As you exit Pimlico Underground Station there are some great tiled murals lining the exit ramp, showing paintings by artists such as LS Lowry and others whose work is held at the nearby Tate Britain gallery. Public art like this certainly adds something to the quality of city life. At Tate Britain I ascended the […]
‘Wiener-Dog’, Picturehouse Central, London
“Two tickets for Wiener-Dog, please.” “The auditorium should be all right for you now.” “That’s good”, I replied, wondering why the box office person would say that. “There are bottles of water outside the auditorium in case it’s too hot”, he continued. A scrap of paper taped up on one side of the box office […]
‘Florence Foster Jenkins’, Picturehouse Central, London
Bloomsbury Farmers’ Market was in full flow when we got there around 1pm. A throng of people were enjoying the mid-May sunshine and blue skies, wandering around amongst the array of tempting stalls set up in Torrington Square. University of London’s stunning art deco Senate House looms over the market. The setting is perfect for […]
‘Miles Ahead’, Picturehouse Central, London
The trailer for Miles Ahead looked very good, and the film more than lived up to expectations when we went to see it at Picturehouse Central in London. Don Cheadle does a fantastic job as director and star of this tribute to jazz great Miles Davis. The pacing of ‘Miles Ahead’ is a perfect mix […]
‘Trumbo’, Picturehouse Central, London
It’s all happening today – the Chinese New Year celebrations, Valentine’s Day, and the BAFTA awards. Signs of all those can be seen in central London, particularly around Covent Garden where we go to Palm Court Brasserie for a suitably romantic meal before heading along to Picturehouse Central to see the eagerly awaited Trumbo. Usually […]