The Fleapit
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A weekly newsletter providing a curated cross-section of cinema in Sydney
'Children of Men' has only become more prescient over time. Check out the review below for how relevant it is to everything happening today
No. 020 - 'Children of Men' by Alfonso Cuarón (2006)
S. Andrew: Cuaron’s direction and Emmanuel Lubezki’s cinematography elevate this narrative into something visceral. The long takes, often chaotic, unbroken, and immersive, create an almost documentary...
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September 13, 2025 at 6:17 AM
'Children of Men' has only become more prescient over time. Check out the review below for how relevant it is to everything happening today
Brand new article out today! A micro-budget indie which is exactly the type of thing we should be making!
No. 019 - 'From All Sides' by Bina Bhattacharya (2025)
Bisexual orgies, unsolicited dick pics and racism
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September 4, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Brand new article out today! A micro-budget indie which is exactly the type of thing we should be making!
A guest contributor this week looks at a fascinating doco about Japan and Palestine
No. 017 - 'Stars of Orion' by Adam Bahgat (2012)
Guest writer, A. Zayn, takes a look at a surprising moment of history between Palestine and Japan.
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August 22, 2025 at 7:55 AM
A guest contributor this week looks at a fascinating doco about Japan and Palestine
Apichatpong Weerasethakul is in Sydney for an installation at the MCA, and a special QandA on the weekend
No. 016 - Apichatpong Weerasethakul
Nature, time and breaking the artifice...
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August 15, 2025 at 6:42 AM
Apichatpong Weerasethakul is in Sydney for an installation at the MCA, and a special QandA on the weekend
This week’s piece reflects on Sydney Experimental, an inaugural night of avant-garde short films
No. 012 - 'Sydney Experimental' (2025)
Helena Williams: Define experimental as a genre. Yeah. Good f*cking luck.
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July 17, 2025 at 3:18 AM
This week’s piece reflects on Sydney Experimental, an inaugural night of avant-garde short films
Brand new piece up on the Fleapit! This one steps into the French New Wave with ‘The 400 Blows’
'The 400 Blows' by François Truffaut (1959)
The French New Wave starts here...
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July 11, 2025 at 6:54 AM
Brand new piece up on the Fleapit! This one steps into the French New Wave with ‘The 400 Blows’
This week looks at one of my favourite comedies, Garth Marenghi’s Darkplace, thanks to a screening at the Ritz
No. 010 - 'Garth Marenghi's Darkplace' by Garth Marenghi (2004)
"If you're looking at the wires, you're ignoring the story"
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July 3, 2025 at 2:32 AM
This week looks at one of my favourite comedies, Garth Marenghi’s Darkplace, thanks to a screening at the Ritz
Sorry I forgot about this app! But I’m back to share a few highlights so far before we turn 10 (weeks) tmrw…
July 2, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Sorry I forgot about this app! But I’m back to share a few highlights so far before we turn 10 (weeks) tmrw…
Issue no. 4 tackles the greatest film of all time!
No. 004 - 'Jeanne Dielman' by Chantal Akerman (1975)
"50 years later, this film feels more powerful, more alive, than ever"
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May 24, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Issue no. 4 tackles the greatest film of all time!
A bonus Sunday flea! Some SFF picks based on vibes
Bonus Flea: Sydney Film Festival 2025 picks you otherwise (maybe) wouldn't see!
Look beyond the big names and check out these 12 films screening at the festival in June.
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May 11, 2025 at 1:26 AM
A bonus Sunday flea! Some SFF picks based on vibes
Issue 002 out now! Reviewing 'Escape from the 21st Century' as part of the Fantastic Film Festival!
No. 002 - 'Escape From The 21st Century' by Yang Li (2024)
I'd hate to have this superpower with my allergies! Plus, Matthew picks out the must-see films in Sydney this week.
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May 7, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Issue 002 out now! Reviewing 'Escape from the 21st Century' as part of the Fantastic Film Festival!
Issue 001 of The Fleapit is out now!
No. 001. - 'Subject: Filmmaking' by Reitz & Adolph (2024)
Matthew goes to film school, recommends a film festival and picks out the best screenings in Sydney this week.
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May 1, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Issue 001 of The Fleapit is out now!