@vic_pratt

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Joined August 2016
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I had a nutty time last night interviewing Suggs and Mike from the mighty MADNESS On Stage Beyond a screening of BFI's restored TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT last night at Finsbury Park Picturehouse...
Vic Pratt of the BFI interviews Suggs and Mike of MADNESS at a screening of TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT for the BFI at the Finsbury park Picturehouse

ALT Vic Pratt of the BFI interviews Suggs and Mike of MADNESS at a screening of TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT for the BFI at the Finsbury park Picturehouse

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Do you find classic films with lovingly hand-crafted special effects trump AI slop every time? Read my short piece, ‘Aleksandr Rou and the Art of Enchantment’, and discover a master of Soviet fantasy cinema. intellect.stisonbooks.com/me…
This black and white film still from 'Vasilisa the Beautiful' (1939) shows a man trapped in the web of a truly enormous spider. Read more in the book 'The Films of Aleksandr Rou: Father of Soviet Fairy-Tale Cinema' by Deborah Allison.

ALT This black and white film still from 'Vasilisa the Beautiful' (1939) shows a man trapped in the web of a truly enormous spider. Read more in the book 'The Films of Aleksandr Rou: Father of Soviet Fairy-Tale Cinema' by Deborah Allison.

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As the weather gets nippy, I bring you what may be the most macabre dumpling-eating scene ever. A lovelorn youth seeks advice from a demon in Aleksandr Rou’s superlative adaptation of Nikolai Gogol’s ‘The Night Before Christmas’ (USSR, 1961).
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Secret Rites, 1971. Directed by Derek Ford. 'Documentary' about the study of witchcraft and black magic. Monthly Film Bulletin said: "An unusually sympathetic and selective addition to the recent spate of witchcraft documentaries. After a spoof opening sequence to illustrate some popular misconceptions, with a screaming girl victim rescued from "unmentionable obscenities" by a crucifix-wielding hero, the film concentrates almost entirely on ritual as performed by Alex Sanders' now famous coven."
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"None may witness the Great Rite Of Ra except the celebrants". You'd best look away then...
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Fantastic remastered Ed Wood from the BFI! Plan 9 From Outer Space and Bride of The Monster. Great extras including commentary from the Flipside boys and a piece in the booklet about Paul Marco written by me! Available from all the usual places!
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I'd love to own this copy of Famous Monsters. The Curse of the Demon cover. 😈📚 My dad remembers the day he bought it with his friends. (Sadly lost now). Would make an amazing poster or tee. 🖤
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What if... it were a different Coyote in every Roadrunner cartoon? Could that be why it appears that he never learns? 'Ready.. Set.. Zoom!' (dir. Chuck Jones, 1955). #Coyote
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Had a top-notch evening at Finsbury Park Picturehouse for a preview of Doug Weir’s fabulous new 4K restoration of MADNESS: TAKE IT OR LEAVE it, followed by an entertaining and illuminating Q&A with Madness’s Suggs and Mike, hosted by the BFI’s inimitable Vic Pratt.
Doug Weir and Vic Pratt of the BFI.

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Replying to @vic_pratt @MadnessNews @BFI @picturehouses @FinsburyParkPH
Excellent stuff! I caught the trailer on YouTube quite by surprise, and will definitely be buying a copy. Great work, Vic!
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You did a great job and what a fun evening! I chatted to some fabulous women afterwards who were fans back in the day and shared memories of seeing the band live.
Vic Pratt@vic_prattOct 2
I had a nutty time last night interviewing Suggs and Mike from the mighty MADNESS On Stage Beyond a screening of BFI's restored TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT last night at Finsbury Park Picturehouse...
Vic Pratt of the BFI interviews Suggs and Mike of MADNESS at a screening of TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT for the BFI at the Finsbury park Picturehouse

ALT Vic Pratt of the BFI interviews Suggs and Mike of MADNESS at a screening of TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT for the BFI at the Finsbury park Picturehouse

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Thrilled to see another lovely review of my book, ‘The Films of Aleksandr Rou: Father of Soviet Fairy-Tale Cinema’, in Slavic and East European Journal. You can read more reviews and a free sample at ow.ly/OyL450YJNJr
Image shows the cover of the book ‘The Films of Aleksandr Rou: Father of Soviet Fairy-Tale Cinema’ by Deborah Allison, plus an extract of a review by Marina Rojavin, published in Slavic and East European Journal, which reads: ‘The book is a fantastic companion for both specialists and amateurs. After the author’s analysis, even if you have already watched Rou’s films, you will want to watch them again. I hope that many people read this book and that it inspires them to watch Rou’s films with an appreciative eye.’

ALT Image shows the cover of the book ‘The Films of Aleksandr Rou: Father of Soviet Fairy-Tale Cinema’ by Deborah Allison, plus an extract of a review by Marina Rojavin, published in Slavic and East European Journal, which reads: ‘The book is a fantastic companion for both specialists and amateurs. After the author’s analysis, even if you have already watched Rou’s films, you will want to watch them again. I hope that many people read this book and that it inspires them to watch Rou’s films with an appreciative eye.’

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Just back from watching this fantastic new theatre adaptation of 'Twenty Thousand Streets Under The Sky' at Southwark Playhouse. Highly recommended. Congratulations to all involved.
Troupe@Troupe_TheatreSep 15
Production shots just released for our new stage adaptation of Patrick Hamilton’s classic novel @swkplay TWENTY THOUSAND STREETS UNDER THE SKY by Patrick Hamilton, adapted by Simon Reade runs 10 September – 17 October 2026. Tickets 👉 southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/pro…
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He's back! Billy Dainty has not been seen here since 16 August! I know you've all missed him! Enjoy!
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Arrived home today to find a European Firebug parent-and-baby session in progress next to our doorstep.
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34 years ago today the Dylan Rabbit played a gig at The Moonlight Club, Railway Hotel in West Hampstead. Audience was one man and a dog. But what a gig we played!
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This is great, the real deal. Highly recommended!
Dr. Deborah Allison@DeborahUKAug 23
Loved watching this at Greenwich Picturehouse today. If you're a fan of classic Looney Tunes then please treat it as essential viewing.
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The Goons at Rediffusion on Blu-ray/DVD: theb.fi/4hip83s
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The nocturnal dance of the rusalki, or drowned maidens, in MAY NIGHT (Soviet Union, 1952), Aleksandr Rou’s lyrical film adaptation of Nikolai Gogol’s 1831 story drawn from Ukrainian folklore. #FairyTaleTuesday
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The jam at the end of 33 1\3 Revolutions per Monkee is an astonishing piece of late sixties television. Brian Auger and Julie Driscoll absolutely going for it! I wonder what the kids thought of the show?
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