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Features

Insane Clown Posse: has horror impacted the once noble art of clowning?

by Rebecca Sayce

Joker, Art, Pennywise – has cinema’s crop of creepy clowns had a lasting impact on their real-life counterparts? We spoke to some clowns to get the truth.
LWLies Magazine

LWLies 105: The Bird issue – Out now!

by Little White Lies

Pick up our fully-illustrated print deep-dive into the world of Andrea Arnold and her scintillating new film, Bird.
Interviews

Alice Lowe: ‘I do want to make something timeless’

by David Jenkins

British filmmaker/​actor Alice Lowe reflects on the making of her sublime and refreshingly self-critical second feature, Timestalker.

The enduring relevance and heartache of Mysterious Skin

by Tom Joudrey

Twenty years ago, Gregg Araki’s haunting indie film showed how trauma can spiral into conspiracy theories and self-sabotage. Author Scott Heim and actor Bill Sage reflect on their experiences making this cult favourite.
Festivals

20 Hidden Gems at the 2024 BFI London Film Festival

by Little White Lies

Our hand-picked haul of must-see titles from outside the main gala and competition strands.
In Praise Of

A third predator in these woods: Gone Girl at 10

by Riley Rogers

A decade after its release, David Fincher’s thrilling adaptation of Gillian Flynn’s novel about a woman scorned retains its unnerving power.
Festivals

The Tokyo International Film Festival has unveiled its full line-up

by Little White Lies

Japan’s biggest film festival returns with a line-up of 110 films for its 37th edition.
Long Read

What’s going on with movie musicals?

by Niamh Dunne

They look bad, they sound bad, and sometimes directors won’t even admit they’ve made a musical at all. What on earth is happening to this once lucrative genre?

When did British comedy get so twee?

by Katherine Lenahan

As Shaun of the Dead turns 20, we chart the steady decline of humour in mainstream British filmmaking.
Acting Up

Saoirse Ronan’s constant coming of age

by Casey Langton

As Saoirse Ronan stars in The Outrun, we examine how her debut as a child star has landed her a continued presence in the coming-of-age genre.

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