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Christina Brennan
@christinabrennan.bsky.social
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Writer for hire 🎬 Yorkshire 📍

Book on THE VANISHING. Writer for Little White Lies, Screensphere, Movie Marker, Dread Central, Loud and Clear Reviews, etc

https://www.christinabrennan.net/projects
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🎬 “A Strange Journey: How The Rocky Horror Picture Show Changed #Cult Cinema Forever”

🔥There's new documentary in the spotlight after @sheffdocfest.bsky.social. If you're a fan of cult cinema & #RockyHorror, this @soundspheremag.bsky.social article is for you

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Strange Journey: How The Rocky Horror Picture Show Changed Cult Cinema Forever - Screensphere
As a new documentary about the story of The Rocky Horror Picture Show premieres at Sheffield DocFest 2025 on Thursday 19 June, we look back at the cult classic that reshaped queer culture and why its ...
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June 25, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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"Scoring Silence – Soundtracking #Garbo: Where Did You Go?"✨

My @soundspheremag.bsky.social interview with Digital 21 &
Stefan Olsdal explores the process of translating Greta Garbo's on‑screen persona into an evocative score for Lorna Tucker's new #documentary

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Scoring Silence – Digital 21 & Stefan Olsdal on Soundtracking Garbo: Where Did You Go (2025) - Screensphere
Christina Brennan speaks to Digital 21 & Stefan Olsdal about capturing the persona of Greta Garbo, the most famous star of Hollywood's golden era.
screensphere.co.uk
June 25, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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Had the pleasure of joining @ifwtpod.bsky.social to talk about The #Vanishing (1988).

We dug into the production history, its American remake, and why this #Dutch classic lingers in minds of #film fans. If you're into psychological-thrillers, give it a listen 🎧

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June 23, 2025 at 8:27 AM
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🎬 New review at @soundspheremag.bsky.social:

“Piglet” is a gore-driven twist on childhood nostalgia. Director Andrea Catinella leans into cheap horror clichés, but delivers brutal kills #PigletReview

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Film Review: Piglet - Screensphere
When you thought the "Poohniverse" had squealed its last, along comes Piglet, directed by a relatively new filmmaker Andrea M. Catinella. Piglet isn't an official spin-off of the Twisted Childhood Uni...
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June 12, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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🎬 New reviews live at @vaguevisages.bsky.social!

I've been digging into the latest indie offerings, from brutal home invasions to sun-drenched ensemble dramas. Here's a roundup of what I’ve watched and written about lately 👇
June 12, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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The #NorthernYouth season is taking over @picturevillecinema.bsky.social! This electrifying season (May 30–June 13) celebrates Northern coming-of-age stories and is curated by #Skins director Dominic Leclerc 🎥

Read more in @soundspheremag.bsky.social:

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Northern Youth: Pictureville’s Electric Celebration of Northern Identity and Rebellion - Screensphere
The award-winning Pictureville Cinema in Bradford is putting a spotlight on young changemakers with its Northern Youth season.
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May 30, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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Vincent D’Alessandro blends realism with a poignant coming-of-age story in his striking debut film, BOTTOM FEEDERS, out now on Vimeo on Demand!

Read @christinabrennan.bsky.social's review!

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Bottom Feeders Review: Bleak & Bold Debut
Vincent D’Alessandro’s Bottom Feeders is a memorable debut about clawing out of poverty in rural Pennsylvania.
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May 27, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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👻 A great read ahead of our first Cine Spotlights tomorrow!
April 23, 2025 at 11:27 AM
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My new book is out with @livunipress.bsky.social 📽️

It's the first book-length study on the psychological-thriller THE VANISHING (1988). It's also packed with materials from the British Film Institute and it's written for scholars and film fans alike

Screenings & events: christinabrennan.net
April 22, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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Launching our brand new film education season, Cine Spotlights, @christinabrennan.bsky.social will be joining us in Pictureville to host an illustrated talk on The Netherlands' most famous psychological thriller 🔦

🎟️ Tickets here: www.scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/cinema/vanis...
April 11, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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Two Friday releases from @livunipress.bsky.social: @drdjohnston.bsky.social & pals' "Nigel Kneale and Horror," a look at the famed writer's eerier adaptations & @christinabrennan.bsky.social's monograph on Dutch chiller THE VANISHING.
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On the left, the cover of the book "Nigel Kneale and Horror: Medium, Time, Culture and Genre" featuring a still from a black-and-white film or TV show in which the skeleton of a giant Praying Mantis-like creature hangs from the ceiling of a lab. On the right, the cover of the book "The Vanishing (Spoorloos)," in shadowy black with a still from the film showing a young woman cowering in a car, fearful of something outside.
March 28, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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My book with @livunipress.bsky.social is out today!

It's a brand new study of The Vanishing and how this Dutch chiller redefined psychological horror

I have some special events in the works with @picturevillecinema.bsky.social & more. Keep your eyes peeled 👀🌟:
www.christinabrennan.net/events
horrorlex.bsky.social Horror Lex® @horrorlex.bsky.social · Mar 28
Two Friday releases from @livunipress.bsky.social: @drdjohnston.bsky.social & pals' "Nigel Kneale and Horror," a look at the famed writer's eerier adaptations & @christinabrennan.bsky.social's monograph on Dutch chiller THE VANISHING.
tinyurl.com/yck82k46
tinyurl.com/bdc3p842
On the left, the cover of the book "Nigel Kneale and Horror: Medium, Time, Culture and Genre" featuring a still from a black-and-white film or TV show in which the skeleton of a giant Praying Mantis-like creature hangs from the ceiling of a lab. On the right, the cover of the book "The Vanishing (Spoorloos)," in shadowy black with a still from the film showing a young woman cowering in a car, fearful of something outside.
March 28, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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Gaming fans, this one's for you! @terrorbytesdoc.bsky.social is a five-part doc exploring the past, present, and future of horror in video games💀🕹️

Check out my write-up @soundspheremag.bsky.social:

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#TERRORBYTES #HorrorGaming #SurvivalHorror #Documentary #Gaming
TerrorBytes: A Thrilling Five-Part Documentary Dive into Horror Gaming's Legacy and Future - Screensphere
Horror has always thrived in the shadows, and for decades, horror video games have lurked there, too — dismissed as niche entertainment compared to cinematic horror. But TerrorBytes: The Evolution...
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March 28, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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Hot off the virtual presses! The digital edition of #FilmStories magazine issue 54 is available to purchase and download here:
Film Stories issue 54 digital edition | Buy and download it here
Get issue 54 of Film Stories to download in PDF format right here - and support our independent film magazine as you do so!
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March 10, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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I have an interview in the latest @filmstories.bsky.social with the directors of a new documentary about Laurel and Hardy's Yorkshire tours and adventures 🌟🎬

Fab to have written for this edition alongside some talented writers. Buy it now!
March 3, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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AI is profiting from human creativity – isn’t it time creators got their fair share?

A fair deal for creators isn’t just about making things right, it is essential for the future of creativity and AI.

Find out more: societyofauthors.org

#PayTheCreator #MadeByHumans
February 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
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Pleasure to speak to writer @blakenorthcott.bsky.social about Sydney Sweeney in Sony's #Barberella 💅

Filming should start later this year. Follow @nerdspin.com for the latest pop culture news 👀
January 14, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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Which movies are you going to watch for the holidays? 😍

Here are our recommendations of 10+ films to watch for Christmas this year, each picked by one of our writers! 🥰

#Christmas2024
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Christmas 2024: 10+ Movies to Watch This Year
A list of 10+ movies to watch for Christmas 2024 this year, from holiday classics to new releases and underseen films, recommended by our writers!
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December 17, 2024 at 10:58 PM
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My review of #TheManInTheWhiteVan is now live with @loudandclearrvs.bsky.social 🎬

It's out in cinemas on Friday and Warren Skeels' debut gets 🌟🌟🌟🌟 from me!
December 12, 2024 at 12:39 PM
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A little write-up of the horror treats screened by @abertoirfest.bsky.social as part of their online programme.

It's refreshing to write about a film fest still offering an online programme after COVID - round of applause from me in @soundspheremag.bsky.social

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Festival Review: Abertoir Choice Cuts 2024 (The International Horror Festival of Wales) - Screensphere
Abertoir's Choice Cuts was a welcome addition to Wales' Horror Festival and delivered some memorable treats for horror enthusiasts.
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December 2, 2024 at 9:32 PM
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The Loud and Clear Starter Pack is here! 😍 Here are all the current L&C writers we could find on BlueSky!

Give them a follow, and please comment or message us if you'd like to be added 🥰

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November 16, 2024 at 7:35 PM
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Hello to all our new followers!

A little guided tour of who we are and where we’ve come from – for those thinking of giving us a follow. 🧵🪡
November 16, 2024 at 10:32 AM