23 h. ago ‘He threw body piercing parties and lay on a bed of nails’: the wild life of body modification guru Fakir Musafar

A new documentary explores how the pioneer of the ‘modern primitive’ subculture used painful BDSM practices to access new spiritual planes – outraging conventional societyIn the opening moments of A Body to Live in, a documentary by American film-maker Angelo Madsen, we are confronted with two black-and-white photographs. Taken in 1944 by the teenage Roland Loomis, they show him stripped to his underwear, his waist heavily restricted by a leather belt, a rope wrapped several times around his neck.Loomis later renamed himself Fakir Musafar and became one of the founders of the modern primitive movement – a subculture that revolves around body modification practices including branding, suspension, contortion and binding. A Body to Live in, which premieres internationally at London’s BFI Flare film festival this week, dissects Musafar’s body of work, which explored the tension between masculinity and femininity, pain and pleasure, spirituality and S&M. Continue reading...

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69 h. ago Ilaiyaraaja visits Thirunageswaram temple after historic symphony premiere in London

Ilaiyaraaja visits Thirunageswaram temple after historic symphony premiere in London  TOI Etimes

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3 d. ago Arsenal news: Mikel Arteta proven right as striker transfer decision emerges

Arsenal once again beat their London rivals Chelsea in the Premier League to cut the gap to Liverpool and Gunners boss Mikel Arteta appeared to get his major decision spot on

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3 d. ago Arsenal vs Chelsea LIVE: Premier League result, latest updates and reaction after Gunners win London derby

Gunners beat Blues clash in big London derby

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4 d. ago How to watch Arsenal vs Chelsea: TV channel, live stream and kick

Arsenal's chances of competing for the Premier League title look all but over ahead of a London derby at home to a Chelsea side seeking its third straight domestic win

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4 d. ago ‘I rejected Arsenal and signed for Chelsea, and it was my best decision ever’

Ex-Chelsea forward Loic Remy has lifted the lid on how he could've joined the Blues' Premier League and London rivals Arsenal, but insists he has no regrets over snubbing the Gunners

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4 d. ago Arsenal vs Chelsea Premier League clash simulated to get a London derby score prediction

Arsenal vs Chelsea Premier League clash simulated to get a London derby score prediction  Football.London

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5 d. ago Arsenal vs Chelsea Betfair betting offer: 50/1 odds on a goal to be scored

New Betfair customers can get 50/1 odds on a goal being scored when Chelsea make their way to North London to take on Arsenal at the Emirates in the Premier League

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5 d. ago Newcastle United fans travel to London in hope of ending trophy drought

It is 56 years since the Magpies won a trophy and 70 since they lifted a domestic cup, and they face mighty Liverpool in the Carabao Cup on Sunday

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7 d. ago Hollywood Snow White premiere 'scaled back' following controversies

There will also not be a London premiere for the remake of the 1937 classic

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8 d. ago Cate Blanchett Wears Backless Dress for ‘Black Bag’ London Premiere with Michael Fassbender & More

Cate Blanchett Wears Backless Dress for ‘Black Bag’ London Premiere with Michael Fassbender & More  Just Jared

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9 d. ago Michail Antonio given hero's welcome on West Ham return after horror car crash

West Ham forward Michail Antonio was back at the London Stadium and took to the pitch before the Hammers' Premier League clash against Newcastle on Monday night

Events

9 d. ago Michail Antonio gets warm reception at London Stadium ahead of West Ham game

The 34-year-old was hospitalised on December 7 when his car collided with a tree.

Events

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NEWS: Tim Firth’s This is My Family Musical to Have London Premiere  Love London Love Culture

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1 week ago London priest goes viral for blessing foreheads of commuters

London priest goes viral for blessing foreheads of commuters  Premier Christian News

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1 week ago London priest goes viral for blessing foreheads of London commuters

London priest goes viral for blessing foreheads of London commuters  Premier Christian News

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2 w. ago Premiership Rugby: London Irish administrator says 'matter of time' before next club goes bust

Premiership Rugby: London Irish administrator says 'matter of time' before next club goes bust  Sky Sports

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2 w. ago Ilaiyaraaja heads to London for a historic symphony premiere, calls himself ‘Incredible Ilaiyaraaja’

Ilaiyaraaja heads to London for a historic symphony premiere, calls himself ‘Incredible Ilaiyaraaja’  TOI Etimes

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2 w. ago Photos: WHITE ROSE THE MUSICAL Has London Premiere with Gala Opening Night

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2 w. ago Petition to move Liverpool's Premier League trophy parade to London launched

Petition to move Liverpool's Premier League trophy parade to London launched  Liverpool.com

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