Features

In Conversation

Mary Sweeney: 'David considered The Straight Story a very abstract film'

by Alex Hewitt

David Lynch’s long-time production partner and writer of The Straight Story reflects on a legendary creative partnership and the gentlest of Lynch’s films.
Partnership

Joachim Trier and the science of self-doubt

by David Jenkins

To celebrate the streaming release of Sentimental Value on MUBI, we take a look at the Danish-Norwegian filmmaker’s wonderful knack for celebrating human complexity.
This Just In

How representation of sexual assault is changing on screen

by Billie Walker

Two decades on from the beginning of the MeToo movement, more and more filmmakers are choosing to explore the lasting impact of sexual violence rather than restage traumatic events.
Big Shorts

Slices of life in the Sundance shorts section

by Juan Barquin

Don’t let the excitement of the ritzy feature premieres fool you – Sundance’s brightest gems can be found in their excellent shorts programming.
In Praise Of

The disturbing prescience of Mala Noche

by Tom Joudrey

Forty years ago, Gus Van Sant’s breakout film captured the terror and violence inflicted on immigrants in the United States. Lead actor Tim Streeter reflects on his experiences making this landmark of indie cinema.
This Just In

Death with Dignity: the documentaries de-stigmatising end-of-life care

by Miriam Balanescu

André is an Idiot is the latest in a line of refreshing films that tackle the taboo of death head-on.
This Just In

How gaming YouTuber Markiplier became an overnight box-office sensation

by Blake Simons

Iron Lung has unexpectedly turned the box office upside down – what led a YouTube legend to take on Hollywood with his horror feature debut?
Tokyo International Film Festival

Mika Imai: 'There is such an affinity between deaf culture and visual images'

by Hannah Strong

At the Tokyo International Film Festival, Mika Imai explains bringing their vision of Deaf culture to the big screen through a tender family drama.
A moody shot from behind the scenes on CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, showing a couple in the centre of the frame with dramatic lighting.
Hard Craft

Light Touch: How Hollywood gets lit

by Gabie McFadden

Gaffer Jon Haney is responsible for literally lighting up the screen – what does that mean in the digital age?
Man in black long-sleeved shirt and red shorts standing on rocky beach, looking down. Blue sea and cloudy sky behind him.
Tokyo International Film Festival

Keiko Tsuruoka: 'The starting line for me was the unspoken'

by Hannah Strong

The director of Saikai Paradise reveals how her friendship with her lead actor inspired her tender drama about homecoming and disconnection.