How do you create a real fake language?

By Melita Cameron-Wood

David J. Peterson, who has worked on Game of Thrones and Dune, reveals the secrets behind creating the languages which bring fantasy worlds to life.

Everything we know so far about Wes Anderson’s Asteroid City

By Charles Bramesco

Spanish desert doubles for the American Southwest in the new film set at a stargazers' convention.

Cinematic Investigations: At the Picturehouse with Wittgenstein

By Lillian Crawford

A film critic traces the connections between philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein’s escapist eccentricities and her own formative experiences as a cinephile.

Features

Scott Pilgrim is back in action, now in anime form

By Charles Bramesco

The cast of Edgar Wright's film adaptation has reunited for a Netflix miniseries about the mild-mannered, ex-dueling Torontonian.

Everything we know so far about Wes Anderson’s Asteroid City

By Charles Bramesco

Spanish desert doubles for the American Southwest in the new film set at a stargazers' convention.

How do you create a real fake language?

By Melita Cameron-Wood

David J. Peterson, who has worked on Game of Thrones and Dune, reveals the secrets behind creating the languages which bring fantasy worlds to life.

Queer people are stronger together at BFI Flare 2023

By Emma Curzon

This year's celebration of queer cinema emphasised the power of community and inclusivity.

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Reviews

The Night Of The 12th

By Saskia Lloyd Gaiger

Dominik Moll grapples with an unsolved murder case taking place in a small Alpine town in this dark, true crime drama.

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Please Baby Please

By Marina Ashioti

Amanda Kramer's alluring, neon-lit musical feature sees a newlywed couple catapulted into a queer awakening.

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Riotsville, USA

By Caitlin Quinlan

Using military training footage, Sierra Pettengill's archival documentary traces the origins of police militarisation in the US.

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God’s Creatures

By David Jenkins

Emily Watson and Paul Mescal play mother and son in Anna Rose Holmer and Saela Davis' Irish fishing village-set drama.

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Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman

By David Jenkins

Pierre Földes' debut feature is an animated adaptation of a several short stories by celebrated Japanese author Haruki Murakami.

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80 For Brady

By Hannah Strong

A group of octogenarian pals set their sights on attending the 2017 Superbowl in Kyle Marvin's charming but unambitious comedy.

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