Making ‘Porcelain War Documentary From 6000 Miles Apart
Brendan Bellomo and Slava Leontyev only met in person at the Sundance premiere of the Ukraine war documentary. Source: Making ‘Porcelain War Doc From 600 Miles Apart (Guest Column)
Indonesian Thriller About Dutch Colonization Closes Rotterdam
It is quite an interesting choice for the largest film festival in the Netherlands to close with a film that explicitly denounces the violence of Dutch colonialism in Indonesia, but one can always expect interesting choices from the International Film … Continued
First edition Harry Potter book found in Devon sells for £21,000
A rare first edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, set to be thrown away, has been sold at auction for more than £21,000. Source: First edition Harry Potter book found in Devon sells for £21,000
‘DDLJ’ at 30: Britain’s Railway Joins India’s Yash Raj Films for Musical Celebration
The collaboration, announced as part of Valentine’s Day festivities recognizing the romance of rail travel, centers on “Come Fall in Love – The DDLJ Musical,” YRF’s stage adaptation premiering at Manchester Opera House on May 29. The production reimagines the … Continued
‘Emilia Pérez’ Scandal: How Will It Impact the BAFTAs?
The recently uncovered social media posts by “Emilia Pérez” star Karla Sofía Gascón in which she attacked, among various things — Islam, George Floyd and a more diverse Oscars — have thrown an unexpected wrench into the awards race. Source: … Continued
Praised, then razed: why is UK’s best building of 1996 being demolished?
The Centenary Building in Salford was described as ‘dynamic and sophisticated’ when it won the first Stirling prize. Now it is to be knocked down as part of a huge development. Source: Praised, then razed: why is UK’s best building … Continued