And then there were four… the last remnants of the once proud Best For Film army have dragged together the last remnants of their strength and critical prowess in order to bring you the only opinions you need to read this – or any – Wednesday. So what are you waiting for?
Tucked away just up the road from offensively trendy Shoreditch, the Rich Mix provides just that for its legion of hipster fans. Music, comedy, spoken word, dance, theatre, exhibitions, festivals, educational events and family workshops are all packed into the Rich Mix, but we’re really interested in the cinema with its mixture of mainstream, independent, foreign language and kids’ screenings. Wonderful. Visit the Rich Mix here!
If you’ve ever been to see a film in Leicester Square without first checking the front of the PCC to make sure you wouldn’t rather see one of its a) cheaper b) cooler and c) cleverererer screenings, you’re an idiot. Nestled between Theatreland and Chinatown, the Prince Charles is a Mecca for the discerning central-London cinemagoer – with a wide range of new releases, classics from the vault and its famous double bills, it never disappoints. Visit the Prince Charles Cinema here!
Looming over Notting Hill Gate like a giant looming thing with a huge dome and really comfy seats, the lordly Coronet is the only place for swanky Kensington types to catch up on the latest releases. Boasting an imposing theatrical background and a cavernous screen covered in enough velvet to curtain the entire Crystal Palace – not to mention the cheapest cinema bar we’ve ever come across – it’s well worth the trip West. Visit the Coronet Cinema here!
Deadpool, or dead in the water? This week we’re focussing our boozy (yet sharp like an icy axe) gaze upon one of the more debatable talents of Hollywood: the suspiciously affable Ryan Reynolds. Is he a genuine talent with a string of bad choices behind him, or simply a series of sculpted limbs with nothing to lose?
Yeah sure, it would be pretty easy to just shout “YEAH TROLLHUNTER LETS GO LETS GO HUNT SOME TROLLS, TROLLHUNTTTER” – but for God’s sake, this is a democracy. You have to at least let the other options get a look in. Here’s our take on the week at hand – put down your fiery torch, drop ‘Trolls: An Enthusiastic Guide’ and wrap your head around what else is on offer…
The division between celebrities’ public and private lives is growing ever more meaningless, with debauched actors regularly incurring more column inches for their off-camera shenanigans than their performances. But do they deserve this punishing degree of scrutiny? Two of our writers go head to head in this week’s Face/Off…
Can you believe this is the thirty-fifth time you’ve read Orange(Wednesday)s and Lemons? If you got together a load of apples, flicked all the pips into a bowl and then read every OWL since January in one go whilst consuming 2.42g of pips per review, d’you know what would happen? You’d DIE. Serious stuff, eh? Enjoy the blog!
Combining celluloid thrills, theatrical treats and a strong social conscience in a uniquely charming setting, the Tricycle Theatre in Kilburn is the pride of North-West London. Its plush cinema screens a huge variety of films from big-budget spectaculars to arthouse gems, with fantastic events like the UK Jewish Film Festival popping up throughout the year. You’ll also find an award-winning theatre, a vibrant art gallery and a superb cafĂ©. Visit the Tricycle Theatre here!
August is officially over (though unofficially it’s been over since 1999), and so there’s no point even trying to pretend you’re off doing something summery tonight. Or ever again. Why not succumb to the inevitable and take solace in a dark room full of strangers eh? Heck, with two for one tickets, you could even get a friendly tramp to join you.
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