Tag: Movies
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Welcome Back Cinerama…
Bradford National Media Museum is proud to welcome back its Widescreen Weekend. From April 26th-28th, as part of the 19th Bradford International Film Festival, the National Media Museum will be celebrating the 60th Anniversary of CinemaScope. The first three-panel film to be made in 50 years will also be screened at the festival. In the Picture, directed by…
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“I Don’t Want Realism, I Want Magic!”
Sometimes, when you wait to watch a particular film for so long, it can be a complete disappointment. Waiting in anticipation for a new release or to finally watch an old classic can occasionally lead to an anti-climax. Thank goodness that this does not apply to A Streetcar Named Desire. The 1951 film adaptation of the Tennessee…
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Ryan & Nelson.
Ryan Gosling has shot to fame in Hollywood over the last eight years. Now, one of the most respected and hard-working actors in the industry, Gosling’s dedication and love of cinematic expression reminds me of Brad Pitt; an actor who dedicates his time to independent, artistic projects as well as his guaranteed, money-making blockbuster hits.…
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Happy Hours.
So HMV are bankrupt and so are Blockbusters. The two companies have both entered administration at pretty much the same time. Only recently I wrote about my love of rental stores and the fond memories I have of hunting through films in my local Blockbuster. The same can be said for HMV. I enjoy buying…
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The Angel, The Vampire, The Prostitute and The Icon.
Catherine Deneuve is one of the most classic and graceful actresses of the last fifty years. The French star’s career stretches over half a century and she is one of the busiest actresses currently working. I am inspired by her strong work ethic and her determination to develop and improve as an actress. She has…
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Farewell to the Rentals.
I am curious as to whether it is just I who still thoroughly enjoys perusing my local DVD rental shop and spending an evening in, watching a rented film. It is no surprise that DVD rental stores are soon to be a thing of the past. On-line renting and streaming with companies such as ‘Netflix’…
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“It’s Quite Amazing To Walk Into A Magical World Everyday.”
Ever since I was five years old, I have been charmed by the work of Aardman Animations. I recall my fifth Christmas, watching Wallace & Gromit in the Wrong Trousers repeatedly, and laughing hysterically at the greatest silent actor the world has ever seen; not Keaton, not Chaplin…but Gromit. I remember falling in love with Chicken Run at the age of…
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Letterboxd – My Response.
Several weeks ago I came across a website called Letterboxd thanks to a fellow blogger who complied an entry, advertising and explaining the website. Here is the original entry to which I am replying: Hello Letterboxd – thatDandyBoy (Give it a follow, it’s a really interesting blog!) Letterboxd, in a nutshell, is an on-line diary where you can log,…
Hannah McHaffie 