10 of the best independant cinemas in the UK. I am very pleased to see the grand old Duke of York's in there.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/gallery/2010/jan/22/10-best-independent-cinemas#/?picture=358359765&index=7
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Leon Morin, Pretre
For anyone who is familiar with Jean Paul Belmondo, you will no doubt associate him with the French New Wave of the 1960s - not least his role as the smooth, pouting, petty criminal in Godard's 'A Bout de Souffle'. Well, that's the first image of him that springs to my mind and you can imagine my surprise when I watched Leon Morin, Pretre to find him playing a devout priest in a philosophical discussion about religion. I came away on the edge of my seat for the sexually frustrated torment of Emmanuelle Riva's character. Melville portrays her as a bold, wayward young woman who is a militant communist in occupied France. Girl power indeed.
If you want to look at the beautiful Belmondo pace up and down in a habit for a couple of hours, then watch this film. What's more if you want to come away on the verge of hysterical torture, for the deftly portrayed frustration and unrequited love of this poor young heroine, then make yourself comfortable and get ready to flex the philosophical muscles, those French do know how to think...
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0055082/plotsummary
If you want to look at the beautiful Belmondo pace up and down in a habit for a couple of hours, then watch this film. What's more if you want to come away on the verge of hysterical torture, for the deftly portrayed frustration and unrequited love of this poor young heroine, then make yourself comfortable and get ready to flex the philosophical muscles, those French do know how to think...
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0055082/plotsummary
Pass the Asparagus!
More on Shortcutz London
For more information on the Shortcutz London event held every Sunday evening in Camden, see below. If you are new to film making and want to get your work noticed, this is a good platform.
Launching on 3 October, Shortcutz London provides a revolutionary way to experience new short film that looks set to become a regular and accessible part of London’s creative life. Part of Lisbon-based Labz – an international platform for disseminating and supporting global urban culture – Shortcutz is more than a short films festival; it is a showcase for new and existing talent that supports production and allows discussion between professionals, students, amateurs and anyone passionate about film.
Hot on the success of its Lisbon showcase, Shortcutz London will be a unique weekly contact point for new British short films. As the world’s only year-round event of its kind, it promotes close interaction with creative and technical teams, and the audience. Three short films, always presented by their creators and production team, will be screened every week. Two of these films will be entered into the ‘Best Short of the Month’ competition. The monthly winners are then entered for the ‘Best Short of the Year’. A guest professional will also attend to share their opinions and experience, and to stimulate discussion.
Launching on 3 October, Shortcutz London provides a revolutionary way to experience new short film that looks set to become a regular and accessible part of London’s creative life. Part of Lisbon-based Labz – an international platform for disseminating and supporting global urban culture – Shortcutz is more than a short films festival; it is a showcase for new and existing talent that supports production and allows discussion between professionals, students, amateurs and anyone passionate about film.
Hot on the success of its Lisbon showcase, Shortcutz London will be a unique weekly contact point for new British short films. As the world’s only year-round event of its kind, it promotes close interaction with creative and technical teams, and the audience. Three short films, always presented by their creators and production team, will be screened every week. Two of these films will be entered into the ‘Best Short of the Month’ competition. The monthly winners are then entered for the ‘Best Short of the Year’. A guest professional will also attend to share their opinions and experience, and to stimulate discussion.
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