With the works of Wong Kar-Wai recently treated to a new 4K restoration, no time is better than now to fall in love with the director’s dreamlike world. Tommy James breaks down his favourite: the lovesick classic Chungking Express. I remember watching Chungking Express for the first time in film class. It was a scratchy […]Read More
Charlie Kaufman’s mind-bending I’m Thinking Of Ending Things is a critically acclaimed and haunting thriller that explores just about everything under the sun. It’s hard to pinpoint exactly what the movie is about, but Kaufman doesn’t shy away exploring a myriad of rich social and metaphysical issues: age and decay, love and contempt, art, reality, […]Read More
As the first buds begin to bloom, nature is waking up from the cold and bestowing its beauty upon us once more. Our contributors talk through some of their favourite evocations of spring on the silver screen, from the bluebell-laden landscapes of Bright Star to the disconcerting floral nightmare of Midsommar. Bright Star (2009) Spring […]Read More
A look back at Mann’s directorial debut starring James Caan and Tuesday WeldsRead More
The Snyder Cut of 'Justice League' is a first-rate example of mythology, one that stems from legend as much as it does from fandom.Read More
Two whole decades have passed since Renée Zellweger first triumphed as a slim, non-smoking Texan playing the iconic and quintessentially British heroine, Bridget Jones. It’s no secret that Bridget’s politics have not aged as well as her films, but how does her status as a feminist icon measure up in 2021? A recent, but far […]Read More
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. The Silver Screen Classic Sudden Fear (1952) dir. David Miller You can’t help but […]Read More
Today, Scottish actor Ewan McGregor is turning 50. In honour of the actor’s milestone birthday, we’re looking back at his varied and sparkling career. From his mainstream role as bearded Jedi master Obi-Wan Kenobi to his Golden Globe-nominated role in Baz Luhrmann’s Moulin Rouge!, Ewan McGregor has acted across a range of different genres. With […]Read More
The streaming service tries its hardest to be your progressive Gen-Z pal, and yet their actions and content expose a capitalistic emptiness at its core. Netflix has long positioned itself as a platform tailored to Generation X, hot on the tails of social change and catering to all kinds of diverse content. Much of their […]Read More
The BFI Flare Festival, which took place from 17 to 28 March 2021, showcased a wide range of incredible films from across the globe. With a sole focus on LGBTIQ+ narratives and stories, both fiction and factual, BFI Flare brought lesser-known stories to the forefront over its two-week calendar. Features such as Rūrangi, Sweetheart and […]Read More
It can be a strangely comforting feeling when you relate to an old film. It’s as if you find a real connection to people who have gone before, in a way that suggests human nature hasn’t changed and we’re not alone in our feelings. In the case of Punishment Park, which this year saw its […]Read More
Harry Richards thought he had done everything right. Preparing to shoot his third short film, Santi, last month, the young indie director was convinced he’d considered every eventuality. His crew would be Covid-tested and take a safety course. Masks and social distancing would be mandatory on-set. There would be sanitisation points and a Covid supervisor. […]Read More
When a girl drinks beer, enjoys sport or is vaguely kooky, it’s not uncommon to hear those dreaded words from their male love interests: “you’re not like other girls.” This is not a compliment. It’s offensive. The male-dominated film industry is full of outdated attitudes that, in their efforts to creative unique love interests, actually […]Read More
Photograph: Transmission Films We wear clothes almost all the time. We have deliberately chosen to wear those flared jeans or that structured jacket. Even the fashion phobic curate their wardrobes, even if they just throw away holey socks. And yet, costume design in cinema is often considered frivolous. Almost every awards season, only costumes from […]Read More
Alyy Khan, the BIFA-nominated actor who recently starred in BBC’s The Serpent and drama film Mogul Mowgli, chats with Gurjinder Khambay. Mogul Mowgli is a unique film—and perhaps the first I’ve seen that I related to in any sort of way. The directorial feature debut of Bassam Tariq, it explores a narrative that is rarely […]Read More
