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/
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
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
Italy puts up Rosi’s ‘Notturno’ for Oscar Cinema: Italy puts up Rosi’s ‘Notturno’ for Oscar
Italy on Tuesday put up Gianfranco Rosi’s ‘Notturno’ for the best foreign film Oscar. The shortlist of 10 films will be announced by the Academy on February 9 next year. The five nominees will be announced on March 15, and … Continued
Renfrewshire charity scoops national award after creating app for kids to report bullying
A Renfrewshire charity has scooped a national trophy after working with youngsters to develop an app which enables children to report bullying to their school. I Am Me Scotland – based in Paisley – has been handed the Ben Cohen … Continued
German cinemas to stay closed in December
In a resolution announced late in the evening the politicians agreed to an extension of Germany’s current partial lockdown through the end of December. The so-called “lockdown light” has been in force since November 4 and was due to expire … Continued