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Derek Granger, the British producer and screenwriter who served as the driving force behind the acclaimed 1981 miniseries Brideshead Revisited, died Tuesday at his London home, screenwriter Tim Sullivan told The Hollywood Reporter. He was 101.
Granger teamed with Sullivan and Brideshead writer-director Charles Sturridge on the grand period films A Handful of Dust (1988), starring Kristin Scott Thomas, Judi Dench, James Wilby, Anjelica Huston and Rupert Graves, and Where Angels Fear to Tread (1991), featuring Graves, Helena Bonham Carter and Judy Davis.
A onetime journalist and frequent Laurence Olivier collaborator, Granger in 1958 joined Granada Television, where he was head of drama and produced the famed soap opera Coronation Street; the epic 1972-73 series Country Matters, starring Ian McKellen; a 1976 adaptation of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, starring Olivier, Natalie Wood and Robert Wagner; and, of course, Brideshead Revisited.
Based on Evelyn Waugh’s sprawling pre-World...
Derek Granger, the British producer and screenwriter who served as the driving force behind the acclaimed 1981 miniseries Brideshead Revisited, died Tuesday at his London home, screenwriter Tim Sullivan told The Hollywood Reporter. He was 101.
Granger teamed with Sullivan and Brideshead writer-director Charles Sturridge on the grand period films A Handful of Dust (1988), starring Kristin Scott Thomas, Judi Dench, James Wilby, Anjelica Huston and Rupert Graves, and Where Angels Fear to Tread (1991), featuring Graves, Helena Bonham Carter and Judy Davis.
A onetime journalist and frequent Laurence Olivier collaborator, Granger in 1958 joined Granada Television, where he was head of drama and produced the famed soap opera Coronation Street; the epic 1972-73 series Country Matters, starring Ian McKellen; a 1976 adaptation of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, starring Olivier, Natalie Wood and Robert Wagner; and, of course, Brideshead Revisited.
Based on Evelyn Waugh’s sprawling pre-World...
- 11/29/2022
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Plenty of us have experienced helicopter parenting, but how many have had their dad’s film premiere hovering over their own?
First-time feature director Mary Nighy, for one. On Sept. 11, she’ll attend the Toronto Gala world premiere of her psychological thriller “Alice, Darling” just hours after her actor dad Bill Nighy’s drama “Living” has its Canadian debut that afternoon.
“He was joking that I’ve got the ‘cool’ time slot — we were laughing about that,” she says. “‘Living’ is beautiful, and I’m so proud of his work. He watched ‘Alice’ and is really excited for me. I think it will be lovely to do this together.”
But that’s where the synergy ends. Nighy’s parentage (her mom is actress Diana Quick) had nothing to do with Lionsgate financing “Alice” at the script stage. Their confidence stemmed from her early shorts, episodes of the U.K. crime...
First-time feature director Mary Nighy, for one. On Sept. 11, she’ll attend the Toronto Gala world premiere of her psychological thriller “Alice, Darling” just hours after her actor dad Bill Nighy’s drama “Living” has its Canadian debut that afternoon.
“He was joking that I’ve got the ‘cool’ time slot — we were laughing about that,” she says. “‘Living’ is beautiful, and I’m so proud of his work. He watched ‘Alice’ and is really excited for me. I think it will be lovely to do this together.”
But that’s where the synergy ends. Nighy’s parentage (her mom is actress Diana Quick) had nothing to do with Lionsgate financing “Alice” at the script stage. Their confidence stemmed from her early shorts, episodes of the U.K. crime...
- 9/10/2022
- by Gregg Goldstein
- Variety Film + TV
PBS’ Masterpiece and BritBox UK have renewed “Sanditon” for second and third seasons.
The critically acclaimed drama series based on Jane Austen’s final, unfinished novel will premiere on BritBox and later air on ITV.
Season 2 of “Sanditon” will continue to follow heroine Charlotte Heywood as she returns to the coastal resort of Sanditon and engages in intriguing and romantic relationships with familiar and new characters.
“Sanditon” will begin filming later this year in and around Bristol, and casting will be announced in the future.
Justin Young, who wrote four episodes of Season 1, will develop the new seasons, serving as lead writer and executive producer. Andrew Davies, who originally created the show, will return as a writer and executive producer.
Charles Sturridge is lead director, Rebecca Hedderly serves as series producer and Ian Hogan produces. Executive producers are Belinda Campbell for Red Planet Pictures, Susanne Simpson for Masterpiece and Chloe Tucker for ITV/BritBox.
The critically acclaimed drama series based on Jane Austen’s final, unfinished novel will premiere on BritBox and later air on ITV.
Season 2 of “Sanditon” will continue to follow heroine Charlotte Heywood as she returns to the coastal resort of Sanditon and engages in intriguing and romantic relationships with familiar and new characters.
“Sanditon” will begin filming later this year in and around Bristol, and casting will be announced in the future.
Justin Young, who wrote four episodes of Season 1, will develop the new seasons, serving as lead writer and executive producer. Andrew Davies, who originally created the show, will return as a writer and executive producer.
Charles Sturridge is lead director, Rebecca Hedderly serves as series producer and Ian Hogan produces. Executive producers are Belinda Campbell for Red Planet Pictures, Susanne Simpson for Masterpiece and Chloe Tucker for ITV/BritBox.
- 5/6/2021
- by Haley Bosselman, Ethan Shanfeld and Antonio Ferme
- Variety Film + TV
Fera represents some 20,000 directors across Europe.
The Federation of European Film Directors (Fera) has suggested when production starts up again, every scene will have to be set up with the same level of care as a dangerous stunt scene.
Its members’ creativity will be central to getting this to work, the body said in a statement titled ’Love in the time of corona: Developing health and safety guidelines on set, a director’s perspective’, on Monday (May 18).
“For decades screen directors have been shooting dangerous stunts Safely. ‘Selling’ a punch between two actors by positioning the camera so it can...
The Federation of European Film Directors (Fera) has suggested when production starts up again, every scene will have to be set up with the same level of care as a dangerous stunt scene.
Its members’ creativity will be central to getting this to work, the body said in a statement titled ’Love in the time of corona: Developing health and safety guidelines on set, a director’s perspective’, on Monday (May 18).
“For decades screen directors have been shooting dangerous stunts Safely. ‘Selling’ a punch between two actors by positioning the camera so it can...
- 5/18/2020
- by 1100388¦Melanie Goodfellow¦0¦
- ScreenDaily
Fera represents some 20,000 directors across Europe.
The Federation of European Film Directors (Fera) has suggested that when production starts up again, every scene will have to be set up with the same extra care of a dangerous stunt scene and that its members’ creativity will be central to getting this to work.
“For decades screen directors have been shooting dangerous stunts. Safely. ‘Selling’ a punch between two actors by positioning the camera so it can’t see the safe space between them is an early example of successful social distancing,” the body said in the statement headlined ’Love in the...
The Federation of European Film Directors (Fera) has suggested that when production starts up again, every scene will have to be set up with the same extra care of a dangerous stunt scene and that its members’ creativity will be central to getting this to work.
“For decades screen directors have been shooting dangerous stunts. Safely. ‘Selling’ a punch between two actors by positioning the camera so it can’t see the safe space between them is an early example of successful social distancing,” the body said in the statement headlined ’Love in the...
- 5/18/2020
- by 1100388¦Melanie Goodfellow¦0¦
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: Line of Duty and Crossing Lines director Susan Tully is to helm the next iteration of J.K. Rowling’s BBC One crime series Strike.
Tully, who has also directed episodes of Sky Atlantic’s Tin Star, Amazon co-pro Britannia and BBC’s autism drama The A Word, will direct Lethal White, the fourth season of the drama, which once again stars Tom Burke and Holliday Grainger.
The four-part series will start filming later this year. Tully, who is well known in the UK as the actress who previously played Michelle Fowler in BBC soap EastEnders, takes over from The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency director Charles Sturridge, who helmed Career Evil, the two-part third run, Power director Kieron Hawkes, who helmed The Silkworm, the second iteration, and Chimerica director Michael Keillor who kicked off the franchise by directing The Cuckoo’s Calling.
Lethal White is based on the latest book...
Tully, who has also directed episodes of Sky Atlantic’s Tin Star, Amazon co-pro Britannia and BBC’s autism drama The A Word, will direct Lethal White, the fourth season of the drama, which once again stars Tom Burke and Holliday Grainger.
The four-part series will start filming later this year. Tully, who is well known in the UK as the actress who previously played Michelle Fowler in BBC soap EastEnders, takes over from The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency director Charles Sturridge, who helmed Career Evil, the two-part third run, Power director Kieron Hawkes, who helmed The Silkworm, the second iteration, and Chimerica director Michael Keillor who kicked off the franchise by directing The Cuckoo’s Calling.
Lethal White is based on the latest book...
- 7/10/2019
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
The first time Tilda Swinton went to Cannes, it was for a film she hated. It was “Aria” in 1989, an omnibus title with contributions from Robert Altman, Jean-Luc Godard, Bruce Beresford, Nic Roeg, Charles Sturridge, Franc Roddam, and Derek Jarman. “We all got on like a house on fire,” she said. “A lot of people were drawn to libations in the crew. We all saw the film at the end, we all hated the film, and were friends for life.”
Since then, she’s attended to serve on two juries, and for eight films: Jim Jarmusch’s “Broken Flowers” and “Only Lovers Left Alive,” Béla Tarr’s “The Man From London,” David Mackenzie’s “Young Adam,” Lynne Ramsay’s “We Need to Talk About Kevin,” Bong Joon Ho’s “Okja,” and Wes Anderson’s “Moonrise Kingdom.” This year, she returns with Jarmusch’s opening-night zombie comedy, “The Dead Don’t Die.
Since then, she’s attended to serve on two juries, and for eight films: Jim Jarmusch’s “Broken Flowers” and “Only Lovers Left Alive,” Béla Tarr’s “The Man From London,” David Mackenzie’s “Young Adam,” Lynne Ramsay’s “We Need to Talk About Kevin,” Bong Joon Ho’s “Okja,” and Wes Anderson’s “Moonrise Kingdom.” This year, she returns with Jarmusch’s opening-night zombie comedy, “The Dead Don’t Die.
- 5/18/2019
- by Anne Thompson
- Thompson on Hollywood
The first time Tilda Swinton went to Cannes, it was for a film she hated. It was “Aria” in 1989, an omnibus title with contributions from Robert Altman, Jean-Luc Godard, Bruce Beresford, Nic Roeg, Charles Sturridge, Franc Roddam, and Derek Jarman. “We all got on like a house on fire,” she said. “A lot of people were drawn to libations in the crew. We all saw the film at the end, we all hated the film, and were friends for life.”
Since then, she’s attended to serve on two juries, and for eight films: Jim Jarmusch’s “Broken Flowers” and “Only Lovers Left Alive,” Béla Tarr’s “The Man From London,” David Mackenzie’s “Young Adam,” Lynne Ramsay’s “We Need to Talk About Kevin,” Bong Joon Ho’s “Okja,” and Wes Anderson’s “Moonrise Kingdom.” This year, she returns with Jarmusch’s opening-night zombie comedy, “The Dead Don’t Die.
Since then, she’s attended to serve on two juries, and for eight films: Jim Jarmusch’s “Broken Flowers” and “Only Lovers Left Alive,” Béla Tarr’s “The Man From London,” David Mackenzie’s “Young Adam,” Lynne Ramsay’s “We Need to Talk About Kevin,” Bong Joon Ho’s “Okja,” and Wes Anderson’s “Moonrise Kingdom.” This year, she returns with Jarmusch’s opening-night zombie comedy, “The Dead Don’t Die.
- 5/18/2019
- by Anne Thompson
- Indiewire
The BBC has released a first-look image of Richard Gere in upcoming drama “MotherFatherSon,” the Hollywood star’s first TV role in almost three decades. The eight-part series, which is currently shooting in London, will air on BBC Two in 2019.
Gere stars as a charismatic self-made U.S. businessman with media outlets in London and around the world. Billy Howle, who recently starred alongside Saoirse Ronan in “On Chesil Beach” and “The Seagull,” stars as the media magnate’s son, who runs his father’s British newspaper and is primed to follow in his footsteps as one of the world’s most powerful men. When the son’s self-destructive lifestyle spirals out of control, the consequences threaten the future of the family, its media empire, and a country on the brink of change.
Helen McCrory co-stars as Gere’s British heiress ex-wife and Howle’s mother. The cast also includes Sarah Lancashire,...
Gere stars as a charismatic self-made U.S. businessman with media outlets in London and around the world. Billy Howle, who recently starred alongside Saoirse Ronan in “On Chesil Beach” and “The Seagull,” stars as the media magnate’s son, who runs his father’s British newspaper and is primed to follow in his footsteps as one of the world’s most powerful men. When the son’s self-destructive lifestyle spirals out of control, the consequences threaten the future of the family, its media empire, and a country on the brink of change.
Helen McCrory co-stars as Gere’s British heiress ex-wife and Howle’s mother. The cast also includes Sarah Lancashire,...
- 8/27/2018
- by Robert Mitchell
- Variety Film + TV
Petition calls for unified EU vision on copyright and culture.
Cannes Palme d’Or contenders Fatih Akin, Michael Haneke, Michel Hazanavicius have joined 80 top European film-makers in a petition calling for a unified European Union vision on copyright and culture in the digital age.
“We believe that European filmmaking reflects Europe’s positive values. That it can inspire ambition and renewal in Europe’s cultural policies. Europe isn’t just jobs, territories, markets and consumers, European culture also supports multiple identities, democracy and freedom of expression,” the petition said.
Published to coincide with the European Film Forum in Cannes on Monday, it highlighted four key areas where the European Union needed to renew and reinforce its legislation to protect European culture.
Top of the filmmakers’ demands was the maintaining of the territoriality of copyright.
The European Parliament voted last week in favour of a European Commission proposal to de-territorialise digital rights, but the directors...
Cannes Palme d’Or contenders Fatih Akin, Michael Haneke, Michel Hazanavicius have joined 80 top European film-makers in a petition calling for a unified European Union vision on copyright and culture in the digital age.
“We believe that European filmmaking reflects Europe’s positive values. That it can inspire ambition and renewal in Europe’s cultural policies. Europe isn’t just jobs, territories, markets and consumers, European culture also supports multiple identities, democracy and freedom of expression,” the petition said.
Published to coincide with the European Film Forum in Cannes on Monday, it highlighted four key areas where the European Union needed to renew and reinforce its legislation to protect European culture.
Top of the filmmakers’ demands was the maintaining of the territoriality of copyright.
The European Parliament voted last week in favour of a European Commission proposal to de-territorialise digital rights, but the directors...
- 5/22/2017
- ScreenDaily
Petition calls for unified EU vision on copyright and culture.
Cannes Palme d’Or contenders Fatih Akin, Michael Haneke, Michel Hazanavicius have joined 80 top European film-makers in a petition calling for a unified European Union vision on copyright and culture in the digital age.
“We believe that European filmmaking reflects Europe’s positive values. That it can inspire ambition and renewal in Europe’s cultural policies. Europe isn’t just jobs, territories, markets and consumers, European culture also supports multiple identities, democracy and freedom of expression,” the petition said.
Published to coincide with the European Film Forum in Cannes on Monday, it highlighted four key areas where the European Union needed to renew and reinforce its legislation to protect European culture.
Top of the filmmakers’ demands was the maintaining of the territoriality of copyright.
The European Parliament voted last week in favour of a European Commission proposal to de-territorialise digital rights, but the directors...
Cannes Palme d’Or contenders Fatih Akin, Michael Haneke, Michel Hazanavicius have joined 80 top European film-makers in a petition calling for a unified European Union vision on copyright and culture in the digital age.
“We believe that European filmmaking reflects Europe’s positive values. That it can inspire ambition and renewal in Europe’s cultural policies. Europe isn’t just jobs, territories, markets and consumers, European culture also supports multiple identities, democracy and freedom of expression,” the petition said.
Published to coincide with the European Film Forum in Cannes on Monday, it highlighted four key areas where the European Union needed to renew and reinforce its legislation to protect European culture.
Top of the filmmakers’ demands was the maintaining of the territoriality of copyright.
The European Parliament voted last week in favour of a European Commission proposal to de-territorialise digital rights, but the directors...
- 5/22/2017
- ScreenDaily
The actor on rebellion, the power of fear, why Damian Lewis would never offer advice, and the irrelevance of awards
Tom Sturridge, 30, is the son of the actor Phoebe Nicholls and the director Charles Sturridge, who cast him, aged eight, in the TV series Gulliver’s Travels. After abandoning his A-levels, Sturridge starred in the films Being Julia, The Boat That Rocked and On the Road, and the plays Punk Rock (winning the Critics’ Circle theatre award for most outstanding newcomer), American Buffalo and Orphans on Broadway, for which he was nominated for a Tony. Sturridge has a three-year-old daughter from a previous relationship with the actor Sienna Miller. His latest film, Remainder, adapted from the Tom McCarthy novel, is directed by the visual artist Omer Fast.
As an artist, did Fast have a different approach to film-making?
I suppose that someone who began in car commercials is going to...
Tom Sturridge, 30, is the son of the actor Phoebe Nicholls and the director Charles Sturridge, who cast him, aged eight, in the TV series Gulliver’s Travels. After abandoning his A-levels, Sturridge starred in the films Being Julia, The Boat That Rocked and On the Road, and the plays Punk Rock (winning the Critics’ Circle theatre award for most outstanding newcomer), American Buffalo and Orphans on Broadway, for which he was nominated for a Tony. Sturridge has a three-year-old daughter from a previous relationship with the actor Sienna Miller. His latest film, Remainder, adapted from the Tom McCarthy novel, is directed by the visual artist Omer Fast.
As an artist, did Fast have a different approach to film-making?
I suppose that someone who began in car commercials is going to...
- 7/3/2016
- by Interview by Barbara Ellen
- The Guardian - Film News
Stewart Harcourt is adapting Jonathan Smith.'s recently published book "The Churchill Secret: Kbo," a two hour film to be directed by Charles Sturridge ("Where Angels Fear to Tread," "A Handful of Dust"), with Timothy Bricknell producing. Filming of ITV's "Churchill'.s Secret" begins this June in London and at Chartwell, the Churchill. family home in Kent. Set during the summer months of 1953, Winston Churchill., who has been elected Prime Minister for the second time., suffers a life-threatening stroke, which is kept secret from the world. The story is told from the point-of-view of his young nurse (Romola Garai) as Churchill battles to recover. His wife (Lindsay Duncan) hopes that the stroke will force him to retire, while his political friends and foes plot over who will succeed him. The adult Churchill children (Matthew Macfadyen as Randolph, Daisy Lewis as Mary, Rachael Stirling as Sarah and Tara...
- 6/22/2015
- by Anne Thompson
- Thompson on Hollywood
The legendary actor Michael Gambon will play the legendary politician Winston Churchill in ITV’s Churchill’s Secret…
We don’t always cover historical television shows on this site, but here’s a story that piqued our interest, which may do the same for you – Michael Gambon is set to portray Sir Winston Churchill.
Cinema’s second Dumbledore will take on the role of Britain’s iconic wartime Prime Minister for a new one-off ITV drama dubbed Churchill’s Secret. The thespian is on a bit of a historical bent at the moment, then, as he’s also set to appear in The Hollow Crown’s version of Henry VI Part 1 over on the BBC.
The synopsis for Churchill’s secret looks like this:
"Set during the summer months of 1953 Churchill—now Prime Minister for the second time and in his late 70’s—suffers a life-threatening stroke, which is kept secret from the world.
We don’t always cover historical television shows on this site, but here’s a story that piqued our interest, which may do the same for you – Michael Gambon is set to portray Sir Winston Churchill.
Cinema’s second Dumbledore will take on the role of Britain’s iconic wartime Prime Minister for a new one-off ITV drama dubbed Churchill’s Secret. The thespian is on a bit of a historical bent at the moment, then, as he’s also set to appear in The Hollow Crown’s version of Henry VI Part 1 over on the BBC.
The synopsis for Churchill’s secret looks like this:
"Set during the summer months of 1953 Churchill—now Prime Minister for the second time and in his late 70’s—suffers a life-threatening stroke, which is kept secret from the world.
- 5/27/2015
- by rleane
- Den of Geek
"Harry Potter" series regular Michael Gambon is set to play Winston Churchill in ITV and Masterpiece’s feature-length telemovie "Churchill's Secret" which airs next year.
Set during the summer months of 1953, Churchill is now British Prime Minister for the second time when he suffers a life-threatening stroke that is kept secret from the world. At the same time his adult children descend on his home and tensions begin to surface.
The story follows his battle to recover as seen through the eyes of a young nurse named Millie Appleyard. Acclaimed British actress Lindsay Duncan will co-star as his long-suffering wife Clementine who hopes the stroke will force Winston to retire.
Stewart Harcourt will adapt the work from Jonathan Smith's book "The Churchill Secret: Kbo." Charles Sturridge ("Da Vinci's Demons") will helm while Timothy Bricknell will produce. Filming will begin next month in London, and at Chartwell in Kent.
Source:...
Set during the summer months of 1953, Churchill is now British Prime Minister for the second time when he suffers a life-threatening stroke that is kept secret from the world. At the same time his adult children descend on his home and tensions begin to surface.
The story follows his battle to recover as seen through the eyes of a young nurse named Millie Appleyard. Acclaimed British actress Lindsay Duncan will co-star as his long-suffering wife Clementine who hopes the stroke will force Winston to retire.
Stewart Harcourt will adapt the work from Jonathan Smith's book "The Churchill Secret: Kbo." Charles Sturridge ("Da Vinci's Demons") will helm while Timothy Bricknell will produce. Filming will begin next month in London, and at Chartwell in Kent.
Source:...
- 5/26/2015
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Michael Gambon will star as Winston Churchill for ITV.
The Harry Potter actor will lead the cast of the channel's feature-length film Churchill's Secret, which will focus on the late Prime Minister's health problems during his second term in 1953.
He will be joined in the film by Lindsay Duncan, who will portray Winston's wife Clemmie.
The story will be told from the point of view of the Prime Minister's young nurse Millie Appleyard, who cared for him after he suffered a life-threatening stroke.
The drama is based on Jonathan Smith's recently published book The Churchill Secret: Kbo, and will be adapted for the screen by Stewart Harcourt.
Charles Sturridge (The Road to Coronation Street) will direct the 120-minute film, which will also air on PBS in the Us next year.
ITV's Director of Drama, Steve November, said: "Churchill's Secret is the extraordinary and compelling story of how one...
The Harry Potter actor will lead the cast of the channel's feature-length film Churchill's Secret, which will focus on the late Prime Minister's health problems during his second term in 1953.
He will be joined in the film by Lindsay Duncan, who will portray Winston's wife Clemmie.
The story will be told from the point of view of the Prime Minister's young nurse Millie Appleyard, who cared for him after he suffered a life-threatening stroke.
The drama is based on Jonathan Smith's recently published book The Churchill Secret: Kbo, and will be adapted for the screen by Stewart Harcourt.
Charles Sturridge (The Road to Coronation Street) will direct the 120-minute film, which will also air on PBS in the Us next year.
ITV's Director of Drama, Steve November, said: "Churchill's Secret is the extraordinary and compelling story of how one...
- 5/26/2015
- Digital Spy
Stars: Paul McGann, Florence Hoath, Elizabeth Earl, Harvey Keitel, Peter O’Toole, Bill Nighy, Peter Mullan, Mel Gibson | Written by Albert Ash, Tom McLoughlin | Directed by Charles Sturridge
Do you believe in fairies? If the answer is yes, don’t worry because a lot of other people seem to too, hell even Arthur Conan Doyle did. FairyTale: A True Story may only be loosely based on the facts of the Cottingley Fairies and the photographs that fooled so many people, but is there harm in believing in a little magic sometimes?
When two young girls take pictures of fairies excitement grows when the photographs are tested by experts and found to be real, or at least hard to fake. When Arthur Conan Doyle (Peter O’Toole) and Harry Houdini (Harvey Keitel) refuse to call it a hoax this seems to be the final confirmation that is needed for the world...
Do you believe in fairies? If the answer is yes, don’t worry because a lot of other people seem to too, hell even Arthur Conan Doyle did. FairyTale: A True Story may only be loosely based on the facts of the Cottingley Fairies and the photographs that fooled so many people, but is there harm in believing in a little magic sometimes?
When two young girls take pictures of fairies excitement grows when the photographs are tested by experts and found to be real, or at least hard to fake. When Arthur Conan Doyle (Peter O’Toole) and Harry Houdini (Harvey Keitel) refuse to call it a hoax this seems to be the final confirmation that is needed for the world...
- 3/24/2015
- by Paul Metcalf
- Nerdly
In 1993, Lauren Bacall appeared in a film Charles Sturridge was shooting in Normandy. He recalls directing her by day, dining her by night and the time he had to buy her an £800 Gucci handbag
Obituary: poor New York girl who sashayed into Hollywood
A life in pictures: Lauren Bacall
Lauren Bacall: a career in clips
From the archive: Lauren Bacall interview
Lauren Bacall remembered for film noir classics Continue reading...
Obituary: poor New York girl who sashayed into Hollywood
A life in pictures: Lauren Bacall
Lauren Bacall: a career in clips
From the archive: Lauren Bacall interview
Lauren Bacall remembered for film noir classics Continue reading...
- 8/13/2014
- by Charles Sturridge
- The Guardian - Film News
Da Vinci’s Demons, Season 2: Episode 4 – “The Ends of the Earth”
Written by Marco Ramirez
Directed by Charles Sturridge
Airs Saturday nights at 9 on Starz
What strikes me most when considering “The Ends of the Earth” is how the episode (and this season, by extension) manages to engage the viewer while Leo and Riario–arguably the series’ two most compelling characters–are so far removed from the events occurring in Italy. I believe I half-expected Da Vinci’s Demons to become a different kind of show altogether once Leo got started on his quest for the Book of Leaves. It might have made more sense to abandon most of the cast to recurring, minor roles and introduce new companions at sea and from whatever places Leo and co. find themselves along the way. Yet, it feels like the lion’s share of “The Ends of the Earth” tracks multiple plots across Italy,...
Written by Marco Ramirez
Directed by Charles Sturridge
Airs Saturday nights at 9 on Starz
What strikes me most when considering “The Ends of the Earth” is how the episode (and this season, by extension) manages to engage the viewer while Leo and Riario–arguably the series’ two most compelling characters–are so far removed from the events occurring in Italy. I believe I half-expected Da Vinci’s Demons to become a different kind of show altogether once Leo got started on his quest for the Book of Leaves. It might have made more sense to abandon most of the cast to recurring, minor roles and introduce new companions at sea and from whatever places Leo and co. find themselves along the way. Yet, it feels like the lion’s share of “The Ends of the Earth” tracks multiple plots across Italy,...
- 4/14/2014
- by Sean Colletti
- SoundOnSight
Review Ron Hogan 14 Apr 2014 - 07:01
Leonardo has a mutiny on his hands in the latest episode of Da Vinci's Demons. Here's Ron's review...
This review contains spoilers.
2.4 The Ends Of The Earth
When you're going to divide your cast into small groups and separate them by means either artificial or storyline-driven, you have to have something for them to do and you have to have someone else for them to play off of. On shows like Game Of Thrones, they can get away with sticking Arya away from the main action, or leaving Daenerys in Essos, because they have other strong characters to play off. Arya has The Hound; Dany has Ser Barristan, Jorah Mormont, and a trio of dragons. Given that Da Vinci's main cast is splintering into four little subgroups: Leo, Amerigo, and Zoroaster; Nico and Riario; Sixtus, Lupo, Good Sixtus, Lucrezia and her Asian bodyguard; and Piero Da Vinci and Lorenzo.
Leonardo has a mutiny on his hands in the latest episode of Da Vinci's Demons. Here's Ron's review...
This review contains spoilers.
2.4 The Ends Of The Earth
When you're going to divide your cast into small groups and separate them by means either artificial or storyline-driven, you have to have something for them to do and you have to have someone else for them to play off of. On shows like Game Of Thrones, they can get away with sticking Arya away from the main action, or leaving Daenerys in Essos, because they have other strong characters to play off. Arya has The Hound; Dany has Ser Barristan, Jorah Mormont, and a trio of dragons. Given that Da Vinci's main cast is splintering into four little subgroups: Leo, Amerigo, and Zoroaster; Nico and Riario; Sixtus, Lupo, Good Sixtus, Lucrezia and her Asian bodyguard; and Piero Da Vinci and Lorenzo.
- 4/14/2014
- by louisamellor
- Den of Geek
Review Ron Hogan 24 Mar 2014 - 07:02
Da Vinci's Demons returns for season 2 with characteristic style and great fight choreography...
This review contains spoilers.
2.1 The Blood Of Man
At the end of last season of Da Vinci's Demons, I complained quite a bit about the nature of the cliffhanger ending. After all, there wasn't a guaranteed season two yet, and ending shows on a cliffhanger can kind of be a downer with no guaranteed resolution. Fortunately for Da Vinci and company, Starz picked the show up for a second season, and the cliffhanger will be resolved.
Of course, we can't jump right into finishing off the Pazzi rebellion. This is the season of the show-opening flash-forward, so like Hannibal, Da Vinci's Demons kicks the episode off with a tantalizing glimpse of the show's future in South America, then we jump right back into the mad craziness of Florence, which is in...
Da Vinci's Demons returns for season 2 with characteristic style and great fight choreography...
This review contains spoilers.
2.1 The Blood Of Man
At the end of last season of Da Vinci's Demons, I complained quite a bit about the nature of the cliffhanger ending. After all, there wasn't a guaranteed season two yet, and ending shows on a cliffhanger can kind of be a downer with no guaranteed resolution. Fortunately for Da Vinci and company, Starz picked the show up for a second season, and the cliffhanger will be resolved.
Of course, we can't jump right into finishing off the Pazzi rebellion. This is the season of the show-opening flash-forward, so like Hannibal, Da Vinci's Demons kicks the episode off with a tantalizing glimpse of the show's future in South America, then we jump right back into the mad craziness of Florence, which is in...
- 3/24/2014
- by louisamellor
- Den of Geek
Da Vinci’s Demons, Season 2: Episode 1 – “The Blood of Man”
Written by David S. Goyer and Corey Reed
Directed by Charles Sturridge
Airs Saturday nights at 9 on Starz
As Riaro sentences Zoroaster and Lucretia to death, Nico fumbles around for a moment and awkwardly asks “…what about me?” His enemies don’t even consider him a threat. Poor Nico.
The first season of Da Vinci’s Demons (now called DVD for the purposes of these reviews; I’m an idiot for not noticing that acronym last year) ended on a classic freshman cliffhanger. What was going to happen to Leonardo and Lorenzo? We were forced to wait it out as Starz filled its line-up during the interim with other historical adventure shows like The White Queen and Black Sails. I’m generally not a proponent of cliffhangers as a device, especially when they’re cheap. And, admittedly, when we...
Written by David S. Goyer and Corey Reed
Directed by Charles Sturridge
Airs Saturday nights at 9 on Starz
As Riaro sentences Zoroaster and Lucretia to death, Nico fumbles around for a moment and awkwardly asks “…what about me?” His enemies don’t even consider him a threat. Poor Nico.
The first season of Da Vinci’s Demons (now called DVD for the purposes of these reviews; I’m an idiot for not noticing that acronym last year) ended on a classic freshman cliffhanger. What was going to happen to Leonardo and Lorenzo? We were forced to wait it out as Starz filled its line-up during the interim with other historical adventure shows like The White Queen and Black Sails. I’m generally not a proponent of cliffhangers as a device, especially when they’re cheap. And, admittedly, when we...
- 3/24/2014
- by Sean Colletti
- SoundOnSight
Chicago – The new film “The Scapegoat” made a premiere splash at the 48th Chicago International Film Festival, with lead actor Matthew Rhys – of TV’s “Brothers & Sisters” – and director Charles Sturridge walking the Red Carpet on Thursday, October 18th. The festival wraps up this week on October 25th.
“The Scapegoat” is an adaptation of author Daphne Du Maurier’s novel of the same name. It involves two lookalike men (both played by Matthew Rhys) who switch lives with dire consequences. This film is breakout for the Welsh-born Rhys, who is also known for his stage work and his recent appearance in the BBC produced “The Mystery of Edwin Drood,” which aired on “Masterpiece Theater” in the former colonies. Director Charles Sturridge has mostly done television, with the notable exception of “Fairy Tale: A True Story” (1997).
Photographer Joe Arce was also on the Red Carpet to capture the photos, and HollywoodChicago.
“The Scapegoat” is an adaptation of author Daphne Du Maurier’s novel of the same name. It involves two lookalike men (both played by Matthew Rhys) who switch lives with dire consequences. This film is breakout for the Welsh-born Rhys, who is also known for his stage work and his recent appearance in the BBC produced “The Mystery of Edwin Drood,” which aired on “Masterpiece Theater” in the former colonies. Director Charles Sturridge has mostly done television, with the notable exception of “Fairy Tale: A True Story” (1997).
Photographer Joe Arce was also on the Red Carpet to capture the photos, and HollywoodChicago.
- 10/23/2012
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Chicago – The 48th Chicago International Film Festival has released the first 22 titles in its lineup to be screened from Thursday, October 11th, through Thursday, October 25th. Over 150 films from more than 50 countries are expected to be presented at this year’s festival.
One of the most buzzed-about titles on the roster is Ben Lewin’s “The Sessions,” which stars John Hawkes as a 36-year-old man in an iron lung who decides to lose his virginity by hiring a sex surrogate (Helen Hunt) with the help of his priest (William H. Macy). The film was a big hit at Sundance and received the Audience Award as well as the Special Jury Prize for ensemble acting. Another wildly anticipated picture is Leos Carax’s “Holy Motors,” which reportedly garnered the most divisive yet impassioned reactions of any selection at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. Earning comparisons to the work of David Lynch,...
One of the most buzzed-about titles on the roster is Ben Lewin’s “The Sessions,” which stars John Hawkes as a 36-year-old man in an iron lung who decides to lose his virginity by hiring a sex surrogate (Helen Hunt) with the help of his priest (William H. Macy). The film was a big hit at Sundance and received the Audience Award as well as the Special Jury Prize for ensemble acting. Another wildly anticipated picture is Leos Carax’s “Holy Motors,” which reportedly garnered the most divisive yet impassioned reactions of any selection at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. Earning comparisons to the work of David Lynch,...
- 8/23/2012
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
One of the greatest things about film festivals, something that can even get you through the worst films, the lack of sleep, and the terrible B.O. of your fellow moviegoers, is the chance to discover new talent. You'll see absolute newcomers blast off into the stratosphere, or relatively well-known faces suddenly show off what they've always been capable of, and it's never less than a thrill.
And this year's Cannes Film Festival was no exception. With the festival now in the rear-view mirror, we've picked out five major talents who broke out at this year's festival, and whom we're certain we'll be hearing more from in the years to come. Check them out below, and if you were in Cannes, feel free to weigh in with your own suggestions too.
Brandon Cronenberg ("Antiviral")
Given that Lena Dunham has been hit with a wave of accusations of nepotism, despite having...
And this year's Cannes Film Festival was no exception. With the festival now in the rear-view mirror, we've picked out five major talents who broke out at this year's festival, and whom we're certain we'll be hearing more from in the years to come. Check them out below, and if you were in Cannes, feel free to weigh in with your own suggestions too.
Brandon Cronenberg ("Antiviral")
Given that Lena Dunham has been hit with a wave of accusations of nepotism, despite having...
- 5/29/2012
- by Oliver Lyttelton
- The Playlist
The WWF-uk is pleased to share with you this short film Astonish Me starring Bill Nighy, Gemma Arterton, Christian McKay and introducing Will Jacklin. In a tale of adventure and discovery showcasing some of the extraordinary species recently found around the world, Astonish Me has been created by writer Stephen Poliakoff and director Charles Sturridge to celebrate the WWF’s 50th anniversary.
On a sidenote, actor Bill Nighy, writer Stephen Poliakoff and the film’s composer Adrian Johnston, all worked on the 2009 film Glorious 39.
On a sidenote, actor Bill Nighy, writer Stephen Poliakoff and the film’s composer Adrian Johnston, all worked on the 2009 film Glorious 39.
- 9/5/2011
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Bill Nighy, Christian McKay and Gemma Arterton star in a magical tale of adventure and discovery showcasing some of the extraordinary species recently found around the world. 'Astonish Me' has been created by acclaimed writer Stephen Poliakoff and director Charles Sturridge to celebrate the WWF's 50th anniversary.
For more on 'Astonish Me' and the new species featured in the film visit: wwf.org.uk/astonishme...
For more on 'Astonish Me' and the new species featured in the film visit: wwf.org.uk/astonishme...
- 8/2/2011
- by noreply@blogger.com (Flicks News)
- FlicksNews.net
The claim that animals are just the same as people is spurious conservationist propaganda, but it's there in a trio of new films
If the box has cloyed your appetite for the wonders of the wild, prepare to be amazed all over again. The marvel that is nature is migrating to the lusher pastures of the big screen.
In London this week you can catch the elephants and orangutans of Born to Be Wild in gorgeous IMAX 3D. Wherever you live, you may soon find it hard to avoid Astonish Me, a celebration of newly discovered species that calls on the talents of Bill Nighy, Gemma Arterton, Stephen Poliakoff and Charles Sturridge and will serve as a warm-up for the summer's blockbusters in participating Odeons.
In the vanguard of this stampede, as you might expect, is the BBC. Its matchless animal magic is now being amplified for the cinema, and...
If the box has cloyed your appetite for the wonders of the wild, prepare to be amazed all over again. The marvel that is nature is migrating to the lusher pastures of the big screen.
In London this week you can catch the elephants and orangutans of Born to Be Wild in gorgeous IMAX 3D. Wherever you live, you may soon find it hard to avoid Astonish Me, a celebration of newly discovered species that calls on the talents of Bill Nighy, Gemma Arterton, Stephen Poliakoff and Charles Sturridge and will serve as a warm-up for the summer's blockbusters in participating Odeons.
In the vanguard of this stampede, as you might expect, is the BBC. Its matchless animal magic is now being amplified for the cinema, and...
- 7/25/2011
- by David Cox
- The Guardian - Film News
Tom Sturridge may fit right in the midst of his generation of dark-haired, handsome British actors, but he refuses to consider his colleagues as competition. "If a film is being made by an intelligent director, they're going to cast the right guy," says Sturridge. "I shouldn't be right for every role, because I'm not." Indeed, the actor says he thoroughly enjoyed himself during a two-year gap between roles. And he won't plot and struggle for his next role. "You can construct something and make decisions and do film after film to try and get to this place, and never get there," he says. "And you can do nothing, and then get a phone call randomly saying X has just seen you do an interview on the Internet and thinks you'd be perfect for this film, and suddenly you're in Brazil shooting the best film ever made. All of it is circumstance.
- 2/8/2011
- backstage.com
Jessie Wallace always wanted to be in 'Coronation Street'. The actress is famed for her role as Kat Moon in rival soap 'EastEnders' but is now set to appear on TV screens playing Pat Phoenix - who played Weatherfield legend Elsie Tanner - in one-off drama 'The Road to Coronation Street' and she admits it's a dream come true. She said of her new role: ''My agent called me and asked if I wanted to meet the director Charles Sturridge and play Pat Phoenix. I was up against great actresses in the audition and didn't think I stood a chance. As I went ..
- 9/10/2010
- Virgin Media - TV
You pose the right question in asking "how will the cash be distributed?" following the government's decision to abolish the UK Film Council (Report, 27 July). Over 10 years it has made a huge contribution to elevating the status of British film and has financed or sponsored a large number of high-quality, successful productions. It has also helped to create a unified cultural and industrial film sector, and spoken much good sense to both government and to the industry. We welcome the proposed retention of film tax relief and the production fund, but we also want to see an effective environment within which they will operate, with no return to the chaos of the 1990s, with its conflicting bodies and departments and no single voice for the industry. The film industry and the government will need to work closely together to ensure that public funding is used to the most beneficial effect...
- 7/27/2010
- The Guardian - Film News
The team behind the BBC's new drama exploring the origins of Coronation Street have dismissed tabloid rumours surrounding Jessie Wallace's performance in the programme. Earlier today, a newspaper reported that Wallace had struggled to master a northern accent after taking on the role of Pat Phoenix, who played Weatherfield legend Elsie Tanner. Among the allegations printed were suggestions that the star was only able to shoot a few lines at a time as she supposedly worked with a dedicated voice coach on set. It was also claimed that Wallace's alleged problems had caused her to regret accepting the part. However, the drama's director Charles Sturridge told Digital Spy: "Jessie is completely brilliant as Pat Phoenix. She nailed the accent from day one but more importantly captures Pat's vulnerability, energy, anarchy and humour. It (more)...
- 7/22/2010
- by By Ryan Love
- Digital Spy
Xan Brooks wonders in what sense the credit "a film by Tom Ford" could be taken seriously, as he had never directed a film before and "knew next to nothing about the nuts and bolts" (The vision thing, Arts, G2, 11 February). Is authorship necessarily allied to experience? Is a first book or a first painting any less the work of an artist?
He blames the auteur theory, but the word auteur is never used by directors. It is a critic's word. It suggests a film is the work of a single imagination, rather than the union of many imaginations forged into a single vision. If you want to plunder the French language for a word that more helpfully describes a director, try realisateur, which carries the dual implication of both understanding and making that understanding fact. It is true that a film can get made in spite of a bad or a weak director,...
He blames the auteur theory, but the word auteur is never used by directors. It is a critic's word. It suggests a film is the work of a single imagination, rather than the union of many imaginations forged into a single vision. If you want to plunder the French language for a word that more helpfully describes a director, try realisateur, which carries the dual implication of both understanding and making that understanding fact. It is true that a film can get made in spite of a bad or a weak director,...
- 2/13/2010
- The Guardian - Film News
Michael Martin's profile of Tom Sturridge is a perfect introduction to the young British actor:
It's been a few years since Sturridge got his break playing the son of Annette Bening's character in 2004's Being Julia. But he didn't mind the hiatus. "I want to do good stuff, which basically means waiting a bit," he says. Of course it's all timing: "If we did this interview next week, I'd say, ‘Listen, motherfucker, I'm playing Batman tomorrow!' - - -
- - - I've seen him in almost all his movies. While it took me about two sittings to totally absorb 'Like Minds', his portrayal of the mysterious Nigel Colbie, remained hyptonic and consistent throughout the movie. I find the casting of Tom and Eddie Redmayne to be just perfect. I was hoping to see Jamie Bell and Tom in Jumper, and anticipate another great team up,...
It's been a few years since Sturridge got his break playing the son of Annette Bening's character in 2004's Being Julia. But he didn't mind the hiatus. "I want to do good stuff, which basically means waiting a bit," he says. Of course it's all timing: "If we did this interview next week, I'd say, ‘Listen, motherfucker, I'm playing Batman tomorrow!' - - -
- - - I've seen him in almost all his movies. While it took me about two sittings to totally absorb 'Like Minds', his portrayal of the mysterious Nigel Colbie, remained hyptonic and consistent throughout the movie. I find the casting of Tom and Eddie Redmayne to be just perfect. I was hoping to see Jamie Bell and Tom in Jumper, and anticipate another great team up,...
- 10/7/2009
- by modelwatcher@gmail.com (Jed Medina)
- The Movie Fanatic
Michael Martin's profile of Tom Sturridge is a perfect introduction to the young British actor:
It's been a few years since Sturridge got his break playing the son of Annette Bening's character in 2004's Being Julia. But he didn't mind the hiatus. "I want to do good stuff, which basically means waiting a bit," he says. Of course it's all timing: "If we did this interview next week, I'd say, ‘Listen, motherfucker, I'm playing Batman tomorrow!' - - -
- - - I've seen him in almost all his movies. While it took me about two sittings to totally absorb 'Like Minds', his portrayal of the mysterious Nigel Colbie, remained hyptonic and consistent throughout the movie. I find the casting of Tom and Eddie Redmayne to be just perfect. I was hoping to see Jamie Bell and Tom in Jumper, and anticipate another great team up,...
It's been a few years since Sturridge got his break playing the son of Annette Bening's character in 2004's Being Julia. But he didn't mind the hiatus. "I want to do good stuff, which basically means waiting a bit," he says. Of course it's all timing: "If we did this interview next week, I'd say, ‘Listen, motherfucker, I'm playing Batman tomorrow!' - - -
- - - I've seen him in almost all his movies. While it took me about two sittings to totally absorb 'Like Minds', his portrayal of the mysterious Nigel Colbie, remained hyptonic and consistent throughout the movie. I find the casting of Tom and Eddie Redmayne to be just perfect. I was hoping to see Jamie Bell and Tom in Jumper, and anticipate another great team up,...
- 10/7/2009
- by modelwatcher@gmail.com (Jed Medina)
- The Movie Fanatic
Michael Martin's profile of Tom Sturridge is a perfect introduction to the young British actor:
It's been a few years since Sturridge got his break playing the son of Annette Bening's character in 2004's Being Julia. But he didn't mind the hiatus. "I want to do good stuff, which basically means waiting a bit," he says. Of course it's all timing: "If we did this interview next week, I'd say, ‘Listen, motherfucker, I'm playing Batman tomorrow!' - - -
- - - I've seen him in almost all his movies. While it took me about two sittings to totally absorb 'Like Minds', his portrayal of the mysterious Nigel Colbie, remained hyptonic and consistent throughout the movie. I find the casting of Tom and Eddie Redmayne to be just perfect. I was hoping to see Jamie Bell and Tom in Jumper, and anticipate another great team up,...
It's been a few years since Sturridge got his break playing the son of Annette Bening's character in 2004's Being Julia. But he didn't mind the hiatus. "I want to do good stuff, which basically means waiting a bit," he says. Of course it's all timing: "If we did this interview next week, I'd say, ‘Listen, motherfucker, I'm playing Batman tomorrow!' - - -
- - - I've seen him in almost all his movies. While it took me about two sittings to totally absorb 'Like Minds', his portrayal of the mysterious Nigel Colbie, remained hyptonic and consistent throughout the movie. I find the casting of Tom and Eddie Redmayne to be just perfect. I was hoping to see Jamie Bell and Tom in Jumper, and anticipate another great team up,...
- 10/7/2009
- by modelwatcher@gmail.com (Jed Medina)
- The Movie Fanatic
Michael Martin's profile of Tom Sturridge is a perfect introduction to the young British actor:
It's been a few years since Sturridge got his break playing the son of Annette Bening's character in 2004's Being Julia. But he didn't mind the hiatus. "I want to do good stuff, which basically means waiting a bit," he says. Of course it's all timing: "If we did this interview next week, I'd say, ‘Listen, motherfucker, I'm playing Batman tomorrow!' - - -
- - - I've seen him in almost all his movies. While it took me about two sittings to totally absorb 'Like Minds', his portrayal of the mysterious Nigel Colbie, remained hyptonic and consistent throughout the movie. I find the casting of Tom and Eddie Redmayne to be just perfect. I was hoping to see Jamie Bell and Tom in Jumper, and anticipate another great team up,...
It's been a few years since Sturridge got his break playing the son of Annette Bening's character in 2004's Being Julia. But he didn't mind the hiatus. "I want to do good stuff, which basically means waiting a bit," he says. Of course it's all timing: "If we did this interview next week, I'd say, ‘Listen, motherfucker, I'm playing Batman tomorrow!' - - -
- - - I've seen him in almost all his movies. While it took me about two sittings to totally absorb 'Like Minds', his portrayal of the mysterious Nigel Colbie, remained hyptonic and consistent throughout the movie. I find the casting of Tom and Eddie Redmayne to be just perfect. I was hoping to see Jamie Bell and Tom in Jumper, and anticipate another great team up,...
- 10/7/2009
- by modelwatcher@gmail.com (Jed Medina)
- The Movie Fanatic
Michael Martin's profile of Tom Sturridge is a perfect introduction to the young British actor:
It's been a few years since Sturridge got his break playing the son of Annette Bening's character in 2004's Being Julia. But he didn't mind the hiatus. "I want to do good stuff, which basically means waiting a bit," he says. Of course it's all timing: "If we did this interview next week, I'd say, ‘Listen, motherfucker, I'm playing Batman tomorrow!' - - -
- - - I've seen him in almost all his movies. While it took me about two sittings to totally absorb 'Like Minds', his portrayal of the mysterious Nigel Colbie, remained hyptonic and consistent throughout the movie. I find the casting of Tom and Eddie Redmayne to be just perfect. I was hoping to see Jamie Bell and Tom in Jumper, and anticipate another great team up,...
It's been a few years since Sturridge got his break playing the son of Annette Bening's character in 2004's Being Julia. But he didn't mind the hiatus. "I want to do good stuff, which basically means waiting a bit," he says. Of course it's all timing: "If we did this interview next week, I'd say, ‘Listen, motherfucker, I'm playing Batman tomorrow!' - - -
- - - I've seen him in almost all his movies. While it took me about two sittings to totally absorb 'Like Minds', his portrayal of the mysterious Nigel Colbie, remained hyptonic and consistent throughout the movie. I find the casting of Tom and Eddie Redmayne to be just perfect. I was hoping to see Jamie Bell and Tom in Jumper, and anticipate another great team up,...
- 10/7/2009
- by modelwatcher@gmail.com (Jed Medina)
- The Movie Fanatic
London -- Anthony Minghella and Sydney Pollack will receive posthumous executive producer credits as the BBC moves forward with its six-part TV series based on Alexander McCall-Smith's "The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency."
The series, officially announced Monday, continues the vision of Minghella, whose feature-length adaptation of the first book premiered to huge success in the U.K. shortly after his death in March. Pollack, whose Mirage Enterprises -- a co-venture with Minghella -- co-produced the telefilm, died two months later.
Filming has begun on location in Botswana on six 60-minute episodes, which will chronicle the poignant and amusing adventures of Precious Ramotswe, the proprietor of the only female-owned detective agency in Botswana.
Grammy winner Jill Scott will reprise her role as Botswana's first female sleuth and be joined by Anika Noni Rose, Desmond Dube, Lucian Msamati and Paterson Joseph.
The series was commissioned by outgoing head of BBC Fiction Jane Tranter...
The series, officially announced Monday, continues the vision of Minghella, whose feature-length adaptation of the first book premiered to huge success in the U.K. shortly after his death in March. Pollack, whose Mirage Enterprises -- a co-venture with Minghella -- co-produced the telefilm, died two months later.
Filming has begun on location in Botswana on six 60-minute episodes, which will chronicle the poignant and amusing adventures of Precious Ramotswe, the proprietor of the only female-owned detective agency in Botswana.
Grammy winner Jill Scott will reprise her role as Botswana's first female sleuth and be joined by Anika Noni Rose, Desmond Dube, Lucian Msamati and Paterson Joseph.
The series was commissioned by outgoing head of BBC Fiction Jane Tranter...
- 12/1/2008
- by By Mimi Turner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
(cert 12A)
Why revisit it? There is something pretty superfluous about this handsome-looking, workmanlike but fundamentally uninspired and obtuse adaptation of Evelyn Waugh's resplendent 1945 novel. It offers no compelling reasons for a screen revival, and the look and feel are nakedly derived from Charles Sturridge's tremendous 1981 version for Granada television, right down to using Castle Howard once again for the eponymous country house. Famously, Waugh's modestly sized novel was then allowed 11 episodes and 650 minutes of screen time to luxuriate in every languorous moment - only one episode fewer than the BBC's War and Peace a decade before - so this feature looks like the Reader's Digest quick version. There is neither time nor space to swoon, and without it the sensual rapture will mean nothing, and neither will the story's attempt to convert that swoon into revelation and faith.
Now it's Matthew Goode playing Charles Ryder: a decent performance from this excellent newcomer,...
Why revisit it? There is something pretty superfluous about this handsome-looking, workmanlike but fundamentally uninspired and obtuse adaptation of Evelyn Waugh's resplendent 1945 novel. It offers no compelling reasons for a screen revival, and the look and feel are nakedly derived from Charles Sturridge's tremendous 1981 version for Granada television, right down to using Castle Howard once again for the eponymous country house. Famously, Waugh's modestly sized novel was then allowed 11 episodes and 650 minutes of screen time to luxuriate in every languorous moment - only one episode fewer than the BBC's War and Peace a decade before - so this feature looks like the Reader's Digest quick version. There is neither time nor space to swoon, and without it the sensual rapture will mean nothing, and neither will the story's attempt to convert that swoon into revelation and faith.
Now it's Matthew Goode playing Charles Ryder: a decent performance from this excellent newcomer,...
- 10/2/2008
- by Peter Bradshaw
- The Guardian - Film News
The cast for Oliver Parker's upcoming drama "Dorian Gray" is growing, and one of the latest to jump on board the project is Rebecca Hall, according to Variety.
Based on the classic Oscar Wilde novel "The Picture of Dorian Gray," the story centers on a young man (played by Ben Barnes) who becomes the subject of a painting. As the man embarks a quest for pleasure in life, the painting begins to morph and age.
Also starring in the adaptation is Colin Firth, who plays a ruthless aristocrat corrupting the titular character with his worldview. Ben Chaplin, Max Irons, Fiona Shaw and Emilia Fox co-star, among others.
Hall recently starred in Christopher Nolan's "The Prestige." She will next be seen alongside Scarlett Johansson in Woddy Allen's "Vicky Cristina Barcelona." Other upcoming projects include Ron Howard's "Frost/Nixon" and Charles Sturridge's "Brontë."...
Based on the classic Oscar Wilde novel "The Picture of Dorian Gray," the story centers on a young man (played by Ben Barnes) who becomes the subject of a painting. As the man embarks a quest for pleasure in life, the painting begins to morph and age.
Also starring in the adaptation is Colin Firth, who plays a ruthless aristocrat corrupting the titular character with his worldview. Ben Chaplin, Max Irons, Fiona Shaw and Emilia Fox co-star, among others.
Hall recently starred in Christopher Nolan's "The Prestige." She will next be seen alongside Scarlett Johansson in Woddy Allen's "Vicky Cristina Barcelona." Other upcoming projects include Ron Howard's "Frost/Nixon" and Charles Sturridge's "Brontë."...
- 8/7/2008
- by Franck Tabouring
- screeninglog.com
British directors prep lobbying body
LONDON -- Britain's top film and television directors will formally unveil new campaigning and fee collecting body Directors U.K. on June 12 at a launch hosted by Paul Greengrass and Charles Sturridge.
The body will be chaired by Sturridge and includes such luminaries as Simon Curtis, Roger Michell and Peter Kosminsky among its board members.
It aims to lobby on behalf of directors' interests at a time when the entertainment business faces the complexity of dozens of new platforms and outlets including online, new media and on-demand.
Directors U.K. will effectively replace the old Directors and Producers Rights Society, and hopes to represent about 3,000 British directors as a lobbying force for collective negotiations as well as a collecting house for fees.
"It is about being a voice in the industry and saying we are the creative force in any production," a spokeswoman said. "There was a feeling that directors were not being represented in the way they wanted."...
The body will be chaired by Sturridge and includes such luminaries as Simon Curtis, Roger Michell and Peter Kosminsky among its board members.
It aims to lobby on behalf of directors' interests at a time when the entertainment business faces the complexity of dozens of new platforms and outlets including online, new media and on-demand.
Directors U.K. will effectively replace the old Directors and Producers Rights Society, and hopes to represent about 3,000 British directors as a lobbying force for collective negotiations as well as a collecting house for fees.
"It is about being a voice in the industry and saying we are the creative force in any production," a spokeswoman said. "There was a feeling that directors were not being represented in the way they wanted."...
- 6/3/2008
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Seattle fest bows to French 'Spies'
Michael Hazanavius' OSS 117: Nest of Spies, a French spy spoof, earned the Golden Space Needle Audience Award as best film at the 32nd annual Seattle International Film Festival, which concluded its 25-day run Sunday. Runners-up were Goran Dukic's Wrist Cutters: A Love Story, Marcos Carnevale's Elsa & Fred, Wash Westmoreland and Richard Glatzer's Quinceanera and Charles Sturridge's Lassie. Dukic also took the prize for best director. The Trials of Darryl Hunt, an account of a man wrongly imprisoned in a rape/murder case, won the best documentary award for its directors Rickie Stern and Annie Sundberg.
- 6/19/2006
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Lassie
NEW YORK -- Bring plenty of hankies if you accompany your children to this latest screen incarnation of the beloved collie. Not for them, mind you, but yourselves because Lassie is a heartwarming and moving adventure that does excellent justice to the classic character. Sensitively written and directed by veteran British filmmaker Charles Sturridge, the film, already released in the U.K., should find healthy audiences upon its U.S. release at the end of the summer. Lassie was recently showcased in the Family Festival section of the Tribeca Film Festival.
The filmmaker has assembled a sterling cast for this remake, set -- as was the original novel -- on the eve of World War II in a Yorkshire mining town. The opening scene, depicting a group of upper-crust hunters pursuing a fox only to be foiled by Lassie, well establishes the class conflicts that form the subtext of the story.
Lassie is a part of the hard-pressed Carraclough family, including coal miner Sam (John Lynch); his loving wife, Sarah (Samantha Morton); and their 9-year-old son, Joe (Jonathan Mason). When hard times hit, the family is forced to sell their beloved dog to the high-toned Duke of Rudling (Peter O'Toole), who wants her for his granddaughter (Hester Odgers).
Suffering mistreatment at the hands of Rudling's vicious employee (Steve Pemberton), Lassie makes repeated attempts to run away and rejoin her family. Eventually, the duke moves her to his castle in a remote region of Scotland. But once again she breaks free, setting off on a harrowing journey across the country and experiencing numerous travails along the way.
The adventures of the indefatigable collie are alternately amusing, thrilling and heartbreaking and are beautifully realized by the filmmaker's classical approach. The actors essay their roles with the utmost conviction, with particularly sterling work by the slyly funny O'Toole and child actor Mason. A gallery of estimable performers makes cameo appearances, including Edward Fox, Kelly MacDonald and, most effectively, Peter Dinklage as a kindly puppeteer who takes Lassie under his wing.
Best of all, of course, is the canine, or number of canines, in the title role. A worthy successor to the dog's cinematic and television forebears, this Lassie is bound to induce a run on pet stores and dog breeders everywhere.
LASSIE
Roadside Attractions/Samuel Goldwyn Films
Element Films, LFF, Davis Films
Credits:
Director-screenwriter: Charles Sturridge
Producers: Ed Guiney, Francesa Barra: Executive producers: Eric Ellenbogen, Doug Schwalbe
Director of photography: Howard Atherton
Production designer: JP Kelly
Costume designer: Charlotte Walter
Editor: Adam Green
Music: Adrian Johnston
Cast:
The Duke: Peter O'Toole
Sarah Carraclough: Samantha Morton
Sam Carraclough: John Lynch
Hynes: Steve Pemberton
Joe Carraclough: Jonathan Mason
Cilla: Hester Odgers
Daisy: Jemma Redgrave
Rowlie: Peter Dinklage
Mapes: Gregor Fisher
No MPAA rating
Running time -- 100 minutes...
The filmmaker has assembled a sterling cast for this remake, set -- as was the original novel -- on the eve of World War II in a Yorkshire mining town. The opening scene, depicting a group of upper-crust hunters pursuing a fox only to be foiled by Lassie, well establishes the class conflicts that form the subtext of the story.
Lassie is a part of the hard-pressed Carraclough family, including coal miner Sam (John Lynch); his loving wife, Sarah (Samantha Morton); and their 9-year-old son, Joe (Jonathan Mason). When hard times hit, the family is forced to sell their beloved dog to the high-toned Duke of Rudling (Peter O'Toole), who wants her for his granddaughter (Hester Odgers).
Suffering mistreatment at the hands of Rudling's vicious employee (Steve Pemberton), Lassie makes repeated attempts to run away and rejoin her family. Eventually, the duke moves her to his castle in a remote region of Scotland. But once again she breaks free, setting off on a harrowing journey across the country and experiencing numerous travails along the way.
The adventures of the indefatigable collie are alternately amusing, thrilling and heartbreaking and are beautifully realized by the filmmaker's classical approach. The actors essay their roles with the utmost conviction, with particularly sterling work by the slyly funny O'Toole and child actor Mason. A gallery of estimable performers makes cameo appearances, including Edward Fox, Kelly MacDonald and, most effectively, Peter Dinklage as a kindly puppeteer who takes Lassie under his wing.
Best of all, of course, is the canine, or number of canines, in the title role. A worthy successor to the dog's cinematic and television forebears, this Lassie is bound to induce a run on pet stores and dog breeders everywhere.
LASSIE
Roadside Attractions/Samuel Goldwyn Films
Element Films, LFF, Davis Films
Credits:
Director-screenwriter: Charles Sturridge
Producers: Ed Guiney, Francesa Barra: Executive producers: Eric Ellenbogen, Doug Schwalbe
Director of photography: Howard Atherton
Production designer: JP Kelly
Costume designer: Charlotte Walter
Editor: Adam Green
Music: Adrian Johnston
Cast:
The Duke: Peter O'Toole
Sarah Carraclough: Samantha Morton
Sam Carraclough: John Lynch
Hynes: Steve Pemberton
Joe Carraclough: Jonathan Mason
Cilla: Hester Odgers
Daisy: Jemma Redgrave
Rowlie: Peter Dinklage
Mapes: Gregor Fisher
No MPAA rating
Running time -- 100 minutes...
- 6/1/2006
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Tribeca fest unveils fare for families
NEW YORK -- The Tribeca Film Festival announced its Tribeca Family Festival lineup Thursday, including T4Teens, a new section of films for young adults. The 15-feature slate includes a mix of studio and indie fare: Charles Sturridge's remake of Lassie, starring Peter O'Toole, Peter Dinklage and Samantha Morton; Barry Sonnenfeld's RV, featuring Robin Williams as a father on a cross-country family trip; and Ted Wilde's classic 1927 silent film Speedy, starring legendary comedian Harold Lloyd. The four-film T4Teens section features Danny Cannon's soccer fable Goal! The Dream Begins and Alex Steyermark's comic look at a terminally ill teen with a final wish, One Last Thing.
- 3/23/2006
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
'Lassie' lead dog at Sprockets
TORONTO -- The Sprockets Toronto International Film Festival for Children will open April 21 with Charles Sturridge's Lassie, the latest installment of the classic canine drama that stars Peter O'Toole and Samantha Morton. Sprocket organizers on Tuesday said the British-produced drama, directed by Sturridge (Shackleton) will kick off the ninth annual kids film festival, which is set to run April 21-30 in Toronto. Based on Eric Knight's classic novel Lassie Come Home, Sturridge adapted Lassie for a location shoot in Ireland and and the Isle of Man by British producers Element Films and Firstsight Films.
- 2/28/2006
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Lassie barks to Ireland for 11th film adaptation
Lassie is coming home -- to Ireland. The latest adaptation of the classic will be shot in Ireland by New York's Classic Media, Britain's Firstsight Films and Irish production company Element Films, Ireland's Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism, John O'Donoghue, announced Thursday. The film will be the 11th feature about the courageous collie, with Firstsight's BAFTA-winning co-founder, Charles Sturridge, set to direct a screenplay he has written based on Eric Knight's best-selling 1938 classic novel Lassie Come Home. Shooting is due to begin in April, with further filming taking place on the Isle of Man, in association with the Isle of Man Film Commission.
- 2/11/2005
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Film review: 'Fairytale -- a True Story'
"Fairy tales can come true, they can happen to you -- if you're young at heart." That vaunted lyric sums up the theme of this wonderfully whimsical tale of two young girls who stunned the world in 1917 when they photographed a fairy in their summer garden.
A captivating children's film, this Paramount release is an appealing winner. Likely to be praised by critics, teachers and arts-council types, the only reservation one has about this ethereal gem is whether its sophisticated abstractions will connect with flesh-and-blood children.
Alas, it seems more like a movie outing for Hillary and Chelsea than one for the kids in the neighborhood. Paramount will likely find the biggest fans for this film are adults who are young at heart and appreciate the film's celebration of the magical powers of innocence.
In this auspicious storytelling, screenwriter Ernie Contreras has distilled the bare facts of two young girls' photographing a fairy and spun them around the events and thinking of the day. Incredibly, this true story lured into its philosophical midst such figures as illusionist/escape artist Harry Houdini (Harvey Keitel) and the venerable Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (Peter O'Toole). Contreras' scenario is well-founded and appealing, grounded in the basic kids' complaint that adults never take them seriously.
In essence, we see that adults are too serious to comprehend the real wonders of existence. The storytelling is also keenly flecked with one girl's belief that her father, who has been declared missing in action in World War I, will someday return.
Charles Sturridge's kindly directorial wand conjures up the spry and supple theme, never dwelling on didactic points or overreaching in either tenor or tone. It's a gentle tale, graced with humorous dollops. The two lead girls are well-chosen. Florence Hoath's graceful, intelligent performance as 13-year-old Elsie is a high point and 10-year-old Elizabeth Earl shows some real moxie and poise as the headstrong Frances.
The supporting performances are all top-drawer. O'Toole brings luster as the master of deduction, Conan Doyle, while Keitel imbues his Houdini character with credible scrappiness.
Fittingly, the technical contributions are magical. Michael Coulter's lush cinematography, Zbigniew Preisner's captivating compositions and Michael Howell's inviting production design are of the highest quality.
FAIRYTALE - A TRUE STORY
Paramount Pictures
Icon Prods./Wendy Finerman Prods.
Producer Wendy Finerman, Bruce Davey
Director Charles Sturridge
Screenwriter Ernie Contreras
Co-producers/co-story Albert Ash,
Tom Loughlin
Executive producer Paul Tucker
Co-producer Selwyn Roberts
Associate producer Margaret French Isaac
Director of photography Mike Coulter
Production designer Michael Howells
Editor Peter Coulson
Music Zbigniew Preisner
Costume designer Shirley Russell
Visual effects supervisor Tim Webber
Color/stereo
Cast:
Elsie Wright Florence Hoath
Frances Griffiths Elizabeth Earl
Arthur Wright Paul McGann
Polly Wright Phoebe Nicholls
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Peter O'Toole
Harry Houdini Harvey Keitel
Running time -- 98 minutes...
A captivating children's film, this Paramount release is an appealing winner. Likely to be praised by critics, teachers and arts-council types, the only reservation one has about this ethereal gem is whether its sophisticated abstractions will connect with flesh-and-blood children.
Alas, it seems more like a movie outing for Hillary and Chelsea than one for the kids in the neighborhood. Paramount will likely find the biggest fans for this film are adults who are young at heart and appreciate the film's celebration of the magical powers of innocence.
In this auspicious storytelling, screenwriter Ernie Contreras has distilled the bare facts of two young girls' photographing a fairy and spun them around the events and thinking of the day. Incredibly, this true story lured into its philosophical midst such figures as illusionist/escape artist Harry Houdini (Harvey Keitel) and the venerable Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (Peter O'Toole). Contreras' scenario is well-founded and appealing, grounded in the basic kids' complaint that adults never take them seriously.
In essence, we see that adults are too serious to comprehend the real wonders of existence. The storytelling is also keenly flecked with one girl's belief that her father, who has been declared missing in action in World War I, will someday return.
Charles Sturridge's kindly directorial wand conjures up the spry and supple theme, never dwelling on didactic points or overreaching in either tenor or tone. It's a gentle tale, graced with humorous dollops. The two lead girls are well-chosen. Florence Hoath's graceful, intelligent performance as 13-year-old Elsie is a high point and 10-year-old Elizabeth Earl shows some real moxie and poise as the headstrong Frances.
The supporting performances are all top-drawer. O'Toole brings luster as the master of deduction, Conan Doyle, while Keitel imbues his Houdini character with credible scrappiness.
Fittingly, the technical contributions are magical. Michael Coulter's lush cinematography, Zbigniew Preisner's captivating compositions and Michael Howell's inviting production design are of the highest quality.
FAIRYTALE - A TRUE STORY
Paramount Pictures
Icon Prods./Wendy Finerman Prods.
Producer Wendy Finerman, Bruce Davey
Director Charles Sturridge
Screenwriter Ernie Contreras
Co-producers/co-story Albert Ash,
Tom Loughlin
Executive producer Paul Tucker
Co-producer Selwyn Roberts
Associate producer Margaret French Isaac
Director of photography Mike Coulter
Production designer Michael Howells
Editor Peter Coulson
Music Zbigniew Preisner
Costume designer Shirley Russell
Visual effects supervisor Tim Webber
Color/stereo
Cast:
Elsie Wright Florence Hoath
Frances Griffiths Elizabeth Earl
Arthur Wright Paul McGann
Polly Wright Phoebe Nicholls
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Peter O'Toole
Harry Houdini Harvey Keitel
Running time -- 98 minutes...
- 9/12/1997
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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