formerly Mad Cornish Projectionist.
That necessity is the mother of invention was noted by Plato in 400 B.C. but it’s just as apposite in the COVID-19 summer of 2020. While many of Europe’s arts festivals have been cancelled this year, including Edinburgh, Bayreuth and … Continued
Two of the most classic pieces of Americana are coming together this summer: drive-in theaters and Walmart. Beginning in August, the retailer is converting 160 of its US store parking lots into drive-in movie theaters. As the pandemic continues, drive-in theaters have been … Continued
If we live in the age of the superhero, why does nothing ever seem to take flight? Over the past decade, superhero comic book adaptations have monopolised the Hollywood film industry; the sprawling, 23-films-and-counting behemoth known as the Marvel Cinematic … Continued
Earl Cameron, who was one of the first Black actors to perform in mainstream British films and played supporting roles to enduring entertainment icons such as James Bond and the title character in “Doctor Who” before appearing in the U.N. … Continued
Here are the top business, market, and economic stories you should be watching today in the UK, Europe, and abroad: Shares in fast fashion retailer Boohoo (BOO.L) slumped as much as 12% in early trade after two reports over the … Continued
Cinemas are allowed to reopen from July 4. So why aren’t they doing it? Yesterday was meant to be Super Saturday for the cinema industry too. Amid a flurry of openings – pubs, restaurants, hairdressers – movie theatres were also … Continued