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Join date: Apr 11, 2020
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I am the founder and EIC of the BFBs. I consider my specialty to be contemporary humanist films. Outside of movie writing, I dabble in learning languages and foodie-related endeavors.
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Jul 29, 2026 ∙ 16 min
Simulating War: The State of American Intervention Satire in 2026
Lydia evaluates war films and satires depicting American intervention abroad over the years.
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Jun 19, 2026 ∙ 5 min
Girlhood in Transit: Making Sense of Home in ‘Inpaintings’
Lydia connects with a self-insert film after some time away.
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Mar 1, 2026 ∙ 4 min
Sexuality as Reclamation of Space in ‘Die My Love’
Lydia puts on her social geographer's hat while assessing Lynne Ramsey's latest film.
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Nov 23, 2025 ∙ 21 min
An Interview with Alex Megaro, Producer of 'WTO/99'
Lydia speaks to the archival documentary producer and editor about the 1000 hours of footage that made their film possible.
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Oct 5, 2025 ∙ 6 min
Social Change in Indian Film Heritage: Lessons from ‘Manthan’ and ‘Maya Miriga’
Lydia caught two major Indian restorations last weekend, and she now bears the report.
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Aug 20, 2025 ∙ 5 min
Soft-launching Democracy in 'The Monk and the Gun'
Lydia reflects on Pawo Choyning Dorji's humorous reenactment of Bhutan's 2006 democratic transition.
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