Articles Posted in the " Highlights " Category

  • Monday Mash-Up – Centipede Special

    Since none of us have been able to do anything about the release of The Human Centipede: Full Sequence, we thought we might as well try to take the edge off its horrible messy arrival by putting some more conventional insects through their A2M paces. It’s the most gruesome Mash-Up yet…


  • Seven Film Franchises You Won’t Believe Are Still Going

    If asked to name successful film franchises, you could more than likely rattle off a few that have held audience interests long enough to exceed the standard trilogy. James Bond. Harry Potter. Star Wars. Heck, even Resident Evil is still putting bums on seats after four instalments. But not all film franchises continue to pull in the crowds, instead defaulting to DVD as they continue to explore their characters, story and that crack in the floor in HMV. We’ve found seven of the saddest…


  • Friday Face/off: Censorship

    With The Human Centipede 2 oozing its way onto cinema screens today, our thoughts can’t help but turn to that tricky devil: censorship. Is there room for it in the information age, or is it as antiquated as the desire to leave mouth and anus unattached? Two of our mouthiest writers fight it out with *REMOVED DUE TO CONTENT* results…


  • To Do In London 2011: Winter Film Events

    November rain getting you down? Does the prospect of another bleak, friendless Christmas make you reach for the whiskey and the revolver? Not to worry, there’s a whole plethora of festivals and events to take your mind of your hollow shell of a life!


  • Dos and Don’ts of Remakes

    Remake? No. Reinvent? Yes! Join us on an adventure in repetition as we go on an adventure in repetition. Learn your what to do and (more importantly) what not to do in the many occasions throughout your life when you will be called upon to direct the remake of a classic movie.


  • Orange(Wednesday)s And Lemons #43

    We’ve just had the hottest October on record. You know what that means, right? It means prissy little Miss November is jonesing for attention. In preparation for what will invariably be monsoon/earthquake/volcano-shorts season, the best thing to do is secure yourself a seat in the nearest filmy-box and gaze this dreadful month away…


  • Top 10 Films that Messed With History

    In honour of Roland Emmerich’s latest film Anonymous, which claims Shakespeare didn’t write his plays, BFF brings you the Top 10 list of films which have messed with history over the years. Whether it’s romanticising a horrible tale for the purposes of not making children cry, or casting Johnny Depp as an English detective, this list explores the ten films which over the years have taken History and punched it repeatedly in the face. WARNING: this article contains spoilers and several references to Mel Gibson.



  • Cheat Sheet: Philip Seymour Hoffman

    This Friday heralds the release of Philip Seymour Hoffman’s directorial debut, Jack Goes Boating. In honour of his achievements in the worlds of film and seeming like a nice man, we have decided to take a look back at his career. From bit parts to lead roles, Hoffman has always stood out as a dignified, intelligent actor. Plus, he was in Triple Bogey on a Par Five Hole, only our favourite movie of all time!


  • Monday Mash-Up – John Carpenter Special!

    Since it’s Hallowe’en, we thought we’d treat you to a Mash-Up courtesy of the acclaimed master of horror – John Carpenter himself. See if you can deduce which of his films provided the raw materials for tonight’s hellish creature… just make sure you check under your bed before you go to sleep…