At number five is What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962) The psychological horror thriller directed by Robert Aldrich stares Bette Davis and Joan Crawford and tells the story of an ageing former actress who holds her ex-movie star sister captive in an old mansion. Although Jane is middle aged she dresses as “Baby Jane” and wears ribbons in her childlike curls, she becomes obsessed with recapturing her childhood stardom and desperately tries to hide her imprisoned sister all the while devising a way to get rid of her. Gross $4.05M

At number four is The Thing (1982) This chilling science fiction, directed by John Carpenter, follows a group of American research scientists who get disturbed by a helicopter shooting at a sled dog at their base camp. An otherworldly discovery brings blood, body horror and a twisted storyline. A build of suspension will leave you on the edge of your seat. Gross $13.78M

At number three is Alien (1979) A film that ranks amongst the best films in both the horror and science fiction genre. Filmed on a relatively small budget, the film is set in a deep space and follows a crew awakened from their cryo-sleep on a journey home to investigate a distress call from an alien vessel. The dark, cold creation is sure to get a scream. Gross $78.90M

At number two is The Shining (1980) A highly criticised film amongst critics but has since gained stature and stands as one of the highest grossing horror films. Based on the Stephen King bestselling ghost story, it was among the first productions to utilise a Steadicam to track the famous shots of Danny riding his tricycle along the hotel’s corridors and also features the spooky twins and “Redrum” dialogue. A classic horror film that won’t leave you disappointed. Gross $44.02M

And the number one rated horror film goes to Psycho (1960) Directed by Alfred Hitchcock, this classic noir film features a brutal knife scene which is accompanied by Bernard Hermann’s jarring score that creates a tense and uncomfortable watch. The edgy aesthetic and taboo-breaking ‘toilet flush’ shot creates even more suspense than the shower scene and has forged a template for many slasher franchises. After half a century, Psycho has ensured that no one is to feel safe taking a shower. Gross $32M

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Bradley Copper  is known for his stellar work in writing, directing and starring in works like 'A Star is Born'. On many films over the years, Cooper found inspiration and assistance in his acting coach. This includes a specialised technique for his performance in 'American Sniper'. Cooper preferred having new techniques and help for every film he has approached. Having had the same acting coach since 2000, he said that he was “never able to relax in my life before [her help]'

Another star who had acting classes and an acting coach throughout his lengthy career is Robert De Niro. Through different workshops, private sessions and pre-production rituals, he was taught to commit to the preparation and research each role. The more you know about the role and the background of the character, the better chance you will have at portraying that character in an authentic way. Even later in his career, in 2004, he found the need to return to training to remaster art of subtlety for the screen

Starting her leading role career at an early, Keira Knightley's debut in 'Pirates of the Caribbean'  started a dedicated range of roles that are praised by critics across the globe.  In an interview with Empire Magazine, Keira Knightley told interviewers that she continues to attend various acting classes and workshops between roles. Wanting to keep up-to-date with the industry and expanding her range, she finds new routes and methods to help keep her on her toes for both theatre and the screen.

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The beloved series Britain's Best Home Cook is looking for LEEDS home cooks! BBC One is looking for contestants for the returning series.  ​Over eight episodes, ten contestants will need to demonstrate their skills under the competition pressure. Participants are asked to serve the most perfect version of dishes from modern home cooking to special takes on traditional dishes. Can you impress the judges with your culinary creations? Will they be asking for more of your greatest recipes? Apply on the link below by 31st October, 2019!

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​End of the F****** World Gearing up for its second series End of the F****** World made a huge impact when it’s first aired in 2017. Its stars Alex Lawther, who plays an angst filled teens who believes he is a psychopath and Jessica Barden, who plays love interest Alyssa. The two embark on an adventure to escape Alyssa's turbulent home. The pair travel across England and through a series of mishaps they grow closer to each other. The show unapologetically is making its mark on British television.

Shameless  A comedy that showcases working class Britain, Shamless followed the lives of the Gallagher family in fictional Chatsworth council estate, in Manchester. The show has been acclaimed and won a BAFTA for best drama in its first season. The show was a mainstay for eleven seasons bringing us laughter and tears and it eventually finished in 2013. The show was ten spun off into a successful American version which is entering its tenth season.

This is England  Shane Meadows original film and the follow up series, This is England ‘86 and This is England ’90, shows a very different side to England following subcultures in a working class coastal town. The series has been praised for bring light on topics and cultures that most people in England find taboo.

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Harewood House

A popular filming location, close to Leeds and Harrogate, Harewood House has been used for many productions and is the perfect backdrop for period dramas with its rich Georgian interiors. The historic house has been home to Victoria for series 1 and 2, The Black Prince, Death Comes to Pemberley and most recently, played host to the Downtown Abbey film.

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​The much loved period drama made its debut on the big screen and showcased many of Yorkshire’s most iconic filming locations. The feature film was shot at multiple locations throughout the region including North Yorkshire Moors Railway, Little Germany in Bradford and of course the beloved Harewood House. Pickering Railway Station was used as a double for London’s King Cross station due to the unique way in which it has been preserved as a period location. In celebration of Victoria using Harewood House as a key filming location an exhibition was curated to celebrate the success of the programme. The opulent rooms showcased costumes from the programme as well as a behind the scenes look at the filming within the house and grounds.

Fairfax House

In the heart of York, Fairfax House has been the location for television and film and most famously was used as the location for Gentleman Jack. Written by Yorkshire born Sally Wainwright, Gentleman Jack is based on the real diary of Anne Lister. ​Set in Halifax, Gentleman Jack used several other locations throughout Yorkshire and showcased much of what the region had to offer. The ancestral home of Anne Lister, Shibden Hall in Halifax was used in the programme as well as Newby Hall (Ripon), Bramham Estate (Leeds), Broughton Hall (Skipton), Harewood House (Leeds), Halifax Town Centre, Lawrence Batley Theatre (Huddersfield), Little Germany (Bradford) and the streets of York.

Goathland Railway Station

​For the first Harry Potter film, production used Goathland Station for filming. It was called Hogsmeade Station in the film and was where the Hogwarts Express ended. You can see where Hagrid gave Harry the photo of his parents as he makes his way to start his journey at Hogwarts.

FOUNTAINS ABBEY

Fountains Abbey is one of the largest and best preserved ruined Cistercian monasteries in England. It is located approximately 3 miles south-west of Ripon in North Yorkshire, near to the village of Aldfield.  As part of the National Trust, Fountains Abbey creates the most picturesque location to use in production.

LEEDS TOWN HALL

​The Phenomena that is Peaky Blinder's has made it's way around Yorkshire for location work with the support of Screen Yorkshire. Leeds Town Hall is amongst many great locations that the BBC series utilised in their work.

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Maniac (Limited Series)   This Netflix original limited series created by Cary Joji Fukunaga, Maniac depicts mental health disorders in the form of Jonah Hill’s Owen Milgrim, who suffers from paranoid schizophrenia, and Emma Stone’s Annie Landsberg, who suffers with borderline personality disorder. They work together in a pharmaceutical trial to try to overcome their mental illnesses by being put into the minds of virtual characters. The show is very sensitive in its depiction of mental health with a great respect to the struggles both men and women face with mental health.

​Silver Linings Playbook   In this Academy Award nominated film directed by David O’Russell the stars Bradley Cooper as Pat Solitano Jr suffers from bipolar disorder, after spending time in a mental institution he moves in with his parents and wishes to reconnect with his ex-wife. Alongside Cooper, his co-star Jennifer Lawrence plays Tiffany Maxwell who suffers from borderline personality disorder, the two navigate suburban life with the stigma placed upon mental health. Jennifer Lawrence’s portrayal of borderline personality disorder won her an academy award. The film has been heavily praised for it’s portrayal of mental illness and how understanding mental health can break all stigmas.

​Aviator   Martin Scorsese’s Aviator depicts the life of inventor, business magnate, film director and record breaking pilot Howard Hughes. The film has a heavy focus on Howard Hughes mental health towards to latter end of his life. He stayed in his studio’s screening room for four months straight as his obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) had worsened, he was surrounded by boxes of tissues and constantly rearranged them, he lived on a diet of chocolate, chicken and drinking milk. When he finally emerged his hygiene had taken a turn. Depicting the struggle of Howard, Leonardo DiCaprio received 11 academy award nominations winning, highlighting the need to find resources for men facing mental health challenges.

​A Beautiful Mind   Russell Crowe plays Mathematician John Nash, who suffers from paranoid schizophrenia, warping his perception of reality vs. his mind's creations. Exploring the impact on his family, the film takes of liberties on Nash’s illness changing some of the real experiences Nash came up agains, such as Nash stopping his medication earlier in real life, but the filmmakers were conscious of people seeing it depicted in the film and wanted to show with care and help, it is an aspect of mental health that can be understood.

​Good Will Hunting   Academy Award winning film Good Will Hunting starring Robin Williams as Dr Sean Maguire and Matt Damon as mentally ill janitor Will Hunting, although it is not explicitly said it is believed that Matt Damon’s Will Hunting suffers post traumatic stress disorder and borderline personality disorder due to childhood trauma, which has put him down a downwards path in life but once he starts his therapy with Dr Sean Maguire he is able to start to work on his mental health and gain control of his life. An advocate for mental health, the late Robin Williams received his first academy award for his role.

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With one of our top favourite Netflix series being renewed, our team is ready to put forward our Class Members for the Renewed series 'Stranger Things!' Many of our Class Members were put forward for Stranger Things Series 3, alongside many of your favourite Netflix series!

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