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BFI London Film Festival: Paul Thomas Anderson and Luca Guadagnino projects announced as new additions

From October 7 to October 18, London’s iconic cinemas, including BFI’s own Southbank cinema, will host an array of films from around the world

Evening Standard

BFI London Film Festival 2026: Eight must-watch movies as star-studded programme drops

All the highlights as BFI London Film Festival unveils full line-up for this year’s movie bonanza

Evening Standard

Cynthia Erivo and Andrew Scott to unveil movies at BFI London Film Festival

The star-studded line-up includes the big-screen adaptation of hit play Prima Facie, with Wicked actress Erivo taking on the starring role.

Evening Standard

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Luca Guadagnino’s Artificial announced as BFI London Film Festival Gala

The biographical comedy drama film stars Andrew Garfield as OpenAI chief executive officer Sam Altman.

Evening Standard

Brian Robinson obituary

Other lives: BFI press officer and programmer for its Flare film festival

The Guardian - UK

Glasgow restaurant to correct India map after Lovlina flags Northeast omission, says BFI chief

An Indian eatery in Glasgow will amend its map of India after a boxer's complaint. Lovlina Borgohain noted the exclusion of Northeast India on restaurant displays and napkins. The Boxing Federation of India president confirmed the restaurant owners accepted their mistake. This incident occurred during a celebratory dinner for the…

The Economic Times

The Odyssey: IMAX investigating cinema tickets being resold for £300

London venue said it will investigate eBay posts and take appropriate action

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The Odyssey ‘boycott’ fails to dent Christopher Nolan film’s enormous box office

Elon Musk and an army of keyboard warriors tried to write the film off before it had even been released – but Nolan’s had the last laugh

The Independent UK

Paul Gerhardt obituary

Other lives: Specialist in television educational initiatives who went on to work for the British Film Institute

The Guardian - UK

Gold difficult but we will do fine in CWG, Asiad not so sure: Mary Kom on Indian boxing prospects

With the Commonwealth Games on the horizon, Mary Kom is hopeful for medal success for Indian boxers, although she acknowledges that securing a gold might be a tough feat this time around. The legendary six-time world champion has also criticized the Boxing Federation of India, emphasizing ongoing selection disputes and…

The Economic Times

The Odyssey smashes Star Wars’ BFI Imax opening weekend record

Across eight weeks, 173 consecutive Imax 70mm screenings have sold out entirely, according to the BFI

The Independent UK

The Odyssey breaks BFI Imax opening weekend record grossing £219,867

The venue, located in London’s Waterloo area, has already sold 82,000 tickets for the Sir Christopher Nolan film.

Evening Standard

‘I don’t play around’: Nolan fans fly into London to see The Odyssey at BFI Imax

Film fanatics arrive from US, Switzerland and Ireland for midnight premiere of director’s critically acclaimed epic

The Guardian - UK

Tearing up the screen: BFI’s Rip It Up season rebels against tired teen stereotypes

Young people have chosen this six-month season, and though rebel classics such as Quadrophenia and If … are here, the picks show youth culture in flux

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Read a book? Join a club? Stare at a wall? Social media alternatives for under-16s

As the UK government proposes a ban, experts discuss what other activities might really serve children well

The Independent UK

The Odyssey smashes BFI Imax records for first day ticket sales

More than 28,000 tickets to Christopher Nolan’s historical epic at London’s BFI IMAX were snapped up within the first 24 hours

Evening Standard

BFI apologises after The Odyssey ticket sale glitch sparks backlash from Christopher Nolan fans

Thousands of cinephiles to join a virtual queue on Monday in the hope of securing seats for one of the year's most eagerly awaited releases

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World's largest film archive has a collection of internet memes now, including a granny having a cathartic GTA rampage and Limmy's Purple Burglar Alarm

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‘Peak TV is behind us’: UK developers pivot from building studios to datacentres amid AI boom

Ambitious plans are being scaled back – but film and TV industry point to big existing investments in British production

Evening Standard

Guillermo del Toro hails BFI fellowship as a ‘youth dream come true’

The Mexican filmmaker has been recognised with the highest honour bestowed by the BFI

Evening Standard

Director Guillermo del Toro recognised for ‘extraordinary’ contribution to film

A celebration of his work will also see his 1992 film debut Cronos re-released in cinemas next month.

The Independent UK

Disgusting, depraved, Divine: How did the trashiest films ever made end up at the BFI?

IN FOCUS: London’s esteemed film institution is this month screening a collection of amoral classics to warp and delight the minds of an unsuspecting populace. To celebrate, Patrick Sproull sits down with John Waters muse Mink Stole and drag superstar Peaches Christ to talk the most nebulous film genre of…

The Guardian - UK

‘The original triple threat’: two exhibitions celebrate Marilyn Monroe as creative pioneer

BFI and National Portrait Gallery to mark centenary of the film star’s birth with ‘the summer of Marilyn’

Evening Standard

Fighting on Film: Inside the BFI's inspiring new Boxing season

BFI Professor in Practice Dr. Clive Chijioke Nwonka and film-maker and former boxer Ryan Pickard talk about a new season exploring boxing on film which includes one very special documentary

Evening Standard

Multiple Maniacs: Mink Stole and Peaches Christ on BFI's new Trash cinema series

A new season at the BFI on the Southbank celebrates underground American cinema in all its lurid glory, as defined by John Waters. Here two of its guest stars putting on a special appearance guide is through this world of shock and awe.

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