Cinema
The Royal Opera House Cinema: Romeo and Juliet
Thanks to Kenneth MacMillan’s fluid choreography, Romeo and Juliet’s love story is as enchanting and sad in a live streaming as it is in an actual performance.
Review: Kriegerin
David Wnendt’s powerful directorial debut focuses on the subculture of East-German neo-Nazism, where right-wing radicalism and testosterone-fuelled violence are the norm.
Review: The Big Picture
From popular French director, Eric Lartigau, The Big Picture is an emotionally charged thriller with a star-studded cast and an electrifying central performance from Romain Duris.
Review: War Horse
A crowd-pleasing love story commenting on the sheer brutality and wastefulness of war, it’s clear to see why Steven Spielberg’s latest film is tipped for the prizes.
Review: Shame
From acclaimed director Steve McQueen, Shame is a powerful and devastatingly honest erotic drama highlighting the overpowering nature of human addiction.
Culturelle: The Best Of 2011
A year in culture features and there have been some fascinating, thought-provoking pieces; we present our edit of the best of the best.
My Classic Film: Les 400 Coups
Cited by many as their favourite film of all time, François Truffaut’s simply, beautifully-shot masterpiece went on to define La Nouvelle Vague.
Wonder Woman: Tilda Swinton
She has graced the screen in both independent films and blockbusters; we consider the career of the talented actress and sometime muse.
Wonder Woman: Emma Thompson
From her unstinting dedication to charity work to her acclaimed on-screen presence; we take a look at the life of the Oscar-winning actress and writer.
Wonder Woman: Diane Kruger
Running in Heels takes a glimpse at the multi-faceted life of the stylish, talented, multilingual actress who remains unconfined by international boundaries.
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