Twice voted the World’s No.1 DJ by DJ Magazine and widely regarded as a founding father of electronic dance music, Paul Oakenfold has taken British dance music to global heights, quite literally, from Mile End to Mount Everest. As Perfecto Records marks 35 years, editor Kai Lutterodt sits down with the legendary DJ to reflect onContinue reading “How Dance Music Changed the World – An Evening With Paul Oakenfold | My Soho Times”
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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”
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.
Award Season Dates, Must-Watch Independent Films, and Home Cinema Snacks | My Soho Times
It’s Awards Season, and here at My Soho Times we’re championing independent cinema! Here’s a roundup of a few noteworthy Award Season dates for the diary, independent films on our radar, and snacks to create that home cinema experience!
Short Film Review: The One Man Note | My Soho Times
We continue our Cinema Season with a review of BAFTA and OSCAR qualified short film, The One Man Note. The film stars Jason Watkins (The Crown), Louisa Clein (Emmerdale), Crystal Yu (Dr Who), Paul Barber (The Full Monty) and the voice of Ian McKellen (Lord of the Rings). Without dialogue, One Man Note features anContinue reading “Short Film Review: The One Man Note | My Soho Times”
Gods of their Own Religion rewrites the script when it comes to independent filmmaking | My Soho Times
It’s a rainy day in Soho, the epicentre of all things film, so naturally Gillian Smith sat down with director Naeem Mahmood to talk turkey about the film that didn’t stand a snowball’s chance in hell of ever being made. The one shot around lockdowns, the one soon to premiering at Cineworld, Leicester Square onContinue reading “Gods of their Own Religion rewrites the script when it comes to independent filmmaking | My Soho Times”
SCALA!!! An interview with filmmakers Jane Giles and Ali Catterall | My Soho Times
Truly a legend in its own lifetime, there’s never been anywhere quite like The Scala Cinema, and it’s doubtful there will be ever again. Across 15 years and two locations, from the late 1970s to the early 90s, the Scala reigned supreme as the epicentre of subcultural cinema. With more than a touch of good,Continue reading “SCALA!!! An interview with filmmakers Jane Giles and Ali Catterall | My Soho Times”
No Budget No Script No Permission Premiere Highlights (2023) | My Soho Times
Join Kai Lutterodt, aka The Soho Girl, behind the scenes of NO BUDGET NO SCRIPT NO PERMISSION – making of God’s of Their Own Religion premiere, to hear what these special guests had to say!
London Calling: The 67th BFI London Film Festival gets October off to a Swinging Start | My Soho Times
The 67th BFI London Film Festival is set to light up the UK capital this October, bringing a spectacular array of cinematic masterpieces to the silver screen. As the city gears up for another exciting edition of this prestigious event, film enthusiasts from around the world eagerly await the chance to immerse themselves in theContinue reading “London Calling: The 67th BFI London Film Festival gets October off to a Swinging Start | My Soho Times”
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