Frame within a Frame

Everyone has read the children's novel Matilda and it is loved by many, myself included. This is why the book has been adapted in various media, including audio readings, films, programmes and musicals. Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical is directed by Tony-Award-winning director Matthew Warchus , the film is produced by Eric Fellner and screenwriter Dennis Kelly adapts the Royal Shakespere Company's production for the big screen, with original music and lyrics by Tim Minchin . I had the great pleasure of attending the media preview screening of Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical at Movie House Cityside . The film has been getting some rave reviews from critics… but can we say it’s better than the actual book?  The musical tells us the story of an extraordinary girl, with a vivid imagination, who dares to change her story with miraculous results. Alisha Weir plays Matilda, the little girl with a strong sense of justice and the courage to make a difference. Despite her par...

At BFF’s Closing Night Gala, all attendees got to see one of the most lauded British films of the year - Aftersun , starring Paul Mescal (Calum) and Frankie Corio (Sophie). The director of the film, Charlotte Wells , is a Scottish director and producer, whose shorts have screened at different festivals worldwide. Earlier this year, the film also premiered as part of the “International Critic’s Week” during the 2022 Cannes Film Festival, where it won a jury prize. To date, Aftersun has 11 wins and 27 nominations and it has been receiving praising reviews from critics ever since.

We are all bombarded with marketing messages about mainstream films, but what about independent cinema? Film festivals are the places where you can discover and explore cinema from all over the world. 

I attended one of Queens Film Theaters' special screenings showcasing Lyra (Leer-rah), a beautiful and heartfelt doc, directed by BAFTA-winning current affairs filmmaker Alison Millar . Later in the evening there was a post-screening discussion where Alison was joined by Lyra’s sister - Nichola McKee Corner.