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BFI Flare 2026 | Best of Fest
Our amazing Flare Editorial Team gives you the scoop on the next 12 months of indie cinema you should keep an eye on
Lucie Neale
Lucie is an actor, singer, director and writer from London.
SOPHISTICULTURE
Logan Rozos and Lexie Bean discuss their latest film, 'What Will I Become' | Sophisticulture at BFI Flare 2026
Sophisticulture is a podcast for people who care a lot about stories and storytellers, and can be found on all major Podcast platforms.
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What Will I Become? | BFI Flare 2026
A tender and moving tribute to trans masculine youth, which holds the weight of its subject matter while never veering into sensationalism.
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Washed Up | BFI Flare 2026
A charming story of love and identity, full of heart, humour...and seals
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Lady Champagne | BFI Flare 2026
A madcap love letter to San Francisco, 70’s exploitation films, and farce, this Champagne is bubbling over with fun
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Dead Lover (Review): The Mighty Boosh meets Grand Guignol in a camp, grotesque take on the Frankenstein story
Lucie gets down and dirty with the years most smellable cinematic experience.
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BFI Flare 2026 | Our Most Anticipated
Once again, we've assembled a diverse team of contributors to cover the festival far and wide this year, bringing you the best and most interesting Queer Cinema of the year!
Reviews
28 Years Later
A surprising, existential and experimental new entry into the iconic series that, while sometimes uneven, still provides more than enough juicy meat for horror fans to sink their teeth into.
Music
Princess of Power | MARINA Album Review
Marina’s new album is an invigorating blend of past, present and future, where vulnerability meets camp to birth pop perfection
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Consecration
Some refreshingly original ideas and striking images make for an interesting, if convoluted entry to the religious horror genre
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Bob Trevino Likes It
Powerful performances from Barbie Ferreira and John Leguizamo ground this incredibly sweet, if uneven, tale of loneliness and chosen family
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Sinners
A genre-blending feast for the senses that challenges its audience to confront horrors, both human and supernatural