The Journal is BGFC’s online film publication, featuring conversations with talent, festival guides, cultural analysis, film lists and everything in between.
Furiosa and Other Badass Origin Stories
As Furiosa hits cinemas this weekend, BGFC explores the best origin stories of badass women on-screen, from Sarah Connor in Terminator to Shuri in the MCU.
Petals and Patriarchy: examining feminism and existentialism in Daisies
A retrospective of the ‘60s classic.
Edward Scissorhands: a modern-day fairytale and ode to the outsider
An examination of society’s conflicting attitude towards outsiders through the lens of the 1990 film Edward Scissorhands.
Bella Baxter of Poor Things & Other Tales Of Neurodivergent-coded Women in Film and TV
A personal exploration of neurodivergent-coded women on-screen, from Bella Baxter to Daria.
Oscar’s Statuettes and ‘Snubs’: Redefining Wins In Hollywood
Ahead of the ceremony this Sunday, Jordy Butler examines if Margot Robbie’s Oscar snub is a loss for feminism.
5, 6, 7, 8… Bring It On is surprisingly up to date
Despite being released over two decades ago, Rachel Raftery explores why the teen comedy still resonates today.