulo.bsky.social · Apr 18

One of my favourite articles I’ve written.

I ADORED Ryan Coogler’s #Sinners and for @digitalspy.com, I took a look at how Coogler used the vampire genre to explore Black history and the blues.

Warning: spoilers ahead!

www.digitalspy.com/movies/a6450...

Sinners might have been 'spoiled' in its trailers – but it's so much more than a vampire movie

Ryan Coogler uses the vampire genre to explore the blues and Black history.

www.digitalspy.com

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Kelechi Ehenulo @ #LFF @kehenulo.bsky.social · 1h

Good! Not everything needs to be a live action remake for pure cash grab sake. Put some respect on animation and the expressive medium that it is.

DiscussingFilm @discussingfilm.net · 6h

‘KPOP DEMON HUNTERS’ creator Maggie Kang says she doesn’t think a live-action remake would work.

“There’s so many elements of the tone and the comedy that are so suited for animation”

(Source: www.bbc.com/news/article...)

Kelechi Ehenulo @ #LFF @kehenulo.bsky.social · 14h

Another #LFF highlight of the day - seeing the lovely Tessa Thompson for her screen talk. Great to hear her talk through her career and of course, working with Nia DaCosta.

Kelechi Ehenulo @ #LFF @kehenulo.bsky.social · 14h

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Kelechi Ehenulo @ #LFF @kehenulo.bsky.social · 17h

A film so emotionally devastating that I sat in my seat long after the credits finished rolling. Chloé Zhao won my heart with this one. A beautiful film. #Hamnet #LFF

Kelechi Ehenulo @ #LFF @kehenulo.bsky.social · 21h

A mad dash across London but now seated for film 12 of #LFF. Now watching #Hamnet

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Kelechi Ehenulo @ #LFF @kehenulo.bsky.social · 18h

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Kelechi Ehenulo @ #LFF @kehenulo.bsky.social · 18h

I was not ready 😭

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Kelechi Ehenulo @ #LFF @kehenulo.bsky.social · 18h

I like to think that when Del Toro cooks, the world is a much happier place. This is a director at the top of his game with outstanding performances by Isaac and Elordi. One of the best from the festival. Cinema. #Frankenstein #LFF

Kelechi Ehenulo @ #LFF @kehenulo.bsky.social · 1d

Film 11 of #LFF. It’s the BIG one. Guillermo Del Toro’s #Frankenstein.

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Kelechi Ehenulo @ #LFF @kehenulo.bsky.social · 21h

A mad dash across London but now seated for film 12 of #LFF. Now watching #Hamnet

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Kelechi Ehenulo @ #LFF @kehenulo.bsky.social · 1d

Film 11 of #LFF. It’s the BIG one. Guillermo Del Toro’s #Frankenstein.

Kelechi Ehenulo @ #LFF @kehenulo.bsky.social · 1d

Film 10 of #LFF went to #JayKelly. Hollywood loves stories about itself and while it is very easy to be cynical about this, I genuinely felt its heart was in the right place with its sentimental look at movie stardom and the price of love. Clooney is charming, but Sandler is the standout.

Kelechi Ehenulo @ #LFF @kehenulo.bsky.social · 1d

EXQUISITE 👏🏾

Kelechi Ehenulo @ #LFF @kehenulo.bsky.social · 1d

Dear Nia and Tessa, keep making movies together. That was fabulous. Full review coming soon for @moviemarker.bsky.social. #Hedda.

Kelechi Ehenulo @ #LFF @kehenulo.bsky.social · 2d

Another early start. Film 9 of #LFF: Nia DaCosta’s #Hedda

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Kelechi Ehenulo @ #LFF @kehenulo.bsky.social · 2d

Another early start. Film 9 of #LFF: Nia DaCosta’s #Hedda

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The Hollywood Reporter @thr.com · 2d

Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning star of "Annie Hall," the "Godfather" films and "The First Wives Club," among many others, has died. Watch her light up the screen in a few of her most iconic performances. Read more about her life and legacy: bit.ly/471G72Z

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Kelechi Ehenulo @ #LFF @kehenulo.bsky.social · 2d

Heartbroken 💔

The Hollywood Reporter @thr.com · 2d

Diane Keaton, who won an Academy Award for best actress for her portrayal of the titular quirky character in Annie Hall and portrayed Kay Adams in the three Godfather films, has died. She was 79. Read about her life and legacy: bit.ly/47kDP0j

Kelechi Ehenulo @ #LFF @kehenulo.bsky.social · 2d

As someone who has taught young people, the number of safeguarding issues within this movie was something else. A muddled mess of a movie #AfterTheHunt

Kelechi Ehenulo @ #LFF @kehenulo.bsky.social · 2d

Now seated for film 8 of #LFF. Now watching #AftertheHunt

Kelechi Ehenulo @ #LFF @kehenulo.bsky.social · 2d

Now seated for film 8 of #LFF. Now watching #AftertheHunt

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Kelechi Ehenulo @ #LFF @kehenulo.bsky.social · 3d

Another #LFF highlight. @katiesmithwong.bsky.social and I went to see the wizard aka the John M. Chu screen talk. As an LFF veteran, this was one of the best screen talks I’ve been to. We got treated to a snippet of #WickedForGood and ended the day with a selfie with the director himself.

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Kelechi Ehenulo @ #LFF @kehenulo.bsky.social · 3d

In the famous words of Spike Lee: not my cup of tea. #TheTestamentofAnnLee

Kelechi Ehenulo @ #LFF @kehenulo.bsky.social · 3d

Film 7 of #LFF. Now watching #TheTestmantofAnnLee

Kelechi Ehenulo @ #LFF @kehenulo.bsky.social · 3d

Film 7 of #LFF. Now watching #TheTestmantofAnnLee

Kelechi Ehenulo @ #LFF @kehenulo.bsky.social · 3d

Right up my street. Weird, crazy, dark, twisted, funny and shocking, the trifecta of Lanthimos, Stone and Plemons does it again. Not my favourite Yorgos film (my 3rd favourite after The Favourite and Poor Things) but this was a much better effort from the director after Kinds of Kindness. #Bugonia

Kelechi Ehenulo @ #LFF @kehenulo.bsky.social · 4d

Day 3 of the festival. Seated for film 6. It’s a big one. Now watching #Bugonia

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Kelechi Ehenulo @ #LFF @kehenulo.bsky.social · 4d

Day 3 of the festival. Seated for film 6. It’s a big one. Now watching #Bugonia

a woman wearing sunglasses and a suit is driving a car

ALT: a woman wearing sunglasses and a suit is driving a car

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Kelechi Ehenulo @ #LFF @kehenulo.bsky.social · 4d

So highlight of the day at #LFF was the Rian Johnson screen talk on the art of whodunnit. Loved hearing about his love of murder mysteries and how they influenced Knives Out. One of those conversations I could listen to all day.

Kelechi Ehenulo @ #LFF @kehenulo.bsky.social · 4d

So the surprise film was #Tuner starring Leo Goodall and Dustin Hoffman. A solid film overall, but as the surprise film, I can’t help but feel underwhelmed.

Will admit though, considering the amount of guesses circulating for the surprise film, I guarantee no one predicted this.

Kelechi Ehenulo @ #LFF @kehenulo.bsky.social · 4d

Film 5 of #LFF. The surprise film 👀. Praying for a good one…

Kelechi Ehenulo @ #LFF @kehenulo.bsky.social · 4d

There were some things I like but the storyline was 🥴