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The author discusses the design and construction of the British Film Institute Film Centre on the Hungerford Car Park site at the South Bank in London, England. Particular attention is given to the author's surprise that British Prime Minister Gordon Brown approved of the 45 million pounds of government support.

The author discusses the merger of the United Kingdom Film Council (UKFC) and the British Film Institute (BFI) announced by the Department for Culture, Media, and Sport (DCMS). He notes the written opinions of Michael Chanan, Jim Barratt, and Andrew Pulver. The author also discusses historical aspects of the BFI and UKFC organizations.

A list of recommended movies shown at the 2008 Times BFI 52nd London Film Festival is presented, including "24 City," "Better Things," and "Bullet in the Head."

The article introduces a section of articles on the 2008 Times BFI 52nd London Film Festival, which includes a list of recommended films, an interview with Steve McQueen, a preview of the movie "Rachel Getting Married," articles on the films "Quiet Chaos," "Liverpool," and "The Class," and an article on director Ben Rivers.

Reviews the cinemas Electric, Everyman, Riverside and Scala in London, Great Britain.