The BBC has asked television curators and historians at the British Film Institute (BFI) to compile the historic list of its most influential programmes, which is expected to spark furious debate among viewers. Source: https://inews.co.uk/ … [Read more...]
‘My kids learnt the concept of sarcasm from TV’: Konnie Huq on celebrating children’s television that’s smart
The author and former Blue Peter presenter says the family viewing experience is key for great children’s series. Source: https://inews.co.uk/culture/konnie-huq-smart-kids-tv-1043786 … [Read more...]
The Godfather, Coda: Why do directors like Francis Ford Coppola keep fiddling with their most famous films?
Of the many classic film anniversaries that serve as an opportunity for a 4k restoration, critical re-evaluation or celebratory re-release, one which might otherwise have flown under the radar is the 30th anniversary of Francis Ford Coppola’s The Godfather Part III. Although the original was released to huge anticipation in 1990, it proved to be a … [Read more...]
Rose Glass on Saint Maud: ‘I’m not really interested in the fact that I’m a woman director’
Four years ago, Rose Glass was working as a cinema usher, now her creepy horror debut is a box-office hit. Source: https://inews.co.uk/culture/film/rose-glass-saint-maud-director-interview-714510 … [Read more...]
What UK drive-in cinemas are opening from 15 June?
Several drive-in cinemas will open from June 15, following a statement scheduled tonight by Boris Johnson in which he’s expected to lay out plans for drive-in cinemas to open, alongside zoos. The news come as the government reveals it’s latest steps to restart the economy, with retail shops told to open in June, so long as social … [Read more...]
BFI launches a season celebrating 100 years of Japanese film — don’t miss classics including The Hidden Fortress and Battle Royale
The British Film Institute has launched an ambitious season celebrating 100 years of Japanese cinema, featuring Classics and J-Horror... Read more: https://inews.co.uk/culture/arts/bfi-japanese-film-explained-release-coronavirus-lockdown-the-hidden-fortress-battle-royale-2847736 … [Read more...]
