How Badlands Deconstructed The ‘Young Rebel’ Myth
Terrence Malick’s seminal 1973 film Badlands touches on Jean-Paul Satre’s ideas about authenticity as it deconstructs the young rebel myth.
How Badlands Deconstructed The ‘Young Rebel’ Myth
Terrence Malick’s seminal 1973 film Badlands touches on Jean-Paul Satre’s ideas about authenticity as it deconstructs the young rebel myth.
The Political Beginnings of Queer Cinema
To celebrate this week’s BFI Flare and fiveFilms4freedom, George East discusses the beginnings of modern Queer Cinema and the meaning of Queer in today’s world.
Interview: Linda Louise Duan On Being In ‘Dr Strange’ And Stereotyping
British actress Linda Louise Duan talks about her amazing break into films playing Tina Monrou in Dr Strange, her work in short films and the representation of Asian people in cinema.
Top Five Christmas Movies
Get outta here with your ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’. He’s a the real top 5 Christmas films.
Review* of Star Wars VII: The Force Awakens
Gorilla publishes an exclusive early review* of Star Wars Episode 7: The Force Awakens
The Political Beginnings of Queer Cinema
To celebrate this week’s BFI Flare and fiveFilms4freedom, George East discusses the beginnings of modern Queer Cinema and the meaning of Queer in today’s world.
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The Contradictions In The Blossoming British Documentary Film Movement
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Crumbs: Interview With Filmmaker Miguel Llansó
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