This a delightfully edgy retelling of Cruella's story - filled with sophisticated characterisations and gorgeous costumes that makes it one of Disney's best live action films that makes the villain the central character. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmRKv7n2If8 Set in 1970's London, this is a film that feels like as much of a love letter to the fashion industry… Continue reading REVIEW: Cruella
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NEWS: Further Casting Unveiled For Matilda the Musical Film
New casting has been announced for the upcoming film based on the hit stage show. Further casting has been confirmed for the upcoming musical film based on the West End musical and Roald Dahl's book. It has been written by Dennis Kelly, with music and lyrics by Tim Minchin and direction by Matthew Warchus. It… Continue reading NEWS: Further Casting Unveiled For Matilda the Musical Film
First Impressions…Cruella
Disney is set to bring another classic villain into the spotlight, with what looks set to be a dark backstory to how Cruella became a dog-snatching villain. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmRKv7n2If8 There are two sides to each story - at least that is how the expression goes, but unlike in Maleficent this new film about Cruella isn't simply… Continue reading First Impressions…Cruella
NEWS: Lockdown Theatre Announces Live Virtual Read of Noel Coward’s Private Lives
Following on from the virtual reading of Samuel Beckett’s Waiting For Godot in June, Lockdown Theatre announce a virtual reading of Private Lives by Noël Coward. Taking place on Sunday 13th September at 7pm, with permission from the Noël Coward Foundation, the table read will take place via Zoom, followed by a live Q&A with the cast and director chaired by Paul Jackson.… Continue reading NEWS: Lockdown Theatre Announces Live Virtual Read of Noel Coward’s Private Lives
REVIEW: Last Christmas
This refreshing festive film is certainly one of the most poignant and touching films to be released near Christmas in recent years. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9CEIcmWmtA Inspired by George Michael's famous and beloved Christmas song, Last Christmas is a surprisingly touching and increasingly charming film that really reflects what is going on in today's society. Emilia Clarke plays… Continue reading REVIEW: Last Christmas
Review Round Up: Last Christmas
Emilia Clarke and Henry Golding star in this new festive film featuring the music of George Michael. Here's what critics have had to say about it.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9CEIcmWmtA&t=114s The Guardian: * "There is some heart-in-the-right-place material about Brexit and bigots on the bus, and Last Christmas arguably deserves points for being one of the very few, or… Continue reading Review Round Up: Last Christmas
First Impressions of…Last Christmas
The trailer for the new festive themed romantic comedy has been released - but could it be the next classic Christmas film? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9CEIcmWmtA The Holiday, Love Actually and It's A Wonderful Life are just some all time classic Christmas films - but equally unique in their approach to love and life set around Christmas time.… Continue reading First Impressions of…Last Christmas