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Samuel is news and features editor for the BFI. He is also a critic for Sight & Sound and has contributed to The Guardian and Total Film.
He still just about stands by this list of 10 favourite films and is proud of making up some of these ones.
Articles by Samuel Wigley
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How experimental musicians are reinventing the film score
Hereditary, Annihilation and First Reformed are just the latest examples in a new trend toward turning away from Hollywood’s composer establishment in favour of musicians from way out leftfield.
Wednesday, July 11, 2018
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With the release of UFO-cult mystery The Endless, we round up 10 of the best films exploring the strange pull of the cult. Join us!
Thursday, June 28, 2018
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Top up your watchlist... 18 alternative summer films
Beyond Jaws and Stand by Me, turn up the heat with this list of left-field summertime viewing – all available with a free 14-day trial on BFI Player.
Monday, June 18, 2018
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The films that influenced me: Andrew Haigh
The acclaimed director behind Weekend, 45 Years and now Lean on Pete reveals the films that shaped his love of cinema.
Tuesday, May 1, 2018
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50 years of 2001: A Space Odyssey – five films that influenced Kubrick’s giant leap for sci-fi
As 2001: A Space Odyssey celebrates its 50th anniversary, we look at five stepping stones that led to Kubrick’s epic vision.
Wednesday, March 28, 2018
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The Big Lebowski: five films that influenced the Coen brothers’ 20-year-old cult classic
Twenty years on, the Dude abides. Here’s some essential viewing for all Lebowski fans.
Tuesday, March 6, 2018
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10 great overlooked films by master directors
From Hitchcock to the Coen brothers, even some of the greatest directors have films that deserve a boost to their reputation.
Thursday, February 22, 2018
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British films at Sundance 2018
Keira Knightley as Colette and Idris Elba’s first film as director are among the UK offerings seeing world premieres at this year’s Sundance.
Thursday, January 18, 2018
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Nick Park’s seven animation heroes
Wallace & Gromit creator and animation legend Nick Park exclusively reveals seven animators whose work has inspired him.
Monday, January 15, 2018
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How time flies! These 10 films all celebrate their 20th anniversary this year.
Thursday, January 11, 2018
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