Le Grand Bleu (The Big Blue) directed by Luc Besson is one of those films that left a mark on me when I was growing up. I first saw it the year of its initial release (1988) in Paris on 70mm at the now defunct Kinopanorama. It's a visually stunning film, so being able to see it on the gigantic screen on 70mm made for a great experience, one that has stuck with me for more than … [Read more...] about Le Grand Bleu Cinema Concert Tour
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French Cinema Chain Uses Clever Editing in Advertising
French cinema chain Gaumont has a very slick and clever advertising campaign running at the moment. The "story" that unfolds over the course of the ad is self-explanatory, but it is the masterful combining of the on screen imagery with the carefully chosen snippets from well known films that makes it work so well. The film was shot by French director Xavier Giannoli and is … [Read more...] about French Cinema Chain Uses Clever Editing in Advertising
End of an Era – Pariscope Ceases Publication
It's the end of an era. Pariscope is to cease publication after more than half a century. According to reports in French media today's edition will be its last. If you were a visitor or inhabitant of Paris "Pariscope" and "L'Officiel des Spectacles" were the "go to" publications to get information about event listings in the French capital. For now, at least, "L'Officiel … [Read more...] about End of an Era – Pariscope Ceases Publication
Omniplex Carlow Official Opening
I don't often get invited to official openings and launch events. So getting invited to the opening of the new cinema in Carlow was nice. Combine that with the screening of Jurassic World and it was impossible to pass it up. So last night a few of us headed over to the Omniplex in Carlow, which is in the centre of the town. They gave us VIP tickets, which made us all feel … [Read more...] about Omniplex Carlow Official Opening
Tshirt Giveaway on FilmReviews.ie
I've got a few Zohan tshirts to give away over on Film ReviewsAll you have to do is answer a simple question!(Tshirts courtesy of WayToBlue, who do the studio's pr) … [Read more...] about Tshirt Giveaway on FilmReviews.ie