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As local as it gets
1:09pm Tuesday 10th May 2005
Steve Pemberton famously based his League of Gentlemen comedy on local life. And talking to ALEX KASRIEL, he proves to be a staunch defender of the community.
Comments (0)Magic kung fu adventure
11:11am Wednesday 22nd December 2004
House of the Flying Daggers The Phoenix Cinema High Road, East Finchley Sunday, until January 6 Another film in the vein of Ang Lee's Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon is this beautifully filmed kung fu movie.
Reading up on Potter's rival
4:30pm Thursday 16th December 2004
Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (PG) If your kids loved Harry Potter then they will love this. Lemony Snicket's novels follow the misfortunes of the Baudelaire orphans whose parents died in a fire, and their evil guardian, Count Olaf (Jim Carrey), who is trying to get his hands on their money.
Now showing: from June 17
4:24pm Thursday 17th June 2004
THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW (12A) New York is ravaged by global warming in this disaster flick. (Barnet Odeon, North Finchley Vue, Staples Corner UGC) THE BREAKFAST CLUB (15) When Bender and co spend the day in detention on a Saturday, a cult high school movie is born. With Emilio Estevez and Mollie Ringwald. (East Finchley Phoenix) THE COMPANY (12) Ballet school drama directed by Robert Altman. (East Finchley Phoenix) HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN (PG) Harry gets up to more sinister adventures at Hogwarts. (Barnet Odeon, North Finchley Vue, Staples Corner UGC) I'M NOT SCARED (15) An Italian coming-of-age drama with a twist. Recommended. (East Finchley Phoenix) JERSEY GIRL (12A) Ben Affleck plays a single dad in not his best performance. (North Finchley Vue, UGC Staples Corner) KILL BILL 2 (18) Uma Thurman is a Kung Fu master in the second part of Tarantino's revenge movie. (North Finchley Vue) MEAN GIRLS (12A) See review. (Barnet Odeon, North Finchley Vue, UGC Staples Corner) A MIGHTY WIND (12A) Folk music mockumentary. (Barnet Odeon) A SUMMER'S TALE (U) French romance shot like a documentary. (East Finchley Phoenix) SCOOBY DOO 2: MONSTERS UNLEASHED (PG) Further adventures of the canine sleuth and friends. (East Finchley Phoenix) TROY (15) Sandals and swords extravaganza with Brad Pitt. (Barnet Odeon, North Finchley Vue, Staples Corner UGC) UNDER THE TUSCAN SUN (12A) A woman buys a crumbling Tuscan villa to get over her divorce. (East Finchley Phoenix) VAN HELSING (12A) Vampire film with Kate Beckinsale. (North Finchley Vue)
Review: Mean Girls (12A)
4:15pm Thursday 17th June 2004
Is the female of the species more deadly than the male? Certainly, according to Mean Girls.
Now showing: May 20
4:44pm Thursday 20th May 2004
BAD EDUCATION (15) A Pedro Almodovar movie about two troubled Spanish friends. (East Finchley Phoenix)
Review: Troy (15)
4:14pm Thursday 20th May 2004
Achilles, the greatest warrior of all, wants his name to live on forever for his legendary exploits on the battlefield.
Review: Shattered Glass (12A)
11:31am Wednesday 12th May 2004
When talented young journalist Stephen Glass (Hayden Christensen) first appears on screen he is a wide-eyed recruit, extolling the virtues of his profession with an unassuming humility.
Review: Van Helsing (12A)
5:17pm Thursday 6th May 2004
by ROB CARNEVALE Hollywood's thirst for action and special effects proves almost as insatiable as Dracula's lust for blood in Van Helsing, the first big-budget extravaganza of the 2004 summer season.
Toasting director Jill's success
11:09am Thursday 22nd April 2004
A Tribute to Jill Craigie Phoenix Cinema High Road, East Finchley Sunday, April 25, 2pm Jill Craigie is often considered one of the first women directors to have succeeded in the British film industry, making original and insightful films, toying with and examining the zeitgeist.
National News
Talks aimed at averting rail strike
Updated 6:40am Wednesday 8th October 2008
Union leaders and rail bosses are to meet for fresh talks as the first strike on Scotland`s train network draws to a close.
Editor's choice
Lovely historical home has a beautiful future
Set in a sought-after tree lined avenue, close to Highams Park Village, this lovely Edwardian-style five bedroom family home offers the perfect combination of original and modern features.
Eva exposes reality of celebrity culture
Eva Mendes returns to the big screen in Live! a mockumentary about an ambitious reality TV show.
Players to stage Thespis
The Chapel End Savoy Players are to present a concert version of Gilbert and Sullivan’s first comic opera, THESPIS, for the first time in the Players’ history.
From Russia with laughter
Forget nihilistic, slapstick circus clowns, forget the sugar coated spectacular special effects of multi million pound films that pass as family entertainment.
Fresh developments in the local music scene
There are fresh developments in the world of local music this week, with a promising new night in Leytonstone.
Exposing a tortured soul
CLAIRE HACK recalls why controversial and unconventional artist Francis Bacon’s new exhibition at the Tate is such a draining but rewarding experience.
The House Directory Q&A
Q. I would like to get rid of my net curtains. I’ve seen frosted window film and was wondering who supplies it?
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