25 Best Films of 2020 in the UK
As the strangest of cinematic years draws to a close, our writers pick their favourite films, from unconventional biopics to essential docs
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Best Films to Stream This Week in the UK
With London cinemas temporarily closed, we highlight the best new releases on streaming platforms, from dramas to documentaries
Five Essential John le Carré Films
In tribute to the late British author and his towering legacy, we highlight the greatest movie adaptations based on his books...
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon at 20: Ang Lee’s Graceful Gateway to Wuxia
Ang Lee might have brought wuxia to the West, but it's Yuen Woo-ping's dazzling fight choreography that truly captivates, writes Kambole Campbell
Is Breathless Still Cool?
As the French New Wave classic is restored in 4K, Iana Murray wonders how Godard's debut has kept its cool after six decades
What Is the Scariest Moment in Cinema?
Black rooms and bloody toilets: our writers choose the most frightening scenes in film, from classic horror to coming-of-agers
Best of the Fest: 12 Essential Films From BFI LFF 2020
We've gathered up our most glowing reviews from this year's festival, from groundbreaking animation to dizzying debuts
Billy Elliot at 20: Still Feels Like Electricity
Stephen Daldry's low-budget drama was an unexpected box office smash, earning Oscar nominations and even spawning a musical. Two decades later, Ella Kemp looks back on the British classic
10 Must-See Films at BFI London Film Festival 2020
As the (partly) digital edition of London’s film festival comes to the capital, we rundown our picks for the most essential features...
How Bong Joon-ho’s Memories of Murder Reinvented the Serial Killer Film
With Bong's second film re-released in UK cinemas, we look at how the Korean director took apart an ailing genre and paved the way for its more complex future
A Quick Guide to Jessie Buckley, Who is Good in Everything
The Irish actress is set to breakthrough with a role in Charlie Kaufman's forthcoming Netflix drama I'm Thinking of Ending Things. But she's been doing fantastic work in everything for years
Ten Films to Watch Before Tenet
As Tenet's release day draws ever closer, warm up for Christopher Nolan's long-awaited time travel spy thriller with these great movies...
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