http://blogs.independent.co.uk| Blogs from the Independent newspaper - news, views and features from the world's most free-thinking newspaper| Sat, 25 May 2013 12:12:23 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2| en hourly 1 http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2013/05/17/something-for-the-weekend-in-london-may-17-19/ http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2013/05/17/something-for-the-weekend-in-london-may-17-19/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 02:00:57 +0000 Matilda Egere-Cooper http://blogs.independent.co.uk/?p=34959 Fela Kuti, Jewish food and The Great Gatsby are just some of the reasons why the rainy weather ahead ain’t keeping us in this weekend – so throw on the wellies and head out to tuck into this cultural smorgasbord of music, ballet, exhibitions, film - plus a curious late night at the Wellcome Collection that’s nothing to be “sniffed” at.]]> http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2013/05/17/something-for-the-weekend-in-london-may-17-19/feed/ 1 http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2013/04/26/something-for-the-weekend-in-london-april-26-28/ http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2013/04/26/something-for-the-weekend-in-london-april-26-28/#comments Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:00:52 +0000 Matilda Egere-Cooper http://blogs.independent.co.uk/?p=34452 We’ve got a pretty broad spectrum of arty events for your delight this weekend, from the glossy Sundance festival at the O2 to an indie food & flicks night around the east side and an ingenious exhibition popping up in Camden]]> http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2013/04/26/something-for-the-weekend-in-london-april-26-28/feed/ 0 http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2013/04/04/don%e2%80%99t-let-the-rising-cost-of-popcorn-spoil-britain%e2%80%99s-love-of-cinema/ http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2013/04/04/don%e2%80%99t-let-the-rising-cost-of-popcorn-spoil-britain%e2%80%99s-love-of-cinema/#comments Thu, 04 Apr 2013 12:00:12 +0000 Kieran Turner-Dave http://blogs.independent.co.uk/?p=33837 In the decade between the first and last Harry Potter films (2001-2011) the UK saw a 61 per cent increase in revenue at the box office, with British independent films more than tripling their market share. Yet despite the continuing success of cinema in the UK, there seems to be a growing concern regarding the rising price of a night out at our nation’s multiplexes. ]]> http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2013/04/04/don%e2%80%99t-let-the-rising-cost-of-popcorn-spoil-britain%e2%80%99s-love-of-cinema/feed/ 7 http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2012/11/30/something-for-the-weekend-in-london-november-30-december-2/ http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2012/11/30/something-for-the-weekend-in-london-november-30-december-2/#comments Fri, 30 Nov 2012 12:01:28 +0000 Matilda Egere-Cooper http://blogs.independent.co.uk/?p=30310 Just as the temperature drops, a brand new film festival dedicated to flicks from the colder climes of Europe sweeps into town, while Somerset House are giving ice skaters another reason to visit thanks to the dazzling couture of Valentino. Elsewhere, this weekend is a great chance to check out Alan Yau’s new Thai [...]]]> http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2012/11/30/something-for-the-weekend-in-london-november-30-december-2/feed/ 0 http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2012/11/23/something-for-the-weekend-in-london-november-23-25/ http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2012/11/23/something-for-the-weekend-in-london-november-23-25/#comments Fri, 23 Nov 2012 13:38:03 +0000 Matilda Egere-Cooper http://blogs.independent.co.uk/?p=30124 Just when you thought The Cultural Exposé’s handpicked weekends couldn’t get any more varied, the next three days has ensured we’ll be having a ball celebrating Japanese culture]]> http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2012/11/23/something-for-the-weekend-in-london-november-23-25/feed/ 0 http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2012/11/16/something-for-the-weekend-in-london-november-16-18/ http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2012/11/16/something-for-the-weekend-in-london-november-16-18/#comments Fri, 16 Nov 2012 06:00:58 +0000 Matilda Egere-Cooper http://blogs.independent.co.uk/?p=29925 This weekend sees the Southbank Centre declare the arrival of winter with its annual festival dedicated to all things Chrismassy. While those not quite ready to get into the spirit of it all can enjoy a street photography workshop in the East, a flick about graffiti writers, fried chicken in Brixton and a unusual dedication to the beauty of dancing on ice.]]> http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2012/11/16/something-for-the-weekend-in-london-november-16-18/feed/ 0 http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2012/11/09/something-for-the-weekend-in-london-november-9-11/ http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2012/11/09/something-for-the-weekend-in-london-november-9-11/#comments Fri, 09 Nov 2012 04:00:18 +0000 Matilda Egere-Cooper http://blogs.independent.co.uk/?p=29773 We've said it before and we'll say it again: autumn always offers the best events in the capital - so after combing through a number of fun and curious going-ons, we've curated a weekend that features sausages, Ferris Bueller, international street art, a 20-year-old film fest, dinosaurs, democratic storytelling - and the chance to check out the most innovative writing this side of the Thames. Godspeed friends, godspeed.]]> http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2012/11/09/something-for-the-weekend-in-london-november-9-11/feed/ 1 http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2012/10/25/keith-lemon-the-film-or-the-imposter-which-one-would-you-pay-to-watch/ http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2012/10/25/keith-lemon-the-film-or-the-imposter-which-one-would-you-pay-to-watch/#comments Thu, 25 Oct 2012 08:00:58 +0000 Kieran Turner-Dave http://blogs.independent.co.uk/?p=29372 Anyone who regularly shells out the money to buy or rent DVDs will be aware of the advert that appears before the film warning you that piracy is a crime akin to stealing a car or a handbag. These adverts are not only hilariously over-embellished to the point of parody, but are also clearly hitting the wrong target because they’re directed at the ‘honest’ audience members who have paid money to watch a film at home.]]> http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2012/10/25/keith-lemon-the-film-or-the-imposter-which-one-would-you-pay-to-watch/feed/ 5 http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2012/10/12/something-for-the-weekend-in-london-october-12-14/ http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2012/10/12/something-for-the-weekend-in-london-october-12-14/#comments Fri, 12 Oct 2012 03:00:42 +0000 Matilda Egere-Cooper http://blogs.independent.co.uk/?p=29078 We've dedicated the next three days to the pursuit of remarkable art - whether it's heading to the mighty fair that's Frieze, checking out the Barbican's new indoor rain installation, watching a critically-acclaimed film, or getting acquainted with six robots named Paul who are offering to draw your portrait for free this weekend.]]> http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2012/10/12/something-for-the-weekend-in-london-october-12-14/feed/ 0 http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2012/09/14/the-british-red-cross-uses-mobile-cinema-to-tacke-cholera-in-sierra-leone/ http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2012/09/14/the-british-red-cross-uses-mobile-cinema-to-tacke-cholera-in-sierra-leone/#comments Fri, 14 Sep 2012 13:35:14 +0000 Sharon Reader http://blogs.independent.co.uk/?p=28415 It is a far cry from the glamour of Hollywood, but through the power of film the British Red Cross is tackling the deadly cholera outbreak in Sierra Leone.]]> http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2012/09/14/the-british-red-cross-uses-mobile-cinema-to-tacke-cholera-in-sierra-leone/feed/ 0 http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2012/08/31/the-solution-to-bad-cinema-manners-ninjas/ http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2012/08/31/the-solution-to-bad-cinema-manners-ninjas/#comments Fri, 31 Aug 2012 15:31:31 +0000 Emily Jupp http://blogs.independent.co.uk/?p=28045 We've all had that horrible moment when you're in the cinema, you've scoped out the best view, snuggled down in your seat and started to get lost in the trailers when, "Da la la laa, da la la laa, da la la la laaa!" ( That's meant to be a ringtone, not Tinky Winky pirouetting before the screen, although both would undoubtedly disturb your movie-going experience).]]> http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2012/08/31/the-solution-to-bad-cinema-manners-ninjas/feed/ 2 http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2012/08/03/something-for-the-weekend-in-london-august-3-5/ http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2012/08/03/something-for-the-weekend-in-london-august-3-5/#comments Fri, 03 Aug 2012 04:00:36 +0000 Matilda Egere-Cooper http://blogs.independent.co.uk/?p=27024 We're a week in and London continues to revel in the excitement that the Olympics has brought to the capital - and it seems that while the games are still on, things to do in the London just keep on getting better.]]> http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2012/08/03/something-for-the-weekend-in-london-august-3-5/feed/ 0