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Valentine Film Nights
Classic romance films are back on the big screen at city cinemas this Valentine's night
To mark Valentine’s Day, four classic romance films are returning to the big screen at Vue Edinburgh Omni and...
Filmhouse would need ‘restructure’ to be kept as cinema, councillor claims
The campaign continues to ensure an independent cinema remains on the site of the much-loved Edinburgh institution
Edinburgh’s Filmhouse would need to undergo a “restructure” to secure a long-term future as a cinema, according...
Popular Steamie sells out at The Brunton
The Brunton inform us that tickets for The Steamie, which runs from Wednesday 25 to Saturday 28 January, are sold out.
Also scheduled is the Golden Globe winning movie The Banshees of Inisherin (15) on Wednesday 25 January. starring Colin Farrell and Brendan...
Film Preview – December 2021
Going to the cinema during the winter holidays there are some are anticipated tentpoles arriving on the big screen, including a musical remake, a series finale and a franchise return.
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Directed by Steven Spielberg (Saving...
Film Preview: November 2021
More awards season contenders will take to the big screen this month.
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Released on 5 November 2021, Kristen Stewart (Twilight) plays Diana, Princess of Wales in ‘Spencer’, directed by Pablo Larraín (Jackie). A biographical psychological...
Film Review: ‘The Last Duel’ ★★★★
Audacious use of the Rashomon effect elevates this epic tale of blood, sweat and tears.
Direction:Ridley ScottScreenplay:Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Nicole HolofcenerCast:Matt Damon, Adam Driver, Jodie Comer, Ben Affleck, Harriet Walter, Nathaniel ParkerLength:153 minutes Rating:R
Based...
Independent cinemas will welcome audiences back in Edinburgh
From today independent cinemas are ready to welcome you back inside. Some will open today and others later in the month.
The Dominion, Edinburgh Filmhouse and Edinburgh-based touring cinema operator INDY Cinema Group along...
Brunton re-opens from end of May
The Brunton (pictured) at Musselburgh welcomes audiences back from 26 May when big screen movies and event screenings will resume in Venue 1.Michael Stitt, chair of The Brunton Theatre Trust said: “Working with East...
Cinemas to reopen – tickets available now
Vue, the home of the Ultimate Big Screen Experience at Edinburgh Ocean Terminal and Edinburgh Omni are planning on reopening from 17 May 2021, subject to government guidance.
Tickets are available to pre-book now...
What’s on TV and film this month?
Coming to a cinema near you, as well as streaming services, are the first awards season projects for your consideration.
Cinema
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After solving the impossible case of the ‘Murder on the Orient Express’ three years ago,...
Review: Stan & Ollie★★★★
Well, here's another nice film you've gotten me into
Direction: Jon S. BairdScreenplay:Jeff PopeCast:Steve Coogan, John C. Reilly, Danny Huston, Shirley Henderson Length:97 minutesRating:PG
Watching the film ‘Stan & Ollie’ brought back fond memories of my...
Vue Omni Centre Hosts EIFF Films
For the first time the Vue Omni Centre on Greenside Place will host films from the Edinburgh International Film Festival. 2017 sees the 70th Anniversary Year of the festival and an array of World...
Now Showing- new film poster design competition at the Cameo
Glasgow based marketing agency Front Page has teamed up with the Cameo Cinema with a new film poster design competition.
The competition runs alongside the Cameo's "Culture Shock" season which features a series of classic cult and horror...
At the New Town Community Cinema this week
The next films at the New Town Community Cinema will be shown on Good Friday 25 March 2016.
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There is a matinee for children and something a bit racier for the adults in...
COMPETITION – Win tickets to the new ODEON Fort Kinnaird here
ODEON - Europe's largest cinema group - will next week be bringing film back to Edinburgh's Fort Kinnaird retail park after a 10-year absence, by opening an all-new cinema at the site on Friday...
Sunday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Scottish Inter-Faith Week begins today; its theme this year is Journeys, and the programme includes films about young women from different faiths and about the journey of the soul, a mindfulness session, talks on religious...
What’s On in Edinburgh this week
MONDAY 17TH NOVEMBER 2014
Delighters: Hula Hooping - taster session. For ages 14+, beginners or beginners + - session will be tailored to the abilities of the participants. 6.30-7.30pm, Forest Centre +, 38 Castle Terrace....
Saturday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Edinburgh Printmakers Open Day 2014: an opportunity to visit the oldest open access printmaking studio in the UK. Hands-on activities, with printmaking workshops for adults and children, printmaking demonstrations and studio tours. The brand new exhibition No Fixed Abode will be on...
What’s On In Edinburgh this week
Plenty happening again this week - from fundraisers for Palestine, Water for Life and the Scouts, to films from Poland, Africa and Italy. Books will be launched, exhibitions will be opened, French and Russian...
Saturday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Save the Elephants Halloween Party: two bands, nibbles, mini-auction, raffle. All funds will go to Kuki Gallmann Conservancy in Kenya, which works with wildlife conservation, especially elephants. Come in your scariest fancy dress! 7pm-midnight, Function...
Saturday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Dads Rock: part of a multi-award winning network of free playgroups for Dads and Kids (aged 0-5). 10-11.30am today and every Saturday, Whale Arts, 30 Westburn Grove and The Prentice Centre, 1 Granton Mains Avenue (groups operate at...
What’s On in Edinburgh this week
MONDAY 20TH OCTOBER 2014
Metals and Marble: an exhibition of contemporary metal and marble sculpture by Chris Muirhead and Simon Burns-Cox, displayed in the gallery with its 17th century Renaissance hand-painted ceiling. 9am-6pm today and everyday until 25th October 2014, Gladstone's...
Saturday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Fresh Start Sale: cake stands, china, glass, bric a brac, coffees, teas and home baking. Fresh Start is an Edinburgh-based charity helping those who have been homeless to get established in their new homes: it...
BAFTA 2014: The Round Up
Film lovers this morning woke up early on Wednesday morning to catch the announcement of the BAFTA’s 2014 Film Awards, sponsored by EE.
As 2013 was one of cinema’s greatest years in quite a while,...
Film Review – Silver Surfers Curry Favour
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, 2011 (12A)
Director John Madden
Screenplay Ol Parker (based on the novel by Deborah Moggach)
Comedy/Drama
124 mins
A senior ensemble cast lends some dignity, if not excessive credibility, to this predictable feel-good comedy/romance SAGA...
Film Review – Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close
or alternatively the Curious Coincidences of a Boy with a key.....
Rated 12A
Director Steven Daldry
Drama
Mawkish, tear-jerking kitsch predicated on the exploitation of the 9/11 tragedy or a life-affirming journey for a boy locked in a...
Review – The Muppets
by Ryan McNeely
The Muppets
Go. Just go. Right now.
I am so, so very happy. This is the Muppets movie I deserve. Jason Segel gets it. He understands. As fun as Muppet Treasure Island and Christmas...
Film Review – You Say You Want A Revolution? Let’s Gdansk
Polish Roulette - Sztos 2
Comedy
Polish with English sub-titles.
Cert 15. 105 mins
Together with rationing it is an even colder and slushier Advent in Poland 1981 as the Solidarity movement, simmering in the Gdansk shipyards, provokes...
Film review – War Horse: Grief & Canters Of The Best Kind
Director Steven Spielberg.
Producer Steven Spielberg/Kathleen Kennedy
146 mins. War/Drama
In the Spielberg cinematic bestiary of badly behaving animals we have previously encountered boat-eating psychotic sharks, dysfunctional Raptors with a Ph.D in stealth attack and a T...
Film review: The Artist
The Artist
Romance/Comedy/Drama
Dir. Michel Hazanavicius
Cert PG.
Set in the roaring late 20s Art Deco drenched never-never 'Hollywoodland' of perpetual sparkling sunshine and matching teeth, silent-movie star, George Valantin, (Jean Dujardin) swash-buckles his way to adoring fans’...
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