Editors' Choice·Film and Television·LGBTQ+·NQV Short Films·Short Films The Male Gaze: Naughty Boys (NQV Media) review – an unmissable selection box of globetrotting cinematic treats by Neil Baker 6th April 2026
Film and Television·LGBTQ+·NQV Short Films·Short Films Upon Her Lips: She Likes Girls (NQV Media) review – love, separation and transformation through a global female lens by Neil Baker 4th April 2026
Film and Arts Festivals·Film and Television·LGBTQ+·Short Films New venues and an opening night under the stars, the 28th OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival announces its programme by Neil Baker 27th March 2026
Film and Television·LGBTQ+·NQV Short Films·Short Films The Male Gaze: Wild Youth (NQV Media) review – five short films exploring place, passion and personal courage by Neil Baker 26th January 2026
Film and Television·LGBTQ+·NQV Short Films·Short Films Upon Her Lips: Open Secrets (NQV Media) review – five short films exploring the space between secrecy and public knowledge by Neil Baker 29th December 2025
Editors' Choice·Film and Television·LGBTQ+·NQV Short Films·Short Films The Male Gaze: Heavenly Creatures (NQV Media) review – four fantastic short films exploring desire, sexuality, and religion by Neil Baker 24th November 2025
Editors' Choice·Film and Television·LGBTQ+·NQV Short Films·Short Films Éden & Charlie (short film) review – a hauntingly beautiful portrait of harmony, healing and newfound love by Neil Baker 4th November 2025
Film and Television·LGBTQ+·NQV Short Films·Short Films Anapidae (Call Me) short film review – Morel’s experimental Super 8/VHS short film weaves a powerful exploration of fear and grief by Neil Baker 29th October 2025
Film and Arts Festivals·Film and Television·Short Films The Souffleur (BFI London Film Festival) review – the inner turmoil of a man caught in the headlights of apparent change and progress by Neil Baker 20th October 2025
Editors' Choice·Film and Arts Festivals·Film and Television·Short Films Grandma is Thirsty (BFI London Film Festival) short film review – Carr’s deliciously dark horror treat leaves you thirsty for more by Neil Baker 13th October 2025
1 Minotaur (BFI London Film Festival) review: Zvyagintsev’s film is a grim, gripping and haunting cinematic experience
2 Julie Hesmondhalgh will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the inaugural Great British Theatres Awards this November
3 Studiocanal Classics has announced the 20th Anniversary 4K Re-release of Guillermo Del Toro’s masterpiece Pan’s Labyrinth
4 7 Miles Out (BFI London Film Festival) review: Carol Morley’s coming-of-age film enthrals, delights and brings a tear to the eye
5 Elephants in the Fog (BFI London Film Festival) review: Abinash Bikram Shah’s debut feature is a masterclass in atmospheric immersion
6 The Nature of Forgetting (review): Movement, images and live music explore human life and relationships in Theatre Re’s striking production
7 Counterattack: Youth (review): A real pub setting elevates the intimacy between four lifelong friends in Gain Amy Park’s drama
8 Black Church Bay (BFI London Film Festival) review: Jones film is muddy, grey and open-ended as its knotty, unnerving tale unfolds
9 Josephine (BFI London Film Festival) review: De Anaújo and team cut to the bone of dense issues with devastating precision
10 Coward (BFI London Film Festival) review: Achingly beautiful and deeply intimate, this is Lukas Dhont’s best film to date
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