From Roger A recent book which may be of interest..... 'Directors in British and Irish Cinema: A Reference Guide' A selection from the book can be found at: ...
... "In his last twenty years, Powell was recognised by disciples and critics as a major filmmaker, to the point where this once-despised figure now seems too...
Thank you Steve, how kind of you. Torchwood does showcase the trendy part of Cardiff, but strangely enough leaves out my street! I hope they have some Chateau...
In a message dated 11/1/2006 12:05:53 PM Central Standard Time, ... Browsing the Philip Leacock entry, I was interested to see a use of "Kinema" during WW2: ...
Can anyone tell me where to find the number of tickets sold during the first year of a UK film's release? Let's say for AMOLAD or The Blue Lamp or any other...
I can't help there Barbara...but if no-one here has a better idea, phone the BFI Library, and they should be able to give you details on a source of...
Fairly sure they don't exist. Wasn't the whole point of the BFI 100 Most Popular Films thing a couple of years ago that the BFI had to add up takings and...
I went to the NFT last night to see Banditi a Orgosolo, de Seta's 1960 film set in Sardinia. What brings this on topic is that the man introducing the film...
That's a film i've always wanted to see. Especially in the cinema. (or should that be kinema). Hope the screening went well. The NFT are doing a Louise...
It's this coming Sunday, tickets still available....and no, I don't think the NFT are showing this original (silent) version of it....as it cost us £800 to...
Belated Happy Birthday! (My ISP has been a bit blinky of late!) Enjoy that Italian food - my preference too! (Especially if Barbera d'Asti's on the wine list!)...
I too would so love to see this but unfortunately I'm away this weekend. I hope you have standing room only, it's a great coup showing that film! Mark Fuller...
... Thursday 7th December 8:45, Saturday 23rd December 3:40. They clearly aren't showing Mark's print, but it is a silent version with piano accompaniment. --...
Good for him. De Seta's back catalogue isn't quite as extensive as Michael's, he's been involved in 20 films since 1954. Or that's all that the IMDb records...
... Barbara who? :) Steve Opera Telecom has been listed number One Mobile Agency in the UK 2006 by New Media Age (NMA). For the full article, please click...
I was just watching The Iron Petticoat (1956) on FilmFour. Great performances from the leads. Kate Hepburn slapping the stick very well to match Bob Hope. Sid...
The Rainbow Codes were a series of code names used to disguise the nature of various British military research projects from after the Second World War until...
Dear Nicky and Mark, Many thanks for the help. I'v seen a few figures on number of tickets sold for a few films and wanted to verify those figures. I'll bet...
Hi, Nicky, Thanks again for the help. Much appreciated. I'll report back if I find out something of general interest to folks in here. All the best, Barbara ...
1950-55 , indeed up to about 1965 were years of very low inflation, so I think you'll find little variation in ticket prices for the same venue over those...
In a message dated 11/2/2006 3:45:23 PM Central Standard Time, ... Bingo! Excellent. I'd forgotten about newspaper adverts and ticket prices. I knew I'd...
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The good people at L'Institut Lumière in Lyon have told me that they're just getting reading to release their next batch of DVDs. This set will be ACT, IKWIG...
... But I can't get onto that site at the moment to check the rest of the article. Is that about a screening of BN down Santa Ana way? I'll try again at...
... I didn't have any problem going to the site. Here is what it says. -- Paula Black Narcissus. Deborah Kerr, Jean Simmons and Sabu star in Michael Powell...
Thanks for the alert!!!! I notice that the original 4 sets have been boxed, and have a price of 70 Euros, the new release of 3 films also boxed at 60 Euros...
... Thanks Paula. But what does it mean? Is that this Friday (3rd Nov) or next Friday? And what does "materials fee" mean? Steve Opera Telecom has been listed...