formerly Mad Cornish Projectionist.
With the recent awareness around racial tensions in America, Black cinema has gotten a boost. Stories about social justice and the historical figures that fought for it are especially timely. Having worked in film and television as writers, directors, comedians … Continued
Vital restoration work on the Hyde Park Picture House which had been postponed due to the pandemic will begin in April. Source: https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/
Once in the mid-70’s, when both Bollywood’s mainstream movies and parallel cinema were booming, I happened to ask the late Manmohan Desai [Amar Akbar Anthony, Naseeb, Coolie, Mard] his views on the issue. The definitive super-hit masala film-maker’s response was … Continued
British Film Institute says the funding will be crucial to the economic and cultural recovery of the communities the cinemas serve, after they had to shut due to lockdown. Source: https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/
Hours into its first day of offering phone charging, snacks and water, Rooftop Cinema Club saw over 20 cars in line to get relief. On Feb. 17, the rooftop-turned-drive-in theater company began using its existing generators to help charge phones … Continued
Dominique Boutonnat, president of France’s CNC (National Cinema Center), has been indicted on charges of sexual assault and attempted rape made by his godson, the public prosecutor’s office in Parisian suburb Nanterre said today. The news, reported by BFM TV, is an … Continued