As there was no Friday Film News last week we had to wait until today to mention that the 19th LLGFF kicks off this week. Beginning tomorrow with a showing of Prey For Rock and Roll at the Odeon West End, the festival last for …
The earlier post about London’s Strategic Emergency Plan has led to an outbreak of disturbing memories of When The Wind Blows and Threads. Please, London – REMAIN CALM. Yes there is a threat and yes we are a plump target, but we must never forget …
Only six weeks into 2005 and already we’ve got ourselves a real contender for ‘story of the year’. The Richard Desmond/Mafia/Porn/Internet scam story really does have all the elements. Of course, this whole thing reared its head a good five years ago. But it’s only …
Can a great artist be a great curator? That’s the question they seem to be asking over at the Alison Jacques Gallery, where David Hockney is about ready to unveil his exhibition of Robert Mapplethorpe photographs. Hockney and Mapplethorpe go way back to the early …
Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc today announced the release of The Getaway: Black Monday, the follow up to the visually arresting but ultimately shallow gaming experience that was The Getaway, created by Sony Computer Entertainment Europe’s Team Soho (whose members include Captain Porn Seller, Over-Priced …
London looks set to receive a new evening paper soon, and a free one at that. Porn magnate and owner of Express Newspapers Richard Desmond recently stepped up his long gestating plans to launch a free paper to rival both the Metro and the Evening …
Tonight, Londonist is taking the trip up to Highgate in north London to attend one of the best pub quizzes in the city. The Bigger Boat Film Quiz takes place at a pub on Archway road every month, and it’s quickly becoming a bit of …
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