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Undertone and the Great Resurgence of Canadian Horror (Light Spoilers!)
Canadian horror is so back— and it hasn't sounded this terrifying since Pontypool
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Film Reviews from a spectrum of opinions and perspectives
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BONUS: Louise Weard talks DIY Cinema, Castration Movie Chapter iii, and how it all comes together | 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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Hills Don’t Dance Alone | BFI Flare 2026
A remarkable insight into the journey of a young man’s self-discovery, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Himalayan mountains.
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BONUS: Hunky Jesus Red Carpet interviews, feat. The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence | 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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Don’t Come Out | BFI Flare 2026
Don’t Come Out follows Liz (Cecile van Welie), a lesbian medical student who, following the gruesome murders of first her friend Victoria, then her secret girlfriend Wendy, decides to retreat further into the closet.
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Beyond The Fire: The Life of Japan’s First Pride Parade Pioneer | BFI Flare 2026
An informative, important documentary, serving as an open window into an experience not yet shared with the wider world.
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Julian: Love, Loss, and Legacy | BFI Flare 2026
There is much to be said about the lack of queer female relationships on screen. As cinema becomes more diverse, it is pertinent to open that space for the representation of love in all forms. Julian brings this love to life with a raw story that refuses to sensationalise devastation
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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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They Will Kill You: Hell Hath No Fury | SXSW 2026
They Will Kill You sits under the legacy of films like Ready or Not and Evil Dead, but it's wholly original, bathed in non-stop violence.
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No More Awards, Thank God, Happy Eid (ft. Farah Sadek) | Sophisticulture
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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Hunky Jesus: The Sexiest Justice Movement Around | BFI Flare 2026
Having premiered on Wednesday, 18th of March at BFI Flare, the gleefully sexy Hunky Jesus documentary has quickly secured its place among the greats of queer cinema. It brings irrevocable joy to the screen, as well as the power of unity in a world wracked with fear. Hunky Jesus is
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40th Goya Awards: Highlights from the "Spanish Oscars"
My personal highlights among the top winners of a truly wonderful year in Spanish cinema.