This summer, thousands of us Cumberfans will descend upon London to see Benedict Cumberbatch in Hamlet. This is, of course, terribly exciting for all of us! Some are seeing Benedict live for the first time ever. Many of us are theatre novices. And then there’s the play: Hamlet. Probably Shakespeare’s most famous play. Maybe you’re […]
It would be an insult to talk about London and don’t quote “Notting Hill” (1999). Both the film and the neighborhood. It’s stuck in the eyes of all those young dreamers the walks of Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant through Portobello Road or an impossible love hidden for a few days in Kensington and Chelsea. […]
Graham Moore’s Oscar award win is just over a month ago and with its Blu-Ray/DVD and iTunes releases, it’s about time to look at “The Imitation Game”’s historical accuracy. I won’t tear this important piece of film-making apart, don’t worry. The following won’t be a scientific piece of work including all the details and sources […]
As 2015 begins it will soon unveil; Marvel’s “Avengers 2: Age of Ultron” and “Ant-Man” which will lead into 2016’s “Captain America 3: Civil War” and of course, “Doctor Strange”. You are probably finding yourself asking these questions: -But what do all those other films before Doctor Strange have to do with him? -Does that […]
Marvel has finally announced Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor Strange. Now you’re wondering who the hell that is and what does he have to do with the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Pamela and I are here to tell you that he ain’t no Harry Potter. Let our Doctor Strange Starter Kit (part 1) enlighten you.
ALEXANDRE Desplat talks of flying when he composes. And watching him conduct the London Symphony Orchestra at the Barbican last week, there were around 1,000 other people flying with him. I’ve never seen an orchestra perform before, shameful really, but true. I was excited to not only see how an orchestra worked in full motion, […]
[Disclaimer: This Q/A does involve major spoilers. If you have not seen the movie, please DO NOT go forward, unless you want to be cheeky. In the meantime please check out our movie review. And please read on.] The Imitation Game Q&A AARP: Movies for Grown-ups November 9th, 2014 In Attendance: Scott Mantz (SM) […]
I got to see The Imitation Game a bit more than a week ago. Our writer Destiny has already written a great review, but I needed to share my thoughts and feelings with you. Because the film affected me deeply. After it ended I couldn’t form a coherent sentence for a good 10 minutes. It’s important to […]
Dearest readers, our writer Clare and I, Cumberchicken, have had a most exciting week. We were both lucky enough to be able to attend the London Film Festival opening gala, which also happened to be the European premiere of Benedict Cumberbatch’s incredible new film The Imitation Game. Clare and I were able to experience the gala […]
Benedict Cumberbatch is in a good place. He is in demand, working almost non-stop and repeatedly names his job “an embarrassment of riches”. Which it is when you’re friends with Harvey Weinstein and put in front line of next year’s Academy Awards with Alan Turing drama “The Imitation Game” (UK cinecast Oct. 8th, UK release […]
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