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October 5, 2021 by reek bell

The theme is Friendship, Five films that exalt the deep connections between us

In this heartfelt film review, reek bell tackles their favorite theme yet: friendship, curating a list of five films that illustrate the reviewer’s deeply held belief that ‘friendship is god,’ and should be honored as such. Buckle up for all of the feels!

July 7, 2021 by reek bell

The theme is Yearning, Four films that ignite passion and desire

Artblog film aficionado reek bell curates another themed film list; this month the theme is…. yearning! reek says these four films are the perfect antidote for numbness and apathy. Check out this post and soak up some lust for life.

May 28, 2021 by reek bell

Artblog previews Philadelphia Latino Film Fest’s 10th year festival, a conversation

Now in its 10th year of programming, the Philadelphia Latino Film Festival provides a great roundup of documentaries, narrative films and shorts. In this 48-minute podcast, our film reviewer, reek bell joins Morgan and Roberta to discuss some of the selections they all watched. The festival is online – ticket information is in the post.

December 9, 2020 by reek bell

The theme is Horror, Four films for expelling anxiety

reek bell writes about one of their personal favorite film genres… This month’s theme is horror! Though horror often reflects reality, a good fictional scare can be therapeutic.

October 7, 2020 by reek bell

The theme is Shorts, Seven films for the commitment-averse viewer

Artblog’s film connoisseur, reek bell, writes about short films: a format they believe will make both filmmaking and film watching more accessible.

August 21, 2020 by reek bell

Can’t stop, won’t stop. BlackStar Film Festival, online, in print, and expanding

August 3, 2020 by reek bell

The theme is Community, Four films on intimacy, vulnerability

Artblog contributor reek bell rounds up four films for the month of August. This month’s theme is community, in all of its complexity. As reek says below, “Community can break your heart, community can feed you, clothe you, house you, love you, and leave you.”

May 6, 2020 by reek bell

The theme is Vengeance, Three films for releasing rage, pursuing justice

Artblog’s film contributor reek bell rounds up three films for the month of May. The theme? Vengeance.