Images of the Day
The Irish Times Deputy Picture Editor Laura Hutton selects photographs from Ireland and around the world… Read More: https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/images-of-the-day-1.4229831
Blue Story’s intense scenes took emotional toll on lead actor Stephen Odubola
The star plays Timmy in the Rapman-directed film which follows a violent postcode war between him and his best friend, Marco (Micheal Ward). Throughout the movie, Timmy experiences an increasingly emotional storyline, from seeing people getting shot, to suddenly losing … Continued
Giant mobile cinema screen plays films throughout locked down Madrid
A mobile cinema mega-screen played a film in the streets of Madrid, on Wednesday, after the daily 8pm (18:00 GMT) applause to health workers. The 40-sq-metre (430 sq feet) screen was installed on a truck, alongside a 1,000-watt speaker system. … Continued
Upcoming Theatrical Exhibition Industry Webinars
Open lines of communication between the members of the global film exhibition industry have never been more important. To that end, Boxoffice Pro will be maintaining an updated list of webinars (including our own LIVE Sessions). The list below will be added … Continued
Hong Kong martial arts cinema: how Ashes of Time, star-studded Wong Kar-wai film, gained classic status
Ashes of Time is based on a four-volume saga by martial arts novelist Louis Cha, who modernised the long-standing genre in the 1950s. The film focuses on its characters’ inner lives rather than their martial arts, making it something of … Continued
Dublin Road cinema officially closes as iconic sign is removed
The cinema was a hub for movie-lovers for 27 years, but will not be reopening before its planned closing date. Source: https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/whats-on/film-news/dublin-road-cinema-officially-closes-18101293