Category: Films/Movies
Fraggle Rock Series Is Headed Back To HBO
Fraggle Rock – the iconic 1980s series featuring puppet cave dwellers which Bermudian Michael Frith was a co-creator of – is set to return to HBO. Mr. Frith has said the discovery of Bermuda’s Crystal Caves inspired the underground world inhabited by the Fraggles. EW reported, “Fraggle Rock, Jim Henson’s beloved Muppet vehicle, is... Read more of this article
Project 100 Showing Of ‘Becoming Bulletproof’
Project 100 is holding a free showing of the documentary Becoming Bulletproof in order to “promote awareness of the mentally disabled and highlight their abilities.” The film will be shown on October 11 at 7.30pm at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute, with interested parties asked to email project100bermuda@gmail.com to reserve... Read more of this article
Documentary: Johnny Barnes ‘Welcoming Arms’
A New York-based filmmaker made a short documentary that explores the positive effect that Johnny Barnes had on the island, and while the trailer was previously online, the whole film is now available for viewing, with the director saying that they have made the film public as they are at the end of their festival run. Director Rosanne Ma calls the... Read more of this article
Manhattan Short Film Festival Set For BUEI
The Manhattan Short Film Festival will be held at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute on Thursday, September 29 at 7.00pm and Saturday, October 1 at 5.30pm. A spokesperson said, “Be a part of Manhattan Short, the only event of its kind in which the Final 10 films will be shown simultaneously across the world during a one-week period.... Read more of this article
L’Alliance Française To Show Movie ‘Demain’
L’Alliance Française of Bermuda is inviting the public to its next monthly french film [with English subtitles] with a showing of ‘Demain’, an award-winning French environmental documentary. The showing will take place on Tuesday, October 4 at 7.30pm in the BUEI auditorium. A spokesperson said, “A special evening for its first screening... Read more of this article
Premiere Showing Of ‘Bazodee’ Film On Friday
A premiere showing of the film Bazodee, starring “King of Soca” Machel Montano will take place at Liberty Theatre on Friday, September 23, with the film to start at 8.30pm. Tickets cost $35, including a cocktail reception at 7.30pm and after party at Blue Diamond Lounge. Partial proceeds from ticket sales will go to the Chewstick Foundation... Read more of this article
Event To Showcase Plastic Tides Film ‘The Canal’
Plastic Tides will be hosting an event at BUEI about their award winning film ‘The Canal’ on Tuesday, September 20 at 7:30pm. The event poster says, “Plastic Tides is hosting a screening of its award winning film The Canal at BUEl. The Canal documents Christian Shaw and Gordon Middleton’s journey down the Erie Canal in New York... Read more of this article
Windmill, Indignation Films To Screen On Sunday
An award-winning documentary and an acclaimed drama featuring a stellar ensemble cast are to screen at the Weekend Film Series on Sunday September 18. Screening at 3pm, William and the Windmill tells the story of Malawian William Kamkwamba, the son of farmers, who was just 14 when he was forced to drop out of school due to a devastating famine. Undeterred,... Read more of this article
BTA To Host Info Session On Film Productions
The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] says attracting film productions to the island will “bring economic activity to a cross-section of the community.” and anyone interested in the potential opportunities is encouraged to attend an information session next week. It will take place Wednesday, September 21 at 5:30pm at The Berkeley Institute.... Read more of this article
Wishing Step Pictures Establishes In Bermuda
Newly-formed film-production company, Wishing Step Pictures [WSP], is making a splash in the documentary business, after setting up operations in Bermuda and Toronto to create social-impact films built around global campaigns for positive change. ‘”Our tagline is ‘Making the world a better place one film and campaign at a time’,” said Wishing... Read more of this article
‘Genius’ Film To Screen For A Third Time
A feature film with an all-star cast that includes Colin Firth and Jude Law is to screen for a third time in the Tradewinds Auditorium of the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute. Genius, which also stars Nicole Kidman, Laura Linney, Guy Pearce and Dominic West, will screen on Sunday September 4 at 3pm. Trailer for Genius The film is a stirring... Read more of this article
Two Films At ‘Movies In The Square’ Event
The Corporation of St. George is getting set to present a ‘Movies in the Square’ event on September 2, with screenings of two films to take place. The films to be shown include ‘Angry Birds′ and ‘All Roads Lead to Rome,’ with the event to get underway at 8.15pm at King’s Square. The event poster says, “Come out and enjoy with your family.... Read more of this article
‘Genius’ Film To Screen For A Second Time
A feature film with an all-star cast that includes Colin Firth and Jude Law is to screen for a second time in the Tradewinds Auditorium of the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute. Genius, which also stars Nicole Kidman, Laura Linney, Guy Pearce and Dominic West, will screen on Sunday August 28 at 3pm. Trailer for Genius The film is a stirring... Read more of this article
Genius, Olympic Pride/Prejudice Films To Screen
A feature film with an all-star cast that includes Colin Firth and Jude Law, and an acclaimed documentary about the 18 African American athletes who represented the United States at the 1936 Olympic Games, are to feature at the Weekend Film Series on Sunday August 21. Screening at 3pm, Genius also stars Nicole Kidman, Laura Linney, Guy Pearce and Dominic... Read more of this article
King’s Square Movie Night To Include Two Films
The Corporation of St. George is getting set to present a ‘Movies in the Square’ event tomorrow [Aug 5], with screenings of two films to take place. The films to be shown include ‘Kung Fu Panda 3′ and ‘The Proposal,’ with the event to get underway at 8.30pm at King’s Square, following Music in the Square, which... Read more of this article
‘Our Kind Of Traitor’ & ‘Tickled’ Films To Screen
A British spy thriller based on a novel by John le Carré, and a stranger-than-fiction documentary that has screened at more than 20 festivals, are to feature at the Weekend Film Series on Sunday July 17. Screening at 3pm, “Our Kind of Traitor” stars Ewan McGregor, Naomie Harris, Stellan Skarsgard and Damian Lewis. A British couple [McGregor... Read more of this article
