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Christian Bale: 10 essential films
From the Dark Knight to his Oscar-tipped turn as Dick Cheney in Vice, we celebrate the many faces of British movie star Christian Bale.
Thursday 21 February 2019
Christian Bale: 10 essential films
From the Dark Knight to his Oscar-tipped turn as Dick Cheney in Vice, we celebrate the many faces of British movie star Christian Bale.
Thursday 21 February 2019
Your next obsession: the taboo-breaking avant-garde films of Yoko Ono
Monday 18 February 2019
Oscars so serious – Why sidelining comedies at the Academy Awards isn’t funny
Give Academy voters drama and tragedy, but if you want to win, whatever you do, don’t make ’em laugh…
Tuesday 19 February 2019
Chiwetel Ejiofor: The story behind my first feature
Netflix’s latest film, The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, sees Chiwetel Ejiofor stepping behind the camera for an inspiring tale of a Malawian boy with a cunning plan to save his village. Here he tells us why making movies is like hitting turbulence mid-flight.
Wednesday 20 February 2019
Five things to watch this weekend – 8-10 February
At home or at the cinema, here’s some recommended viewing to watch out for this weekend.
Friday 8 February 2019
Full programme announced for BFI Flare: London LGBTQ+ Film Festival 2019
We’re also thrilled to announce that the Closing Night Gala is the European premiere of Justin Kelly’s JT Leroy, starring Laura Dern and Kristen Stewart.
Wednesday 20 February 2019
10 things to see at Glasgow Film Festival 2019
Where energy is boundless, try growing up and rocking out with these films at the 15th Glasgow Film Festival.
Wednesday 6 February 2019
Olivia Colman to receive BFI Fellowship
The award honours Colman’s very special contribution to television and film.
Thursday 7 February 2019
New BFI DVDs and Blu-rays announced for spring 2019
Upcoming releases include new collector’s editions of Room at the Top, The Caretaker and How I Won the War, Merchant Ivory restorations and the best of the British Transport Films collection newly remastered for Blu-ray.
Tuesday 5 February 2019
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