Star Wars Fans Celebrate Iconic Original Print Screening
Originally Published 7 months ago — by IndieWire
The BFI screened a rare original 'Star Wars' print, reigniting the 'Han Shot First' debate amidst ongoing edits by George Lucas since 1977.
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"James Bond Films Receive 'Outdated Language' Trigger Warnings for Modern Viewers"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Independent
The British Film Institute (BFI) has issued trigger warnings for "outdated" language and stereotypes in a film season featuring James Bond films scored by composer John Barry. The warnings are part of the BFI's efforts to address historical content that reflects past societal views but may be offensive today. Films such as "Goldfinger" and "You Only Live Twice" come with disclaimers, and the BFI has stated its responsibility to both preserve films and present them with appropriate guidance. This follows a recent revision of Ian Fleming's 007 books to remove racist language and references.
"Modern Viewers Receive Trigger Warnings for 'Outdated' Content in James Bond Films"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by GB News
The British Film Institute (BFI) has issued trigger warnings for classic James Bond films and other movies from the 1960s, advising modern audiences that they may contain outdated and offensive content. The warnings, which apply to films like "You Only Live Twice" and "Goldfinger," note that the content reflected views prevalent at the time of release but may cause offence today. The decision has sparked debate, with some defending the historical context of the films and others acknowledging the problematic portrayals, particularly of women and cultural identities.
"London Film Festival Competition Lineup Revealed: Ryusuke Hamaguchi, Kitty Green, and Christos Nikou in the Spotlight"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Deadline
The 67th edition of the London Film Festival will feature new works by Ryusuke Hamaguchi, Kitty Green, and Christos Nikou in its official competition. Eleven films will compete for the best film award, while another eleven titles will compete for the Sutherland Award in the first feature competition. Additionally, eight films will compete for the Grierson Award in the documentary competition. The winners will be chosen by LFF Awards Juries, and the festival will run from October 4 to 14.