Connor Lightbody
@calbody.bsky.social
🏴film critic, usually spotted at Film Festivals | ✍️for TakeONE, LWL, Pop Heist, Indy Voices, Awards Watch, The Skinny, FilmStories +more| 🏳️🌈Bi | 🍅-approved | Standing for 🏳️⚧️🇵🇸 | He/Him | GALECA member
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Connor Lightbody
@calbody.bsky.social
· Jan 15
The Burden of Representation in 'Bird,' 'Anora' and 'September 5'
'Bird,' 'Anora,' and 'September 5' are among the most lauded films of the awards season — but do they do their subjects a disservice?
popheist.com
Marking my debut for @popheist.com with this piece, that I’m very proud of, where I argue that #Anora, #Bird and #September5 are burdened by the poor representation of their subjects!
Read on for Green Book slander, Kneecap affection, and mentions of cheese?…
popheist.com/burden-of-re...
Read on for Green Book slander, Kneecap affection, and mentions of cheese?…
popheist.com/burden-of-re...
popheist.com/bfi-london-f...
Was sadly not taken by the methodical approach of Chloe Zhao’s Hamnet, as much as the individual crafts, and especially Buckley, stuns
Was sadly not taken by the methodical approach of Chloe Zhao’s Hamnet, as much as the individual crafts, and especially Buckley, stuns
BFI London Film Festival 2025: 'Hamnet' - Pop Heist
Ravishing direction from Chloé Zhao and a spirited Jessie Buckley can’t pull 'Hamnet' from overwrought stupor.
popheist.com
October 17, 2025 at 12:18 AM
popheist.com/bfi-london-f...
Was sadly not taken by the methodical approach of Chloe Zhao’s Hamnet, as much as the individual crafts, and especially Buckley, stuns
Was sadly not taken by the methodical approach of Chloe Zhao’s Hamnet, as much as the individual crafts, and especially Buckley, stuns
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'Bird,' 'Anora,' and 'September 5' are among the most lauded films of the awards season — but do they do their subjects a disservice? (by @calbody.bsky.social)
popheist.com/burden-of-re...
popheist.com/burden-of-re...
The Burden of Representation in 'Bird,' 'Anora' and 'September 5'
'Bird,' 'Anora,' and 'September 5' are among the most lauded films of the awards season — but do they do their subjects a disservice?
popheist.com
September 19, 2025 at 2:44 PM
'Bird,' 'Anora,' and 'September 5' are among the most lauded films of the awards season — but do they do their subjects a disservice? (by @calbody.bsky.social)
popheist.com/burden-of-re...
popheist.com/burden-of-re...
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Robert Redford used his immense fame to shape the entire landscape of independent cinema. He was a true titan.
September 16, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Robert Redford used his immense fame to shape the entire landscape of independent cinema. He was a true titan.
Utterly, resoundingly heartbroken about Robert Redford. Not just an icon on the screen, but a devout champion of the arts and of Film off it. One of the greatest ever. RIP
September 16, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Utterly, resoundingly heartbroken about Robert Redford. Not just an icon on the screen, but a devout champion of the arts and of Film off it. One of the greatest ever. RIP
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BUGONIA is Emma Stone's boldest work yet — and not just because she shaved her head for the role. Read @calbody.bsky.social's review from Venice —
Venice Film Festival: 'Bugonia' Review
Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons dazzle in what amounts to an uneven (if ultimately satisfying) entry in Lanthimos' filmography.
buff.ly
September 8, 2025 at 9:13 PM
BUGONIA is Emma Stone's boldest work yet — and not just because she shaved her head for the role. Read @calbody.bsky.social's review from Venice —
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Mona Fastvold's telling of the Methodist leader's life story is a tonally mismatched musical with lots to sing but not much to say. Read @calbody.bsky.social's review of TESTAMENT OF ANN LEE from Venice.
'The Testament of Ann Lee' Review: Shaker Musical Not Stirring
Mona Fastvold's telling of the Methodist leader's life story is a tonally mismatched musical with lots to sing but not much to say.
buff.ly
September 5, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Mona Fastvold's telling of the Methodist leader's life story is a tonally mismatched musical with lots to sing but not much to say. Read @calbody.bsky.social's review of TESTAMENT OF ANN LEE from Venice.
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Guillermo del Toro's ravishing adaptation of Mary Shelley's novel is a visual feast, an epic tale told in three parts. While dismembered at times, you can't help but swoon at del Toro's humanistic rendition of FRANKENSTEIN. Read @calbody.bsky.social's review from Venice.
A Superb Jacob Elordi Steers Del Toro's Devastating 'Frankenstein'
Guillermo del Toro's ravishing adaptation of Mary Shelley's novel is a visual feast, an epic tale told in three parts.
buff.ly
September 6, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Guillermo del Toro's ravishing adaptation of Mary Shelley's novel is a visual feast, an epic tale told in three parts. While dismembered at times, you can't help but swoon at del Toro's humanistic rendition of FRANKENSTEIN. Read @calbody.bsky.social's review from Venice.
Very disheartening to see a food content creator I really respect and admire do a movie junket. I get *why* this is happening but I’m disappointed
September 3, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Very disheartening to see a food content creator I really respect and admire do a movie junket. I get *why* this is happening but I’m disappointed
Regretfully being *that* critic, but I found The Testament of Ann Lee to be a beautiful mess
My #Venezia82 review for PopHeist: popheist.com/testament-of...
My #Venezia82 review for PopHeist: popheist.com/testament-of...
'The Testament of Ann Lee' Review: Shaker Musical Not Stirring
Mona Fastvold's telling of the Methodist leader's life story is a tonally mismatched musical with lots to sing but not much to say.
popheist.com
September 2, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Regretfully being *that* critic, but I found The Testament of Ann Lee to be a beautiful mess
My #Venezia82 review for PopHeist: popheist.com/testament-of...
My #Venezia82 review for PopHeist: popheist.com/testament-of...
Regretfully being *that* critic, but I found The Testament of Ann Lee to be a beautiful mess
My #Venezia82 review for PopHeist: popheist.com/testament-of...
My #Venezia82 review for PopHeist: popheist.com/testament-of...
'The Testament of Ann Lee' Review: Shaker Musical Not Stirring
Mona Fastvold's telling of the Methodist leader's life story is a tonally mismatched musical with lots to sing but not much to say.
popheist.com
September 2, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Regretfully being *that* critic, but I found The Testament of Ann Lee to be a beautiful mess
My #Venezia82 review for PopHeist: popheist.com/testament-of...
My #Venezia82 review for PopHeist: popheist.com/testament-of...
Cinema etiquette is absolutely fucking dead
August 29, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Cinema etiquette is absolutely fucking dead
Happy Park Chan-Wook day to all those who celebrate
August 29, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Happy Park Chan-Wook day to all those who celebrate
Had the upmost pleasure chatting to Brendan Canty earlier this month for his Berlin-winning joy CHRISTY
Read what he had to say about working with Kabin Crew, promising Diamuid Noyes a main role and harnessing community for
@soundspheremag.bsky.social
www.soundspheremag.com/news/culture...
Read what he had to say about working with Kabin Crew, promising Diamuid Noyes a main role and harnessing community for
@soundspheremag.bsky.social
www.soundspheremag.com/news/culture...
Brendan Canty talks Berlin award winner 'Christy', the Irish Hip-Hop renaissance and casting the Kabin Crew kids - Soundsphere magazine
Irish filmmaker Brendan Canty is no stranger to the film industry, having cut his teeth making music videos for the likes of Hozier, and on the short films For You and Christy. His remarkable feature ...
www.soundspheremag.com
August 28, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Had the upmost pleasure chatting to Brendan Canty earlier this month for his Berlin-winning joy CHRISTY
Read what he had to say about working with Kabin Crew, promising Diamuid Noyes a main role and harnessing community for
@soundspheremag.bsky.social
www.soundspheremag.com/news/culture...
Read what he had to say about working with Kabin Crew, promising Diamuid Noyes a main role and harnessing community for
@soundspheremag.bsky.social
www.soundspheremag.com/news/culture...
Had the upmost pleasure chatting to Brendan Canty earlier this month for his Berlin-winning joy CHRISTY
Read what he had to say about working with Kabin Crew, promising Diamuid Noyes a main role and harnessing community for
@soundspheremag.bsky.social
www.soundspheremag.com/news/culture...
Read what he had to say about working with Kabin Crew, promising Diamuid Noyes a main role and harnessing community for
@soundspheremag.bsky.social
www.soundspheremag.com/news/culture...
Brendan Canty talks Berlin award winner 'Christy', the Irish Hip-Hop renaissance and casting the Kabin Crew kids - Soundsphere magazine
Irish filmmaker Brendan Canty is no stranger to the film industry, having cut his teeth making music videos for the likes of Hozier, and on the short films For You and Christy. His remarkable feature ...
www.soundspheremag.com
August 28, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Had the upmost pleasure chatting to Brendan Canty earlier this month for his Berlin-winning joy CHRISTY
Read what he had to say about working with Kabin Crew, promising Diamuid Noyes a main role and harnessing community for
@soundspheremag.bsky.social
www.soundspheremag.com/news/culture...
Read what he had to say about working with Kabin Crew, promising Diamuid Noyes a main role and harnessing community for
@soundspheremag.bsky.social
www.soundspheremag.com/news/culture...
First of many Venezia drops: Yorgos Lanthimos’s chaotic eco-thriller BUGONIA popheist.com/bugonia-revi...
Venice Film Festival: 'Bugonia' Review
Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons dazzle in what amounts to an uneven (if ultimately satisfying) entry in Lanthimos' filmography.
popheist.com
August 28, 2025 at 7:32 PM
First of many Venezia drops: Yorgos Lanthimos’s chaotic eco-thriller BUGONIA popheist.com/bugonia-revi...
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LITTLE TROUBLE GIRLS director Urska Djukic speaks to @calbody.bsky.social about the rules and repression that constrict our emotions as we grow, and how her acclaimed film untangles them.
'Little Trouble Girls' Director Urška Djukić on Bisexual Repression
Urska Djukic speaks to the rules and repression that constrict our emotions as we grow, and how 'Little Trouble Girls' untangles them.
buff.ly
August 25, 2025 at 9:13 PM
LITTLE TROUBLE GIRLS director Urska Djukic speaks to @calbody.bsky.social about the rules and repression that constrict our emotions as we grow, and how her acclaimed film untangles them.
Not me waiting patiently for 2pm to book my Venice tickets, forgetting that Italy is an hour ahead so I’ve already missed out on seeing the Mark Jenkin😭
August 21, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Not me waiting patiently for 2pm to book my Venice tickets, forgetting that Italy is an hour ahead so I’ve already missed out on seeing the Mark Jenkin😭
Unmissable in its next few Edinburgh Film Festival showings: DEAD LOVER
August 19, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Unmissable in its next few Edinburgh Film Festival showings: DEAD LOVER
Had a good time with John McPhail’s GROW, which just premiered at Edinburgh Film Festival
A charming and heartfelt film that is occasionally too much like a CBBC show, and while I wish it had a sturdier thematic voice, it is still fun for all the family!
movieswetextedabout.com/grow-film-re...
A charming and heartfelt film that is occasionally too much like a CBBC show, and while I wish it had a sturdier thematic voice, it is still fun for all the family!
movieswetextedabout.com/grow-film-re...
'Grow' Film Review: A Story Steeped in British Traditionalism and Pumpkins
Grow, from John McPhail and starring Priya-Rose Brookwell, recently premiered at the Edinburgh Film Festival.
movieswetextedabout.com
August 18, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Had a good time with John McPhail’s GROW, which just premiered at Edinburgh Film Festival
A charming and heartfelt film that is occasionally too much like a CBBC show, and while I wish it had a sturdier thematic voice, it is still fun for all the family!
movieswetextedabout.com/grow-film-re...
A charming and heartfelt film that is occasionally too much like a CBBC show, and while I wish it had a sturdier thematic voice, it is still fun for all the family!
movieswetextedabout.com/grow-film-re...
Placed an interview request with arguably one of the biggest names in the industry while I’m in Venice. Slim hopes, but it’s a punt!!
August 18, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Placed an interview request with arguably one of the biggest names in the industry while I’m in Venice. Slim hopes, but it’s a punt!!
Spent the last four days in Lincoln with the family; incl outdoor pool, hot tub, music festival and a retro cinema for a screening of The Little Mermaid with the kids🫶
August 12, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Spent the last four days in Lincoln with the family; incl outdoor pool, hot tub, music festival and a retro cinema for a screening of The Little Mermaid with the kids🫶
Where does one go if they thought Weapons was shite?
August 12, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Where does one go if they thought Weapons was shite?
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Looking to expand my writing portfolio!
🍅-Approved critic
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Going to Edinburgh Festival (Aug 13-17) and Venice (Aug 27-Sep 2), and I can attend fortnightly screenings of upcoming releases through the Scottish FDA
Let me write for you!!
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🍅-Approved critic
🫶GALECA member
Going to Edinburgh Festival (Aug 13-17) and Venice (Aug 27-Sep 2), and I can attend fortnightly screenings of upcoming releases through the Scottish FDA
Let me write for you!!
DM me!
Or 📧calbodyAThotmail.com
July 31, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Looking to expand my writing portfolio!
🍅-Approved critic
🫶GALECA member
Going to Edinburgh Festival (Aug 13-17) and Venice (Aug 27-Sep 2), and I can attend fortnightly screenings of upcoming releases through the Scottish FDA
Let me write for you!!
DM me!
Or 📧calbodyAThotmail.com
🍅-Approved critic
🫶GALECA member
Going to Edinburgh Festival (Aug 13-17) and Venice (Aug 27-Sep 2), and I can attend fortnightly screenings of upcoming releases through the Scottish FDA
Let me write for you!!
DM me!
Or 📧calbodyAThotmail.com
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Here are ten titles to add to your Edinburgh Film Festival watchlist, from sparky dramas to documentaries about competitive porridge-making 🥣
www.theskinny.co.uk/film/film-ev... [Article: @jamiedunnesq.bsky.social]
www.theskinny.co.uk/film/film-ev... [Article: @jamiedunnesq.bsky.social]
Ten films to see at Edinburgh Film Festival 2025 - The Skinny
Here are ten titles to add to your Edinburgh Film Festival watchlist, from sparky dramas to documentaries about competitive porridge-making.
www.theskinny.co.uk
August 1, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Here are ten titles to add to your Edinburgh Film Festival watchlist, from sparky dramas to documentaries about competitive porridge-making 🥣
www.theskinny.co.uk/film/film-ev... [Article: @jamiedunnesq.bsky.social]
www.theskinny.co.uk/film/film-ev... [Article: @jamiedunnesq.bsky.social]