PRODUCTION DIARY #14: Judy Matheson – From Bristol Old Vic to Twins of Evil & Hammer Horror (Part 2)

Time to unwrap a wonderful Christmas present… As a special festive treat here’s part two of our PRODUCTION DIARY with the lovely Judy Matheson, the star of Twins of Evil, The Flesh and Blood Show, Z Cars and Blakes 7, to name but a few. Continue reading “PRODUCTION DIARY #14: Judy Matheson – From Bristol Old Vic to Twins of Evil & Hammer Horror (Part 2)”

FILM TALK Episode #4: The Wild Geese (1978) Richard Burton, Roger Moore, Richard Harris – Championed by Mark Priest

Euan Lloyd’s explosive production sees mercenaries Richard Burton, Roger Moore, Richard Harris and Hardy Kruger stranded in Africa having been double-crossed by their paymaster, Matheson, played by Stewart Granger. They’re faced with a stark choice, they can either stay and be killed or fight their way out and risk starting a war. Championed by Mark Priest. Continue reading “FILM TALK Episode #4: The Wild Geese (1978) Richard Burton, Roger Moore, Richard Harris – Championed by Mark Priest”

FILM TALK Episode #3: Modern Times (1936) Charlie Chaplin, Paulette Goddard – Championed by Phil Campbell

This week’s FILM TALK features one of Charlie Chaplin’s greatest films, Modern Times, his iconic 1936 statement on the effects of the mass production on the world. The film sees his familiar tramp character struggling to survive in a modern industrial society and stars Paulette Goddard, alongside Charlie, who wrote, directed and produced the film. Continue reading “FILM TALK Episode #3: Modern Times (1936) Charlie Chaplin, Paulette Goddard – Championed by Phil Campbell”