Birmingham £5k film hits the screen
A movie filmed in Birmingham for just £5,000 is now hitting the cinema screens and receiving rave reviews from audiences.
Lights, Camera…. new season of films at Warwick Arts Centre
Warwick Arts Centre have announced their summer film series, including some whip-smart comedies guaranteed to make you forget the lousy weather.
Screengrab: An Offer You Can’t Refuse
There’s a major classico this week on the box, says our man with the remote Richard Lutz
TV star and world-class music producer front competition panel in Birmingham
Simon Britton – the music producer of Eminem, Leona Lewis and Michael Jackson, will sit alongside the popular TV and film actor Wil Johnson at the final of one of Birmingham’s hottest new talent competitions.
Deepest Sympathy at Ikon
Ikon presents Deepest Sympathy (2011), a digital animation by British video artist David Theobald.
Take tea with the Queen and see her Coronation in Bloxwich!
With national Diamond Jubilee celebrations imminent, Bloxwich Library Forum is doing its loyal duty by joining forces with Bloxwich Library and Walsall Council to mark the historic event in style.
Screengrab: The Week of the Big Chuckle
Richard Lutz says the tv is filled with some classic film comedies this week. There is no doubt that Nicholas Cage, that on again off again Hollywood star, can make you laugh. Not at some of his over the top musclebound turkeys. But quite simply as a good screen comedian. Two are on the…
Screengrab: De Niro and Comedy
from Richard Lutz There is a nice anecdote about Robert de Niro that is either god’s honest truth..or else a nice anecdote. It goes like this: Close to forty years ago, the young de Niro just came off his Johnny Boy tour de force in Mean Streets. He played a crazy street thug who…
Police, Camera, Action
Birmingham youngsters will be making their own film soon – thanks to police help.
Screengrab: Movies You Can’t Miss
Richard Lutz checks out the runners and riders this week on the box.
Flatpack Festival introduces Film Bug
Flatpack Festival joins up with Colmore Business District for a mini film festival, Film Bug
Climate Week at mac birmingham
To mark the launch of Climate Week 2012 (12-18 Mar), mac birmingham will be screening The Age of Stupid
Film ‘12 at Warwick
Here’s some releases you won’t find at your local multiplex.
‘Injustice’ to be screened at film festival
The film that’s been asking questions about deaths in custody for over 10 years is set to be screened
University students’ big screen dream
‘Crowd-funding’ means a little can make a lot of difference in the world of film.
On The Box: TV Films You Can’t Miss
Richard Lutz checks out the best and quirkiest tv movies on the box this week If you plunder the tv listings over the weekend, there are some movie gems ready to enjoy. Movie of the week is Johnny Guitar. (Wed Ch4, 13.00). It has Sterling Hayden (the bad cop from Godfather) in his blonde youthful …
Hot Off the Press: We Pick the Latest Oscar Favourite
Our arts correspondent, Howie Elston, reports from Hollywood on a timely movie that could grab the Oscar for best film.
Andy Kershaw: 97 and Counting
Dave Woodhall spoke to a champion of world music and many things besides, Andy Kershaw, ahead of his upcoming UK tour.
The good, the bad, and you’re lovely
This Valentine’s Day, The Public in West Bromwich will be hosting a unique movie double bill featuring the best and the entertainingly worst of the romcom genre.
The plight of Midlands’ film industry
John West writes more on the failure of Birmingham’s burghers to capitalise on the potential of a Midlands film industry.
Meryl In New Shock Role As She Takes on Rupert
Howard Elston, our entertainment reporter, with a scoop to send movie fans scurrying for the multiplexes. Meryl Streep, ripe for Oscar awards with her portrayal of Margaret Thatcher in the film The Iron Lady, is set to play news boss Rupert Murdoch, Hollywood insiders told me last night. Speaking to Tinseltown’s movers and shakers, I…
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.
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
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!