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Train Dreams — Mediaversity Reviews “ Train Dreams is a beautiful film, but it leans into tropes we’ve seen a million times before.”

NEW REVIEW — As gorgeous as #TrainDreams is, it rubbed me the wrong way. Writer @supergavigator.bsky.social nicely explains what I was feeling in our latest Mediaversity review of #Oscar #BestPicture nominees: www.mediaversityreviews.com/film-reviews...

YouTube video by Filmhounds Magazine Sundance and Palm Springs Film Festivals

PODCAST: Sundance and Palm Springs Film Festivals

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40 years of The Legend of Zelda! A hugely important part of my life.

Words can’t describe how much the series means to me… but maybe an old article from my early journo days explains a little.

Tunic, Night in the Woods Publisher Says TikTok Is Creating and Running Racist GenAI Ads for Its Games Without Permission - IGN Publisher Finji says that TikTok has been using generative AI to modify its ads on the platform without permission and pushing those ads to its users without Finji's knowledge, including at least one ...

Dug into this absolutely wild thing happening to Finji. The deeper I read into their increasingly baffling conversations with TikTok "support" the more I felt like I was on something.

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Please make sure you apply by Friday 27th February, 5pm.

If you have any questions, do reach out to me!

Please send an email with links to relevant work to gavin@filmhounds.co.uk

You don’t need experience with other outlets; even blog posts that demonstrate film journalism experience is absolutely fine.

I’m especially keen to hear from writers who can cover anime and TV releases. Flexibility in covering in-person interview and events is a plus.

In general, we want writers who’ll work outside their comfort zones and cover all projects, big and small, on a semi-regular basis.

Perfect for writers looking to boost their portfolio through reviews/news/interviews/features.

It is voluntary, but there will be screening and interview opportunities for those that actively contribute.

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Over at @filmhounds.co.uk, we’re on the hunt for new writers to join the team!

Please read the full thread carefully to apply 🧵:

okay since it apparently needs to be said:

please don’t be weird if you want to connect with women at GDC or other conferences. do not stalk them or disrespect their boundaries. i understand it’s really tough out there, but overstepping will never get you places; it will, in fact, do the opposite

Last night we were at the BFI Flare Programme Launch and there are a lot of great films lined up for this year’s festival.

Be sure to check out the festival taking place 18th-29th March.

Sometimes I just want a life where I play video games and watch films. Other times, I want to hide in the woods and live off the land.

Still can’t believe I spoke with Hollywood royalty. I interviewed Roger Deakins and James Ellis Deakins for the launch of Roger’s memoir, ‘Reflections: On Cinematography’.

Get comfy and check it out @filmhounds.co.uk

The Musical (Sundance Film Festival 2026) — An Unpredictable Comedy Sundance is known for breakout feature-length debuts. Sorry, Baby (2025), Get Out (2017), Lady Bird (2017). Whilst audiences can find comedy in these types of film, they always primarily lean into …

My final Sundance review, and my first five stars of the year in a written review.

The Musical took me by surprise and had me howling with laughter. This is gonna be a future cult classic.

Can’t believe I spent Valentine’s Day in tears*

*I watched Portrait of a Lady On Fire on the big screen.

Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die — Mediaversity Reviews “Seeing underrepresented characters in a zany B-movie like Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die is a welcome sight.”

NEW REVIEW — New theatrical release weekend! A choice option for an irreverent time is #GoodLuckHaveFunDontDie, which is more inclusive than it needed to be. @supergavigator.bsky.social takes us through it: www.mediaversityreviews.com/film-reviews...

Gonna be a brave boy and say we absolutely do not need a God of War Trilogy remake.

Magellan — Mediaversity Reviews “ Magellan ’s racial representation is terrific, but the women are simply cannon fodder.”

NEW REVIEW — Currently in select theaters, Lav Diaz's #Magellan (ft. Gael García Bernal) is the Filipino auteur's most accessible yet. Our diversity review by @supergavigator.bsky.social: www.mediaversityreviews.com/film-reviews...

Remember if you watch this show or buy this merch, no trans person will like or trust you ever again. Sorry but those are the rules.

I can’t decide whether that sounds like fun or hell.

Magellan — Mediaversity Reviews “ Magellan ’s racial representation is terrific, but the women are simply cannon fodder.”

New Mediaversity review!

Magellan isn’t for everyone, but I for one was hooked.

Has anyone shot a feature film using a Nintendo DS?

Michael Greyeyes Discusses Meadowlarks — “Stories like this will attract audiences” Actor Michael Greyeyes is known for his hardened characters. The Canadian First Nations creative has been in numerous westerns, including recent projects such as TV series 1923 and thriller 40 Acre…

Bonus Palm Springs coverage!

Got to sit down with Michael Greyeyes for a soulful chat about Meadowlarks and authentic Indigenous representation.

Check it out over @filmhounds.co.uk:

Spent my Sunday afternoon watching what is possibly the film of the decade. Genuinely at a loss for words.

UK folks, get to the cinema this weekend! So many new films worth checking out!

Twinless
100 Nights of Hero
The Chronology of Water
My Father’s Shadow
Hamlet

Hamlet (London Film Festival) Riz Ahmed's Hamlet, directed by Aneil Karia, featured at the London Film Festival as part of the Dare strand.

Not sure what to see in the cinema this weekend?📽️

There are plenty of new films for you to see & we've got you covered with reviews & interviews galore!

First up, Riz Ahmed takes on the role of Hamlet in a new adaptation set in contemporary South London
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James Sweeney Chats About Twinless James Sweeney—director, writer and actor—chats with FILMHOUNDS about making his latest comedy drama, Twinless.

You can find the full interview in the new issue of @filmhounds.co.uk, but here’s a snippet of my chat with Twinless star/writer/director James Sweeney.

Sign up for news about the Game Writing Kaleidoscope In early 2026 we’ll be publishing The Game Narrative Kaleidoscope, a collection of over 100 short essays by game writers about writing. Featuring some very famous names, some highly experienced free...

❄️ Update: The GAME NARRATIVE KALEIDOSCOPE ❄️ will be published soon - we just sent a proof to the authors.

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good reasons not to use ChatGPT and other AIs:

1. it is a tool of fascism

2. once you are in its ecosystem, and rely on it, it can be used to manipulate you

3. if a service is free, *you* are the product

I know it's convenient, but resistance requires us to be uncomfortable for the greater good