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.
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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”
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.
Amy McPherson: 10 Things I learnt from playing Matta in The CW’s Pandora
Actress Amy McPherson, best known for her starring roles in the Game of Thrones Prequel, Bloodmoon, as well as her captivating portrayal of Matta in the American TV series, Pandora, has undeniably left an indelible mark on the small screen. In addition to her television success, Amy’s recent foray into film sees her star inContinue reading “Amy McPherson: 10 Things I learnt from playing Matta in The CW’s Pandora”
OSCAR nominated short film Stranger at the Gate | My Soho Times
With this year’s Academy Awards coming up fast on our heels, the hotels of Soho big or boutique boasting a cinema space are doing brisk business at the moment. Turn up at 6.30pm or so in the evening and you will find the lobbies and foyers awash with curious cinephiles catching the latest previews.
An Irish Goodbye Review – A heart-warming film about loss | My Soho Times
Shortlisted for this year’s Oscars in the Live Action Short Film category, is the heart-warming An Irish Goodbye. Set on a farm within the rural landscape of Northern Ireland, two estranged brothers Lorcan and Turlough find themselves reunited after the untimely death of their mother. What at first seems to be a simple farewell becomes complicated whenContinue reading “An Irish Goodbye Review – A heart-warming film about loss | My Soho Times”
Pictures in Motion: The 2022 BFI London Film Festival
If you’re a cinephile or a diehard film fan, now is your time. The 66th BFI London Film Festival is running as we speak, with 164 films to choose from, along with TV series, an expanded program of XR works, and panels featuring some of the world’s most in-demand stars. Browse those tickets now!
FrightFest Halloween
It’s that time of year again. Nothing can kill the Spooky Season… so shake off those summer cobwebs, throw on your Michael Myers mask and embrace the hair-raising horrors to come with Frightfest Halloween. The UK’s Number One destination for the fantasy community is open for business once more with nine brand-spanking new features fromContinue reading “FrightFest Halloween”
Last Night in Soho
Celluloid Soho is taking another bow to (hopefully) rapturous applause with the release of Edgar Wright’s Last Night in Soho, a little while later than expected due to pandemic delays. The film stars Anya Taylor-Joy, Thomasin McKenzie and Matt Smith and is a time-travelling, lovingly recreated ode to the swinging 60s, with a twist ofContinue reading “Last Night in Soho”
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