ATV Studios: A letter to Birmingham City Council
John West, a campaigner for local jobs in the media, has sent an open letter to Andrew Round – Birmingham Council’s Planning and Development Manager
Call for interactive and film and video artists
Deadline looms for two unique open exhibitions
UK’s first Asian Cinema archive to be held at Coventry University
A student society at Coventry University has secured its place as the home of a major film archive, the first of its kind in the UK.
Birmingham Director Jumps First Hurdle on the Road to the Oscars
Well, it is November so I guess it’s time to crank up the old Hollywood machine and get stuck into who gets the Oscar for this and the Oscar for that.
Mildly Infectious
Dave Woodhall reviews Contagion, the latest doomsday scenario film release.
Halloween horror at Light House
Light House goes gory this Halloween with a digital reissue of Sam Raimi’s The Evil Dead
The Event in Digbeth
A contemporary visual arts festival showcasing the best in artist-led activity in Birmingham.
FLIP in Wolverhampton
FLIP International Animation Festival is proud to announce that Oscar nominated animator Bill Plympton will be showcasing some of his award winning films
Birmingham theatre company to headline international film festival
“Don’t Go into the Cellar!” is to headline a major international festival this month in Whitby.
Woooo woooo! Horror night at The Public
Old hairy hands will be out and about on 28th October when The Public has an all night session of horror films.
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy – Review
Dave Woodhall wonders how can you improve on perfection? Gary Oldman & co have tried, but did they succeed?
New Film Festival Launched
News of a new film event in Birmingham: West Midlands Human Rights Film Festival 2011
The Home of Metal roadshow with vintage mobile cinema
Roll up and rock on as the Home of Metal Black Country Weekender comes to your town!
Inbetweeners Film Review
Dave Woodhall’s been to the cinema.
Set volume to 11and polish that air guitar
Light House hosts a special part of the Home of Metal festival this September
Horrible Bosses – film review
Dave Woodhall reviews a film that shouldn’t be taken too literally.
Aaliyah Live In Amsterdam: World Premiere
Aaliyah has truly earned her nickname the “Princess of R&B”. Selling over 24 million records worldwide
Sir Ian McKellen celebrates 50 year career at the Belgrade Theatre
Acclaimed Hollywood actor, Sir Ian McKellen, will return to Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre on Sunday 4 September to celebrate his 50 year acting career
Birmingham screens national premiere for ‘Autism Friendly Films’
Birmingham ODEON on New street is to take part in the first UK-wide ‘Autism Friendly Films’ event on 11th August 2011.
Senna
Dave Woodhall looks at the new documentary of the legendary Formula One driver.
A celebration of Creation Records
Light House presents a unique night of film & music to celebrate legendary Creation Records
Success for British and International Deaf Filmmakers at Deaffest 2011
Deaffest at Wolverhampton’s Light House proved a huge success attracting film makers from around the world.
A life worth living
A severely disabled young man from Solihull is starring in a documentary about remarkable people living with his condition.
Blitzkrieged
Dave Woodhall reviews Britcop flim Blitz.
Pool of Memories School Project
Pupils in Balsall Heath have been learning about the history of Moseley Road Baths and creating short films based on their interviews with people
Deaffest returns
Deaffest 2011 returns with a packed programme of international films and networking opportunities for Deaf filmmakers
What’s on at Light House
The Light House has a packed program for May and June
Film review – Arthur
Is it ever possible to improve on the original? Russell Brand & co are the latest to try.
Film Review – Killing Bono
The title’s great but what about the rest of it? Read on and find out.
Flying High – The Eagle reviewed
We’ve been to the cinema again, this time to see Roman drama The Eagle.