Del Toro’s Frankenstein: A Gothic Vision for Netflix

Posted by Speakeasy News > Thursday 13 November 2025 > Shine Bright Lycée What's On

Guillermo del Toro resurrects Mary Shelley’s myth in a gothic and deeply human vision. Premiered at the Venice Film Festival in late summer 2025, Frankenstein marks Guillermo del Toro’s long-awaited return to the themes that define his work: monstrosity, compassion, and creation itself. A US–Mexican co-production, the film opened in select theaters on October 17, … Continue reading “Del Toro’s Frankenstein: A Gothic Vision for Netflix”

Wicked for Good

Posted by Speakeasy News > Friday 07 November 2025 > Ready to Use

Wicked is back, with a vengeance and for good! The second part of the adventures of Elphaba and Glinda is released on 19 November, revealing another aspect of these two women’s relationship. Whether you teach A1+ students or B1 ones, these activities will help you explore the world of Wicked. We offer 2 levels of analysis … Continue reading “Wicked for Good”

Save the Date: British Short Films Festival All Around France

Posted by Speakeasy News > Monday 13 October 2025 > Pedagogy

The “This is England” festival of British short films based in Rouen and the surrounding region is back. The 2025 edition  will take place from 15 to 23 November. A team of teachers has put together a special programme of screenings and teaching materials for primary, collège and lycée classes. And this year, it will … Continue reading “Save the Date: British Short Films Festival All Around France”

Dinard British and Irish Film Festival 2025

Posted by Speakeasy News > Wednesday 01 October 2025 > What's On

The Dinard British and Irish Film Festival takes place from 1 to 5 October. There are five films in competition as well as a short-film section, documentaries and lots of special showings. The opening film of the festival is one of several first  films directed by actors.  My Mother’s Wedding was written and directed by Kristen … Continue reading “Dinard British and Irish Film Festival 2025”

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”

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”