10/11/2009
» The Times presents their 100 films of the decade...Do you agree? Disagree? Let us know...
The Times has posted their top 100 films of the noughties online…personally, some of their choices are way off the mark (Anchorman, higher than There Will Be Blood!?) But their No.1 is very worthy. I also find the lack of some of this years best films (The Wrestler, Rachel Getting Married, Inglorious Basterds, UP, Star Trek, Moon…etc) quite eye opening.
Let us know what you think.
(The Incredibles made it, but where is one of 2009’s best, UP 3D which opened the 2009 Cannes Film Festival.)
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04/11/2009
» Future Shorts Event at Ritzy Picturehouse, Brixton - tomorrow!
Brixton’s Ritzy Picturehouse host’s a unique short film event tomorrow night, featuring a brand new batch of short films from Future Shorts. They are inspired by Stephen King’s upcoming release - Under the Dome. There will also be readings from King’s new book, live on the night.
It’s not often you get a chance to see short films on the big screen, we’ll see you there!
Link posted at 12:44
31/10/2009
Also, if anyone is at a loose end - The Ritzy in Brixton are hosting a whole evening of late night shows. American Werewolf in London, Twilight (+ New Moon preview) Colin + Q&A and a double bill of Drag Me to Hell and Let The Right One In. The bar is also open to 3am.
I might see you there…
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Happy Halloween!
Whether it be a party, trip to the pub, some scary DVDs or the X-Factor on ITV (with those scary twins!)…Have a good night!
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18/10/2009
» Zombie 48 Hour Film Challenge - Next Weekend!
Mr. Johnnie Oddball is once again hosting a 48hour film challenge. This time, as ‘tis the season, he’s looking for budding filmmakers to write, produce, edit and screen a Zombie Movie. All of the details are on his site here:
http://www.oddballchallenge.com/oddballchallenge.html
Oddball’s challenges are alot of fun, and provide a great oppurtunity for filmmakers to screen their work and network, plus, who know’s, you could make the next Night of the Living Dead…or Resident Evil: Extinction.
Link posted at 15:28
17/10/2009
» London Film Festival - off to a good start.
Have had a busy week at the London Film Festival…
Following Wes Anderson’s Fantastic Mr.Fox, which opened the festival on Wednesday, we’re 3 days in and still alot to come. Next week there’s Up In The Air from Juno director Jason Reitman, Toy Story 2 in 3D, A Serious Man, The White Ribbon and The Road to name but a few.
Last week amongst the bigger galas, were some excellent small or less well known productions. Personally my favourite so far is Inferno and most bizarre experience has been Gasper Noe’s follow up to Irreversible, called Enter the Void. For 2.5 hours it assaults the audiences senses, in the most intense and at times beautiful way, not one for the fainthearted, but must be watched with an audience to fully realise it’s potential.
Link posted at 11:03
11/10/2009
» HMV to show films via their 'instore cinema'
Bad news for cinemas, but an interesting experiment. Has anyone had a chance to attend this yet?
Link posted at 10:05
» The 100 Best Movie Posters?
Interesting article on movie artwork - featuring some truly classic poster designs.
Link posted at 09:00
03/10/2009
» @Colinmovie plays @Raindance_Fest tonight!
Cannes in a Van’s friends at COLIN are holding a free Q&A with the filmmakers and the cast at Raindance Film Festival tonight. There is are also screenings of the film both tonight and tomorrow at the Apollo Cinema
This is a rare chance to the see the sensational film on the big screen. If your in London tonight - check it out.
Link posted at 10:49
25/09/2009
» Cinema Manager Takes Up Movie Watching Challenge!
Dallas at the lovely Belmont Picturehouse in Aberdeen takes up a movie challenge inspired by the new film, JULIE & JULIA. Instead of recipes however, Dallas will work his way through the recent(ish) Empire top 500 movie list over the course of one year. It means he has to fit it around his personal and professional life, and must average at 1.35 movies a day!
Wish him luck on Twitter; @Dallas_Belmont, Good luck sir!
(Hope it doesn’t resort to this…)
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