Sun Children
Sun Children stands out with its beautifully acted-out lead
SOUND OF METAL: Shallowing a Great Premise
In his latest essay, Martin Velev takes a critical look at Sound of Metal.
CERTIFIED COPY: Kiarostami’s “Mona Francesca”
In his latest essay, Martin Velev attempts to rationalize the notions of originality found in Abbas Kiarostami’s Certified Copy.
Taiwan’s non-linear time in Hou Hsiao-hsien’s THREE TIMES
In his latest essay, Martin Velev examines the subtle fabric of temporality in Hou Hsiao-hsien’s Three Times.
ANOTHER ROUND: A Darwinian Study of Alcohol
In his inaugural essay for CLAPPER, Martin Velev takes a deep dive into the underpinnings of Another Round as a Darwinian study