PiakanLFF 2024: Four Films That Changed My Cinema PerspectiveThere’s something special about experiencing cinema in a festival setting for the first time. The anticipation, the diverse crowd of film…Oct 23Oct 23
PiakanThe “Origin” of OppressionI left the cinema with so much food for thought, it was so much better than I was expecting it to be. Spellbinding and powerful, “Origin”…Mar 14Mar 14
PiakanEchoes of Love and Missed Connections | “Past Lives” reviewMarking the directorial debut of Celine Song, “Past Lives” is a captivating journey about identity, connection, and the march of time. The…Mar 10Mar 10
PiakanNostalgia Marketing | Unboxing “Barbie”With the Oscars just around the corner, I thought I’d take a look back on one of the most talked-about films of 2023 — “Barbie”. Nominated…Mar 7Mar 7
Piakan“All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt” | A Poetic Journey Through Life’s SeasonsA quiet meditation on life. “All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt” is a poetic exploration of memory, tradition, and the passage of time. Through…Mar 4Mar 4
PiakanA Trailblazing Journey Through Lagos in “Iwájú”As a British Nigerian, it’s fantastic to see familiar elements of such a vibrant culture represented on screen. Envisioning the future of…Mar 2Mar 2
PiakanThe Spirit and Magic of “Black Orpheus”A mesmerising cinematic journey that plunges you into the vibrant world of Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival. This beautiful piece of cinema…Feb 29Feb 29
PiakanA Breezy French Escape | “The Story of a Three-Day Pass”“Story of a Three-Day Pass”, directed by Melvin Van Peebles, is a timeless film that captures the essence of love, identity, and the…Feb 28Feb 28
PiakanProfanity and Pleasantries | “Wicked Little Letters” reviewLed by the dynamic trio of Olivia Colman, Jessie Buckley and Anjana Vasan, “Wicked Little Letters” was a riotous romp through the quaint…Feb 24Feb 24
PiakanAmerican Classics | “The Learning Tree” & “Sounder”Of the many timeless American classics, “Sounder” and “The Learning Tree” are both cinematic gems. “Sounder” is set against the backdrop of…Feb 23Feb 23
