Nostalgic for the era of great English films? Have I got the Ealing comedy for you…
The Ladykillers is often overlooked, but Alec Guinness’s 1955 black comedy has intelligence, morals and social critique. Source: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/films/
Bruce, the last ‘Jaws’ shark, docks at the Academy Museum
Bruce, the fiberglass shark made from the “Jaws” mold, is ready for his close-up. The 1,208 pound, 25-foot-long, 45-year-old shark, famous for being difficult to work with on the set of Steven Spielberg’s classic thriller, on Friday was hoisted up … Continued
Top 10 English-language movies made in Thailand
Thailand is active in attracting foreign movie makers to the Land of Smiles, and has been for decades. Many well known movies have been either partially or totally filmed in Thailand. From ‘The Killing Fields’ to ‘Around the World in … Continued
England Announces Post-Lockdown Tier System With London Cinemas Able to Reopen
England has announced a return to the three-tier system after lockdown lifts Dec. 2. A number of cities, including the capital region of London and Liverpool, fall under Tier 2, which means that cinemas can reopen. However, other major urban areas with a high … Continued
‘Four Weddings and a Funeral’ voted most rewatchable British film ever
Richard Curtis’ 1994 romcom Four Wedding and a Funeral has been voted the British film that bears up to most repeat viewings in a new poll. In a nationwide poll, Google Pixel 5 asked people to rank their top film from its … Continued
Opinion: Why are all these useless films now being declared classics?
Hold on tight. Another useless film from somebody else’s adolescence has been declared a classic. We have, in this place, already written about the series of ho-hum 1980s flicks — The Goonies stands out — that have gained underserved protected … Continued