Giving the devil his due: The Exorcist
When the Exorcist was released in Britain, the people of the North East were among the first to see it...
Read moreDetailsDavid Hewitt has been a cook, a postman, a solicitor and a judge. And he has written for a variety of publications, from The Times to When Saturday Comes. His most recent books were about a miscarriage of justice in the First World War and a silent film that was banned in half, but only half, of the country. His next one – Stack: From Moth to Viceroy – tells the story of an inter-war aviator who broke records galore but ended up in court more often than he would have liked. It is available from Stack | Troubador Publishing
When the Exorcist was released in Britain, the people of the North East were among the first to see it...
Read moreDetailsIt’s business as usual for the weekend’s big match
Read moreDetailsThere were some people who would have preferred the cinemas to go dark
Read moreDetails99 years ago this month, the light disappeared from the North East and all the birds stopped singing
Read moreDetailsBoth the club and one of its players made their international debuts in the same match
Read moreDetailsNewcastle was once well known for its cinema orchestras
Read moreDetailsThe Monster once again has his Mate
Read moreDetailsOf all the showmen who have visited the region, few have been more memorable than Mexican Joe
Read moreDetailsThe French singer had a special reason for performing at the City Hall in Newcastle
Read moreDetailsFor a few years on either side of the First World War the North had its very own football team
Read moreDetailsSherlock Jr is showing in various Cineworlds, Odeons and Vues. It can also be seen – and heard – at...
Read moreDetailsA rare insight, and unique glimpse of the joys of Christmas past in the North East
Read moreDetailsIf the people of the North East found silent films confusing, there was expert help close at hand
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