Lets Go to the Movies

So you many not realise but Glasgow Cineworld on Renfrew Street is actually the tallest cinema in the world. It has 18 screens spread over 6 floors with capacities which seat up to 663 people. And for all us 18+ people out there, yes the cinema does have a licensed bar - Result. With the amount of screens the cinema has, it can accommodate to majority of people's needs and they have a vast amount of show times particularly for new releases.

Glasgow Cineworld was also in the media particularly in 2009 when Scottish heartthrob Gerard Butler brought his film 'Law Abiding Citizen' to the cinema complex with many screaming fans waiting for him. If the girls were not excited enough, the actor turned up in a traditional Scottish kilt and spent his time taking photos with fans and signing autographs. Looks like it doesn't matter how famous you get, Gerard still decided to go back to his roots to launch his movie. Not like we are complaining.

Awards, Pizza and Selfies

No more Sex, drugs and rock and roll its now awards, pizza and selfies after the recent Oscar ceremony. No matter how old you are, your interests or where you live, it is inevitable that you will have watched or heard about the Oscars. I mean it's only the biggest award show EVER. And this year was no different.

Jennifer Lawrence falling at 2014 and
2013 Oscar Ceremony

So it would not be an Oscar ceremony without beautiful gowns, a load of celebrities in the one place, risky jokes, Leonardo DiCaprio not winning and of course it would not be the same without Jennifer Lawrence falling. It is Official the 2014 Oscar ceremony presented by Ellen DeGeneres attracted the biggest television audience in over a decade. So the Oscars may be a big American occasion although even living in Glasgow you cannot ignore it. The day after the award show, the antics from the night were all over the news and social media. You could also not go out without someone saying "Did you see the Oscars?" And this year was especially different when presenter Ellen DeGeneres celebrity selfie hit twitter and became the most retweeted tweet ever. Everytime i look at the picture it gets better and better.

So now for the awards, Gravity winning 7 Oscars? Wow. It is not a film that particularly interested me from the start but now I am tempted to watch it after the reaction following the movie. When "Frozen" won best animated movie I could not contain my excitement, I was so happy. You can't not love a Disney movie and if you say you don't, you're lying! Now for Matthew McConaughey winning best actor, in my eyes he was deserving of the award - I mean come on look at him. The Oscars once again have been a massive talking point all over the world. Before I finish this post though lets have one more look at the epic selfie. Guess the Celebs!

2014 Oscar Selfie

Made in Glasgow

George Square and surrounding area at set of World War Z

Many people believe parts of Glasgow look like a war zone but in August 2011 it literally was turned into one. Ok, so Glasgow is no Hollywood. In fact it is nowhere close. Sure parts of Scotland are used for their scenery, for example in Harry Potter and James Bond: Skyfall. But you rarely see or hear of a Hollywood film coming to Glasgow. Until Brad Pitt decided to bring his newest project to Glasgow' George Square. The square was converted into a district in Philadelphia which was under attack by a zombie apocalypse.  Although the square was transformed with american traffic lights, signs and the iconic yellow "cabs" when watching the movie it is clear to any Glaswegian that it is Glasgow.  I don't know what is more exciting for Glasgow recognising the city on a Hollywood movie or having Brad Pitt, one of Hollywood's biggest actors in Glasgow.  However I think the question on most people's minds was why Glasgow? All the cities and countries in the world, Glasgow? It is said that Philadelphia has too high of a film tax for the production but that still doesn't explain.  It is also said that some of Glasgow's aspects reminded the producer of the USA. At the premiere in London, Pitt said "That's right, Glasgow is Philly. It looks great! It looks the business." 

Brad Pitt filming in Glasgow for World War Z

Although World War Z was filmed in Glasgow in August 2011 it was not released to cinemas in the UK till September 2013. Cards on the table, zombie films are not usually my first pick but as it was filmed in Glasgow I thought why not. The film was action packed, although nothing particularly stood out - except Brad Pitt of course.  The characters were all vulnerable and I didn't really seem to connect with them, they were just characters in a movie. Want to watch the World War Z Trailer click the link, and make your own opinions on the film.