rebecca

Rebecca programmes for two small UK cinemas, and loves sharing her passion for great movies. She used to be a lawyer but has more fun, if less money, in the world of film - watching, planning and talking about films. She'll be sharing her thoughts on LGBTQ+ films for The Gayly Mirror.

Joined: April 6, 2020
Articles: 51
Comments: 4

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BFI Flare opens tonight with GIRL PICTURE

BFI Flare, London’s LGBTQ+ film festival, opens tonight with the gorgeous Finnish coming-of-age tale GIRL PICTURE. It focuses on three young women in their late teens, finding their way around life, love, anger and joy. Mimmi and Rönkkö are best…

rebecca
March 16, 2022

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Out and About! exhibition at Barbican, London

The Barbican's fascinating selection of objects shares 40 moments in London’s LGBTQ+ history to celebrate Barbican’s 40th birthday.

rebecca
March 15, 2022

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Film recommendation: Great Freedom

Franz Rogowski is magnificent in this moving drama which spans 25 years of German post-war queer history.

rebecca
March 11, 2022

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Film recommendation: Rūrangi

Adapted from a New Zealand web series, this moving and informative story is the epitome of why we need broader representation in the cinema.

rebecca
February 25, 2022

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Film recommendation: Flee

Celebrate LGBTQ+ history month and Valentine’s Day today with the superb and moving animated documentary FLEE.

rebecca
February 14, 2022

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Free film screening: Rebel Dykes

Celebrate the start of LGBT+ History Month with a free screening of the fabulous documentary REBEL DYKES plus short film OLDER THAN WHAT?

rebecca
February 2, 2022

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Son of Saul – a film to watch on Holocaust Memorial Day

Mark Holocaust Remembrance Day by watching Son of Saul, an intense, brutal but enriching film which puts you right in the shoes and soul of a Jewish concentration camp prisoner.