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British Urban Film Festival receives BAFTA accreditation

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Filmmakers who have short films selected and screened at the British Urban Film Festival will now be eligible to enter their film for the BAFTA film awards. The festival, founded in 2005 by Emmanuel Anyiam-Osigwe MBE, has been added to Section B of the BAFTA Qualifying Festivals List for the British Short Film award. The… British Urban Film Festival receives BAFTA accreditation Read More

Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey trailer proves it’s never too early for songs and sparkle

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“No matter who you are, no matter what you do, the magic lives inside of you.” The trailer for Netflix’s Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey is here and it’s wonderful. I love the sumptuous colours, I love the songs, I love the cast, I love the alliteration… and this means we can start Christmas right… Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey trailer proves it’s never too early for songs and sparkle Read More

The Witches trailer: Huston, do we have a problem?

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Is that a little mean? Roald Dahl was very mean in his stories and judging by this trailer, it doesn’t seem as if this new version of The Witches will be as horrifying as his book, or Nicolas Roeg’s 1990 movie, starring the incredible Angelica Huston as the Grand High Witch. Directed by Robert Zemeckis,… The Witches trailer: Huston, do we have a problem? Read More

We have LFF-off! It’s virtually time for the London Film Festival

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By which I mean it’s already here, virtually, for Press, and is less than a week away for the public (the festival runs from 7-18 October). This year LFF features over 50 virtual premieres, free online events and cinema screenings across the UK. Delve into the whole feature programme here and the short films programme… We have LFF-off! It’s virtually time for the London Film Festival Read More

London Film Festival: Screen Talk with George Clooney

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*** The Midnight Sky: read my 3.5/5 review and article *** Clooney will discuss his illustrious and varied career, as well as his latest feature The Midnight Sky. Taking place virtually on Sunday 18 October at 4pm, the event will be free to access both in the UK and internationally via the BFI YouTube channel…. London Film Festival: Screen Talk with George Clooney Read More

Disasteroid movie Greenland going straight to PVOD in the US

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UPDATE: UK RELEASE DATE ANNOUNCED. More here *** Check out these Greenland interviews with Gerard Butler, Morena Baccarin, Scott Glenn and Ric Roman Waugh *** It’s already been moved more times than me weeping over a TikTok about kittens, and finally apocalyptic comet movie Greenland has given up the ghost and will be going straight… Disasteroid movie Greenland going straight to PVOD in the US Read More

First look clip from Creation Stories

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So, what’s the story? And does it sound like a definitely or a maybe? (Look, I’m not sorry and there are a lot more where that came from.) This is the Alan McGee biopic I didn’t realise how much I needed. “A modern day fable…”, Creation Stories tells the unforgettable tale of infamous Creation Records… First look clip from Creation Stories Read More

First images for Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey

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I love Christmas and I love alliteration, so I can’t wait for this. In fact I’m so excited, I won’t even moan about watching a festive film on 13 November, which is when it’s out (worldwide!) Here’s what we can look forward to (yes, even you festive grinches): Set in the gloriously vibrant town of… First images for Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey Read More

Spells and sparkles in The Craft: Legacy trailer

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24 years after The Craft, there’s a new coven in town. The synopsis: In Blumhouse’s continuation of the cult hit The Craft, an eclectic foursome of aspiring teenage witches get more than they bargained for as they lean into their newfound powers. Here’s what we can see in the trailer. Hannah (Cailee Spaeny) arrives at a… Spells and sparkles in The Craft: Legacy trailer Read More

Once more unto the seats, dear friends! How safe is safe enough?

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Every release is a risk, and there’s always the fear that a misguided decision to re-issue Cats could ruin UK cinema for ever. Have you been back to the cinema yet? I have, though not nearly to the extent that I used to go. Partly this is due to the lack of films I want… Once more unto the seats, dear friends! How safe is safe enough? Read More