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DVD review | Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy – John LeCarre’s classic spy thriller comes in from the cold in fine style
John Le Carré’s classic spy novel Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy becomes a feature film – and the result is a superbly clever, fiendishly gripping thriller that measures up to the iconic BBC TV series from 1979. In the lead role, … Continue reading
Film review | Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy – Oldman’s spycatcher Smiley hunts for a mole in the Circus
John le Carré’s classic spy novel Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy gets brought to the big screen by Let the Right One In director Tomas Alfredson – and the result is a superbly clever, fiendishly gripping thriller that more than measures … Continue reading
Vintage film posters preserved in the tube – London Underground unearths 1950s trove
A time capsule of vintage 1950s posters has come to light in a disused passageway in Notting Hill Gate tube station. OK. It’s not quite the same as the opening of Tutankhamen’s tomb, but for me London Underground has unearthed … Continue reading
Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope, and four Star Wars episodes from my life
Couch Potato Pickings There are people of a certain age who hold the original Star Wars trilogy (Episode IV – A New Hope, Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back and Episode VI – Return of the Jedi) in high … Continue reading
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Tagged Alec Guinness, attack of the clones, blue peter book of gorgeous grub, Carrie Fisher, ewok celebration, George Lucas, Harrison Ford, march of the ewoks, mark hamill, may the force be with you, return of the jedi, revenge of the sith, simon pegg.phantom menace, Spaced, Star Wars, star wars stew, stars wars: episode IV - a new hope, the empire strikes back
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Couch Potato Paradox: Movies you have to see on the big screen
Well, it seems that my recent post about the benefits of a local cinema hit a nerve with many of you, judging by your many comments. Clearly, I’m not the only one longing for a picturehouse in close proximity to … Continue reading
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Tagged Alec Guinness, Alien, Andie MacDowell, Anthony Hopkins, Anthony Perkins, Ben-Hur, Bolt, cinema for Crystal Palace, Daniel Radcliffe, Elijah Wood, Gone With the Wind, Hugh Grant, Independence Day, Johnny Depp, Journey to the Centre of the Earth in 3D, Judy Garland, Julie Andrews, Lawrence of Arabia, local cinemas, Mamma Mia, Meryl Streep, Peter O'Toole, picture palace, Picturehouse Cinemas, Public Enemies, Renee Zellweger, Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope, The Blair Witch Project, The Day After Tomorrow, The Fall, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, the sound of music, The Wizard of Oz
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