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cinema : features London, Actually London always looks beautiful on the big screen, but films such as the Richard Curtis written Notting Hill and his recent directorial debut Love Actually have created an unrealistic cinematic view of our fair city, failing to show London as we actually know it. In order to dispel these misleading images and restore your faith in film, we bring you five contemporary films that capture the spirit of real London. WONDERLAND (Michael Winterbottom, 1999) Winterbottom's tale of a long weekend in the lives of ordinary South London folk is a modern classic. Taking in views of Soho bars, busy London streets and night buses familiar to us all. Wonderland is intimate, human and touching. Pure class. THIS YEAR'S LOVE (David Kane, 1999) Love, London style. We've all been there. Witty, engaging and rather poignant at times, using great locations around Camden and, erm, Heathrow airport. CROUPIER (Mike Hodges, 1997) The dark and seedy side of London after dark is revealed in this atmospheric and compelling thriller, with a mesmerising central performance from Clive Owen. SLIDING DOORS (Peter Howitt, 1997) I'm mentioning this classy romantic comedy simply because of its terrific use of the tube as a central plot device. There aren't enough shots of the Underground in films if you ask me. DIRTY PRETTY THINGS (Stephen Frears, 2002) This film dares to show the side of London that most of us never see, yet countless Londoners inhabit, struggling to survive unseen. Breathtaking and brave. AD |
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