Book Review| Dark Lullaby by Polly Ho-Yen: A thrilling, dystopian sci-fi novel with a story that illuminates the experience of womanhood

Dark Lullaby is set in a not too distant dystopian future. It follows Kit and her sister Evie as they struggle to have children in a Britain ruled by an authoritarian government. Birth rates have dropped as having a baby naturally has become a near impossibility. In an atmosphere of fear and paranoia, families do… Read More Book Review| Dark Lullaby by Polly Ho-Yen: A thrilling, dystopian sci-fi novel with a story that illuminates the experience of womanhood

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Horror Channel presents two Classic monstrous movie marathons for the Easter Weekend

Horror Channel presents CLASSIC MARATHON WEEKEND – two monstrous movie marathons for the Easter Weekend, kicking off at 1pm on Saturday 3rd April with CLASSIC HORROR DAY, featuring some of the most iconic monster movies of all-time, including: Ted Browning and Karl Freund’s DRACULA, starring Bela Lugosi as the infamously seductive Count, James Whale’s genre-defining… Read More Horror Channel presents two Classic monstrous movie marathons for the Easter Weekend

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“Connie’s story is vital for the empowerment of our youth.” Interviewing director, Dante Alencastre on the film, AIDs Diva: The Legend of Connie Norman |BFI FLARE 2021

This year at the BFI Flare film festival I had the absolute honour to learn about the legend that is Connie Norman. I interviewed director Dante Alencastre to learn more about the film; AIDs Diva: The Legend of Connie Norman.  Can you tell us a little bit about what your movie is about? The documentary is about,… Read More “Connie’s story is vital for the empowerment of our youth.” Interviewing director, Dante Alencastre on the film, AIDs Diva: The Legend of Connie Norman |BFI FLARE 2021

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Talking to co-directors Jennifer Tiexiera and Michael Seligman about P.S. Burn This Letter Please, a movie that turns the stage lights back on a part of 1950’s Lgbtq+ history |BFI FLARE 2021

As part of the BFI: Flare, Istoria Lit was lucky enough to get an interview with  Jennifer Tiexiera and Michael Seligman, co-directors of P.S. Burn This Letter Please to learn more about the movie.  Can you tell us a little bit about what your movie is about? The film documents a very specific period in LGBTQ+ history… Read More Talking to co-directors Jennifer Tiexiera and Michael Seligman about P.S. Burn This Letter Please, a movie that turns the stage lights back on a part of 1950’s Lgbtq+ history |BFI FLARE 2021

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“I hope the movie will help other families to accept their loved ones and their own lives” – Interview with Colors of Tobi director, Alexa Bakony |BFI FLARE 2021

Istoria Lit jumped at the chance to interview director, Alexa Bakony about the film Colours of Tobi that has been featured as part of the BFI Flare Film festival 2021 Can you tell us a little bit about what your movie is about? The film is a portrait of a loving family who is very supportive towards… Read More “I hope the movie will help other families to accept their loved ones and their own lives” – Interview with Colors of Tobi director, Alexa Bakony |BFI FLARE 2021

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The Cylons are back as Horror Channel blasts off with BATTLESTAR GALACTICA from March 24

Those shiny humanity destroyers, the Cylons, are back as Horror Channel presents one of Sci-Fi’s most iconic TV franchises, BATTLESTAR GALACTICA. The original 1789 – 1979 series will be aired at 8pm on weekdays from Wednesday March 24. 8pm until the 10th May. The Emmy-winning show depicts the epic futuristic battle between the last remaining population of humans… Read More The Cylons are back as Horror Channel blasts off with BATTLESTAR GALACTICA from March 24

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Jump, Darling is a sparkling, unusual, dark comedy with a tender family story at its heart |BFI FLARE 2021

Jump, Darling is a film that is wonderfully funny from the mind of writer and director, Phil Connell. The Canadian film presents a snapshot moment in the life of aspiring drag queen, Russell played by Thomas Duplessie. Moments before he is due to take the stage for his first big time drag performance, Russell’s boyfriend… Read More Jump, Darling is a sparkling, unusual, dark comedy with a tender family story at its heart |BFI FLARE 2021

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Creeping supernatural scares come to our screens with British Horror flick; The Heiress

The Heiress is a British supernatural horror brought to you by director Chris Bell. The film opens at a funeral. We follow two sisters, Claire played by Candis Nergaard and Anna played by Jayne Wisener, as they mourn the loss of their grandmother. The pair live together. Claire has a chronic condition that leaves her… Read More Creeping supernatural scares come to our screens with British Horror flick; The Heiress

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