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London Film Festival 2010: Thursday October 14th - What Shall I Watch

Oct 13, 2010, 19:03 GMT

This is the first of our regular feature helping you choose films at LFF everyday if you find yourselves lost. Everyday we'll list 5 films you should try to catch at the Festival the next day.


1)Blessed Events: A sublimely droll German drama dealing with the after-effects of an unwanted pregnancy from a one-stand. Never taking the obvious route, the film is mesmerising in its' refusal to over-dramatize any event within its' protagonists' lives. 15.45 NFT 1

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London Film Festival 2010: Never Let Me Go

Oct 13, 2010, 18:54 GMT

ark Romanek's 'Never Let Me Go' is a strange hybrid of a film - on one hand resembling a drama in the ilk of 'Atonement' with a soundtrack that consists of rising, hysterical strings and a torrid threesome love affair in the middle of it  ... Read more


London Film Festival 2010: 10 Must See Films

Oct 12, 2010, 10:18 GMT

 Here are 10 films at London Film Festival 2010 that you should not miss selected for you by our team at Monsters & Critics. ... Read more


London Film Festival 2010: A Preview

Oct 12, 2010, 10:03 GMT

The programme for the 54th BFI London Film Festival showcases an array of highly anticipated films by both established and emerging talent from around the world. A particularly strong feature this year is the selection of British films including the previously announced Opening and Closing Night Galas. Over 16 days the festival will screen a total of 197 features and 112 shorts, including 11 World, 23 International and 33 European premieres, many presented by cast members and filmmakers, alongside a stellar line-up of special events. ... Read more


Raindance Annonuces Full Festival Programme 2010

Sep 7, 2010, 12:20 GMT

The Raindance Film Festival announces its 18th festival programme at today’s press launch at The May Fair Hotel. This year’s lineup includes 77 features, 69 UK Premieres and over 133 shorts with another exceptional year of internationally acclaimed and controversial films, special live events, exclusive Q&As and masterclasses.

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FRIGHTFEST ANNOUNCES LINE-UP FOR INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM SHOWCASE

Jul 30, 2010, 12:27 GMT

Be amongst the first to spot the bright new talents of tomorrow at Film4 FrightFest’s International Short Film extravaganza. Included in this year’s fantastic programme is the exclusive first look at the ... Read more


Video Nasties - A definitive guide coming in October 2010

Jul 21, 2010, 16:52 GMT

For the first time ever on DVD, all 72 films that fell foul of the Director of Public Prosecutions are featured with specially filmed intros for each title in a lavish three-disc collector’s edition box-set, alongside a brand new documentary - VIDEO NASTIES: MORAL PANIC, CENSORSHIP AND VIDEOTAPE, directed by Jake (‘Doghouse’) West. ... Read more


David Lynch Donates Limited Edition Self Portrait To Raise Funds For New Documentary

Jul 13, 2010, 13:12 GMT

A new documentary about David Lynch will be financed by online contributions from fans who, in return, will receive a limited edition artwork created by the visionary director himself. Lynch has donated a unique self-portrait to the production team behind the project, ... Read more


BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, launches “Digital Revolutions” short film competition with cash prizes

Jul 12, 2010, 16:30 GMT

BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, today announced the launch of the “Digital Revolutions” short film competition, with Sheffield Doc/Fest, ... Read more


Let Me In - In Cinemas October 2010

Jul 7, 2010, 11:09 GMT

Let Me In, a haunting and provocative thriller written and directed by filmmaker Matt Reeves (Cloverfield) and produced by legendary British horror brand Hammer Films, is an astonishing coming-of-age story between a young girl and an alienated young boy unlike any other you have seen.  Based on the best-selling Swedish novel Lat den Ratte Komma (Let The Right One In) by John Ajvide Lindqvist, and the highly-acclaimed film of the same ... Read more


Film4 FrightFest 2010 announces opening & closing night films

Jun 11, 2010, 13:24 GMT

***image2:centre***Adam Green’s HATCHET II will receive its world premiere when it opens this year’s Film4 FrightFest on ... Read more


UK's No 1 Horror & Fantasy Film Festival Frightfest Launches New E-Zine!

Jun 2, 2010, 10:08 GMT

From the 16th July, FrightFest will be launching a Bi-monthly E-zine. After celebrating 10 years as the nation’s No.1 Horror & Fantasy festival 2010 ... Read more


Sony Pictures UK Announces the search for the UK Karate Kid

May 25, 2010, 11:35 GMT

To celebrate the July 28 release of The Karate Kid, starring Jaden Smith and Jackie Chan, Sony Pictures UK today announced the launch of a nationwide search for the UK Karate Kid.  ... Read more


Lebanon - Movie Review

May 15, 2010, 11:11 GMT

Samuel Maoz’s masterful exploration of the Israeli Invasion of Lebanon is a hard film to explain, just like its’ spiritual predecessor ‘Das Boot’. ... Read more


Rendez-vous with French Cinema Returns to London on 8-11 June 2010

May 14, 2010, 12:10 GMT

The event dedicated to French cinema returns to London this June. A showcase of the crème of French films, this year’s Rendez-vous with French Cinema will take place from Tuesday 8 June to Friday 11 June, at London’s Curzon Soho and the Ciné Lumière, plus one special screening at the BFI Southbank. ... Read more


HOT TUB TIME MACHINE - REVIEW

May 5, 2010, 9:49 GMT

In theory ‘Hot Tub Time Machine’ should be hilarious – it’s got a terrific cast, the premise is silly enough to work and on top of all this you have the entirety of the 80’s to make fun of. ... Read more


GUMBALL RALLY TO TAKE START IN LONDON'S PALL MALL ON 1ST MAY!

Apr 28, 2010, 11:20 GMT

Attracting ‘rock stars’ to ‘royalty’, the entry grid of over 100 amazing cars and 250 participants in this year’s Gumball Rally is nothing short of spectacular.

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GOLDEN TULIP AWARDED IN ISTANBUL FILM FESTIVAL

Apr 26, 2010, 7:21 GMT

The prestigious Golden Tulip award was presented on the evening of April 17th to two exceptional titles. ... Read more


'NEWSMAKERS' - Russian remake of Johnny To's 'Breaking News' comes to U.K!

Mar 25, 2010, 14:05 GMT

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Batman: Arkham Asylum Wins 2 BAFTA Awards, Including Coveted Best Game Award

Mar 25, 2010, 14:01 GMT

Square Enix London Studios, a part of Square Enix Europe, today announced that the critically acclaimed Batman: Arkham Asylum won 2 awards at last week's British Academy Video Game Awards (BAFTA), ... Read more


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