BFI London Film Festival Archives - Page 5 of 11

Anna Kendrick & Justin Timberlake Sing Themselves Silly In Dreamworks Animation’s ‘Trolls’ [BFI London Film Fest Review]

October 8, 2016 11:00 am

It's been, if not a banner year for animation creatively (though the likes of "Kubo & The Two Strings" and "April & The Extraordinary World" have showcased the form at its best), then at the very least ...

Amma Asante’s ‘A United Kingdom’ Starring David Oyelowo & Rosamund Pike Is An Engaging Crowd-Pleaser [BFI London Film Festival Review]

Oliver Lyttelton

October 5, 2016 4:49 pm

Festivals, Reviews

In 2013, nearly ten years after her BAFTA-winning directorial debut “A Way Of Life,” British director Amma Asante returned with “Belle.” It was the kind of film ignored by much of the cinephile blogosphere, but...

10 Films To Look Out For At The 2016 BFI London Film Festival

Oliver Lyttelton

October 3, 2016 10:06 am

Features

A few days into October, and we’ve already been spoiled by a fine festival season, from one of the best Venice line-ups ever to a stacked Telluride and TIFF to an NYFF that’s started strong with Ava DuVernay’s ...

Michael Winterbottom’s Wolf Alice Documentary ‘On The Road’ To World Premiere At London Film Festival

Oliver Lyttelton

September 8, 2016 10:40 am

News

For someone who usually knocks out a film a year, Michael Winterbottom’s been rather quiet of late. He’s actually continued on his usual rate of productivity, but the last few films from the brilliant but somew...

2016 BFI London Film Festival Brings ‘La La Land,’ Arrival,’ ‘Nocturnal Animals’ And More

Kevin Jagernauth

September 1, 2016 7:59 am

News

Arriving after all the razzle dazzle of festivals in Venice, Telluride, and Toronto, the BFI London Film Festival may not have all the glitzy World Premieres, but instead, they have the cream of the crop in ter...

‘Lion’ Starring Dev Patel & Rooney Mara To Have UK Premiere At BFI London Film Festival, Plus New Images

Edward Davis

August 17, 2016 9:43 am

News

While Harvey Weinstein can be given to hyperbole, when he says that he believes the upcoming "Lion" could earn up to eight or nine Oscar nominations, it's still worth taking notice. And with the picture slated ...

Ben Wheatley’s Action Thriller ‘Free Fire’ To Close BFI London Film Festival

Kevin Jagernauth

August 1, 2016 8:11 am

News

For cinephiles, film festival announcements are about the fine print when big movie titles are announced. For example, this morning, organizers of the BFI London Film Festival revealed that Ben Wheatley's highl...

Amma Asante’s ‘A United Kingdom’ With David Oyelowo & Rosamund Pike To Open 2016 BFI London Film Festival

Oliver Lyttelton

June 21, 2016 12:23 pm

News

There are still about two full months of summer blockbusters to come, but the fall festival and awards season are inching closer, and are starting to provide a little motivation to get through the “Shallows” an...