Latest addition to STUDIOCANAL’s Vintage Classics collection on Digital, Blu-Ray and DVD is this underrated and seldom seen WWII naval thriller. Directed by Compton Bennett and Starring Trevor Howard and Richard Attenborough and with a cast that includes Bernard Lee, Sid James, Sonny Tufts and Dora Bryan, this first class new restoration will be available on Digital, Blu-RayContinue reading “Gift Horse Newly Restored Version”
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Dovecot Studios Celebrates Two Diverse Artists in Its Summer Programme
Dovecot Studios have announced their summer programme celebrating the life and work of two major artists practising very different genres: Italian Renaissance artist, Raphael and twentieth century Scottish artist Alan Davie. Raphael – Magister Raffaello marks the 500th anniversary of the Renaissance master by exploring his life and work (1483–1520) in a landmark digital exhibition andContinue reading “Dovecot Studios Celebrates Two Diverse Artists in Its Summer Programme”
Queen of Glory (15) Sands Film Festival
This is a project written, directed and starring Nana Mensah, who does an excellent job of carrying off all of these roles. Her character, Sarah Obeng, is a Ghanaian/American who is just about to pack in her doctorate programme to follow her married lover to Ohio. If you’re the kind of person who becomes investedContinue reading “Queen of Glory (15) Sands Film Festival”
My Old School (15) Sands Film Festival
Scottish filmmaker Jono McLeod has written and directed a fascinating and revelatory film based on a strange but true story that took place while he was a school pupil in East Dunbartonshire. In 1993, class 5C of Bearsden Academy was joined by a guy going under the name of Brandon Lee. In fact, he wasContinue reading “My Old School (15) Sands Film Festival”
Treasures of the National Library of Scotland Exhibition Opens on George IV Bridge
Treasures of the National Library of Scotland (NLS) is a new permanent thematic display, featuring objects from the extensive collection at the Library on Edinburgh’s George IV Bridge. From early printed books to video installations, maps and medieval manuscripts to passports and letters, this changing display provides a unique insight into Scotland’s history, culture and people,Continue reading “Treasures of the National Library of Scotland Exhibition Opens on George IV Bridge “
Little Vampire (le Petit Vampire) French Film Festival
French comic book artist Joann Sfar, who is already well respected in the world of bandes dessinéesin France, has brought his talents to the world of film with his magnificent animation le Petit Vampire. Based on his children’s graphic novel of the same name, it tells of a friendship between the eponymous wee vampire, who’sContinue reading “Little Vampire (le Petit Vampire) French Film Festival”
Edinburgh Science Festival Toasts Gaia with a New Drinks City Trail
Saturday 19th March sees a self-guided trail of Edinburgh’s leading independent bars and restaurants, each offering a brand-new climate-themed cocktail all under the name of Toast to Gaia. Presented by Edinburgh Science Festival (ESF), the trail aims to highlight the important work the Scottish drinks industry undertakes to help fight the climate crisis. Seventeen barsContinue reading “Edinburgh Science Festival Toasts Gaia with a New Drinks City Trail”
Capital Theatres Announce New Corporate Partnership with Stewart Brewing
Capital Theatres can announce a new corporate partnership with award winning Edinburgh based craft brewery, Stewart Brewing. In a venture involving two organisations with shared values such as commitment to excellence; offering exceptional service; dynamic teamwork; a strong work ethic; a commitment to fun and care for the community and environment, all of which chimeContinue reading “Capital Theatres Announce New Corporate Partnership with Stewart Brewing”
Edinburgh International Children’s Festival Launches Fully Live Festival for 2022
The annual Edinburgh International Children’s Festival (EICF), that will run over two full weekends in May, has launched its programme, with a live programme for schools, families and industry professionals. The 2022 programme offers its usual mix of artforms, featuring common themes that speak to the complex experiences children are dealing with during the pandemic.Continue reading “Edinburgh International Children’s Festival Launches Fully Live Festival for 2022”
Van Gogh Alive Festival Square
A pop-up style tented venue in the forecourt of Edinburgh’s Festival Square is the venue for a new and exciting way to view art. In this case, the art is that of Dutch artist Vincent Van Gogh, whose work is now recognized and loved throughout the world, despite his having had scant recognition during hisContinue reading “Van Gogh Alive Festival Square”
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