Bradley Cooper's intimate and well balanced film is beautiful to watch unfold. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zU6GbM5c9aE 'A work of art does not answer questions, it provokes them; and its essential meaning is the tension between the contradictory answers' is the Leonard Bernstein quote that opens this sensitive and moving film about the composer and conductor - which could… Continue reading REVIEW: Maestro, BFI London Film Festival
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REVIEW: The Queen of My Dreams, BFI London Film Festival
Fawzia Mirza's beautifully poignant story looks at the complexities of mother and daughter relationships through fresh eyes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NoNi7kjYn-A&t=4s A tale of grief, love, family and tradition is sensitively brought to life in this vibrant film written by and directed by Fawzia Mirza that effectively shows how our parent's past can influence our own future. Flashing… Continue reading REVIEW: The Queen of My Dreams, BFI London Film Festival
REVIEW: Killers of the Flower Moon, BFI London Film Festival
Martin Scorsese's epic film, based on David Grann's book, is a powerful dramatisation of the Osage murders and worthy of its three hour running time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cx9nCHsemc It has been a long while since I have seen a film of such high calibre, a film that really gets to the soul of a story and its characters… Continue reading REVIEW: Killers of the Flower Moon, BFI London Film Festival
Review Round Up: The Great Escaper
The film, based on a true story stars Michael Caine and Glenda Jackson is out in cinemas today. But what have critics had to say about it? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNWp8Kq5JgI The Guardian: **** "There’s a huge amount to enjoy from these legendary performers: Caine and Jackson are a great double-act, despite being apart for much of the… Continue reading Review Round Up: The Great Escaper
NEWS: Young, Gifted & Black Returns for Fifth Season at Theatre Peckham
The season which celebrates theatre, music, film and poetry through the voices and work of London’s best young Black British talent will run from the 1st October until the 4th November. Theatre Peckham have announced details of its upcoming Young, Gifted & Black season, taking place throughout October. CEO/Artistic Director, Suzann McLean MBE, said “As… Continue reading NEWS: Young, Gifted & Black Returns for Fifth Season at Theatre Peckham
REVIEW: The Little Mermaid, Disney +
This is a colourful and lively re-make of the 1989 animated film - but the running time could have been tightened slightly. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpGo2_d3oYE It would be fair to say that Disney's adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale has a much happier ending than the original and while it would be wonderful in the future… Continue reading REVIEW: The Little Mermaid, Disney +
Love London Love Culture’s BFI London Film Festival Picks: 2023
We take a look at some of the films being showcased at this year's festival, running from the 4th to the 15th October.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9FCL0uxt6c Saltburn: judging by the trailer above, it is best to expect the unexpected with Emerald Fennell's latest film, which she has written, directed and produced. Starring Barry Keoghan (who was so… Continue reading Love London Love Culture’s BFI London Film Festival Picks: 2023
NEWS: Hocus Pocus To Return to Cinemas to Celebrate 30th Anniversary
Park Circus has confirmed that Disney's Hocus Pocus will return to the big screen later this month. Image courtesy of Park Circus/ Disney. Park Circus has today announced the re-release of Hocus Pocus in cinemas, to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the film. Hocus Pocus will be available to watch in cinemas from the 29th… Continue reading NEWS: Hocus Pocus To Return to Cinemas to Celebrate 30th Anniversary
Love London Love Culture’s Favourite Disney Films: 2023
With Disney celebrating its 100th anniversary in a variety of ways - including an exhibition and concert heading to London later this year, Emma Clarendon takes a look at some of her favourite Disney films... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0FYU0DnfAc Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937): no list would be complete without Disney's first full length film based… Continue reading Love London Love Culture’s Favourite Disney Films: 2023
Review Round Up: A Haunting in Venice
We take a look at what is being said about Kenneth Branagh's latest outing as famous detective Hercule Poirot. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEddsSwweyE&t=39s The Guardian: ** "With each new Branagh/Poirot movie I have sat down for some guilty-pleasure fun, and he always brings to the part a basic level of sprightly energy. But each time I have been… Continue reading Review Round Up: A Haunting in Venice