“It’s!” This line opening nearly every episode of Monty Python’s Flying Circus heralded comedy unlike any Britain had seen at the time. Growing out of such comedy shows as Spike Milligan’s Q5, At Last the 1948 Show, and The Frost Report, the six Pythons comprising John Cleese, Graham Chapman, Terry Jones, Michael Palin, Eric Idle, and Terry Gilliam would come to eclipse their … [Read more...] about For Silly Walks: A Guide to Monty Python’s London
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Movies Under the Stars: Film4 Summer Screen line-up at Somerset House
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxSLKfJ0VlE Every summer, a series of outdoor film screenings is held in the courtyard at Somerset House in London. It's a popular event and comes back every year. Film4 who are sponsoring the event this year have released the line-up for this year - it's a mix of new movies and classic films: Gemma Bovery Gustave Flaubert’s desperate … [Read more...] about Movies Under the Stars: Film4 Summer Screen line-up at Somerset House
City of Magic: A Brief Guide to Harry Potter’s London
Besides Hogwarts and Hogsmeade, London is perhaps the most featured location in the Harry Potter films. Unlike the first two locations, London is a place that isn’t dressed up to look like somewhere else, as Alnwick Castle has filled in for Hogwarts or the Goathland train station has played the role of Hogsmeade. In London, real locations are featured as themselves more than … [Read more...] about City of Magic: A Brief Guide to Harry Potter’s London
The London Fiver – Top 5 Modern (Post 1990) Films Set in London – What’s Your Favorite?
With London as their backdrop, a number of films from the 1990s-onward have become instant classics and given audiences a modern view of the city. Crime, comedy, romance, diversity, and magic are all present in London’s recent film history, and even though the films are newer, they nonetheless established themselves as classics. Have a look below at five modern films set in … [Read more...] about The London Fiver – Top 5 Modern (Post 1990) Films Set in London – What’s Your Favorite?
London Alert: Secret Cinema Goes to a Galaxy Far Away With Empire Strikes Back
The folks at Secret Cinema have announced their next big production next year and they're going to a Galaxy Far Far Away. Here's their announcement: Earth is the system. We are seeking rebels from around the world to join the Rebel Alliance and head to a Secret City where they will be taken on a journey through the world of Star Wars. Secret Cinema presents Star Wars: … [Read more...] about London Alert: Secret Cinema Goes to a Galaxy Far Away With Empire Strikes Back
London on Film: The Movie Pun London Tube Map
The folks over at Buzzfeed have created a fun new parody Tube Map, this time called the Movie Pun Map of London. Instead of familiar Tube Stations, the map features clever movie puns related to the station names. Check it out below (click for a larger version): Very clever and funny! Source. … [Read more...] about London on Film: The Movie Pun London Tube Map
London on Film: A Brief Guide to James Bond’s London
Military Intelligence, Section 6, otherwise known as the Secret Intelligence Service, has always played home to the world’s leading fictional spy. With its main offices in London, the city has often played an important role in the James Bond film franchise. The city’s buildings have appeared either as real or fictional offices, and sometimes local buildings have substituted for … [Read more...] about London on Film: A Brief Guide to James Bond’s London
London Telly: Top 10 TV Shows Based in London To Watch This Weekend
As many movies as there are set in London, there are also many television programmes set in its various boroughs. It’s honestly rather difficult to pick just ten great programmes to include on this list and inevitably some great shows were left out. These ten represent most of the genre spectrum and different parts of the city. Feel free to chime in on the comments with … [Read more...] about London Telly: Top 10 TV Shows Based in London To Watch This Weekend
Paddington Bear: Paddington Station and the Teddy that Bears Its Name – A Brief History
Later this week, the film “Paddington” is set to come out in theatres across the United States. Voiced by Ben Whishaw, it tells the classic story of a Peruvian bear who comes to live with the Brown family. Paddington Bear, of course, is granted his name in the story due to being found at Paddington Station in London. Since it's coming out this week, I figured why … [Read more...] about Paddington Bear: Paddington Station and the Teddy that Bears Its Name – A Brief History
London on Film: 10 Classic London Films Every Londonphile Should Watch – What’s Your Favorite?
Naturally, a city as old and grand as London becomes the subject of many films. It plays home to kings and queens, cops and gangsters, and everyday men and women. From views of the skyline to displays of the boroughs’ character, these are ten films that every Londonphile should watch. These films not only tell the story of Londoners but make the city itself a character. This … [Read more...] about London on Film: 10 Classic London Films Every Londonphile Should Watch – What’s Your Favorite?
The London Fiver – Five Real Life London Filming Locations You Can Visit
With so many iconic locations and studios, it’s no surprise that London is a heavily-used place for filming. It’s ancient monuments and newer buildings can be anything from an alien world to a future dystopia or even actually the UK’s capital. Whatever it may be in a given film, many of these locations can be visited every day. While you may not be able to enter some of these … [Read more...] about The London Fiver – Five Real Life London Filming Locations You Can Visit
London Movies: Explore Your Favorite London Films with This London Movie Map
The folks over at Buzzfeed have put together this really cool interactive map of famous London locations that have been the setting for some of our favorite movies set in London. You can browse the map below and view clips from the movies. A pretty slick little map. Worth printing off for future London trip planning! See the full sized version below: … [Read more...] about London Movies: Explore Your Favorite London Films with This London Movie Map
New James Bond Exhibition Coming to the London Film Museum in Covent Garden
The London Film Museum (which used to be called the Moveum) in Covent Garden has closed for a few months while they prepare for an exciting new exhibition - Bond in Motion, which will feature the largest collection of James Bond vehicles ever assembled. According to the BBC: Cars used in the James Bond films are to go on display at a London museum. The vehicles, … [Read more...] about New James Bond Exhibition Coming to the London Film Museum in Covent Garden
Film4 Announces Outdoor Film Screening Schedule at Somerset House
Film4 is sponsoring the outdoor film screenings taking place at Somerset house this summer. What can be better than watching iconic cinema beneath the stars in London? London’s best-loved open-air cinema is back this August with an extended programme of films over 14 nights. Presented in the magnificent 18th century courtyard on a giant screen with full surround sound, Film4 … [Read more...] about Film4 Announces Outdoor Film Screening Schedule at Somerset House
Movies in the Open Air Return to Somerset House This August
Central London’s open-air cinema returns this August with a line-up of classic, cult and contemporary cinema. Film4 Summer Screen takes place in the courtyard at Somerset House, a historic building between the Strand and the River Thames. Once a Tudor Palace where the future Queen Elizabeth I lived as a princess, Somerset House was rebuilt by George III in the 1770s to house … [Read more...] about Movies in the Open Air Return to Somerset House This August
Hollywood comes to London this Autumn at the V&A Museum
The V&A's major autumn exhibition is Hollywood Costume, bringing together more than 100 iconic costumes designed for famous and unforgettable characters from Hollywood movies of the last 100 years. The exhibition will display cinema costumes that have never before left the private and archival collections in California. Most of these clothes have never been publicly … [Read more...] about Hollywood comes to London this Autumn at the V&A Museum
Famous Film Locations to Experience in London
Can you hear that? It’s the sound of film stars the world over biting their nails in anticipation: that’s right, it’s Oscar nominations time. The stars in the running for this year’s awards were announced on 24th January, with George Clooney and Meryl Streep hotly tipped to walk away with a coveted gold statue, and War Horse and The Artist are some of the forerunning … [Read more...] about Famous Film Locations to Experience in London
The London American: Going to the Cinema in London – Many Differences from the US
Going to the movies (or cinema, as I now say) is one of my favorite activities. When I moved to London, I was alone for about a month before I met my classmates, so I saw quite a few films and got to explore a number of cinemas. Although one would expect seeing a film to be similar in most places (at the very least, in Britain and America), I found some differences worthy of … [Read more...] about The London American: Going to the Cinema in London – Many Differences from the US
The Top 11 London Based Movies – Best Movies Set in London
London is one of the most filmed cities in the world. Movies are how many Anglophiles, whom are unable to travel there, attempt to experience a small bit of Britain. For many years up until my first trip to Britain, I took comfort in watching as many London movies as I could. Many have become my favorite movies - not all just because they take place in London. Some are just … [Read more...] about The Top 11 London Based Movies – Best Movies Set in London
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