Tomorrow will see the announcement of the 2012 Oscar winners at the 84th Academy Awards. Below are some of the people and films we ‘d like to see win – but who do you think will pick up the gongs? Best Picture – The Artist Best Actor in a Leading Role – George Clooney, The … Continue reading »
This is Damien Barlow. This paper-cutting illustrator has a degree in Print and Surface Design from the Leeds College of Arts: ‘it was great,’ says Damien, ‘but I didn’t really follow the conventional route of the course…’ Damien likes the woods, fruit tea and visiting museums. ‘I’m a bit like Tom Hanks in BIG,’ he … Continue reading »
Meet Jess Bright, who is currently studying BA Hons Graphic Design at Nottingham Trent University. When not working, Jess is a self-confessed ‘geek’: ‘I spend far too much time in the cinema and drinking tea!’ she says. She likes taking photographs of anything and everything, ‘but mainly my cat!’ Tell us a bit about yourself… … Continue reading »
The Artist is a love letter to the art of film, and a light-hearted look at the nature of the movie industry. The picture really begins when, by pure chance, the two main characters collide into each other like two stellar objects in outer space. Both are left reeling, but as one makes a meteoric … Continue reading »
Meet 22-year-old photographer Fabrizio Mingarelli. Fabrizio is currently based in Rome, where he is studying architecture at university. ‘It’s another kind of art,’ he says, ‘and I really love it.’ Photography and architecture aside, Fabrizio’s other passions include reading (‘I always have a good book on my bedside table’), music, film and skateboarding (‘although lately … Continue reading »
This is hopefully the one and only time a post like this will ever appear on TYC but I thought it was necessary to say a few words about J.C. Andrews, who took his own life on Tuesday (14 February). When I interviewed J.C. for his TYC feature last year, the one thing that struck … Continue reading »
The Woman in Black is arguably the greatest ghost story of all time. Susan Hill’s original book was a bestseller, the stage adaptation wowed theatre audiences across the world. Naturally, it was only a matter of time before it ended up on the silver screen, too. This is Daniel Radcliffe’s first big movie break away … Continue reading »
In Britain’s 20th century theatrical world, there was no star as bright as Noël Coward, who wrote his first play at the age of 18. ‘If you’re a star, you should behave like one,’ Coward once said. ‘I always have.’ Originally written as a novella in 1950, Star Quality was never meant to reach the … Continue reading »
Meet illustrator Miranda Foxx. Miranda’s aim in life is to ‘float by, taking photographs and drawing on top of photocopies.’ She likes the challenges presented by entering creative competitions and collaborations. Her one true love is Soho. ‘I’m a Londoner to the bone,’ she says. ‘The people you meet in Soho, and the knowledge they … Continue reading »
This weekend, we’re all about romance and fashion – take a look at our pick of the creative events and things to do this weekend. LOVE IT With Valentine’s Day on Tuesday, love is in the air – indulge your inner romantic with these two events. Cadbury World are hosting a choc-tastic weekend at their … Continue reading »
