Cary Grant

Visiting The Glasgow Film Festival

The 2010 Glasgow Film Festival expects to see film fans from all over heading to the Scottish city to take in a vast number of classic and contemporary films from across the globe. Packed with a variety of independent flicks from across the globe, the Glasgow Film Festival isn’t an event to discriminate, meaning visitors are sure to find a great deal of films to tickle their fancy during the ten day event.

There is also a special theme to this year’s festival which is expected to bring a lot of visitors to the celebrations based on merit alone – the much-loved career of Cary Grant. Fans of the black and white cinema star can expect to take in many of his most famous movies and newcomers to the actor’s career will be able to make the most of a crash course in all things Cary.

Alongside the retrospective of Grant’s work, there’s plenty of other films to get your teeth into. Best of all, the more films you watch, the less you have to pay. Passes can be bought that will let you see five films for £25, ten films for £45 and 20 flicks for £80 – saving up to £20 for the hardcore fans who are truly hoping to catch their fill at this excellent event. No matter what type of films you like, there’s so much going on that you’ll be sure to utilise the passes, which can be bought as gifts too, with ease. The passes are on limited supply only, however, so make sure you grab yours quickly to avoid missing out on some fantastic savings.

Running for ten days in the middle of one of Scotland’s most iconic cities, the Glasgow Film Festival is sure to attract movie buffs from all walks of life. What’s more, a range of directors, producers and actors are expected to attend screenings and events to enjoy the work of others and the screenings of films they’ve spent many long, hard hours on – meaning you never know if you’ll end up bumping into the odd celebrity or two.

What excites most people about the Glasgow Film Festival is the sheer quality of the pieces on offer. Every submission from across the world has been checked for quality and any film you attend is likely to please, which makes a big change for many when compared to some of the examples that turn up on general release today! Hotels in Glasgow often get in on the act by hosting screenings or offering packages that tie into other showings and tourist accommodation can often find itself at the centre of attention during the festivals.

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Cary Grant receiving an Honorary Oscar®