Tag: Derry Girls
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Jay Hunt Named British Film Institute Chair
Jay Hunt has been appointed chair of the British Film Institute.A hugely well-respected name in British TV, Hunt is currently the creative director for Apple TV+ in Europe, and has been a governor of the British Film Institute since 2020.Prior to joining Apple, she was chief creative officer at Channel 4 and, thanks to previous…
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This High School Series Shows How To Succeed Beyond Four Seasons
There is somewhat of a curse for teen shows nowadays, as they either lose their charm over time or have a limited run of three to four seasons. Although some modern high school series such as Never Have I Ever and Derry Girls had solid endings, we can’t help but miss teen shows that made…
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The Best British Shows on Netflix (June 2023)
It’s easier than ever to be an Anglophile these days, largely thanks to streaming services like Netflix, which have brought a wider variety of titles than ever across the pond and right to our doors Love period pieces? You can now pick your preferred timeframe — from gangsters in the 1920s (Peaky Blinders) to the…
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‘Derry Girls,’ ‘This is Going to Hurt,’ ‘The Traitors’ Take Top Honors at U.K. Broadcasting Press Guild Awards
Channel 4’s “Derry Girls” and the BBC’s “This is Going to Hurt” and “The Traitors” have won the top honors at the U.K.’s annual Broadcasting Press Guild (Bpg) Awards.“Derry Girls” won best comedy and best writer for Lisa McGee and the stars of “This is Going to Hurt,” Ben Whishaw and Ambika Mod won best…
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The Daily Stream: Derry Girls Is The Irish Teen Sitcom You Didn’t Know You Needed
(Welcome to The Daily Stream, an ongoing series in which the /Film team shares what they’ve been watching, why it’s worth checking out, and where you can stream it.)The Series: “Derry Girls”Where You Can Stream It: NetflixThe Pitch: “Derry Girls” isn’t your typical teen comedy; it’s set in Northern Ireland in the ’90s, amidst the…
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Christina Ricci’s ‘Monstrous’ Gets World Premiere at Glasgow Film Festival
Christina Ricci’s upcoming aquatic horror film “Monstrous” is set to premiere at the Glasgow Film Festival (Gff) in March.Ricci plays a domestic abuse victim fleeing with her 7-year-old soon who soon encounters a terrifying monster living nearby. It is directed by Chris Sivertson (“All Cheerleaders Die”) and written by Carol Chrest (“The Prophet’s Game”).Also having…
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Danny Boyle to Direct Sex Pistols Limited Series for FX
Danny Boyle is giving iconic punk rock band the Sex Pistols the limited series treatment at FX.FX announced on Monday that Boyle, the director behind praised films such as “Slumdog Millionaire,” “Steve Jobs,” and “Trainspotting,” will direct and executive produce “Pistol,” a six-episode limited series about the legendary Sex Pistols guitarist Steve Jones. The series…