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Hard Craft

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.
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Festivals

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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Review

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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In Retrospect
Four women with blond, grey, and curly hair, smiling and conversing together.
Review

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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Incoming

The solution to cinema’s curation conundrum? More, more, more

by Charles Bramesco

Are streaming channels limiting our movie selection? Only as much as we let them!
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Review

The Cow Who Sang a Song into the Future

by Caitlin Quinlan

A woman returns home to care for her ailing father, where the past confronts her in strange ways in Francisca Alegria’s feature debut.

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Grandiose cinema interior with arched ceiling and rows of purple seats facing a blank screen.
Incoming

A new online resource aims to increase accessibility across the film industry

by Hannah Strong

A joint initiative from Matchbox Cine, Film Hub Wales, Inclusive Cinema, Film Hub Scotland and the Independent Cinema Office aims to widen participation by sharing inclusive resources.
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In Praise Of

The Story of Adèle E

by David Jenkins

In praise of French actor Adèle Exarchopoulos who brings her sultry sensibility to a range of roles, most recently Léa Mysius’ The Five Devils.
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Review

A Good Person

by Charles Bramesco

Auteur Zach Braff puts then-girlfriend Florence Pugh through it in the opioid-addiction drama.

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In Retrospect
A man in a dark suit walking in a fog-filled night scene, with two other figures visible in the background.
Review

John Wick: Chapter 4

by Kambole Campbell

Keanu Reeves returns as the international assassin known as ​‘Baba Yaga’, facing new enemies as he battles his way to redemption.

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In Retrospect