'Tis the season to revisit Miss Piggy's festive rendition of THE UMBRELLAS OF CHERBOURG theme.

thinking about this. somebody up there was looking out for us.

BIG SMOKE, BIG SCREEN: 20 Film Writers on London & Cinema Today's the day! After 18 months of squirrelling behind the scenes, it's now in the world – 20 brilliant essays by the best in the biz, celebrating the link between London and film. Out now. linktr.ee/bigsmokebigscr…

Thrilled to have contributed an essay on Hampstead Heath in cinema to this BEAUTIFUL book; huge thank you to Tom and steph green for having me 😇 and grab your copy in time for Christmas here!! linktr.ee/bigsmokebigscr…

Adam Solomons steph green Rory Doherty (he/him) 🇵🇸 🇵🇸 🇵🇸 — Laura Venning (Laura Venning (moved to Bluesky)) unspools the rich artistic history of her beloved Hampstead Heath. linktr.ee/bigsmokebigscr…

big fan of movie bloopers in general but watching old hollywood actors mess up and cuss with their transatlantic accents makes these even more enjoyable

I’m not really here anymore but just swinging by to say I'm starting a weekly Substack to write about films :)) I hope you don't mind me inviting myself into your inbox :)) would love you to join me!! open.substack.com/pub/lauravenni…

Last day to submit your project(s) to the WFTV Festival ⌛ The Festival will travel across Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh, London & Manchester to showcase members’ projects in film & TV to an audience of members & industry professionals: bit.ly/WFTVFestival

david lynch struggled to get financing for his new film right before he passed. john waters just canned a film for the same reason. our greatest artists are aging and no studios are interested in funding the auteurs whose influence shaped the artform while they’re still with us

i bring a sort of "i have an ethical objection to the use of generative ai" vibe to every single conversation lately that nobody really likes

#SaveThePCC Some of you may have read about the situation regarding our new landlord wishing to add a new redevelopment break clause, with only 6 months notice to our lease. For now, we're simply asking you all to share & sign the petition below; you.38degrees.org.uk/p/princecharle…

my work here is done. you’re welcome demi moore

This week we uncover some corruption as we talk SILKWOOD w/ Laura Venning (moved to Bluesky)! Topics include: Meryl’s mullet, Cher playing a lesbian, Ephron’s script, Nichols’ direction & films where it goes ALL THE WAY TO THE TOP! Apple: t.ly/nZgCp Spotify: t.ly/rXTI-

"It’s all nice enough, while also feeling indistinct and unmemorable." Jason Isaacs and Gillian Anderson go for a very long walk in true story inspired movie #TheSaltPath — out in UK cinemas on 30 May. Read our review: empireonline.com/movies/reviews…

"It’s hardly subtle, but it speaks to the unsubtle times we’re living in." Four tech bro billionaires revel in a global crisis in Jesse Armstrong's #Mountainhead — out on Sky Cinema on 1 June. Read our review: empireonline.com/movies/reviews…

Living wages for staff? End to zero hour contracts?

Absolutely over the moon to announce that my first book, Icons of Cinema: Greta Gerwig, will be published on 9th October! It’s been a joy to explore Gerwig’s progression from mumblecore muse to award-winning writer and director 🎀 You can preorder now!! lnk.to/GretaGerwig