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Post by pete mac Sun May 22, 2016 7:46 pm

A Palme D'Or for I Daniel Blake. Top award and his second.

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Post by Matt_1376 Sun May 22, 2016 8:51 pm

Well done Ken!

If you haven't watched his more recent films, such as The Angels Share, Route Irish and Looking For Eric, then you have to, NOW!

He's a nice guy too, if you ever get to meet him on the terraces. ;-)
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Post by LB Mon May 23, 2016 12:02 am

Really enjoyed the event at The Watershed for 'Jimmy's Hall' and Ken's speech afterwards - would be nice if something similar could be arranged for this film.

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Post by Maurice Ashman Mon May 23, 2016 5:22 am

Yes,
Well done again, Ken!
I agree with LB it would be great to celebrate with him with a fundraiser - perhaps at the Beau Nash (Komedia as the youngsters know it), as with 'Escape to Victory'?

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Post by Sir Ged Roddy Mon May 23, 2016 3:01 pm

I believe that there will be a short interview, related to the club, on Points West tonight, 23 May

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Post by Midsomer-chris Mon May 23, 2016 11:31 pm

Congratulations Ken on winning the Palme D'Or.

It is sometimes easy to forget that the friendly, unassuming, gentle man who is so willing to chat to us on the terraces at Twerton Park is an internationally celebrated film director. I for one feel very privileged to know him. Long may his great talents continue to be celebrated.
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Post by Midsomer-steve Tue May 24, 2016 12:59 am

Well said lovey - I agree with all of that.

Also - well spoken Phil. on Points West tonight.

Great tributes to a great man.
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Post by yuffie Tue May 24, 2016 11:36 am

Surely now is the time for the Ken Loach directed Hollywood blockbuster that would clear our debts in one go!

(this is a joke as I fully understand and respect his principles)

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Post by OliverH Tue May 24, 2016 11:56 am

Something like this you mean?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSSFNhF4HSk
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Post by yuffie Tue May 24, 2016 2:41 pm

OliverH wrote:Something like this you mean?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSSFNhF4HSk

Laughing Perfect for Episode IX.

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Post by Luton Roman Tue May 24, 2016 3:38 pm

Yes Simon, what we have all thought but fair enough Well done Ken.

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Post by LB Sun May 29, 2016 8:24 pm

I see that next Friday (3rd June) a film is being released about Ken's career, entitled Versus:The Life and Films of Ken Loach.

As far as I can tell it is only being shown in Bath on Sunday 5th at the Little Theatre when there is a 'Pay What You Can' performance at 12.30pm; there is another of these at the Watershed (where I believe it is being shown from the 3rd) at 6pm that day with a Q&A session with Ken. The tickets for these performances are apparently on a 'first come first served' basis.  

www.versusfilm.com

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Post by OliverH Sun May 29, 2016 8:29 pm

I believe the Little Theatre is referring to this special screening as "Pay What You Ken" Smile
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Post by pete mac Mon May 30, 2016 7:17 pm

It's on at the Belper Ritz

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Post by Maurice Ashman Sat Jun 04, 2016 5:47 am

I saw the film last night. It is packed with insightful interviews including very generous pieces by Ken and his family. But, don't expect Brian Blessed - rather Jim Allen!
For those of us who are acquainted with Ken, it gives a very full picture of the man and what drives him.
Bath City FC are credited - but I will need to see it again to work out why (unless a few shots of the Abbey and Bath Spa station count)?

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Post by comrade powell Tue Jul 26, 2016 12:08 pm

Versus:The Life and Films of Ken Loach is being shown on BBC2 this Saturday...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b07mzkfx
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Post by Maurice Ashman Sun Jul 31, 2016 5:44 am

I still didn't spot the reason for the credit to Bath City FC?

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Post by Luton Roman Sun Jul 31, 2016 8:47 am

Perhaps the Club holds Ken's images rights !

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Post by Twerton Park Magic Wed Aug 03, 2016 9:52 am

Versus is available on DVD @ £12.50
If you want to buy a copy and support a cause ken would approve of go to web-site of Nicaragua Solidarity
http://www.nicaraguasc.org.uk/shop/CDs%20&%20DVDs.htm
Versus is excellent introduction to Ken's work, especially (dare I say it!) for younger supporters who want to know about his early films like Cathy Come Home (also shown recently on TV) and the years he spent 'in the wilderness' when no-one would finance his projects.

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Post by Matt_1376 Mon Sep 19, 2016 9:31 pm

There was a promotion in today's Liverpool Echo regarding Ken's new film, "I, Daniel Blake" and I've managed to secure two free tickets to see the film this Sunday at the Odeon Liverpool ONE.

Happy Days! Wink
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Post by comrade powell Mon Sep 19, 2016 10:12 pm

So c'mon then - set a question so that the winner can accompany you!
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Post by Matt_1376 Sat Sep 24, 2016 7:11 pm

Okay then, here's the question: Will anyone be in Liverpool tomorrow (Sun 25th Sept) and do you want to see "I, Daniel Blake" for free?

It's a 10.30am ko though, and I might struggle to get there myself (I've managed to feck up my left leg and I can barely walk more than 10m without screaming in agony!). So I might just give the tickets to my brother. He can take my sisters chihuahua with him!
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