I don’t think 2023 was a great year for films. NOW, this may be my fault as I feel like I spent so much of the year out of the country I didn’t spend my usual inordinate amount of time in the QFT, (which, needless to say, continues to be the world’s best cinema). It speaks volumes that my film of the year isn’t technically released until next year.
Read MoreHurrah, it’s once again that time of the year when people make lists definitely declaring books, albums and movies the best of the year. Sure, it’s all just a matter of personal opinion, not to be taken too seriously. However, it is a good excuse to think back through all the things you’ve filled your brain with over the last 365 days.
Read MoreI’m so incredibly relieved to be able to make a list of the best things I saw at the cinema this year. 2021 began in Lockdown and I’m not ashamed to admit I actually cried when the QFT reopened and I got to be in the audience for their first screening
Read MoreI’m really missing the QFT this evening. I have always been wired a bit oddly and when the weather turns nice and I’m supposed to be outside enjoying myself in the sun, I always get a hankering to be inside in a darkened room watching subtitled movies alone. These days I am free to watch as many subtitled movies as I fancy, by myself, in the dark, but it’s just not quite the same as being purposefully anti-social in a social environment. Missing the QFT keenly tonight so I thought I’d repost this old blog I wrote a wee while back during the 50th anniversary celebrations.
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