formerly Mad Cornish Projectionist.
With the widespread closures of cinemas as part of measures to stem the spread of Covid-19, drive-in movie theatres around the world, where social distancing is guaranteed, have been enjoying new-found popularity… Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/world/gallery/2020/may/05/social-distance-cinema-drive-in-theatres-boom-coronavirus-in-pictures
Universal’s latest on-demand hit, kept out of theatres by Covid-19, has made more profit in three weeks than its predecessor did in five months on the big screen. n animated musical extravaganza about a group of pop-loving trolls may turn … Continued
From Solaris to Sátántangó, here is a selection of epic movies with mammoth running times to while away the hours… Source: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2020/apr/17/neverending-stories-five-of-the-best-very-long-films
US cinemas are no nearer reopening despite the publication of federal guidelines by Donald Trump at a coronavirus briefing on Thursday. The guidelines specifically mentioned movie theatres as among the types of venue that would be allowed to operate “under strict physical distancing … Continued
Life under lockdown could inspire new film-makers to revive a genre that thrives on tensions that brew under one roof. Ridley Scott, director of Alien, Blade Runner and Gladiator, said in 2018 that aspiring film-makers have “no excuses”, considering the accessibility … Continued
Freelance and self-employed workers are in ‘precarious financial position’ as many fear they are falling through the cracks. Production crew and cinema staff still fear losing their jobs and income despite UK government plans to address loss of income and … Continued