A Cinema Pioneer: Alice Guy

Posted by Speakeasy News > Friday 12 September 2025 > Celebrate

Alice Guy was one of the first and pioneering filmmakers, working in France and the U.S.A. at the beginning of cinema. Her contributions seemed to have been forgotten but she finally being recognised, with a retrospective at the Deauville Film Festival, a role in the Paris 2024 opening ceremony and an upcoming TV series devoted … Continue reading “A Cinema Pioneer: Alice Guy”

Faustus in Africa

Posted by Speakeasy News > Friday 12 September 2025 > Shine Bright Lycée What's On

South African creator William Kentridge first transposed Goethe’s Faustus selling his soul to the devil to the African continent 30 years ago. Against a backdrop of colonialism, it uses life-like puppets alongside actors to portray Faustus on safari in Africa. A new production arrives in Paris fresh from the Edinburgh Festival. Kentridge is a  a … Continue reading “Faustus in Africa”

Deauville Festival Honors Paul Newman’s Centenary

Posted by Speakeasy News > Wednesday 10 September 2025 > In the News

Deauville Festival 2025 will honour the late Paul Newman’s centenary with a ceremony and film screenings, attended by his daughter Clea Newman. The 51th Deauville American Film Festival will dedicate a special ceremony to Paul Newman on Wednesday 10 September 2025, marking the centenary of his birth. This tribute will be attended by his daughter, … Continue reading “Deauville Festival Honors Paul Newman’s Centenary”

The Thursday Murder Club

Posted by Speakeasy News > Wednesday 03 September 2025 > What's On

Generally clubs and classes in retirement homes include things like baking, playing bridge or flower arranging. At Cooper’s Chase retirement community, there is also the Thursday Murder Club. Richard Osman’s bestselling mystery novel is now a hit Netflix film. Cooper’s Chase isn’t your average old people’s home. A retirement community built in an old English … Continue reading “The Thursday Murder Club”

Deauville 2025: On the Boardwalk

Posted by Speakeasy News > Friday 29 August 2025 > What's On

The 51st edition of the Deauville American Film Festival from 5 to 14 September has 13 films in competition, including 10 by debut directors. And there will be plenty of premieres and stars on the Normandy boardwalks. Although there are lots of first-time feature-film directors, several of them are very familiar with the world of … Continue reading “Deauville 2025: On the Boardwalk”

Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025

Posted by Speakeasy News > Wednesday 20 August 2025 > Celebrate

The tenth Women’s Rugby World Cup will take place from 22 August to 27 September in eight cities across England. Sixteen teams will battle for the title, from New Zealand, who have won six times and are the current champions, to newbie Brazil. England is hosting the tournament for the second time. The Red Roses … Continue reading “Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025”

Back to Hogwarts!

Posted by Speakeasy News > Saturday 16 August 2025 > Celebrate

The first of September every year is celebrated as Back to Hogwarts Day by fans of the Harry Potter saga. That’s the day each year that the students of Hogwarts School go to the mysterious Platform Nine-and-three-quarters at King’s Cross Station in London to get on the Hogwarts Express steam train to school. In this … Continue reading “Back to Hogwarts!”

No More Late Show

Posted by Speakeasy News > Thursday 14 August 2025 > In the News Shine Bright Lycée

Late-night comedy shows have been a fixture of American TV since the 1950s. A mix of satire, comedy, music and celebrity guests, they are known for their criticism of politics and those in the public eye. It came as a shock to audiences when Stephen Colbert, host of the long-running The Late Show, announced in … Continue reading “No More Late Show”

From Kurosawa to NYC with Spike Lee

Posted by Speakeasy News > Tuesday 12 August 2025 > What's On

Spike Lee’s Highest 2 Lowest starring Denzel Washington will be available on Apple TV+ starting 5 September. Lee reimagines Kurosawa’s kidnap thriller High and Low in present-day New York.  Spike Lee and Denzel Washington Reunite This urban thriller was screened out of competition at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, where Denzel Washington received an honorary … Continue reading “From Kurosawa to NYC with Spike Lee”