Episode 2 - BFI London Film Festival Special

In this episode of Between Screenings, hosts Neil Jeram-Croft and Tom Percival delve into the highlights and experiences from the BFI London Film Festival (LFF). They discuss the festival's unique position in the film circuit, its role as a launchpad for awards season, and share their favorite films from this year's lineup. The conversation also touches on the diversity of films showcased, personal critiques, and the differences between mainstream movie culture and film festivals. As they wrap up, they tease an upcoming Halloween special focused on horror films. takeaways Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the London Film Festival 02:23 The Unique Nature of LFF 07:13 LFF as a Launchpad for Awards Season 09:23 The Atmosphere and Experience of LFF 12:47 Highlights from the Festival: Favorite Films 20:26 Film Reviews and Personal Opinions 31:02 Film Festivals vs. Mainstream Cinema 34:24 Upcoming Horror Films and Halloween Special