The lights may already have dimmed and the main feature underway as speak, but you can still immerse yourself in the cinematic at this year’s BFI London Film Festival. Autumn seems to have appeared quite suddenly (at least in my view) and yet, here we are already at the start of the 2025 BFI LondonContinue reading “What’s On: Highlights from the BFI London Film Festival 2025”
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BFI Flare 2025: Essential Guide to LGBTQIA+ Cinema Events this Spring
Arts editor Gillian Smith shares highlights from the upcoming 39th BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival at BFI Southbank from 19th to 30th March, showcasing a diverse range of films and events that foster a celebration of queer cinema.
Save The Prince Charles Cinema: A West End Treasure Faces an Uncertain Future | My Soho Times
In the vibrant heart of London’s Leicester Square lies a jewel of independent cinematic history — the Prince Charles Cinema. Since its transformation from a live theatre to a beloved independent cinema in the mid-sixties, it has become a cultural cornerstone, offering an eclectic mix of films that have drawn cinemagoers from across the capitalContinue reading “Save The Prince Charles Cinema: A West End Treasure Faces an Uncertain Future | My Soho Times”
Irish Eyes Are Smiling, And No Wonder. Award Nominations Pile Up For Ireland’s Filmmmakers… What’s The Craic? | My Soho Times
As the release date for the 2025 Oscar nominations list approaches, now scheduled for the 19th January (originally set for the 17th), attention turns to the highly anticipated main event on Sunday 2nd March 2025. Arts editor Gillian Smith takes a look off-screen at Irish talent in the short film nomination frontline…
MARION: The 2025 OSCAR-qualified short film exploring Gender Norms in extreme sport, Misogyny and Motherhood | My Soho Times
In an insightful interview with co-directors Joe Weiland and Finn Constantine, Chanel Smith delves into the intricacies of their short film, Marion, which explores the themes of motherhood and misogyny within the sphere of La Course Landaise — a unique French tradition of bullfighting. Executively produced by esteemed actresses Cate Blanchett and Sienna Miller, the filmContinue reading “MARION: The 2025 OSCAR-qualified short film exploring Gender Norms in extreme sport, Misogyny and Motherhood | My Soho Times”
HollyShorts London honours “An Irish Goodbye”, Irish short “Calf” take home the Festival’s Top Prize + Full List of Winners | My Soho Times
Early last year when Rukayat Moibi reviewed An Irish Goodbye, describing it as “A heart-warming film about loss“, it was up for 15 Official Selections in the Academy Award Qualifying Festivals. Fast forward, it went on to become an Oscar® and BAFTA Winning short film, as well as an abundance of accolades from various Festivals and Awards…Continue reading “HollyShorts London honours “An Irish Goodbye”, Irish short “Calf” take home the Festival’s Top Prize + Full List of Winners | My Soho Times”
Filmmakers’ Afternoon Tea: Interviews with Directors at London Film Festival 2024
Well, that came and went in the blink of an eye! I’m speaking here of the London Film Festival 2024, whose near two-week run has come to an end. It’s been a jam-packed 12 days, but the punters seem happy and given the choice on offer, with all cinematic tastes catered for, it’s no surprise.
London Film Festival 2024: Inside the Programmer’s Role | My Soho Times
Freya Starr interviews cinema Programmer, Isabel Moir, about her work curating his year’s festival programme, the importance of championing new directors, discovering themes in unexpected places, and why the hardest part of the job can sometimes be having too much choice.
Explore the 68th BFI London Film Festival: Gala Highlights and More | My Soho Times
Roll up, roll up, arts editor Gillian Smith shares a glimpse into this year’s BFI London Film Festival! Movie madness and galas galore – excuse the alliteration, but the London Film Festival 2024 is coming up fast. The ball starts rolling on October 9th, thereafter it’ll be total immersion for film fans and cineastes alike,Continue reading “Explore the 68th BFI London Film Festival: Gala Highlights and More | My Soho Times”
My National Gallery, London: 200 Years of Art and Stories | Exhibition on Screen
In celebration of the National Gallery’s Bicentenary, Exhibition on Screen presents My National Gallery, London, celebrating 200 years of bringing people and paintings together. Our arts editor Gillian Smith attended the premiere at Picturehouse Central, and shares more in an interview with director Phil Grabsky.
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