Contributions from Claire Biddles | Little White Lies

Contributor Claire Biddles

Older woman speaking on stage, film festival poster visible behind her.
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 karaōke.
A black and white image showing four people sitting in a room with graffiti-covered walls. Three young adults, two women and one man, are sitting in a relaxed manner, appearing to be in a social setting.
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.
A man with curly brown hair wearing a black jacket, sitting at a table and looking thoughtful.

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.
Young man with curly hair leaning on a window sill, surrounded by green plants.
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.