Contributor Claire Biddles

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Festivals

In its 20th year, Glasgow Film Festival continues to foster community through cinema

by Claire Biddles

One of the most down to earth festivals in the calendar combines world-class programming with a community of ardent cinema lovers – and a helping of movie-themed karaoke.
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Film Music

Lance Bangs on the making of Sonic Youth doc Daydream Nation

by Claire Biddles

The American director is marking the 30th anniversary of the band’s seminal album with a live concert film.
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In Lady Bird, Timothée Chalamet is not your typical dirtbag boyfriend

by Claire Biddles

Greta Gerwig’s non-judgemental approach makes Lady Bird’s relationship with Kyle so relatable.
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Queer Cinema

How ‘Call Me by Your Name’ became a queer literary phenomenon

by Claire Biddles

Fans of André Aciman’s 2007 novel reflect on what makes it so special.

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