Days of Heaven (1978, PG, 95 mins) is one of the most beautiful and unusual American films of the 1970s writes David Grey. And this is a rare chance to see it on the big [...]
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About bellabeck
Bella used to work in advertising and TV production and is now studying History of Art foundation course at Birkbeck College. She also enjoys film and is a volunteer for GalleryFilm, the Friends of DPG film society.
GalleryFilm ‘Days of Heaven’ – American Film and the Wyeth Influence – Part 1
Days of Heaven (1978, PG, 95 mins) is one of the most beautiful and unusual American films of the 1970s writes David Grey. And this is a rare chance to see it on the big screen at Dulwich Picture Gallery thanks to GalleryFilm.
* Monday 19 July 7.15 for 7.45pm
GalleryFilm -This is Spinal Tap – the original ‘rockumentary’
“This Is Spinal Tap” is the funniest film ever made, according to Ben Falk writing on BBC Movies webpage. GalleryFilm are screening this rockumentary on Monday 21 June. Without this film we may never have had The Office, The Thick of It or even the Simpsons or Family Guy – such is its trail blazing script and performances.
GalleryFilm – The Bicycle Thieves – unmissable
GalleryFilm are screening the outstanding film Ladri di biciclette or The Bicycle Thieves directed by Vittorio de Sica in 1948. If you came to see Satyajit Ray’s classic Pather Panchali (1955) in November last year [...]
Nanook arrives in Green Park
From Monday 3rd May 250 individually painted elephants are positioned all over London to mark the launch of the campaign to save the Asian elephant. The Charity Elephant Family commissioned 250 artists including Martin Aveling [...]
GalleryFilm – The Searchers
John Ford directed John Wayne in this extraordinary Western from 1956. With a plot which subsequently influenced Spielberg and countless other directors – and films from Star Wars, to Taxi Driver and Paris, Texas – [...]
Somers Town – a touching coming-of-age film directed by Shane Meadows
GalleryFilm’s screening of Somers Town (12 A) on Monday 15 March is a must-see for all Shane Meadows fans and with an introduction by the producer, Barnaby Spurrier, those less familiar with Meadows’ work are also in for a treat.
Cross Platform Artist – Ruth Dupre
Ruth Dupre gave a fascinating talk at The Arts Club, Dover Street, London W1 about her work across several disciplines and media – from ceramics to painting, from painting to glass and recently her move from glass into film.
