Queer people are stronger together at BFI Flare 2023
This year's celebration of queer cinema emphasised the power of community and inclusivity.
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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.
‘Wonder Woman 1984’: Are The Critics Biased Or “Fake”?
Online spats erupted after varied reviews were released for Wonder Woman 1984...
‘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?
No, We Can’t Just Forget Sean Connery’s Misogyny
Women—and domestic abuse survivors, of all genders—deserve better.
Race, Class and Motherhood Collide in Trailer for ‘Miss Juneteenth’
A trip to the cinema might still be an unnecessary health risk, but that doesn’t mean we have to suffer for a lack of quality film releases. Just last week it was announced that director Channing Godfrey Peoples’ debut feature film, Miss Juneteenth, has been picked up by Vertigo for distribution in the UK and Ireland. The drama, which Peoples wrote as well as directed, premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January and is set to be released on 18 September.
Jonathan Glazer’s New Film ‘Strasbourg 1518’ to Premiere on BBC Two
Under the Skin director Jonathan Glazer is known for his subversive, uncompromising approach to filmmaking. Small wonder, then, that excitement has greeted the news that his latest production, Strasbourg 1518, will be released on BBC Two later this month.
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.
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.
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.
Films To Stream In The UK In July 2021
Stuck on what to stream this month? Unlike other lists, we’re on hand to recommend a variety of films for every mood, from tear-jerkers to trailblazers. Here are our picks for the best films to stream in the UK this month.
Film Review: ‘Awake’: Sleeps On Its Potential
What’s so frustrating about Awake, the latest offering from Canadian director Mark Raso, is that it really could have been great.
10 Films About Queer Joy To Watch This Pride Month
We asked our contributors to spotlight life-affirming films about queer joy that, on the whole, depict being LGBTQ+ as a positive, empowering experience with a happy ending. Here are their top picks.
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.
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."
‘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.
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”.
‘Rūrangi’—Raw, Authentic and Beautiful: BFI Flare Review
This movie's few flaws don’t detract from what is, at its heart, a unique, authentic and genuinely beautiful film.
Review: Aladdin | Film
Disney’s latest live-action remake is a solid hit, says Film Critic Emma Curzon, refreshingly updating the 1992 original with 21st century flair.
Review: The Princess Switch | Film
As my fellow Redbrick Film critics will know, I have come up with a new drinking game. It’s very simple. You get some alcohol, grab some friends, and then you all sit down together and watch The Princess Switch. Every time someone either says, or does, something so ridiculously clichéd you have to wonder if the screenwriter is a robot – because scientists are trying to see if a computer can pen a romcom – you take a shot. See? Easy. Terrible for your
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Solo Review: Black Panther
Unlike, it seems, almost everyone else in the known universe, I am almost completely unacquainted with superhero movies and so went into Black Panther essentially blind. Fortunately, this film proved to be a perfect introduction to its universe.
Review: Battle of the Sexes
Film Critic Emma Curzon has her expectations exceeded by new true-story tennis flick Battle of the Sexes.
Review: Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool
The plot of Film Stars Don’t Die In Liverpool– a tragic romance between a boy-next-door type and ageing film star- sounds at first glance like the plot of an appalling fan-fiction story. Yet crazy as it sounds, the plot of the film- directed by Paul McGuigan- actually happened.
