Andy Johnson, owner of Toxteth’s VideOdyssey – dubbed ‘the UK’s last video shop’, picks out his top 5 films to watch during lockdown. As life in lockdown continues, it's growing increasingly important to find solace in stories and things we enjoy. Reminding ourselves that we will be able to connect with each ... Read More...
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Toxteth's VideOdyssey is offering to deliver 'SOS nostalgia packs' to cheer people up in isolation across Merseyside featuring classic movies and retro snacks. The arts venue, which was dubbed 'the UK's last video shop' by BBC Radio 4, has amassed a vast VHS archive of more than 10,000 tapes. Owner Andy Johnson ... Read More...
Terence Davies interview: Acclaimed Liverpool-born filmmaker A lifetime of shunning the mainstream means Terence Davies faces an uphill funding battle on most of his projects, yet the Liverpool-born filmmaker continues undeterred. The acclaimed director’s latest offering, ‘A Quiet Passion’, charting the life of American poet Emily Dickinson, was years in the making but ... Read More...
A season of events celebrating the range, versatility and power of black actors in film and TV will get underway in Liverpool tomorrow (5 November). BFI Black Star is taking place at London’s BFI Southbank and nationwide throughout November and December, with the International Slavery Museum and Liverpool Small Cinema providing ... Read More...
Top 7 things to do in Liverpool this autumn Festival | Liverpool Music Week 26 October - 4 November, various venues Now in its 12th year Liverpool Music Week has become a highlight of the city’s events calendar and if this year’s stellar line-up is anything to go by, organisers are not taking that for ... Read More...
Liverpool student guide: Best bars, shops and more Words by Matthew Smith As another academic year begins at Liverpool’s universities, a new intake arrives to embark on an exciting adventure in the vibrant city. Your Move provides a definitive guide to Liverpool’s best bars, shops, attractions and more for students to explore. Best ... Read More...
Film buff's guide to Liverpool: A city of celluloid Words by Mark Langshaw From the magic of Harry Potter to the adventures of Sherlock Holmes, Hollywood has shaped some of its best-loved and most iconic productions in Liverpool over the years. A record number of film and TV projects were shot around the ... Read More...
From Harry Potter to Sherlock Holmes, a new video celebrating 25 years of the Liverpool Film Office gives a glimpse of the host of blockbuster films and hit series to be filmed in the city in recent years. Including hits such as Samuel L Jackson's 51st State and popular television series ... Read More...