Directors: Melle Windig, Hidde Alberts, Miguel Reyes, Jurgen de Smit, Arjen van der Plas Writers: Miguel … Cel Maatjes [Cell Buddies] (2025) – 4 starsRead more
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Author: Jack Benjamin
Journalist and critic living and working in Amsterdam.
Amsterdamned II: Sorry, but I ordered the steak?
2025 has been characterised by directors attempting to revitalise their careers by revisiting long-dormant franchises – … Amsterdamned II: Sorry, but I ordered the steak?Read more
Merry Slopmas: Festive adverts, and the slipping of the corporate mask
Companies used to pride themselves on the ‘artistry’ of their seasonal adverts. Whatever you think of … Merry Slopmas: Festive adverts, and the slipping of the corporate maskRead more
Supermercator founder Judith on the importance of space and collaboration in culture and events
A month after Indy Film Library held its first in-person Halloween showcase at the Supermercator café … Supermercator founder Judith on the importance of space and collaboration in culture and eventsRead more
Birds of Amsterdam (2025) – 3 stars
Director: Bruno Sãnto Running time: 4mins Less is more, but sometimes more is better. Birds of … Birds of Amsterdam (2025) – 3 starsRead more
Gnocchi (2025) – 3 stars
Director: Dylan Geurts Writer: Dylan Geurts Cast: Amy van der Weerden, Omar Elshershaby, Samantha Bonouvrie, Brend … Gnocchi (2025) – 3 starsRead more
Human Layers (2025) – 3 stars
Director: Fatemeh Zare Running time: 5mins Typically, I refuse to read through a filmmaker’s submission notes … Human Layers (2025) – 3 starsRead more
‘The Last Goodbye’ director Kailey Wolf on the importance of culture and collaboration in storytelling
Kailey Wolf (formerly known as Kali Davis) is a film and commercial director, writer, and actor. … ‘The Last Goodbye’ director Kailey Wolf on the importance of culture and collaboration in storytellingRead more
Catch the Wind St Ives in the 1960’s (2024) – 1.5 stars
Director: Diana Taylor Running time: 1hr One of the great delights of documentary is that with … Catch the Wind St Ives in the 1960’s (2024) – 1.5 starsRead more
“Not on my watch”
As we move further from the end of the First World War, the meaning of ‘Remembrance’ … “Not on my watch”Read more