Queer people are stronger together at BFI Flare 2023
This year's celebration of queer cinema emphasised the power of community and inclusivity.
Here’s everything you need to know about ‘lightning crotch’
Even if you’ve never had children, you probably know that pregnancy comes with a lot of unpleasantness. Vomiting, constipation, nasal congestion (yes, really)… and then there’s lightning crotch.
Strong women, dysfunctional families and a sentient car at the 2022 London Korean Film Festival
A well-curated selection of genres and themes made for a diverse and fascinating programme at this year's festival.
Hilma Review
When I first began watching Hilma, Lasse Hallström’s biopic about revolutionary artist Hilma af Klint, I wrongly assumed that the director was a woman.
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"It's getting worse, and people don't care": The immunocompromised queer people left behind this Pride Month
Recently, Charis Hill (they/them) ended a friendship.
Again.
Again.
How to deal with a pesky therapy hangover
I hate it when therapy sessions end.
10 TV shows to look out for in 2022
Obi-Wan Kenobi is ancient history, the Ms Marvel finale has been and gone, and you’ve probably run out of Stranger Things theories by now. Luckily, none of this means that good TV will be hard to come by.
13 films you need on your watchlist for the rest of 2022
With terrifying extra-terrestrials, historical heartbreaks and everything in between, it’s time to put that phone away and get ready for all the intriguing and exciting films still to come out this year.
Photo: Emma Curzon
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"We can fight this war with needles": Meet the Polish student fighting for Ukrainian arts and culture
Catching up with Magdalena Glowacka, founder of Polish-Ukrainian women's group Ariadne's Thread - which is working to preserve Ukrainian embroidery, cooking, folk art and more.
"You become traumatised yourself": Interview with award-winning social worker John Leavy
The Twickenham building where John Leavy works is an intimidating place at first glance. Its plain walls and clocktower dwarf the Thai restaurant next door, and the opaque windows suggest it is deserted.
Kingston Independent Residents' Group (KIRG): the controversial party with election hopes
Despite being a young and relatively small party, KIRG has been quick to make its presence known in Kingston.
Young people's charity Anstee Bridge to showcase Kingston students' art
Young people’s charity Anstee Bridge will showcase a new art installation at the end of March, with staff hoping that it will inspire people to find hope after lockdown.
REVIEW: Charli XCX: Alone Together is a fun watch... for Charli XCX fans
The BFI Flare Festival isn’t normally a place you’d expect to find mainstream pop stars. This annual showcasing of LGBTQ+ cinema is normally an eclectic, unpredictable melting pot of filmmakers and actors from the margins, full of people and stories that you’re unlikely to find elsewhere.
Bridgerton: Why Costume-Drama Queerbaiting Erases LGBTQ+ History
By sidelining queer people in their historical drama, Bridgerton’s show runners aren’t just betraying modern-day viewers; they’re also dismissing centuries of LGBTQ+ history.
Domestic abuse in Kingston still above pre-Covid levels after 2021 drop
The recorded crime count for domestic abuse in Kingston has gone down but remains higher than pre-pandemic levels, according to police data.
Walthamstow’s Cà Phê Culture (page 9)
Vietnamese restaurant Hanoi Cà Phê began its life as a race against time...
Yes, This Year’s Oscars Were Historic — But We Can’t Get Complacent
This year's Oscars ceremony gave us plenty to celebrate. But as Daniel Kaluuya said in his speech: "There’s so much work to do."
Interview: Peter Meyer On ‘The Boy From The Wild’ And Conservation After Covid
From a South Africa nature reserve to the silver screen, multi-hyphenate Peter Meyer chats to Emma Curzon about his upcoming wildlife documentary.
‘My First Summer’ Is A Surreal Yet Wholesome Teen Romance: BFI Flare Review
This film is (almost) everything a teen romance should be: sweet, wholesome, grounded in the reality of growing up, a touch of humour, a heavy dose of drama and a compelling main couple.
‘Megan Is Missing’ — And So Are Decent Trigger Warnings
Oh, you had to call Samaritans because our movie triggered suicidal thoughts? Well, we put “contains upsetting scenes” in the description. Honestly, what were you expecting?
Interview: ‘Saint Maud’ Producers on Scarborough, Cinema & Loneliness Under Lockdown
"It is scary and hopefully entertaining, but we did want to say something that speaks to people about loneliness and empathy."
How long exactly is Walthamstow Market?
Emma Curzon considers Waltham Forest Council’s claim that Walthamstow boasts Europe’s longest market.
Distant Fellowship: Few Weeks Remain On William Morris Gallery's Exhibition (p.16)
The William Morris Gallery in Walthamstow is still taking bookings for its ongoing exhibition Distant Fellowship – which examines the links between William Morris and South Asia.
Uplifting ‘Well Rounded’ Slightly Misses The Mark: BFI Flare Review
Directed by Shana Myara, Well Rounded is easily one of the most colourful entries at 2021’s BFI Flare Festival. The documentary’s mission: to tell as many plus-sized people as possible that their bodies are beautiful, and that—as Kimmortal’s ‘Sad Femme Club’ repeatedly tells us—“Baby, you are enough”.
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