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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 Fiction Pulp Fiction
Crime 1994 154 mins Director: 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 Beckham Bend it Like Beckham
Sport 2002 112 mins Director: Gurinder Chadha
Gurinder Chadha’s smash hit about an Asian girl with an undying love for football.
East Is East East Is East
Comedy 1999 97 mins Director: 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.
Supersonic Supersonic
Documentary 2016 117 mins Director: Mat Whitecross
Relive the stratospheric rise of the kings of Britpop in this rousing nostalgic trip from the producers of Amy.
on London, drama and soundtracks
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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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