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Tuesday, 27 April 2010
Film review: Lourdes, Kilburn Times, April 2010
MIRACLES are things of ambivalent speculation and liturgical myths for a group of pilgrims in Lourdes, and as its wheelchair bound protagonist finds solace, you will be left both illuminated and lost, writes Sejal Kapadia.
When clusters of elderly, disabled and pious individuals slowly fill an empty dining room, there is nothing out of the ordinary. Daily, the group follows their tour guides on spiritual excursions and sacred activities in the infamous French village where Bernadette Soubirous is said to have seen visions of the Virgin Mary.
Director Jessica Hausner skillfully plays out the verities of faith through immature youths, religion testers and the truly faithful. When the priest explains an importance of curing ones sole, everyone really just wants to witness physically healing - a real miracle. Thus it often moves from compassion to satire, and this is powerful.
There is very little dialogue, and its Christine’s telling smiles and watchful eye that keep you gripped to the subtle changes in the plot. When myths finally become reality, there is an unsettling and threatening air that keeps you hoping it all doesn’t crumble apart.
There is very little dialogue, and its Christine’s telling smiles and watchful eye that keep you gripped to the subtle changes in the plot. When myths finally become reality, there is an unsettling and threatening air that keeps you hoping it all doesn’t crumble apart.
It has won various awards at film festivals in Venice, Vienna, Warsaw and London, and was beautifully fitting for an Easter screening at the Tricycle theatre, Kilburn High Road.
It isn’t obvious what you are meant to take away from Hausner’s story, and you will be a little bemused. But much like Christine’s transformation, your reaction will surely be deep and unfathomable.
Rhythm of London, Kilburn Times, April 2010
North West London got buzzing to the beat last week as the Rhythm of London festival enthused youngsters, children and even tiny tots, writes Sejal Kapadia.
It started on Saturday 17, where the Mayor of London's week long celebration, saw schools, organisations and institutions from Brent to Fulham revelling in musical workshops and activities.
The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance's (ICMP) top Bass tutor Dave Marks said: "Music is one of those things that bring people together, especially for young people who are going through something particularly hard. When you play, everything else disappears out of the picture. It can give young people a sense of worth and purpose."
He was half of the accomplished duo (with drum tutor Darren Ashford) to inspire and teach at ICMP's Bass and Drums masterclass on Dyne Road in Kilburn, on April 19. They experimented with different music time frames called bars from waltz percussions to the music of rock bands in the 1970s. Dave added: "Because we were dealing with time, anyone who played an instrument could join in. This aspect in music is universal."
Meanwhile, toddlers and babies at The Music House for Children's workshops showed you can never be too young to strike a chord.
Here mothers and children attended special London themed music and dance interaction workshops at Bush Hall on Uxbridge Road in Shepherd's Bush, St Stephen's Church on Westbourne Park Road in Notting Hill and St Anne & St Andrew's Church on Salisbury Road in Queens Park.
Kath Borer, Senior Manager at The Music House for Children said: "It gave attendants the opportunity to listen and sing to old fashion London themed songs that you donít tend to hear in recent times."
Pope John RC Primary school on Commonwealth Avenue in Shepherd's Bush, was one of the 50 schools to take part in the festival, with various singing classes for children in Reception to Year 6. Their 'School of Rock' band got kids amplifying the sounds of electric guitars and drums. Music teacher, Joca Dalledone explained that, "The more music the better. It can affect mathematical skills, creativity and self confidence, and so the younger they start the better."
Mr Marks decided his career after viewing a live performance for the first time at his school. He said: "If I hadn't experienced this, I don't know where I would be right now. That's why a festival like this is important, because it encourages these opportunities and gets people involved with music."
It started on Saturday 17, where the Mayor of London's week long celebration, saw schools, organisations and institutions from Brent to Fulham revelling in musical workshops and activities.
The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance's (ICMP) top Bass tutor Dave Marks said: "Music is one of those things that bring people together, especially for young people who are going through something particularly hard. When you play, everything else disappears out of the picture. It can give young people a sense of worth and purpose."
He was half of the accomplished duo (with drum tutor Darren Ashford) to inspire and teach at ICMP's Bass and Drums masterclass on Dyne Road in Kilburn, on April 19. They experimented with different music time frames called bars from waltz percussions to the music of rock bands in the 1970s. Dave added: "Because we were dealing with time, anyone who played an instrument could join in. This aspect in music is universal."
Meanwhile, toddlers and babies at The Music House for Children's workshops showed you can never be too young to strike a chord.
Here mothers and children attended special London themed music and dance interaction workshops at Bush Hall on Uxbridge Road in Shepherd's Bush, St Stephen's Church on Westbourne Park Road in Notting Hill and St Anne & St Andrew's Church on Salisbury Road in Queens Park.
Kath Borer, Senior Manager at The Music House for Children said: "It gave attendants the opportunity to listen and sing to old fashion London themed songs that you donít tend to hear in recent times."
Pope John RC Primary school on Commonwealth Avenue in Shepherd's Bush, was one of the 50 schools to take part in the festival, with various singing classes for children in Reception to Year 6. Their 'School of Rock' band got kids amplifying the sounds of electric guitars and drums. Music teacher, Joca Dalledone explained that, "The more music the better. It can affect mathematical skills, creativity and self confidence, and so the younger they start the better."
Mr Marks decided his career after viewing a live performance for the first time at his school. He said: "If I hadn't experienced this, I don't know where I would be right now. That's why a festival like this is important, because it encourages these opportunities and gets people involved with music."
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