The Journal is BGFC’s online film publication, featuring conversations with talent, festival guides, cultural analysis, film lists and everything in between.
10 films by female directors who have mastered spooky season
The spookiest day of the year has arrived. Here’s our top pick of female-directed films to get you in the spirit.
Take Me To Church: Why ‘Nunsploitation’ Films Are As Important As Ever
From 1978's Behind Convent Walls to 2024's Immaculate, here's why this niche genre is more important than ever.
Films to watch for a Brat-coded summer
Charli XCX’s brat summer is in full swing. Here are some films we love to inspire your inner party girl.
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.
Fiery heroines: Redhead, brave and ready to change the world
Ruby Phelan shares the fiery heroines that acted as her flaming beacons throughout her early childhood and ascent into womanhood.
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.
Lana Del Rey: Queen of the Soundtrack
As the critically acclaimed musician becomes the latest to appear on Apple TV+’s The New Look soundtrack, we take a look back at her best songs recorded for visual media.
12 LGBT+ films to watch this Valentine’s Day
From the 80s to the present day, here are 12 masterpieces in queer cinema to watch - whatever your mood this Valentine’s Day.