Film
Actor Carl Weathers, best known for starring in Rocky and Predator, dies aged 76
Carl Weathers, the actor famous for playing Apollo Creed in the ‘Rocky’ films, has died aged 76. In a statement announcing the news, his family said: “We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Carl Weathers.
One-of-a-kind immersive cinema experience coming to secret Birmingham location
A special one-of-a-kind cinema experience that transports the audience into the world of the film that they’re watching is coming to Birmingham for the very first time. Secret Cinema has disclosed exciting plans to screen a film at a Birmingham location and give the audience a “spectacular and immersive” experience.
Short film highlights backlash against British Sikh women who choose to wear a turban
A new short film called Kaur, produced by talent from the Midlands, tells the story of a British South Asian woman’s decision to wear a turban as part of her Sikh faith despite her father’s misgivings and fears about reprisals. Kaur tackles the uncharted subject matter in a sensitive manner and highlights the social –…
REVIEW: Saturday Night Fever – a jive talkin’ Bee Gees show with a soulful heart
A gritty disco show based on the legendary 1977 dance drama film Saturday Night Fever – with a soundtrack by The Bee Gees – is now jiving and disco dancing on the Birmingham stage. Saturday Night Fever is heating up the stage at The Alexandra Theatre in Birmingham.
Stunning life-size Peaky Blinders sponge cake on show in Birmingham
A stunning replica of Tommy Shelby in sponge cake form went on display at the Cake International Show at The NEC in Birmingham on Friday (4 November). The Peaky Blinders cake drew crowds of delighted fans who were eager to take selfies with the Cillian Murphy cake.
South Asian soldiers film gets screening at Birmingham Film Festival during Remembrance Week
A poignant film exploring the contribution of South Asian soldiers in World War I, and the dangers of forgetting the past during present times where division and misunderstanding can lead to violence, is being screened during the Birmingham Film Festival. The Forgotten Soldier will be screened ahead of Remembrance Day at The Giant Screen in…
Free film screening of Birmingham’s legendary Tower Ballroom by Pogus Caesar
Celebrated Birmingham photographer Pogus Caesar‘s film about the legendary Tower Ballroom – where music acts such as David Bowie and The Wailers performed – will get a special screening at a free event on Sunday (9 October). The Tower of Dreams film looks back at the social and cultural history of Birmingham’s Tower Ballroom at…
Aspiring young Small Heath director to showcase his latest films at Birmingham cinema
An upcoming young film director from the Small Heath area of Birmingham will have his newly-crafted short movies screened at the Odeon cinema in Birmingham next weekend. Rajab Mahmood, aged 20, is looking forward to showcasing his material at a special film event on Saturday 8 October at the Odeon Luxe cinema at the Broadway…
Guz Khan’s popular Small Heath show Man Like Mobeen to return in new series
Smash-hit BBC comedy show Man Like Mobeen, which is filmed in the Small Heath area of Birmingham, is set to return in a new series after an absence of three years. Series Four of Guz Khan’s popular show will begin filming this autumn according to BBC sources.
WHAT’S ON: Family fun for kids at Midlands Arts Centre in Brum
Over the next few months, the Midlands Arts Centre (MAC) has a jam-packed schedule to help keep little ones entertained this August and September. From Theatre, to Cinema screenings, Sing-A-Long sessions and Colourbox interactive workshops – MAC has something for everyone!