Category Archives: Speaker’s Corner

High School vs. High Fashion – Which film takes the costume cake?

Posted on 12 September 2012 by Movie Talk

Fashion is a favourite subject for filmmakers. Some mock the idea,  such as 2001 comedy Zoolander in which Ben Stiller plays the role of a stereotypical self-centred model living in a hilariously exaggerated portrayal of the fashion world. Others embrace … Continue reading →

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Top 10 sports movies: from blood and sweat to glitter and spandex (Part 2)

Posted on 8 August 2012 by Movie Talk

As the GB gold rush continues, here is Part 2 of Movie Talk’s top ten sports films, as chosen by guest contributor Shreya Patel. To see the 1st part, click here: 5: The Karate Kid (1984) Miyagi: Now use head … Continue reading →

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Top 10 sports movies: from blood and sweat to glitter and spandex (Part 1)

Posted on 7 August 2012 by Movie Talk

Olympic fever is gripping us here at Movie Talk HQ. So we’ve decided to put together a top ten of great sports movies – as chosen by guest contributor Shreya Patel. 10: Happy Gilmore Chubbs: Golf’s no different from Hockey. … Continue reading →

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Remembering Marilyn & Classic Monroments!

Posted on 5 August 2012 by Movie Talk

To mark the 50th anniversary of the death of Marilyn Monroe on 5th August, we asked Movie Talk guest contributor Shreya Patel to pick out a couple of classic Marilyn Monroments! “A beautiful moment here from ‘Some Like it Hot’, … Continue reading →

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Oscars 2011 – Watching the frocks on the red carpet and the coyotes on the fairway

Posted on 26 February 2011 by Movie Talk

With the Oscars almost upon us, preparations for the big day are gathering pace. Over in Hollywood, they’ve already unrolled the red carpet and stars and their stylists are getting their looks just right. Meanwhile, we here in Movie Talk … Continue reading →

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Forget New York, the latest fashions are Made in Dagenham

Posted on 7 October 2010 by Movie Talk

It’s safe to say, reckons Movie Talk’s fashion expert Faye, that the clothing within the latest blockbusters often goes unnoticed. We tend to be far more gripped by the storyline, whether it is heartfelt romance or full-on guns-blazing action. Unless … Continue reading →

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Salmon Fishing in the Yemen – on set at the Blue Fin Building on London’s South Bank

Posted on 2 September 2010 by Adele Craciun

We Movie Talkers are used to having film crews taking over our headquarters from time to time – almost exactly a year ago, Woody Allen came to the Blue Fin Building to film some of You Will Meet a Tall … Continue reading →

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Speaker’s Corner | Percy Jackson vs. Darren Shan – A 12-year-old reader’s verdict

Posted on 10 February 2010 by heidi

Hello, my name’s Luca and I’m a 12-year-old boy. I went to see Darren Shan: Cirque du Freak The Vampire’s Assistant last year and I saw the preview of Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief last week. Because I read … Continue reading →

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Speaker’s Corner | Rugby World editor Paul Morgan has his say on Invictus

Posted on 4 February 2010 by Movie Talk

Movie Talk invites Paul Morgan, editor of Rugby World magazine, to offer his view on Invictus, Clint Eastwood’s eagerly awaited movie set at the time of the 1995 Rugby World Cup. I often feel privileged in my job and one … Continue reading →

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Just the Ticket! Gina’s NYC Movie Theatre Tour

Posted on 22 December 2009 by Gina

Travelling to New York City this winter? Then take the weight off your feet after all that festive shopping and hunker down for a movie or three. Whichever area of Manhattan you find yourself, there’ll be a theater to entertain … Continue reading →

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