Film Review:THE EXORCIST 50th ANNIVERSARY

by | Oct 12, 2023 | Film Reviews | 0 comments

 

THE EXORCIST 50th ANNIVERSARY

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Regularly voted the scariest movie of all time, it’s hard to underplay just how influential The Exorcist has become in the half century since it was released. With fear-filled walk-outs, people fainting in the aisles and religious groups in uproar, 

The Exorcist still conjures up a powerful reaction and has aged extremely well. It still sends shivers down your spine, with some of the most iconic horror sequences ever put to celluloid. To mark the anniversary of the film (and sadly having lost director William Friedkin only recently this year), this 50th cinematic re-release also marks a 100-year milestone for Warner Bros Pictures too. So returning to the big screen just in time for Halloween, sit back and revel in one of the greatest horror films ever made. With a truly sensational leading turn from a young Linda Blair, and support from Ellen Burstyn, Max von Sydow, Jason Miller and Lee J. Cobb, this still scares the life out of me.

Film review:Harry Potter

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HARRY POTTER

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The hallowed hall’s famed Films in Concert series has showcased the Harry Potter movies chronologically for quite a few years. We have now reached the penultimate chapter, with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 making its debut, with a full orchestral score

 The Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra and the English Chamber Choir conducted by Justin Freer, will perform Alexandre Desplat’s truly iconic score whilst the seventh movie in the franchise is projected onto the big screen. The Films in Concert series are always a real highlight of the movie calendar so if you’ve never experienced one before then you are seriously missing out on one of the greatest live marriages of music and moving image that film lovers (and especially Harry Potter fans) will simply adore. It will be an unforgettable and uniquely magical night at the start of November.

Film Review: : JURASSIC PARK 30th ANNIVERSARY

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JURASSIC PARK 30th ANNIVERSARY

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It’s hard to get my head around the fact that it’s been 30 years since Jurassic Park first dropped jaws around the world. The event-movie to end all event-movies, Jurassic Park has remained an undeniable big screen classic for three decades… and with new generations still getting mesmerised by the spectacle and sheer energy of the blockbuster, it seems like the perfect time to honour the original.

To celebrate this momentous milestone, the Royal Albert Hall is hosting another gem from their Films in Concert series, with the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra performing John Williams’ iconic score live. The film will be projected in HD with Anthony Gabriele conducting the carnivorous adventure. Book your tickets for the end of October before they get snapped up.

 

Film Review music from Tim Burton films

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RAH: DANNY ELFMAN’S MUSIC FROM THE FILMS OF TIM BURTON

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The Royal Albert Hall has always been a firm favourite venue for outstanding film events. The capital has no shortage of incredible venues to watch your favourite movies in, but the majestic setting of this grand old institution adds an undeniable wow factor to anything it hosts. 

This Halloween season they are bringing a truly magical night to the masses with Danny Elfman’s music from the films of Tim Burton. This will feature live renditions of his most iconic scores, featuring the likes of The Nightmare Before Christmas, Beetlejuice, Dark Shadows, Alice in Wonderland, Edward Scissorhands, and the incredible 1989 Batman. Watch the big screen project Tim Burton’s original sketches, drawings and storyboards whilst Danny Elfman’s infamous film scores are performed live by the BBC Concert Orchestra, the Crouch End Festival Chorus (conducted by John Mauceri), and some special guest performances by Danny Elfman himself, treble Malakai Bayoh and violinist Sandy Cameron. This will be a must-see event so don’t be a Joker, book your tickets for Saturday 7th October before it’s too late.

Film Review:evil dead rise

by | Apr 18, 2023 | Film Reviews | 0 comments

EVIL DEAD RISE

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The popular horror franchise returns for a gloriously gory new chapter of chills. Irish writer/director Lee Cronin (whose past credits include some horror shorts and The Hole in the Ground), takes on a mammoth legacy franchise for his second feature film. 

Evil Dead legends Sam Raimi and Bruce Campbell executive produce this film, giving it a stamp of approval along the way. Two estranged sisters Ellie (Alyssa Sutherland) and Beth (Lily Sullivan) must battle to save their family when demonic forces threaten to destroy them all. To tell more would give away too much but rest assured if you like your horror gory you’ve come to the right place. With love for the Evil Dead franchise booming once again after the success of the game and the TV series Ash vs Evil Dead, expect this is launch yet another purple patch for the franchise.