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Nun More Anarchist Activist

26/04/2019 Naila Scargill

The documentary is an overall misfire, yet an interesting portrait of self-reliant defiance in the face of opposition from all sides. (read more)

A Book for the Ages About Making a Movie for the Ages

19/04/2019 Rhett Fisher

Christopher John Frayling’s Once Upon a Time in the West: Shooting a Masterpiece is a book for the ages about making a movie for the ages. (read more)

Britain, Take a Bow

17/04/2019 Naila Scargill

A collaborative artwork between UK-based artists, filmmakers, typographers, musicians and software developers examines the British social and material landscape since the EU referendum. (read more)

Alan Moore Makes a Show of Himself

12/12/2018 Naila Scargill

The first look image from The Show, based on an original story by Alan Moore, has been released. Directed by Mitch Jenkins, the film marks Moore’s screenplay debut. (read more)

Degas: Passion For Perfection

09/11/2018 Edward Winters

Degas: Passion For Perfection uses the film medium to good effect, allowing the viewer to see the artist’s process in action. (read more)

Superheroes More Violent Than Villains

02/11/2018 Naila Scargill

Despite positive themes, new research suggests superhero characters often idolised by young viewers may send a strongly negative message when it comes to violence. (read more)

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Existing Beyond the Body

09/10/2018 Trebuchet Magazine

Nestor Pestana: Speculative design and the new human (read more)

Screen Nation Announce 2nd Black Hall of Fame

19/09/2018 Naila Scargill

The Screen Nation Film & TV Awards return in October with the UK’s only hall of fame honouring individuals of British African Caribbean heritage. (read more)

Exhibition On Screen Returns For Sixth Season

18/09/2018 Naila Scargill

The pioneering series of cinematic films about exhibitions, galleries and artists returns with Degas: Passion for Perfection from 6 November 2018. (read more)

BIFA Announce Unconscious Bias Training For Voters

05/09/2018 Naila Scargill

The British Independent Film Awards have announced a bespoke programme in Training for Unconscious Bias to guide voters in addressing whether subliminal assumptions are impacting their selections. (read more)

A Beast In Black Sheep’s Clothing

22/08/2018 Naila Scargill

A juxtaposition of serial killer mystery and genre romance, Beast boasts an absorbing tonal shift from drama to thriller, marking Michael Pearce as one to watch. (read more)

Provoking Delicate Social Order: Under the Tree

01/08/2018 Naila Scargill

A deliciously dark satire that examines the fragile nature of civility in a suburban setting, where it takes very little to provoke the collapse of social order. (read more)

Delusion and Fragile Knowledge: Take Shelter

18/07/2018 Naila Scargill

Take Shelter boasts an insidious dread throughout, the tension building to near unbearable levels in this effective portrait of the deterioration of mental health. (read more)

All the World’s a Stage: Ian McKellen Plays His Part

30/05/2018 Naila Scargill

Frank self-analysis offers some fascinating insight into Ian McKellen’s career trajectory; an essential watch for both fans and those interested in an experienced actor’s perspective. (read more)

The Cause of Progress: A Cambodian Spring

09/05/2018 Naila Scargill

A stirring and articulate documentary, A Cambodian Spring charts the forcible displacement of the capital’s residents due to corporate land grabbing supported by a corrupt government. (read more)

Cela Nous Concerne Tous: In the Intense Now

02/05/2018 Naila Scargill

In the Intense Now is a fascinating and astute cine essay of the psychological nature of revolution during the events of May 68. (read more)

Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night

25/04/2018 Naila Scargill

That Good Night is a slightly disappointing swansong for the late John Hurt, nevertheless the actor shines in this moral quandary. (read more)

Five Senses Cinema to Open in London West End

18/04/2018 Naila Scargill

A state-of-the-art cinema that engages all five senses will bring the onscreen action to life for Londoners this week. (read more)

The Horror of Domestic Abuse: Custody

04/04/2018 Naila Scargill

Powerful in its neorealism and examination of an abusive relationship, Custody is an impressive feature debut that demands to be seen. (read more)

Dartmouth Films Presents Lost in Vagueness

28/03/2018 Naila Scargill

The never-before-told story of the rise and fall of Lost Vagueness at Glastonbury Festival, and its maverick founder, Roy Gurvitz. (read more)

Interracial Tensions and Civil Unrest: Gook

28/03/2018 Naila Scargill

Justin Chon’s sophomore feature packs a punch as a small-scale representation of what led to the 1992 Los Angeles riots. (read more)

Indie Dramedy To Be First Ever Feature Film Released On The Blockchain

21/03/2018 Naila Scargill

From Two Roads Picture Co., indie dramedy No Postage Necessary will be the first ever feature film released on the blockchain. (read more)

Justice Is A Fallacy: The Third Murder

21/03/2018 Naila Scargill

As an exercise in philosophical musings on the nature of true justice, The Third Murder challenges the viewer with a compelling ambiguity. (read more)

Civil Savagery in The Age of Innocence

14/03/2018 Naila Scargill

Martin Scorsese’s sumptuous period piece is a scathing look at the coercive pressures and societal expectations of high society. (read more)

Disenfranchised Youth: Love and Other Cults

11/03/2018 Naila Scargill

Love and Other Cults, Third Window’s second collaboration with Eiji Uchida, is a quirky comedy that holds deep sadness. (read more)

One Woman and Her Dog: Rex

28/02/2018 Naila Scargill

Gabriela Cowperthwaite makes her debut narrative feature with Rex, a biographical film based upon real-life US Marine corporal veteran Megan Leavey. (read more)

MUBI Gifts Free Subscriptions to the Filmmakers of Tomorrow

21/02/2018 Naila Scargill

In association with CILECT and with the support of Creative Europe, film students and teachers worldwide will be able to access MUBI at no cost.
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Anatomies of Society: Yi Yi

21/02/2018 Naila Scargill

Widely regarded as one of the 21st century’s greatest films, Edward Yang’s multi-award-winning Yi Yi is a beautiful portrait of family life across three generations. (read more)