Tag: Hyde Park Picture House
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Berberian Sound Studio.
I first experienced Italian Giallo cinema nearly two years ago when I sat in the Hyde Park Picture House at Halloween and witnessed Dario Argento’s Suspiria. The sounds of smashing glass, gruesome screams and the violent musical score were some of the most enchanting elements of the film. The bright crimsons that splashed onto the screen…
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Graduation.
Just a quick personal entry to update you on my current circumstances. Yesterday I graduated from the University of Leeds. I received a First Class Honours in BA Film Studies. I have had a splendid time at University and my passion for film has grown over the past three years and I am so proud…
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Amour.
There is always a high expectation of a new Michael Haneke film. His recent success with films such as The White Ribbon and Hidden (Caché) have established his importance within contemporary European cinema. What I admire the most about Haneke is his ability to merge beauty and horror so seamlessly. His films, despite their occasionally overbearing messages, rely on the…
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My Favourite Place.
Today I would like to talk about my favourite cinema, the Hyde Park Picture House, Leeds. Far too much of my student loan is spent in this haven of a cinema. It is charismatic and romantic, with a vintage look. The cinema has preserved its history but is also, in some ways, comfortably modern. For…
Hannah McHaffie 