SEVAP/MITZVAH: Sabina Vajrača on the Most Unknown Yet Extraordinary Heroism
Vajrača talks about the first Muslim woman honoured as Righteous Among the Nations, conflict in Bosnia and helping everyone flourish on set.
Interview: Writer/Director Leni Lauritsch on Her Sci-Fi Feature Rubikon
San Clemente learns about the International Space Station, sound engineering and the future of algae from this sci-fi feature.
BAFTA Nominated Bazigaga: A New Direction for Storytelling
This recently BAFTA Nominated short about a hero of the Rwandan Genocide is a masterclass in how violence can be depicted on screen.
Oscar Shortlisted Director Saim Sadiq on Joyland
A film that brings a complex, loving look at Pakistan’s patriarchal society and life for trans and queer people navigating family and self.
Interview: Director Andreas Kessler on Oscar Shortlisted Nakam
Based on the story of a real Jewish resistance fighter in the Ukraine, this short could not be more necessary.
Interview: BAFTA Winning Producer Annalise Davis on New Short Fireworks
The spy thriller short, directed by Academy Award Winner Paul J Franklin, features Andor’s Denise Gough and Black Mirror’s Ivanno Jeremiah. Davis explains the film’s cutting edge technology and depiction of Western drone strikes.
Glass Onion: A Sequel That Lives Up to Knives Out
The next installment in Benoit Blanc’s story out. It’s fantastic. Our editor sums up the atmosphere at and responses from the Press Conference, with thoughts on what makes the franchise work.
Writer/Director James Morosini on his SNL Starstudded Comedy: I Love My Dad
Actor/Writer/Director James Morosini talks about his indie comedy, filmmaking process and love of British Comedy.
Interview: Andy Valentine on his Oscar-Qualified Short, The Letter Men
Andy Valentine talks about his short film which depicts the love letters of two soldiers from WW2.
An Interview With Director Tim MacKenzie-Smith on Getting It Back: The Story of Cymande
Cymande are one of the biggest, and yet least acknowledged, British groups. This documentary, featuring the likes of Mark Ronson, sets the record straight.
PRETTY RED DRESS: Interview with Director Dionne Edwards on her BBC-Backed Film
Pretty Red Dress is a star of British Cinema. It recieved financial support from the BFI and BBC Film, as well as support from the Sundance Film Institute. When you watch it, you’ll know why. Writer/Director Dionne Edwards knows how to tell a tale of beauty that keeps both feet grounded in realism. Tina Turner…
WEDNESDAY’S CHILD: Interview with BAFTA and Acamedy- Qualified Director Lauren O’Shea
Lauren O’Shea tells us about her tragic Short which will have you stunned to silence.
Anime and the Rise of Vivienne Westwood
Vivienne Westwood’s icnoic style, especially her pearl orb choker, has captured TikTok, but what role did Ai Yazawa’s Nana play in the designers Y2K popularity?
Wim Wenders: Love Letters to Cities
A look at how Wim Wender’s use of photography, character and place reveals his love of humanity and city life.
What is a Fleabag Era Really?
The concept of a ‘Fleabag Era’ says a lot about emotional expression in the show, especially when it comes to the developments in Fleabag’s relationships.
From Jan Švankmajer to Mad God: Surrealism in Stop Motion?
Phil Tippett’s horror Mad God is a hellish fantasy, but Swedish filmmaker, Jan Švankmajer, offers a more fulfilling route for surrealism in stopmotion.
Austen is Dead, Long Live Austen
Austen-style, Regency Romance is bringing revolution to our screens. Criticisms about the latest adaptation of Persuasion waste time on accuracy rather than examining it as part of a new genre.
Last Night In Soho: Go Back to London
Edgar Wright’s horror about moving the capital, reviewed by a London student.
Satyajit Ray Retrospective at the BFI
The BFI is showing all 36 of the Indian film pioneer’s films over the summer. Of course, there’s far more on offer than that. If you love his work, or you’re completely new to it, this is an unmissable experience. I attended a lecture by season programmer, Sangeeta Datta, on Ray’s cinematic language. My friend…
The Moment We Knew Villanelle’s Fate
The ancient clue to THAT ending, hint: it involves a Cyclops.
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