huda ismail

an ode to childhood by huda ismail. (poem) what is it like to relive

i wrote a poem. open.substack.com/pub/hudaisma...

#superman

it’s true!!!!! its a really special piece

Gunn doesn’t just reintroduce us to the beloved hero in the red cape, he reinforces the importance of telling stories like these, ones that stir introspection and remind us that even in the darkest of times, light will inevitably break through.

Whether the political implications are intentional or not, the film powerfully captures the essence of what makes us human in a world led by individuals and corporations determined to eradicate that very essence-

James Gunn’s creation has a beating heart and soul. David Corenswet’s #Superman, in his choice to cling to every shred of humanity within him, echoes through the universe, manifesting a beautifully crafted tale of hope, self-discovery, resilience, and love in all its forms-

alden ehrenreich you have truly charmed me

this was one of the pieces that made me start watching better call saul.

john you’re so so kind thank you it’s been a bizarre year. also, i’ve really missed your posts

i’m also more active on ig and i post all my writings, film stuff & dentistry stuff there. www.instagram.com/huda.ismail_...

i’m really excited about. granted i could’ve done more film wise, but my teaching assistant job was taking up my whole time (and energy) now that things are slowing down in the summer a bit i want to dedicate more of my time to film reviews and criticism. 💗

hello, beautiful people, thank you for following my acc despite my absence. in the past five months i’ve gone from becoming a member of the coverage team for a local film festival and writing more than 30 short reviews, to reviving my substack blog & currently doing some film related interviews-

david lynch, 1987

At least we have this photo of David Lynch and Billy Wilder.

forever.

some first watches and rewatches lately.

@filmslop.bsky.social is now live on bluesky! i’ve been writing for this wonderful site, sharing my personal experiences within film reviews, for over a year now. it’s run by people who love cinema (and writing about it) more than anything. access more of our stuff here: linktr.ee/filmslop

thank you so much for your words this is sso sweet of you <33

i hope what i’m doing is enough.

Thank you, John!! ❤️

Zine Submission Form intermissions zine guidelines Poetry 3-5 poems submitted in a single document. Each submission should be 10 pages maximum, with each new poem starting on a new page. Please include page numbers.Abs…

Hello everyone! Our submissions for Intermissions's volume 1 zine are now open! Please take a careful look at our guideline and categories. The submission window will be open until December 3rd. We look forward to reading your work!
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There are currently only 22 films streaming on Netflix made before 1980 and not a single one made before 1960, with the oldest film on the platform currently being PSYCHO. I know I’m a broken record but: buy physical media, support your local library, etc etc

yes please! 🤍

submissions to our vol. 1 zine will open up tonight at 12am EST. pls make sure you read our guidelines prior to submission. we’ve separated each category with its own requirements and guidelines. we look forward to reading your submissions.

theme’s very close to my heart. absolutely submitting to this 🥹

i probably should’ve told people on there that i’m leaving first but YES I DID IT IM FREE

Jenin, Jenin — Mohammad Bakri | In Review Online A new film review of Jenin, Jenin, directed by Mohammad Bakri, as part of In Review Online's coverage of the Palestinian Film Archive.

InRO is covering select titles from the Palestinian Film Archive as part of our #StrikeGermany counter-programming to Berlinale. I wrote on Mohammad Bakri's JENIN, JENIN.

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Thank you!!!!! Saw these films as a kid and based my whole personality on them tbh

I think you’ve read it before darling It’s on my substack titled Iphigenia’s farewell but i’ll send the link to you aswell🥺❤️