In a year that even Hollywood bowed before the exquisite artistry of French Cinema –with The Artist receiving five Oscars and legendary filmmakers Martin Scorsese and Woody Allen delivering their own cinematic love letters to Paris – the Rendez-vous with French Cinema should not be missed by any self-respecting film lover.…
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One of my favourite things about the capital is the great selection of free things to do. Seriously – they are everywhere, from museums, live music and sport to even educational events and the chance to take part in lively discussions. So for those interested in the latter, you’ll be…
Gone are the days when you would hear the words ‘TV serials’, and automatically think of one-dimensional characters and dodgy storylines often involving at least one miracle resurrection. Yes, sadly the soap opera days are a far, soft focus away from the dynamic TV storytelling we are now used to.…
With a programme that includes everything from ‘web-based storytelling’ to ‘projection mapping in the fourth dimension’, onedotzero_adventures in motion sounds like a festival from the future. But you may be surprised to learn that this annual showcase of cutting edge moving image and digital culture from across the globe is…
Since the democratisation of all things technological, the SLR has been available to anyone with a few hundred quid spare and some free time to get snapping. Wannabe Edward Weston’s and snap happy Goldin’s are popping up all over the place, recognisable only by the dazzling flash of light and…
There are many things to love about the BFI London Film Festival, but perhaps its most laudable merit is that, at its heart, it is a celebration of the wonderful world of cinema for all devoted film lovers, rather than a showcase of promising titles for film distributors. It is…