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‘Beautifully, awfully funny’: why Withnail and I is my feelgood movie

The latest in our ongoing series of comfort movies is a pick for Bruce Robinson’s cult British comedy

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Almost a third of UK independent cinemas say they are at risk

Exclusive: Survey by the Independent Cinema Office shows urgent need for capital investment in sector

The Guardian - UK

Star Wars original cut to be screened for the first time in decades

The sci-fi blockbuster will be shown as part of the British Film Institute’s Film on Film festival.

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Tom Cruise set to receive BFI Fellowship

Movie star Tom Cruise will be awarded the BFI Fellowship in May.

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Tom Cruise to receive BFI fellowship: ‘I’ve been making films in the UK for 40 years and have no plans to stop’

Speaking about the award, the American actor, one of the highest-grossing stars of all time, praised the UK’s ‘incredibly talented’ film industry and ‘stunning locations’

The Guardian - UK

Tom Cruise to be honoured with BFI fellowship

The US actor and producer follows in the footsteps of names including actress Tilda Swinton and director Sir Christopher Nolan.

Evening Standard

Delhi HC stays boxing federation plea to remove non-elected members

The court has also issued notices to the Centre and the BFI, granting them four weeks to respond to the petition. Read further on Dynamite News:

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BFI Flare 2025: The best films to see at London's longstanding LGBTQIA+ film festival

Queer horror shorts, poignant romances, must-see documentaries and uplifting tales of body positivity and community: the 39th edition of BFI Flare has it all

Evening Standard

Netflix just added one of the most impactful drama movies I've ever watched — and it's 97% on Rotten Tomatoes

Netflix just added "How to Have Sex," and this British drama is an unmissable movie. But be prepared for a very emotional watch.

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Amazon to gain creative control of James Bond in joint venture deal

The move follows Amazon MGM acquiring the rights to distribute Bond movies in 2022

Evening Standard

BFI Future Film Festival 2025: Jury, nominees, and £15,000 in prizes announced for UK’s top filmmakers event

With Sony gear, exclusive mentorship, and global streaming, the festival has become the premier platform for young talent

Evening Standard

Wicked, Moana and Paddington help UK cinema admissions hit five-year high

Admissions were up 2% on 2023, according to data published by the British Film Institute.

Evening Standard

BBC and ITV slash big-budget TV spend as US streamers pour money into UK

Channel 4, Channel 5 and Sky also among UK broadcasters making cuts as Netflix, Disney and Amazon pile on pressure

The Guardian - UK

Culture minister wants ‘massive production budget’ to remain part of BBC licence

The Government will consider funding options to support the broadcaster’s long-term future when it reviews the BBC’s current Royal Charter.

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‘I was 2cm from being paralysed’: UK stunt artists celebrated with donation to BFI

Gillian Aldam, who is still working at 83, among top names in rare first edition of 1973 register being given to library

The Independent UK

15 cultural highlights to beat the January blues

THE LIST: From brand new TV series to art exhibitions, theatre performances and Oscar-worthy films, our culture team have you covered for entertainment this month

The Guardian - UK

German position on Israel-Gaza debate ‘putting artists off’ film festival

Berlinale head, Tricia Tuttle, says some artists fear criticism of Israeli actions will be condemned as antisemitism

The Independent UK

Former Tory party chairman Lord Saatchi ‘finds love again’ 13 years after being widowed

Tory peer discussed new love found with fellow widow and philanthropist Lynn Forester de Rothschild

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The Guardian - UK

Indie films losing out to obsession with bankable stars, says Richard Eyre

British director whose career is being celebrated at the BFI says creative industry increasingly wants safe bets

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Anti-racism campaigner’s London book events cancelled amid threat of far-right violence

Freedom of speech groups alarmed after events to promote book by Hope Not Hate employee are called off

The Guardian - UK

How young people can cash in on discounts or go for free in UK

From transport to cinema and gyms, there are ways for under-25s to save money

The Guardian - UK

Endurance review – Shackleton’s ill-fated Antarctic expedition, relived

Shackleton’s remarkable 1914 mission gets a stirring retelling by the directors of Free Solo as a fine cast of experts search for the remains of his ship

The Guardian - UK

BFI apologises to film-maker over racial discrimination complaint

CEO Ben Roberts admits Faisal Qureshi has been ‘let down’ after report finds his complaint was badly handled

International Business Times

Restoration Experts Piece Together Silent Sherlock Holmes Mystery

Sherlock Holmes fans are being promised a most authentic depiction of the fictional detective, with the restoration of a century-old silent film series chronicling the London sleuth's adventures.

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Don't miss these films at the BFI London Film Festival 2024

The BFI has announced the lineup for their 68th festival, and it's a stellar one

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