Discomfort Movies at the BFI

Whether yours is Bridget Jones, the Lion King or Lord of The Rings, you can take that cosy, comforting hum you get when curling up in front of an old movie and leave it at home – it’s time for some discomfort. That’s right, one of BFI’s summer seasons this year is based on films that make your mouth grimace and your toes curl. David Lynch’s Eraserhead will be screened, with an extended intro by curator Kimberley Sheehan, as will The Lost Weekend, a 1945 venture into alcoholism, and Requiem for a Dream, Darren Aronofsky’s study of drug addiction. Have a look for more details of the full programme on BFI’s website.