James Bond films given caution for ‘outdated’ language in BFI season

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A film season that includes two James Bond films has come with trigger warnings due to “outdated” language and stereotypes. BFI’s website reads: “The titles are included here for historical, cultural or aesthetic reasons and these views are in no way endorsed by the BFI or its partners.” The season’s films include Sean Connery’s Bond films Goldfinger and You Only Live Twice, the latter of which has an additional standalone disclaimer warning of “outdated racial stereotypes”. Other films that have been programmed as part of the Barry season include The Ipcress File, starring Michael Caine, as well as Best Picture winner Midnight Cowboy, which the BFI notes features “homophobic language and sexual violence”. Plan auto-renews until cancelled Try for free Sean Connery and Honor Blackman in ‘Goldfinger’ “We continuously review our processes around the presentation of film and moving image work to make improvements and support audience trust.