Picturehouse Popcorn Scrooges

Published by Marie on August 11, 2008 in ponderings, Highlighted and News. 0 Comments

Popcorn 2

Firstly apologies for posts being sparse lately- my excuse being that as I’ve currently moved house, (and considering we all still live in the dark ages) it’ll be another 10-20 years before I’m connected to the internet again. In the meantime I’ll be sneaking things up as and when I can.

Back to the subject at hand… I spotted today over at the Londonist that in a bid to help combat cinema goers disturbed cinematic enjoyment the Picturehouse chain are considering a ban on popcorn.

Now I’m the first to admit that in cinemas the rustle and chomping of others is something I’m finely tuned in to, much to my disgust and annoyance during movies.  But to ban such a classic cinematic snack saddens me. Popcorn munching to me is just the tip of the iceberg as far as annoying cinema based noises go and I can’t say I’ve ever held an individual grudge for popcorn. No, I hold one against all eating related noises (and fizzy pop slurping, breathing, coughing, individually foil wrapped sweets… I could go on). Continue reading ‘Picturehouse Popcorn Scrooges’

Tr2n dot com 2000

Published by Marie on July 28, 2008 in Highlighted and News. 0 Comments

Tr2n

There’s not been a lot coming out of comic-con this year that’s pricked up my ears, other than the news of the Tron sequel clip screening. I was beginning to wonder whether anyone had bothered to take phones in, or had annoyingly strong morals due to the lack of clips popping up online, but thankfully they now seem to be popping up as quick as Mickey Mouse can whip them down. Continue reading ‘Tr2n dot com 2000′

Where are all the Batman Puns?

Published by Marie on July 24, 2008 in ponderings, Highlighted and News. 0 Comments

Police Arrrest Batman

“Bracing for KAPOW! headlines tomorrow re. Batman, Batmum and Batsis” (Sizemore).

I don’t know whether to be disappointed or reaffirmed yesterdays complete lack of decent Batman/ Bale headlines (although I wasn’t able to catch The Sun). Instead the papers from what I’ve seen seem content as simply labelling Bale as Batman. Surely the tabloid’s inter office e-mails/ text messages must be fit to bursting with puns of unfulfilled potential. Continue reading ‘Where are all the Batman Puns?’

Comic-a-rama

Published by Marie on July 17, 2008 in ponderings, Highlighted and Screenings. 0 Comments

If its not Iron Man, the Hulk’s ‘not-any-better-not-a-sequel’, another Hellboy or the shiny new  Watchmen trailer (which I agree with Graeme McMillan’s comments on i09 that is perhaps looking a little too shiny) then its people writing and talking about comics- like me. But then again I’m not so sure this Summer is all that different from those gone by in terms of the dearth of comic adapts.

Being a fair weather comic fan I’m slowly getting into the seasonal spirit and am glad to see the ICA and BFI joining in with all the hype and hoohar by bringing a retro and eclectic array of films to the mix. Continue reading ‘Comic-a-rama’

Tesco Movie Booths

Published by Marie on July 16, 2008 in Highlighted and News. 0 Comments

I spotted this lurking at the Tesco on Liverpool Street yesterday which I think is a relatively new addition. Sadly my short lunch break twinned with the lady faffing at the machine prevented me from investigating further. However I’ve scoured the net and found that its part of a trial DVD rental booth scheme between Tesco and Movie Booth. Continue reading ‘Tesco Movie Booths’

Your Winnipeg Filmmaking Competition Launches Today!

Published by Marie on July 1, 2008 in Highlighted and News. 0 Comments

Guy Maddin announces Your Winnipeg

Its my blog and I’ll self promote if I want to! Well this is relevant to W.O.F. readers, and all work connections aside My Winnipeg is one of my favourite films I’ve caught so far this year- so I’ll allow it this time. Continue reading ‘Your Winnipeg Filmmaking Competition Launches Today!’

Film(s) of the Week:

Published by Marie on June 28, 2008 in Film of the Week, Highlighted, Calendar and Screenings. 0 Comments

Films of the Week

Where the heck are all the films this week? On the 6th of June we had twelve opening and fighting for attention and yesterday we had two (n.b. Wanted opened on Wednesday and Prince Caspian on Thursday).

The two in question Female Agents (looking very Charlotte Gray/ Black Books) and A Complete History of My Sexual Failures (scruffy gormless blonde haired guy on a poster full of primary colours still hits a little too close to Three and Out for me) failed to float my boat. So instead of bringing you a film of the week- I though why not take time to highlight some of the other great films released over the past weeks that are still out and about… Continue reading ‘Film(s) of the Week:’

RIP Tartan Films

Published by Marie on June 28, 2008 in Highlighted and News. 0 Comments

Tartan Films

It wasn’t an entirely unexpected announcement, not simply owing the closure of Tartan’s US Video arm at Cannes, but the rumour mill had been churning for a while and yesterday c/o Twitter I learnt that after 20 plus years of business UK distributor Tartan had closed their doors.
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I’ve seen the Future & it has 3 Dimensions

Published by Marie on June 25, 2008 in ponderings, Highlighted and News. 0 Comments

3D Audience

Oh my goodness did you know that cinema attendance figures are falling? What on earth is a film industry to do? Well thankfully those smart brains over at Neilsen PreView  have pointed out that we might not need to rebuild the whole distribution model- as there’s a far easier answer … make 3D movies. Continue reading ‘I’ve seen the Future & it has 3 Dimensions’

Anime Now: Tekkonkinkreet

Published by Marie on June 21, 2008 in animation, Highlighted, Calendar, Screenings and Events. 0 Comments

Tekkonkinkreet

Or not so now, if you’re on a train half way to Edinburgh. Fate decreed this weekend for the BFI to not only schedule a film I’ve been desperate to see on the big screen for goodness knows how long, but they do so in a the in the middle a mini season full of other delights. Continue reading ‘Anime Now: Tekkonkinkreet’