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Italian Cinema celebrating Italian women filmmakers arrives in London - 15 – 19 June 2022

Cinecittà, the state-owned company whose main shareholder is the Italian Ministry of Culture, have launched their new film season THE WAVE which celebrates the new wave of female filmmakers working in Italy today. The season runs from 15 to 19 June at the Ciné Lumière, Kensington, which is also home to Cinecittà’s long-running film festival CINEMA MADE IN ITALY. London audiences will be able…
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Film review: Jurassic World Dominion starring Chris Pratt

Last night, London Mums‘ contributors were invited to watch a Universal Studios production of Jurassic World Dominion which hits UK cinemas on 10th June 2022. The plot Jurassic World Dominion is the epic conclusion to the Jurassic era as two generations unite for the first time. Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard are joined by Oscar®-winner Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum and Sam Neill…
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Party tips

Guide to host the perfect Platinum Jubilee Picnic with essentials' checklist 

The long Platinum Jubilee weekend is upon us and with it comes the joy of eating al fresco (fingers crossed for the sunny weather). In case of bad weather, just take your picnic indoor. It will be just as good. Remember that good company is the most important ingredient. Take the stress out of your picnic planning by making sure you have the important items and food to fully enjoy the…
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Party tips

Quintessentially British: Party hosting tips on how to throw a great Platinum Jubilee party

This blog features London Mums’ party hosting tips on how to throw a great Platinum Jubilee party. 1. Bunting Oodles of the stuff. Bunting is brilliant and this is the perfect moment to go bananas with it. Personally, I like the old-fashioned fabric kind but there are all sorts of options out there now, from beautifully embroidered stuff to nicely weatherproof plastic. Use it in copious…
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Film review: Parallel Mothers by Pedro Almodóvar 

Parallel Mothers isPedro Almodóvar’s latest feature film starring his long-time collaborator Penélope Cruz as a middle-aged mother involved in a moving baby-swap drama.Spanish auteur’sBAFTA and Oscar Nominatedmovieis out on Digital Download today andavailable onon Blu-ray™, DVD and Video on Demand now. Parallel Mothers is Almodóvar’s 22nd…
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Party tips

How to host the perfect themed house party (including Platinum Jubilee party ideas)

With the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrationsjust a few days away(2nd– 5th June 2022), I have put the following list together to provide inspiration and support for families considering throwing an action packed, fun filled kid-friendly Jubilee party. While numerous official events will be staged, Brits across the nation are gearing up to host their own street parties…
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Film review: Top Gun: Maverick starrring Tom Cruise

36 years afterTop Gun (1986) hit cinemas worldwide, Tom Cruise returns in his flight suit as Pete “Maverick” Mitchell for Top Gun’s sequel, Top Gun: Maverick. This filmfollows now Captain ‘Maverick’, who has purposely avoided an advancement in rank after thirty years of service, while he is put in charge of a training group ofTopGungraduates for a special…
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Film review: Sing 2

The ever-optimistic Koala, Buster Moon (Matthew McConaughey), and his cast have big dreams of staging their most dazzling show yet in the glittering entertainment capital of the world, Redshore City. There’s just one hitch: they must persuade the world’s most reclusive rock star, Clay Calloway (Bono), to join them. Rosita (Reese Witherspoon), Ash (Scarlett Johansson), Johnny (Taron Egerton)…
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Books

Book of the week: 'Xavier and his magical Blueberry Muffins' by Anges de Sucre

Anges de Sucre are known for their amazing cakes and creations, but recently they ventured out down the path of releasing a kids’ cookbook. So, what’s the big deal? Well this isnt just any old cookbook with a few photos and ingredients listed with a vague description and method to follow. No, this is a cookbook designed to get kids into baking, by merging a story with a recipe to follow…
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Film review: Father Stu starring Mark Wahlberg

I recently attended a screening of Father Stu – a new release from Columbia Pictures, distributed by Sony Pictures. The story is largely based on the true story of a boxer turned priest, who is then diagnosed with an incurable muscle wasting disease, shortly after his ordination. In the film, Mark Wahlberg plays Father Stu, with Mel Gibson and Jacki Weaver as his parents. The film starts with…
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