#british-cinema

#british-cinema

The BAFTA Film Awards, the Oscars' sophisticated, daffy British cousin, released its list of nominees this morning with the assistance of presenters Aimee Lou Wood and David Johnson, with One Battle After Anotherand leading the pack. Most notable about this lineup of nominees are those who were snubbed by the Oscars: Chase Infiniti in Leading Actress for OBAA,Odessa A'Zion in Supporting for Marty Supreme, and Paul Mescal in Supporting for playing Shakespeare in Hamnet.

'For Bridget to be honoured as a British icon with her own statue alongside Paddington Bear, Mary Poppins and Admiral Lord Nelson (alright, he's down the road a bit!) is a huge thrill,' says Bridget Jones author Helen Fielding, 'and reason for everyone to raise a glass of chardonnay to being "just as you are". I am touched and delighted for Bridget and hope that [her] mummy pants will ensure a sleek silhouette for this exciting statue unveiling.'

Celebrate 200 years of Britain's railways with a unique programme of Britain's greatest railway films, presented by BFI Archive Curator Steven Foxon and historian Tim Dunn.