British Independent Film Awards 2014 Winners

A glittering array of talent turned out this evening for the 17thMoët British Independent Film Awards. The winners were announced at the star-studded ceremony, held at Old Billingsgate, which was hosted by The Inbetweeners star, Simon Bird. The lucky winners took home the iconic award designed by Fredrikson Stallard and created by Swarovski as well [...]

British Independent Film Awards 2014 Nominations

This weekend the winners will be announced for the British Independent Film Awards. The Imitation Game, Pride, ’71, Mr Turner and Frank lead the field with multiple nominations. Benedict Cumberbatch is set to be honored with this year’s Variety Award, while Emma Thompson receives the Richard Harris Award. Full nominations list below: Best Director John Michael [...]

Shock Treatment set for Stage Revival

Richard O’Brien is set to adapt his much maligned  Rocky Horror Picture Show follow up Shock Treatment into a new stage production to premiere at London’s King’s Head Theatre in April 2015. Speaking of the news creator O’Brien said “Shock Treatment has been waiting patiently in the wings for a stage premiere since the film [...]

Paddington Review

The Plot Michael Bond’s beloved bear is brought to the big screen for christmas with the help of Ben Wishaw’s gentle voice (Skyfall). From dark Peru to rainy London, Paddington is on a journey to find a new home. But when an evil taxidermist (Nicole Kidman) begins hunting him down, and nothing but his natural [...]

British Independent Film Award Nominations 2014

This year’s nominations for the British Independent Film Awards were announced by Jared Harris today with the Imitation Game, Pride, ’71, Mr Turner and Frank leading the field with multiple nominations. Benedict Cumberbatch is honored with this year’s Variety Award, while Emma Thompson receives the Richard Harris Award. Best Director John Michael McDonagh for Calvary Lenny Abrahamson for Frank Matthew [...]

Men Women & Children Review

The Plot Emma Thompson narrates Jason Reitman’s latest comedy drama, which delves into impact of technology among a whole host of characters young and old. Various interwoven stories explore how the advent of ever present social media has forever changed notions of privacy, intimacy and identity. The Good Opening with a shot of a satellite [...]

The Imitation Game Premiere Live Stream

Later tonight Red Carpet News will be on the red carpet for the official opening of this year’s London film festival and you can join us… Watch the red carpet action from THE IMITATION GAME, Opening Night Gala of the 58th BFI London Film Festival, live from Leicester Square tomorrow evening at 5:30pm in the live [...]

Effie Gray Review

The Plot Inspired by real life historical events, the film delves into the infamous marriage between celebrated Victorian Art critic John Ruskin and his teenage bride Euphemia Gray. Exploring the torments of a famously troubled union at a time when women were perhaps more vulnerable to cruel oppression. The Good Dakota Fanning is a rare [...]

Gone Girl Review

The Plot When a beautiful young woman Amy Dunne suddenly disappears under suspicious circumstances her seemingly distraught husband soon finds himself at the centre of intense scrutiny from the press, public and police. As facts twist and become both more and less clear even audiences are gripped by the question, did Nick Dunne murder his [...]

’71 Review

The Plot Set in 1970s Belfast, ’71 follows Gary Hook (Jack O’Connell) a British soldier fresh out of training who is sent to Northern Ireland in the heart of the troubles. It’s not long after  his regiment arrives that violence breaks out and Hook finds himself cut adrift from his comrades. Now Hook must survive [...]