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The Herald Scotland
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Scottish city centre to get first cinema in 25 years
A city centre cinema has been talked about for years, with the closure of the Robins back in 2000 leaving a hole in the cultural scene. The Dunfermline Regeneration Trust has been making efforts to bring the big screen back, partnering with OnFife to make the seasonal arrangement a reality. READ MORE: Family to sell landmark Scottish hotel after 70 years Family sells hotel overlooking world-famous Scottish golf course Project lead Derek Glen said: 'We know people in Dunfermline have been crying out for a city centre cinema for years, now we've made it happen, but if folk really want it to last, they need to back it by turning up.' The cinema will feature its own tuck shop, selling drinks, popcorn, sweets and ice cream, so movie-goers can enjoy 'the full cinema experience'. A statement continued: 'Whether you're after a low-cost family outing, a nostalgic night out, or just a good excuse for popcorn, Peacock Cinema is here, and it's ready to roll.' On Sunday Muppets Most Wanted will be shown at 11am, before Alfred Hitchcock's romantic thriller To Catch a Thief at 1pm. Tickets can be found by visiting the OnFife website, or purchased on the door.
Toronto Star
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Toronto Star
‘The 39 Steps' at the Guild Festival lampoons Alfred Hitchcock — and is all the better for it
Patrick Barlow's play 'The 39 Steps,' now running at the Guild Festival in Scarborough, is everything you'd expect from a stage adaptation of a classic Alfred Hitchcock spy thriller. And it's nothing you'd expect, as well.
Washington Post
3 days ago
- General
- Washington Post
Attack of the clever crows
Bruce M. Beehler is a naturalist and author, whose books include 'Birds of Maryland, Delaware, and the District of Columbia,' and, most recently, 'Flight of the Godwit.' Few of us who were of moviegoing age in 1963 can forget Alfred Hitchcock's 'The Birds,' a horror thriller set in Bodega Bay, California, that pitted flocks of angry crows, seagulls and other avians against Tippi Hedren and a cast of undeserving human victims. Particularly gruesome was the demise by crow attack of the likable schoolteacher played by Suzanne Pleshette. Though its thesis was preposterous, the film has gained in popularity over the years — adding to the already uncertain reputation of crows. In general, crows elicit mixed reviews. They are intelligent, clever and innovative birds. But they are also feisty, conniving and predatory — known to pluck songbird eggs (and nestlings) from nests while helpless parent birds stand by and watch. Crows also get their reputation from their curiosity and cunning, as well as their occasional interactions with humans. A recent development in our area demonstrates just how remarkable these birds really are. I live in the little southwestern Bethesda neighborhood of Brookmont, which overlooks Lock 5 of the C&O Canal and the Potomac River above Little Falls. Brookmont does not usually produce a great deal of excitement on the birding front. But lately, we have been seeing extraordinary behavior among our local fish crows (the lesser-known of the two crow species inhabiting the D.C. region). For the 30-plus years my wife and I have lived here, fish crows have maintained a low profile. That abruptly changed this past spring. We were surprised over several days to find small parties of crows boldly settling onto our back porch, perching here and there, and showing little fear. Our dog, Scout, noticed and disliked the crows' presence. When we opened the back door, she would launch out barking at these unwelcome visitors. We didn't know why the crows were on our porch, but we rightly assumed they were up to no good. Our nearest neighbors mentioned that they, too, were being visited by these crows, which they said were coming to harvest the stuffing from porch pillows to use in their nests. The birds actively attacked the pillows, snipping open the seams to get to the innards. When I queried the neighborhood via our email discussion group, more than 20 people replied that they had witnessed this same remarkable phenomenon. One even sent me photographs of the crows in action. The birds were no doubt collecting the pillow stuffing to use as a soft inner lining to their large stick nests, to cosset the eggs and nestlings. Traditionally, the fish crow's nest lining is provided by bark, moss, plant fibers, mammal hair or pine needles. Brookmont's porches, it seems, offered an abundance of outdoor cushions filled with an all-new, fluffy and readily available nesting material. That I was able to document dozens of reports of pillow-stuffing harvest from this spring indicates two interesting developments. First, one of the neighborhood crows must have somehow discovered the utility of pillow stuffing and learned how to crack open a cushion. Second, this clever bird must have then educated other crows in the neighborhood about this potential nesting-material bonanza. The pillow attacks are typically carried out by groups of four or five birds. I'm guessing these groups include experienced individuals who know the drill, and followers wishing to learn from the experienced birds. This is an example of cultural learning in the fish crow. Without speaking, one crow informs others about a novel discovery so that members of the neighborhood assemblage (some of whom are most likely close relatives) can benefit. The most famous historical example of avian cultural learning involved chickadee relatives — blue tits and great tits — in 1920s England. The birds learned to remove the caps from glass milk bottles delivered to front-door stoops in the early morning and then sip the bottle's tasty and nutritious contents. Over the decades, birds that learned this clever trick spread the knowledge to more and more of their fellows throughout Britain. More remarkably, this knowledge was eventually spread across the English Channel to Western Europe, proving that birds are more than unthinking avian robots and can indeed learn from one another. That this learning transmission can be rapid is demonstrated by the sudden spread of the fish crow pillow attacks across Brookmont. But there is more. Like the birds in 'The Birds,' which no longer feared the humans who had taken over their habitat, the small groups of fish crows visiting our porches are unusually bold, often standing their ground when homeowners approach. That's not the retiring fish crow we're used to! The birds' behavior might actually be evolving. If it is, let's hope their newfound audacity stops at outdoor furniture and doesn't develop into more Hitchcockian aggression. After all, these days, given humans' seemingly ever-growing onslaught against nature, our wild birds might have a legitimate reason to push back.
India.com
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Sonakshi Sinha's brother Luv Sinha opens up on 'Nikita Roy' getting limited screens due to 'unforseen circumstances'
Actress Sonakshi Sinha was recently seen leading her brother Kussh S Sinha's directorial debut, 'Nikita Roy'. Now, their brother, Luv Sinha, has opened up about the supernatural thriller getting limited screens due to YRF's 'Saiyyara', featuring Ahaan Panday, and Aneet Padda. Kussh shared, 'Nikita Roy is a fantastic thriller that showcases Kussh's unwavering commitment to storytelling and original concepts. Despite being such a powerful and original story, it has got limited screens due to unforeseen circumstances.' Nevertheless, he added that the buzz around the drama has been growing due to positive word of mouth because of the strong performances and unique storyline. 'Cinema enthusiasts should watch a film that is genuinely different and support creative filmmakers and producers who tell original stories,' Kussh added. Veteran filmmaker Subhash Ghai also said that he felt proud of the debut director Kussh after witnessing 'Nikita Roy'. 'He shows great sparks as a 'DIRECTOR IN COMMAND' in his very first film… Technically reminiscent of Alfred Hitchcock, 'Nikita Roy' is a must-watch suspense thriller,' the 'Taal' maker said. Previously, as well, Ghai compared Kussh's 'Nikita Roy' to Alfred Hitchcock's style of filmmaking. The 'Karz' maker wrote on Instagram, 'I felt proud of the debut director of film NIKITA ROY who shows us great sparks as a 'a DIRECTOR IN COMMAND in his very first film and he is #KUSSH S SINHA I saw last evening A suspense thriller-a mystery – a horror well shot like a class film on superstitious n rational thinking. It reminded me cinema of Alfred Hitchcock of our time technically but today My congratulations to KUSSH SINHA n entire team of this engaging film NIKITA ROY Coming next Friday in cinemas N bless u for great success. @kusshssinha @luvsinha @aslisona.' Featuring Paresh Rawal, Arjun Rampal, and Suhail Nayyar in pivotal roles, 'Nikita Roy' was released in the cinema halls on July 18th.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Luv Sinha slams ‘Saiyyara' clash, Sonakshi leads Kussh's debut ‘Nikita Roy', Subhash Ghai calls it a hitchcock-style gem
Actress Sonakshi Sinha was recently seen leading her brother Kussh S Sinha 's directorial debut, "Nikita Roy". Now, their brother, Luv Sinha , has opened up about the supernatural thriller getting limited screens due to YRF's "Saiyyara", featuring Ahaan Panday, and Aneet Padda. Kussh shared, "Nikita Roy is a fantastic thriller that showcases Kussh's unwavering commitment to storytelling and original concepts. Despite being such a powerful and original story, it has got limited screens due to unforeseen circumstances." Nevertheless, he added that the buzz around the drama has been growing due to positive word of mouth because of the strong performances and unique storyline. "Cinema enthusiasts should watch a film that is genuinely different and support creative filmmakers and producers who tell original stories," Kussh added. Veteran filmmaker Subhash Ghai also said that he felt proud of the debut director Kussh after witnessing "Nikita Roy". "He shows great sparks as a 'DIRECTOR IN COMMAND' in his very first film... Technically reminiscent of Alfred Hitchcock, 'Nikita Roy' is a must-watch suspense thriller," the 'Taal' maker said. Previously, as well, Ghai compared Kussh's "Nikita Roy" to Alfred Hitchcock's style of filmmaking. The 'Karz' maker wrote on Instagram, "I felt proud of the debut director of film NIKITA ROY who shows us great sparks as a 'a DIRECTOR IN COMMAND in his very first film and he is #KUSSH S SINHA I saw last evening A suspense thriller-a mystery - a horror well shot like a class film on superstitious n rational thinking. It reminded me cinema of Alfred Hitchcock of our time technically but today My congratulations to KUSSH SINHA n entire team of this engaging film NIKITA ROY Coming next Friday in cinemas N bless u for great success. @kusshssinha @luvsinha @aslisona." Featuring Paresh Rawal, Arjun Rampal, and Suhail Nayyar in pivotal roles, "Nikita Roy" was released in the cinema halls on July 18th.
