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Great footage of Steven Spielberg and John Williams working on the iconic theme for E.T.

Coming up soon: a virtual scriptwriting group starting 1st May, 6-8 pm, open to anyone in D&G interested in learning scriptwriting, with the goal to write a short film script. Free class. Please DM or email [email protected] for more details and the Zoom link.

Paddy Higson produced the feature film Magdalene Sisters in Dumfries. A much loved figure in the Scottish film industry.

This is the late astronaut Sally Kristen Ride. The first American woman in space aged 32. A scientist, a PhD in physics, and major member of the NASA research team. I think I’d probably opt for her as an inspiration to young girls.

Dolly Parton didn't spend her dollars on space travel or a trip to the titanic because she was writing checks to put 150 million books in the hands of children.

Sean Connery Youth Talent Lab - a unique opportunity for young Scottish filmmakers! SYFF has partnered with NFTS Scotland and The Sean Connery Foundation to offer an exciting version of the original Talent Lab for 17-22 year olds. See syff.scot for details

A great Terry's Chocolate Orange ad from the 1980s that parodies RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK.

Behind the scenes footage from AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON as the crew create the transformation sequence.

Actresses Joan Crawford and Bette Davis, 1962 #WomensArt

An outstanding use of sound and visuals in the unsettling trailer for ALIEN (1979).

Stephen Purdon & other members of the River City cast today took the campaign to save the show to the Scottish Parliament where MSPs debated BBC Scotland’s decision to end River City and close its Dumbarton studios. Sign the petition: megaphone.org.uk/petitions/tell…

Blistering tap dancing from Gene Kelly and Donald O'Connor in SINGIN' IN THE RAIN.

Probably a bit too much about Pope Francis, and not enough on Paddy, but a lovely tribute to her bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0…

On this day in 1990 we showed Ken Russell's The Devils. It was part of a season of Russell's films which also included Mahler, Women in Love, Billion Dollar Brain, Tommy, The Rainbow, The Lair of the White Worm, Altered States, Crimes of Passion, and The Music Lovers.

ALIEN was released 46 years ago this week. One of the definitive science fiction/horror movies, and among Ridley Scott’s best, the behind-the-scenes story is like the perfect organism… 1/39

BREAKING: The Scottish Government has announced that its plans for a new national park in Galloway have been scrapped. itv.com/news/border/20…

Remembering Hattie McDaniel on her birthday Born | June 10, 1893 in Wichita, Kansas, USA Hattie McDaniel (June 10, 1893 – October 26, 1952) was an American actress, singer-songwriter, and comedian. For her role as Mammy in Gone with the Wind (1939), she won the Academy Award

JURASSIC PARK was released 32 years ago today. One of the most successful blockbusters ever made and a landmark in digital effects, the production of the film was as huge and spectacular as the T. Rex… 1/38

Shout out to all the @Bectu live events crew working back stage through hot conditions at #Glastonbury2025 it simply wouldn't happen without them!