The Film Pupil #11 - April 2026

The Film Pupil #10 - February 2026

Featuring essays on... Nihilism and drug use in the British classic Quadrophenia. A personal essay on the life-changing impact of watching Synecdoche, New York. How the character of Antoine Doinel has evolved throughout Francois Truffaut’s work. A discussion of female-led horror and Titane, an indie body horror breakthrough. Research into the history of the film festival submission process.

Plus Features: The History Section: Hong Kong’s comedic Mo Lei Tau genre from The Miracle Fighters to Shaolin Soccer. The Data Section: If the popularity of certain baby names such as Amilie or Indiana are tied to films. The Biography Section: Jack Foley, the Irish-American who invented the foley-artist role. The Interview Section: Director Bart Schrijver on his Highland hiking film The North.

And Extras: Film lists on ‘Fake Realities’ and ‘Troubled Teens.’ A look into the cover, with a brief description of 8mm Movie Cameras.