Exploring Douglas Sirk’s alternative legacy.
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Joyland review – a nuanced exploration of tradition and identity
Saim Sadiq’s award-winning film finally releases to UK cinemas.
Coast review – an old story told with a refreshing earnestness
A fresh entry into a well-trodden genre.
Licorice Pizza review – enchanting ode to the naivety of youth
The thrice-Oscar nominated film from Paul Thomas Anderson releases on demand next month.
Breaking the code: a history of Queer coding cinema
A history and evolution of queer coding in Hollywood.
The Mitchells Vs The Machines review – a mesmerising, visually manic triumph
One of the best animations in years, as funny and heartfelt as it is indescribably wacky.
The Greenhouse review – grief meets time travel in this fantasy drama
Insightful if slightly underwhelming debut from Thomas Wilson-White.
BFI Flare 2021: P.S. Burn This Letter Please review – revelatory insight into a forgotten history
P.S. Burn This Letter Please is a moving and detailed look at a forgotten history, celebrating LGBT+ performers while honouring their sacrifices.
Peeter Rebane and Tom Prior on the making of their powerful Cold-War drama, Firebird
The makers of Firebird discuss bringing the heart-breaking true story to the screen.
BFI Flare 2021: Boy Meets Boy review – brief and breezy mumblecore in Berlin
It’s not quite Before Sunrise, but it’s promising enough to suggest it could have been