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Loyle Carner
MusicianMercury Prize-nominated musician Loyle Carner reveals four compelling films that have inspired him and his work. The UK hip-hop star shows us around his Croydon home and gives us a peak at where he creates his soulful, sensitive tunes while discussing music, city life, and much more.
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BFI Player film picks
Pulp FictionPulp Fiction
Crime1994154 minsDirector: Quentin Tarantino
Quentin Tarantino’s crackling crime classic still retains its swagger as one of the great American films of recent decades.
Bend it Like BeckhamBend it Like Beckham
Sport2002112 minsDirector: Gurinder Chadha
Gurinder Chadha’s smash hit about an Asian girl with an undying love for football.
East Is EastEast Is East
Comedy199997 minsDirector: Damien O'Donnell
Damien O'Donnell's charming comedy-drama about Zaheed Khan (Om Puri), the patriarch of a Pakistani-British family whose children begin to reject their heritage and embrace UK life.
SupersonicSupersonic
Documentary2016117 minsDirector: Mat Whitecross
Relive the stratospheric rise of the kings of Britpop in this rousing nostalgic trip from the producers of Amy.
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on London, drama and soundtracks
Loyle Carner /
on London, drama and soundtracks
Loyle Carner /
on London, drama and soundtracks
Small is beautiful
Loyle explains how drama and action can be created in quiet, nuanced moments.
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on London, drama and soundtracks
‘I’m a bit of a softie. I get moved by everything’
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on London, drama and soundtracks
‘I’m thinking “don’t forget your words, don’t fall over”’ – on heading to the stage for a show
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on London, drama and soundtracks
Loyle Carner /
on London, drama and soundtracks
Capital gains
Loyle reflects on writing about London from the suburbs and discusses the benefits of an outsider’s perspective.
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on London, drama and soundtracks
Loyle Carner /
on London, drama and soundtracks
How soundtracks really sing
Loyle chews over the joys of hearing a killer soundtrack and ponders why the best ones work.
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on London, drama and soundtracks
‘The Royale with Cheese became “The Loyle with Cheese”’ – on Pulp Fiction’s influence.
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