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Posted by Speakeasy News > Saturday 09 October 2021 > What's On
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No Time to Die James Bond
Posted by Speakeasy News > Thursday 23 September 2021 > What's On
It’s finally (almost) here: the 25th Bond film that was delayed by on-set accidents during stunts, and then by COVID. Daniel Craig is appearing as Bond (but not 007) for the last time in a film that was co-written by Fleabag and Killing Eve creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge. Watch our video report. Check out our Ready-to-Use … Continue reading “No Time to Die James Bond”
James Bond
Posted by Speakeasy News > Thursday 23 September 2021 > Ready to Use
The 25th James Bond film, No Time to Die, which has been delayed several times due to COVID, should prove of interest to pupils, the more so as the vast majority of them will be familiar with the hero. This A2 article gives some clues about his personality. Your pupils will also learn about Ian … Continue reading “James Bond”
The Spy Who Turned Novelist
Posted by Speakeasy News > Monday 14 December 2020 > What's On
John le Carré, master spy novelist, died on 12 December at the age of 89. Like James Bond creator Ian Fleming, le Carré himself worked in intelligence, but his novels were the polar opposite of Bond, portraying espionage as bleak, often tedious, and above all morally ambiguous. Le Carré was a pen name, since he … Continue reading “The Spy Who Turned Novelist”
My Name is Artemis, Artemis Fowl
Posted by Speakeasy News > Monday 06 July 2020 > What's On
Irish author Eoin Colfer imagined Artemis Fowl as a 12-year-old James Bond villain in a battle with the fairy underworld. The eight books starring the teen criminal mastermind have millions of fans, and there is now a film version directed by Kenneth Branagh. The film release was delayed by lockdown and was finally released directly … Continue reading “My Name is Artemis, Artemis Fowl”
Artemis Fowl: Teen Bond Villain
Posted by Speakeasy News > Monday 06 July 2020 > Ready to Use
Originally, Artemis Fowl was the first of eight fantasy novels by Irish author Eoin Colfer. It was adapted for the cinema by Kenneth Branagh and finally released on Disney+ after being delayed by lockdown. It features first-time actors as well as experienced and even very experienced actors like Judi Dench who plays the part of … Continue reading “Artemis Fowl: Teen Bond Villain”
Artemis Fowl: The Fairy Blessing
Posted by Speakeasy News > Saturday 06 June 2020 > Webpicks
Watch this scene from Artemis Fowl.
A “Thrilling” Halloween
Posted by Speakeasy News > Friday 14 October 2016 > Celebrate
If you’re looking for a fun language activity before the holidays, how about transforming your pupils into dancing zombies? For the tenth year running, Thrill the World will try to break its own world record for the biggest simultaneous dance to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller”: 22,596 people around the world! The song’s video with Jackson doing … Continue reading “A “Thrilling” Halloween”