AUTHOR Beverly Andrews
OMEN
In his striking directorial debut, Belgian rapper Baloji blends magical realism with cultural introspection in Omen, a haunting tale of tradition, identity, and return. Set for UK release this spring, the film has already gained international acclaim and was Belgium’s submission for the 96th Academy Awards.
Showing the Unimaginable
In The Zone of Interest and Occupied City, filmmakers Jonathan Glazer and Steve McQueen explore the Holocaust and Nazi occupation through radically different lenses—one through the chilling banality of evil, the other through haunting reflections on memory and place. Each film forces us to confront how history seeps into the present.
A New Dawn for Italian Cinema in the UK
CinemaItaliaUK has launched a new streaming platform dedicated to Italian cinema, offering UK audiences access to a curated selection of classic and contemporary films. With titles ranging from Fellini’s 8½ to hidden gems like A Special Day, the player provides a timely cultural window into the richness of Italy’s cinematic legacy.
SUNDANCE 2024
At Sundance 2024, high-profile premieres like Super/Man and Love Lies Bleeding drew headlines—but it was quieter, deeply personal films like Black Box Diaries and Baigal Nuur that delivered the festival’s most powerful moments. From a courageous fight for justice in Japan to a poetic call for environmental awareness in Siberia, these cinematic gems show that the heart of Sundance still beats strongest off the beaten path.
Scala!!! A Film Tribute to a Legendary Cinema
Scala!!! is a loving, eccentric tribute to one of London’s most infamous cinemas—a place where cult classics, queer cinema, and underground films found a home in the heart of King’s Cross. This documentary captures the wild energy, sense of community, and cultural significance of a venue that shaped a generation of cinephiles, artists, and outsiders.
THE PACKAGE
Once Claire received the package, that light finally went out, that package acted as the final cut in the tree, which seemed to destroy her.
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Perfection, of a Kind: Britten vs Auden
When composer Benjamin Britten met poet W. H. Auden, it sparked a dazzling yet ultimately tragic collaboration. “Perfection of a Kind” traces their complex relationship—from youthful admiration and artistic brilliance to irreparable rupture—with music, letters, and performance bringing their story vividly to life.