Film and Arts Festivals·Film and Television·LGBTQ+ Montreal, My Beautiful (BFI Flare) review – Joan Chen shines in an unreservedly bold and intimate study of a migrant family in flux by Rino Lu 1st April 2026
Film and Arts Festivals·Film and Television·LGBTQ+ Out Laws (BFI Flare) review – a thoughtful, urgent, and personal journey into colonial legacy, human rights, and history by Neil Baker 29th March 2026
Film and Arts Festivals·Film and Television·LGBTQ+ What Will I Become? (BFI Flare) review – a powerful, emotional, heartfelt and urgent exploration of the transmasculine experience by Neil Baker 25th March 2026
Film and Arts Festivals·Film and Television·LGBTQ+ Lunar Sway (BFI Flare) review – Butler’s sophomore feature enchants with its Lynchian visuals and engaging performances by Neil Baker 23rd March 2026
Editors' Choice·Film and Arts Festivals·Film and Television·LGBTQ+ Satisfaction (BFI Flare) review – Alex Burunova’s feature debut is a meticulously crafted visual and sonic exploration of trauma by Daisy Grace Greetham 23rd March 2026
Arts and Culture News·Film and Arts Festivals·Film and Television·LGBTQ+ The World Premiere of Hunky Jesus will open the 40th edition of BFI Flare on March 18 by Neil Baker 27th January 2026
Arts·Arts and Culture News·Film and Arts Festivals·Film and Television·LGBTQ+ BFI highlights its 2026 cultural programme of festivals, classics, new releases, seasons and Q&As by Neil Baker 28th December 2025
Film and Arts Festivals·Film and Television·LGBTQ+ The 40th Anniversary Edition of BFI Flare is to be presented from 18th to 29th March 2026 by Neil Baker 4th December 2025
Editors' Choice·Film and Arts Festivals·Film and Television·LGBTQ+ Maspalomas (BFI London Film Festival) review – a tender, emotional and intimate character study full of humour and heart by Neil Baker 14th October 2025
Editors' Choice·Film and Arts Festivals·Film and Television·LGBTQ+ The Wedding Banquet (BFI Flare Review) – Ahn’s fresh, funny and heartfelt rom-com leaves you with a warm loving glow by Emma Duffy 3rd April 2025
1 Nero (review): Andrew Barth Feldman’s captivating performance drives the London production of Sater and Sheik’s musical
2 Christmas Theatre Guide 2026: Our live guide to theatre, events and colourful family shows this festive season
3 La Bola Negra (review): Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi’s film is an ode to LGBTQ+ resilience, both historical and contemporary
4 The Great British Theatres Awards, organised by Theatres Trust, announce the winners of the inaugural awards at a star-studded ceremony
5 Wild Horse Nine (review): Anchoring this funny, poignant mix of gallows humour and rumination is John Malkovich’s best performance in years
6 TV Choice: From tropical seas to open oceans and the deep, Blue Planet III on BBC One ventures deeper beneath the waves than ever before
7 Wicker (review): Fischer and Wilson’s film dilutes its strengths with passive protagonists, and storytelling as flaunting as it is meandering
8 Rooftop Revolution (review): Hyejin Shin’s play, directed by Gain Amy Park, offers us a gentle reminder that you are not alone
9 Berlinale announces the world premiere of Brett Morgen’s immersive David Bowie “Stage” at the Uber Arena next February
10 Wildwood (review): Laika returns with a riveting and utterly spellbinding feast for the eyes and mind
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