The new year is now firmly upon us, and by now resolutions have been thoroughly broken, and the first wave of celebrity deaths has crashed in. No need to be too down about 2017 just yet though, as the BFI Southbank has resolved to offer cinephiles a treasure trove of celluloid treats to help them through these cold winter months.

The jewel in the Southbank cinema’s early year crown is undoubtedly it’s Martin Scorsese season, with a wide range of screenings, talks and events celebrating one of America’s finest film makers. Scorsese has a back catalogue matched by few other directors, and in truth any of his movies would be welcome back on the big screen. However, in Goodfellas (showing from 20^th January) and Taxi Driver (20^th February), two of Scorsese’s most beloved and iconic works will be available to watch in all their big screen glory, with the latter boasting a brand new 4k restoration.

 Also featured in the Scorsese season is a general release of his new film Silence, exclusive screenings of some of his less well known but equally captivating documentary work, and a series of showings of films chosen exclusively by the Oscar winner himself, showcasing the films that amazed and inspired him, including films by such other cinematic legends as John Ford and Jean Renoir.

 Awards season is also in full flow, and BFI Southbank has a range of screenings showcasing the hopefuls for this year’s gongs. Kenneth Lonergan’s Manchester by the Sea is on general release from 13^th January, with Barry Jenkins’ highly rated Moonlight beginning previews on the 10^th February. Ruth Negga’s hotly tipped performance in Jeff Nichol’s Loving is also available for a sneak preview on 26^th January.

February sees the Southbank continue to deliver on it’s excellent reputation for unique and entertaining events, with British entertainment stalwarts and BFI regulars Mark Kermode and Adam Buxton hosting happenings on the 27^th and 16^th respectively. Alongside these are one-off Q&As celebrating both the past and present of British cinema. On the 6^th, Alice Lowe (Sightseers, Hot Fuzz) brings her directorial debut Prevenge for a screening and discussion, and, on the 15^th Neil Jordan and other members of the cast and crew reunite to discuss The Crying Game on the eve of it’s 25^th anniversary.

Other highlights throughout January and February include half term workshops, culminating with a special Labyrinth event on Saturday 18^th February, pairing a screening of Jim Henson’s masterpiece with puppet making and a character creation competition to excite the young ones. For those of a more mature persuasion, there is also a re-release of John Waters’ wild and wonderful cult classic Multiple Maniacs, and the always popular ‘Big Screen Classics’ series features such seminal showings as Polanski’s tense thriller Repulsion, Sergio Leone’s genre love letter Once Upon a Time in the West, and a pair of Orson Welles’ masterpieces in Touch of Evil and The Magnificent Ambersons.

Beyond these highlights, the BFI Southbank continues to deliver a huge range of screenings, workshops and events that cater to the whole spectrum of film fans, so please check their website for full listings and further information.