Monday, November 30, 2009
Sally Potter season at the BFI
Sally Potter, one of the most genuinely interesting film makers working in the world of cinema today, is having a full retrospective of her work shown in a season of events at the BFI in London during December.
The season kicks off with a showing of the remastered (and very wonderful) Orlando, and continues with a season packed full of her films and documentaries plus some further very special events. These will include a conversation with Sally Potter and Tilda Swinton (which will also be webcast live at http://www.sallypotter.co.uk/ on 2nd December from 8.30pm UK time, giving anyone the opportunity to ask Sally and Tilda questions live over the wonders of the interweb).
We would also draw your attention to Sally Potter's latest film Rage, which is showing from 22nd December. We have been lucky enough to see Rage (full review will follow shortly at http://www.alt-flix.co.uk/) and we have to say it is an marvellously innovative and very impressive piece of work.
To find out more, and to book tickets, check out the BFI website.
The season kicks off with a showing of the remastered (and very wonderful) Orlando, and continues with a season packed full of her films and documentaries plus some further very special events. These will include a conversation with Sally Potter and Tilda Swinton (which will also be webcast live at http://www.sallypotter.co.uk/ on 2nd December from 8.30pm UK time, giving anyone the opportunity to ask Sally and Tilda questions live over the wonders of the interweb).
We would also draw your attention to Sally Potter's latest film Rage, which is showing from 22nd December. We have been lucky enough to see Rage (full review will follow shortly at http://www.alt-flix.co.uk/) and we have to say it is an marvellously innovative and very impressive piece of work.
To find out more, and to book tickets, check out the BFI website.
Labels: BFI season, orlando, rage, sally potter, tilda swinton
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Coen brothers season (plus) showing at the BFI Southbank
Already commenced and running through until the end of December, the BFI Southbank will be showing a season of classic Coen brothers movies, but with an interesting twist, they will be showing beside the Coen movie a Hollywood classics that share some parallels or allegiance within the Coens work.
Blood Simple is paired with The Postman Always Rings Twice, movies which resonate strongly with each other in many respects, whilst the brothers recent oscars rich movie No Country for Old Men is paired with Charley Varrick. You can also compare the Coen's version of The Ladykillers with the original Ealing Studios version starring Alec Guiness, no doubt offering the viewer the chance to see where the Coens got it so wrong (for a change).
Other Coens film showing during the season include their latest superb offering Burn After Reading (2008); their oscar laden return to form No Country For Old Men (2007); our own favourites The Big Lebowski (1998), Fargo (1996) and Miller's Crossing (1990) along with every other film they have made to this point.
Visit the BFI's Oh brothers - The Coens in Context season website for more information / screening times for this fabulous season of classic Coen brothers films.
Blood Simple is paired with The Postman Always Rings Twice, movies which resonate strongly with each other in many respects, whilst the brothers recent oscars rich movie No Country for Old Men is paired with Charley Varrick. You can also compare the Coen's version of The Ladykillers with the original Ealing Studios version starring Alec Guiness, no doubt offering the viewer the chance to see where the Coens got it so wrong (for a change). Other Coens film showing during the season include their latest superb offering Burn After Reading (2008); their oscar laden return to form No Country For Old Men (2007); our own favourites The Big Lebowski (1998), Fargo (1996) and Miller's Crossing (1990) along with every other film they have made to this point. Visit the BFI's Oh brothers - The Coens in Context season website for more information / screening times for this fabulous season of classic Coen brothers films.
Labels: BFI season, Coen brothers
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