Independent film in the big smoke and occasionally beyond
I’m not afraid of the dark, I’m afraid of the evil it conceals…
Not that I’d want to slot Fear(s) of the Dark into a box, but this animated release in the UK seems to me to be finally following up where Sylvian Chomet’s Belleville Rendez-vous left off. Proving that France is a nation creatively and actively pushing the boundaries of animations reception on the big screen. Continue reading ‘Fear(s) of the Dark | Review’
Its that time again for another free screening of great cinema c/o Little White Lies. I don’t know too much about the film yet but I have faith in their judgment (I’m willing to forgive and forget their screening of Fast Food Nation a while back)- I will definitely be going and hope you are too- its free so what’s your excuse? Continue reading ‘LWLies Film Knights | Heavy Metal in Baghdad’
Now in its 5th year, and running from the 1st-7th of September is the London International Animation Festival. Screening across several of London’s beloved independent venues the program is bringing together animation in all shapes and sizes from shorts to features, and CG to puppets from over 28 different countries. Continue reading ‘London International Animation Festival’
Although not quite an all out advert for Eurostar Shane Meadows new film, Somers Town is not far off. It’s a slight tale of a young runaway Thomo (T. Turgoose) who leaves Nottingham for London and meets and befriends a young Polish lad. Both boys fall for the same French girl and have mischievous fun in the London area of Somers Town. This is inherently a short film idea with the aid of slow motion and whimsical music can feel stretched. Continue reading ‘Somers Town | Review’
Continuing its mission to uncover the most inventive and inspiring new music promos from across the globe, BUG returns with extraordinary clips previously unseen on the big screen, as well as a revealing interview with one of music video’s hottest talents. And of course, you can expect the usual brilliant insights from BUG host, Adam Buxton. An essential night out for aspiring film-makers and fans of music video alike - and Adam will also be taking BUG 08 on the road straight after the show: BUG makes its first appearance at the Big Chill Festival the following night.
BUG 08 | Thursday 31st August July 20:45pm | BFI Southbank |£tbc
Frank Sinatra Double Bill
High Society | Dir. Charles Walters | USA | 1956
A rich young woman preparing for her marriage runs into problems with her emotions and choice of groom.
Some Came Running | Dir.Vincente Minnelli | USA | 1958
Minnelli’s masterpiece, a witty and passionate indictment of hypocrisy and complacency in post-war, small-town America.
27th, 28th July 1:30, 6:15pm | Riverside Studios | £7.50 | Book Online
Join RUSHES Short Film Festival for a fantastic double bill of Aussie thrillers, Wolf Creek and Rogue + Q&A from Director Julian Argus, followed by an exclusive preview programme of films from this year’s Shorts Film Festival.
Rushes Australian Day
2pm | Wolf Creek | Dir. Greg Mclean | Australia | 2005
Three backpackers find themselves in deep water after their car breaks down in the outback in this nerve-shredding horror thriller.
4pm | Rogue | Dir. Greg Mclean | Australia | 2007
An American travel writer on a river cruise catches the eye of a huge hungry crocodile in this energetic action thriller.
7pm | Shorts Film Festival Australia 2008 Rushes Program
Some of the best in Australian short films… Selected on the basis of outstanding storytelling within 20 minutes or less, this year’s program comprises the best of the early entries to the 2008 Shorts Film Festival.
Sunday 27th August 2pm onwards | Roxy Bar & Screen | Free!
Curzon Midnight Movies
A sneak preview of the London International Animation Festival, coming to Curzon Cinemas in September. Screenings kick off with a specially selected short film followed by an amazing animated feature. Special guest host: Nag Vladermersky (LIAF director). As usual we will have a DJ in the pre-screening party from 9:30pm, and the chance for YOU to choose the tunes in our Plug ‘n’ Play set (bring your MP3 players!).
Paprika | Dir. Satoshi Kon | Japan | 2006
From the director of Perfect Blue comes this dazzling anime, following a beautiful psychiatrist plunging into people’s dreams in the search of a murderer. Dr. Atsuko Chiba is a genius scientist by day, and a kick-ass dream warrior named PAPRIKA by
night. In this psychedelic sci-fi adventure, it will take the skills of both women to save the world…
Fantastic Planet | Dir. René Laloux | France/ Czechoslovakia | 1973
Rene Laloux’s mesmerizing sci-fi classic based on the book Om en Serie by Stefan Wul is a landmark of European animation. La Planete Sauvage tells the tale of a race of humanoid creatures called Oms fighting for their freedom from the giant blue-skinned Traags who keep them as pets. A group of rebel Oms travel to a strange planet where they try to uncover the secret of the Traags’ existence. The film which won the Grand Prix Award at the 1973 Cannes Film Festival prefigures much of the work of Hayao Miyazaki at Studio Ghibli (Princess Mononoke Spirited Away) with its palpable political and social concerns cultivated imagination and memorable animation techniques.
29th August 11:40pm | Curzon Soho | £12/10 (£8/7 Members) On the door/ In Advance | Book Online
Great documentary that shows how dub influences much of the music we hear today, from electronic music to hip hop. Key names from reggae and electronica, including Lee Scratch Perry, Don Letts, Aba Shanti-I, Basement Jaxx, Bunny Lee, Dennis Bovell, David Katz, Mad Professor, Mutabaruka, Roots Manuva, Sly & Robbie and U-Roy, talk about the birth of dub, how it helped to change the way we perceive music and how its presence is still felt today.
Screening will be followed by a director Q&A.
Dub Echoes | Dir. Bruno Natal | UK | 2007
Sun 3rd August 4pm | ICA | £8 (£7/6 Concessions/ Members) |Book Online
The second Hellboy animated adventure. When Hellboy, Liz Sherman and Abe Sapien are assigned to investigate the ghost-infested mansion of a publicity-hound billionaire, they uncover a plot to resurrect a beautiful yet monstrous vampire from Professor Bruttenholm’s past.
Manga Matinee | Hellboy Animated: Blood and Iron | Dir. Victor Cook, Tad Stones | USA | 2007
Sun 27th July 2:30pm | ICA | £8 (£7/6 Concessions/ members) | Book Online
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