“The Trust Fall: Julian Assange” is an important documentary released in UK cinemas on 15th March 2024 (www.thetrustfall.org). Why should we, the people of Britain, the parents of London, care about Julian Assange? It’s about the right to freedom and to the truth. We live in free countries in Europe, and we should be able to continue to trust our democratically elected governments.
On Saturday 24th of February 2024, London Mums Magazine was invited to preview three new Disney+ episodes of Iwájú. I was accompanied by three young teenagers who enjoyed the whole experience from start to finish. At the venue we were spoilt with various African food, dance and music, which we all enjoyed very much.
Iwájú was exhilarating animation that explored different context between the…
Cinema Made in Italy: London's hottest cinematic extravaganza returns this spring! Interviews alert!
London’s vibrant cultural scene is gearing up to welcome back the eagerly awaited Cinema Made in Italy festival from 20th to 24th March 2024. Organised by Cinecittà, in collaboration with the French Institute in London and The Italian Cultural Institute, this year marks the festival’s 14th edition, promising to showcase the cream of Italian cinema from the past year.
Cinema Made in Italy…
Italian film director Tommaso Santambrogio’s debut feature, The Oceans Are the Real Continents, takes you on an exhilarating journey to the vibrant world of Cuba.
Set against the backdrop of a captivating yet crumbling Cuba, this film follows the whirlwind romance of Alex and Edith as they navigate love, longing, and the call of distant shores.
Santambrogio’s expert direction brings…
On Wednesday, 21st February 2024, London Mums Magazine was invited to Leicester Square to review Dune 2, the second installment of a three-part adaptation of the 1965 epic science fiction novel Dune by Frank Herbert. It continues the story of its predecessor and follows Paul Atreides as he joins forces with the Fremen people of the desert planet Arrakis to fight against House Harkonnen.
With a…
London Mums‘ book of the week is Oscar the Dragon by Desmond McMullen. A captivating tale filled with messages for self-doubting youngsters.
Oscar the Dragon bursts with messages of friendship and that help is always at hand, and shares a youngster’s journey from feeling lonely and not fitting in anywhere, to becoming a confident and self-aware young dragon ready for anything.
With…
When my 78-year-old mother asked me to accompany her to Sicily to visit her 100-year-old aunt, I was apprehensive about the idea of a family reunion, dealing with the logistics of travelling with her dog, and managing my 17-year-old son’s expectations. He would have preferred to spend the rest of the summer with his friends rather than travelling with his mum and grandmother. Despite the…
Organising a hen night that strikes the perfect balance between elegance and excitement requires thoughtful planning and a touch of creativity. The aim is to create an event that reflects the bride-to-be’s personality and preferences while ensuring the evening stands out as a memorable celebration for all attendees. This guide provides a comprehensive approach to planning a sophisticated hen…
Though-provoking story, touching performances and emotional ‘after-taste’. Memory is a poignant and profoundly moving independent film that showcases emotional themes such as trauma and dementia with remarkable depth and sensitivity.
Memory will hit UK and Irish cinemas on the 23rd of February 2024.
The story
Sylvia (Jessica Chastain) is a social worker who leads a simple and structured…
Planning a wedding is all about creating a day that truly reflects you and your partner’s personalities. It’s a chance to make your celebration stand out, ensuring that every aspect of the day is memorable and unique. Gone are the days of following a set formula for weddings; today, it’s all about personalisation and creativity. From the choice of venue to the smallest of details, each…