Taxi Driver returns to the cinema after 40 years in 2017 with a 4K restoration. This was done with guidance from its director Martin Scorsese and cinematographer Michael Chapman, and the reissue of the film is one of the highlights of the BFI Martin Scorsese season, running through January and February. I was lucky enough to see this in the wonderfully sumptuous surroundings of the cinema room at Soho House, so much thanks to them and all at Park Circus. See films at the BFI For those unfamiliar with the film, a youthful Robert DeNiro plays ex-Vietnam vet and insomniac,…
Arts
Whether its choosing the right aesthetic for your home and those to look after it. Educating your mind at London’s museums, galleries and book launches. Celebrating the social season with balls, ballet, film & theatre premieres.
Luxury London cleaners preparing for a joyous Christmas. Its November, so Christmas is only weeks away. Preparing for your luxuries needs help, do not fret we are here to help. The joys of Christmas, faith, friends, family, cosy fires, Christmas trees, wholesome food, mulled wine and so much more. As I approach my fiftieth birthday in 2017, I know the bells will ring across our land and all will rejoice……I find my child like sensibilities are becoming even more passionate. I adore this season and making one’s home look clean, tidy and festive is a big part. To get…
Let others clean so you can relax. Gentlemans Butler through a select group of luxury cleaning partners offer a range of cleaning services. Feel free to e-mail [email protected] and have a read of some tips to make the cleaning process that much more organised. For many of us the summer months are a good time to undertake some repairs, whether that maybe internal or external decoration or possibly the joy of a new boiler with floorboards up and all the other factors enjoyed by such renewals. If you are enjoying a fruitful working relationship with your cleaner as we are,…
Gentlemans Butler had the delight to experience test driving the Volvo XC90 D5 R-Design for a luxury tour of the West Country. I car I drove retails at £63,000 and we can now report on our findings. If you asked two people, one a car lover and the other a lover of what a car offers, what they look for in a car you will probably get a series of very emotive answers and the other a group of practical pointers, both of which are perfectly valid. From an early age I can remember various car gadgets I liked. The…
Paul Strand-Photographer and Film-maker at the V&A is the first UK retrospective on the American photographer Paul Strand in over 40 years, with the V&A’s own recent acquisition of nine rare photographs from the pioneering photographer’s only UK-based series included in the exhibition. www.vam.ac.uk/content/exhibitions/exhibition-paul-strand-photography-and-film-for-the-20th-century/ On until 3rd July 2016 These pictures were taken in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland and document the threat to traditional Gaelic life during the Cold War years. These exquisite black and white vintage prints were originally made for Strand’s photo-book Tir A’Mhurain (Land of Bent Grass). The V&A is home to the oldest museum photography collection…
Talk to us about experiencing The Gentlemans Cleaning Service. Cleaning, washing, ironing, bed changing, a true luxury cleaning service. Having a cleaner is a very intimate thing, you have them in your home and for many a home help, cleaner, house cleaner or maid represents a vital part of keeping their life on track. In the past I have had a cleaner for 10 years, someone who looked after my flat, looking after cleaning, washing, ironing, flower arranging and extended to having curtains made for me and helping me de-clutter and tidy my life. For anyone this is a much…
Disney’s The Lion King & The Lyceum Theatre London. We all need to go to a quality family show and The Lion King both in London and globally is a multi-award winning bonafide success. Perfect if you have young children or maybe you have friends visiting or you could be visiting London yourself. #JoinTheCircle #FeelTheLove Disney’s THE LION KING Lyceum Theatre 21 Wellington Street, London WC2E 7RQ Box Office number: 0844 871 3000 www.thelionking.co.uk THE LION KING plays Tuesday to Saturday at 7.30pm with matinee performances on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday at 2.30pm. There is no performance on a Monday…
The 25th of October 2015 marked the 600th anniversary of the battle of Agincourt, Henry V’s victory over the French in 1415. The exhibition commemorates this event at the Tower of London, presented by The Royal Armouries in the White Tower. www.royalarmouries.org/events/calendar/2015-10-23/agincourt You have 10 days left to see this fine exhibition The exhibition brings together, for the first time, rare and iconic objects from the Royal Armouries and elsewhere to retell the moving story of this deadly encounter. As well as all the details of the battle itself, it examines its aftermath and also sets it in the context…