Category: Films/Movies
Tyson & Trebek Aboard For Bermuda Cruise
“Let’s take a boat to Bermuda” begins Let’s Get Away From It All, a 1941 song which pops up on the soundtracks of more than a few Golden Age Hollywood films. And cable TV channel Turner Classic Movies is doing just that, heading to Bermuda in October to celebrate its 25th anniversary with a ship full of movie fans, its on-air... Read more of this article
BIFF To Screen Toni Morrison Documentary
The Bermuda International Film Festival is to screen a documentary film about Nobel Prize-winning author Toni Morrison at its monthly film series, BIFFFlix. The film, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January, has been a mainstay at festivals since then, winning three prizes including two audience awards. The film offers an artful and... Read more of this article
BIFF Launches Membership With Benefits
The Bermuda International Film Festival [BIFF] is bringing its membership programme to life, and is “encouraging support from the community to benefit from what’s in store. “BIFF was founded 22 years ago and has come of age. It requires support to make it to next year. BIFF hosts an annual festival in March that combines a celebration... Read more of this article
BUEI To Screen “Hampstead” On July 14th
The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute will present a screening of “Hampstead” on Sunday, July 14 at 5:15pm in the Tradewinds Theatre at BUEI. The event poster says, “Though Emily [Academy Award Winner Dime Keaton] and Darold [BATA Award Winner Brendan Gleeson] live in the some idyllic London neighborhood of Hampstead, the worlds they inhabit... Read more of this article
BUEI To Screen “Maiden Trip” On July 7th
The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute will present a screening of “Maiden Trip” on Sunday [July 7] at 5:15pm in the Tradewinds Auditorium. The event poster says, “This riveting documentary chronicles the life and adventures of 14-year-old Laura Dekker, who set out on a two-year voyage in pursuit of her dream to be the youngest person ever... Read more of this article
BIFF To Screen “All Is True” On July 3
The Bermuda International Film Festival [BIFF] is to screen a film starring Judi Dench, Kenneth Branagh and Ian McKellen at its monthly film series, BIFFFlix. All is True, is a portrait of William Shakespeare during the last three years of his life, as he leaves London and returns to his family in Stratford-upon-Avon. Told with warmth and wry humour,... Read more of this article
BIFF: Aretha Franklin Documentary Screening
The Bermuda International Film Festival [BIFF] is to screen a concert documentary featuring the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, at the height of her musical powers for a second time. In 1972, Ms Franklin recorded the album Amazing Grace at Reverend James Cleveland’s New Temple Missionary Baptist Church in Watts, Los Angeles. She was accompanied by... Read more of this article
‘Stonewall Uprising’ Screening For Pride Month
The U.S. Consulate and the Bermuda National Library will host a screening of Stonewall Uprising to highlight LGBTQ Pride Month and the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising on Tuesday, June 25 at 6:00 p.m. at the National Library. “Stonewall Uprising explores events surrounding the three day protest by members of the LGBT community following... Read more of this article
BIFF To Screen Aretha Franklin Documentary
The Bermuda International Film Festival [BIFF] is to screen a concert documentary featuring the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, at the height of her musical powers. In 1972, Ms Franklin recorded the album Amazing Grace at Reverend James Cleveland’s New Temple Missionary Baptist Church in Watts, Los Angeles. She was accompanied by the Southern California... Read more of this article
CAA To Screen “Home Truth” On June 7th
In celebration of 40 years of service in Bermuda, Centre Against Abuse [CAA] is inviting the public to their special movie screening of Home Truth on Friday, June 7th at 6.00pm at BUEI. A spokesperson said, “In celebration of 40 years of service in Bermuda, Centre Against Abuse cordially invites you to our special movie screening of Home Truth, on... Read more of this article
‘Requiem’ Selected For British Film Festival
[Updated] Alex Godfrey’s short documentary – Requiem – has been included in the official selection for the British Documentary Film Festival, screening at the Empire Cinema, Leicester Square in London this week. The documentary, which was filmed in Bermuda, explores the disappearance of sharks around Bermuda, and was shown here recently at the... Read more of this article
BUEI Set To Screen Four Feature Films
The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] will screen four feature films this month, with “Even When I Fall” on Thursday, May 16 at 7.30pm, “Tell it to the Bees” on Sunday, May 19 at 5.15pm, “Red Joan” on Tuesday, May 21 at 7.30pm, and “Gloria Bell” on Sunday, May 26 at 5.15pm. Even When I Fall The event poster says, “Join... Read more of this article
May 1: BIFF To Screen Oscar Winner ‘Free Solo’
The Bermuda International Film Festival [BIFF] is to screen the Oscar®-winning documentary film Free Solo on Wednesday May 1 at Speciality Cinema. Advance tickets for the 6.30pm screening are on sale now at www.ptix.bm and at the cinema’s box office. Tickets will also be sold on the door. The film is part of the festival’s monthly series featuring... Read more of this article
Drive-In Movie Moves To City Hall Car Park
The City of Hamilton advises that the Fresh Air Films Drive-In Movie night, scheduled for the night of Saturday April 20, 2019 has been moved from Bull’s Head to City Hall Car Park due to the forecasted high winds. Senior Events & Marketing Coordinator for the City, Allison Tucker, said of the change, “The LED screen that we are using cannot... Read more of this article
GTyme Productionz To Release “I’m A Winner”
GTyme Productionz are getting set to release a single titled ‘I’m a Winner’ featuring former Bermuda Idol winner Larrita Adderley and Brotha Richie. A spokesperson said, “Just in time for the Easter holiday, GTyme Productionz is happy to announce the release of the single ‘I’m a Winner’ featuring former Bermuda Idol winner Larrita... Read more of this article
City’s First Drive-In Movie Night On April 20th
The City of Hamilton will host the City’s first drive-in movie night on Easter Saturday, April 20th on the top floor of the Bull’s Head Car Park. Entry is free to the public. The newly branded Fresh Air Films series will bring a double-header of popular and current blockbusters to the big screen for the public to enjoy. Allison Tucker, Senior Events... Read more of this article
