You can almost smell the tea and toast of a Saturday afternoon kick-back with the television as you watch Bouli Lanners island tale of tentative romance. Gentle enough for even the most fragile of constitutions, the writer/director/star puts the wild and windswept backdrop of the Isle of Lewis to good use in his first English language feature, without it feeling like an advert for the tourist board.
Lanners plays Phil, sort for Philippe, an incomer who spends his days working for the farm run by gruff Angus (Julian Glover), alongside the older man's son Peter (Cal MacAninch) grandson Brian (Andrew Still). Also living at the farm is lonely middle-aged singleton Millie (Michelle Fairley), who has picked up the local nickname "ice cream" on account.
When Phil has a stroke that makes him lose his memory, Millie makes a decision that surprises even her. The film hinges on the late-romance warmth that is.
Lanners plays Phil, sort for Philippe, an incomer who spends his days working for the farm run by gruff Angus (Julian Glover), alongside the older man's son Peter (Cal MacAninch) grandson Brian (Andrew Still). Also living at the farm is lonely middle-aged singleton Millie (Michelle Fairley), who has picked up the local nickname "ice cream" on account.
When Phil has a stroke that makes him lose his memory, Millie makes a decision that surprises even her. The film hinges on the late-romance warmth that is.
- 11/3/2023
- by Amber Wilkinson
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
Bouli Lanners’ picturesque setting makes room for a lonely woman to take advantage of memory loss and kid the victim they had been lovers
‘Have you guys seen Jason Bourne?” asks Brian (Andrew Still), a farm labourer in the Outer Hebrides, near the start of Nobody Has to Know. “It’s exactly the same kind of set-up!” How droll of the writer-director Bouli Lanners to invoke that breakneck action franchise when his own film could scarcely be more different, save for a plot involving memory loss. The closest thing here to an action set-piece occurs when an estate agent is tardy returning to the office, leaving her colleague to take a later-than-usual lunch break.
If this isn’t a film to set the heart racing, it doesn’t leave that organ entirely untroubled; with his script’s echoes of 40s weepie Random Harvest, Lanners is aiming for similar status. The...
‘Have you guys seen Jason Bourne?” asks Brian (Andrew Still), a farm labourer in the Outer Hebrides, near the start of Nobody Has to Know. “It’s exactly the same kind of set-up!” How droll of the writer-director Bouli Lanners to invoke that breakneck action franchise when his own film could scarcely be more different, save for a plot involving memory loss. The closest thing here to an action set-piece occurs when an estate agent is tardy returning to the office, leaving her colleague to take a later-than-usual lunch break.
If this isn’t a film to set the heart racing, it doesn’t leave that organ entirely untroubled; with his script’s echoes of 40s weepie Random Harvest, Lanners is aiming for similar status. The...
- 10/31/2023
- by Ryan Gilbey
- The Guardian - Film News
Adele Bellis was waiting for a bus when she had acid thrown over her. She was 22 years old at the time. The man who did it had been paid by her ex-boyfriend, who said he wanted to stop her being attractive to other men. Bellis ran into the road as the corrosive substance burnt through her clothes. “I felt like I was melting to the ground,” she tells me today, nine years after her attack. “I remember looking down and my bra was melted. All my clothes were burnt and stuck to me.” Bellis’s ex received a life sentence, her attacker two years in jail, reduced from a 14-year sentence. She was left partially bald and lost her right ear.
When she went to hospital for treatment on the day of her attack, Bellis was one of four people being treated for acid burns. Alarmingly, the UK has the...
When she went to hospital for treatment on the day of her attack, Bellis was one of four people being treated for acid burns. Alarmingly, the UK has the...
- 3/30/2023
- by Ellie Muir
- The Independent - TV
Hollyoaks stars Jonny Clarke and Andrew Still have bowed out from the soap. The actors, who played Bart McQueen and Joel Dexter respectively, finished filming with the Channel 4 show late last year. Viewers of E4's first look screening saw Bart and Joel decide to leave the village forever in tonight's (January 8) episode as they went on the run, deserting their girlfriends Sinead O'Connor (Stephanie Davis) and Theresa McQueen (Jorgie Porter). The pair had teamed up to steal cash from Brendan Brady (Emmett Scanlan), but when the bad boy caught them in the act, he ordered them both to disappear. Bart was also potentially in hot water over his involvement in the sixth formers' devastating mini-bus crash, after Esther Bloom (Jazmine Franks) had given a new statement to the authorities. Speaking exclusively to Digital (more)...
- 1/8/2013
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Hollyoaks kicks off 2013 with a dark storyline as Brendan Brady plots for his evil father Seamus to be murdered, Digital Spy can confirm. Brendan's world has crashed down around him in recent days with his dad back on the scene, and fans will soon see the club owner resort to desperate measures in an attempt to get rid of him. In scenes airing in the first week of January, Brendan (Emmett Scanlan) asks his protégé Joel Dexter to kill Seamus in exchange for cash. Joel (Andrew Still) is horrified by the sinister offer and initially refuses, but soon feels forced to go along with the plan when Brendan piles on the pressure. As the dramatic storyline plays out, Joel attacks Seamus with a baseball bat before dragging him off to a nearby shack. With Seamus still unconscious, Joel pours (more)...
- 12/23/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Jorgie Porter has spoken about her upcoming sex scenes in Hollyoaks Later. The soap actress filmed steamy scenes as her character Theresa McQueen for the late-night edition of the Channel 4 soap, alongside co-star Andrew Still. Porter revealed that her mother banned her from showing her breasts on screen during the scenes. "I told my mum what I was going to be doing and she said, 'You do what you think is necessary, but at the end of the day don't get your nipples out!' I've seen the pictures from the really rudey bits and they're quite shocking," she told The Sun. "I think my grandma might need a cup of coffee at that point. We might have to take her out of the room, get her a cup and bring her back when it's finished!" Porter revealed that she was highly nervous about filming the scenes, saying: "I...
- 9/17/2012
- by By Tom Eames
- Digital Spy
As Hollyoaks Later returns for its new series next week, Joel Dexter's dangerous stepfather Mick finds himself in a deadly situation thanks to vengeful Brendan Brady. When villainous Mick arrives in the village in the coming days, it doesn't take long until he attracts Brendan's attention - and he may well end up regretting his bullying ways with such a fearsome opponent now on his case. Viewers will know that Mick regularly hits Joel's mother Marie, and that 'Scottish Foxy' even spent time in a young offenders' institute for assaulting Mick in defence of his mum. When Hollyoaks Later kicks off, Brendan (Emmett Scanlan) is surprised to spot Mick in another violent clash with Joel (Andrew Still). After discovering who Mick (Gavin Marshall) is, a furious Brendan decides to help Joel get revenge against the brute - so (more)...
- 9/10/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Hollyoaks delves into Joel Dexter's background next week as viewers meet his mum Marie and violent stepfather Mick. Fans have been aware of a troubled history for the trio ever since Joel (Andrew Still) was introduced to the village late last year. Early episodes for 'Scottish Foxy' revealed that he spent time in a young offenders' institute for assaulting Mick in defence of his mother. Upcoming editions of Hollyoaks see Joel's girlfriend Theresa McQueen left fuming when she catches him spending time with Marie (Emma Campbell-Jones) after she pays a visit. (more)...
- 9/3/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Hollyoaks star Emmett Scanlan has warned that Joel Dexter should be wary of his character Brendan Brady's nasty side. Brendan has recently been trying to turn Joel (Andrew Still) into a mini version of himself after they became unlikely business partners at Chez Chez. Scanlan, revealing his take on the storyline, told Soaplife: "Joel looks up to Brendan, like a lot of people do. He wants to impress him, work alongside him and be like him. "Brendan wants Joel as his apprentice. It's a kind of warped father-son relationship. Joel is somebody that Brendan can test and manipulate for his own reasons." Next week's Hollyoaks episodes see Joel mess up a job he is carrying out for Brendan as he is attacked by some heavies. Although Joel tries to keep this from the bad boy, it doesn't take (more)...
- 4/4/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Hollyoaks star Andrew Still has admitted that he would find it difficult to be friends with his bad boy character Joel Dexter. Joel has been snapped up as a protégé by Brendan Brady (Emmett Scanlan) in recent weeks, but his short temper has led to him clashing with a number of the local residents. Still told Inside Soap: "I could never be friends with Joel! But if I had to give him advice, it would be to chill out and stop trying to please everyone all the time. "We're going to see Joel come into his own in the next few weeks, but he needs to calm down." Joel faces an angry showdown with Callum Kane (Laurie Duncan) next week after upsetting the sixth former's younger sister Lacey. He also finds himself (more)...
- 4/3/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Hollyoaks star Emmett Scanlan has said that his character Brendan Brady still harbours strong feelings for ex-lover Ste Hay. The pair have been apart for some time, with Ste (Kieron Richardson) currently concentrating on his career ambitions and Brendan busy training up Joel Dexter (Andrew Still) as a protégé at Chez Chez. However, Scanlan told All About Soap that he believes there is still unfinished business between Brendan and Ste. "Regardless of what's happened, Brendan still loves Steven," the actor commented. "He wants a relationship with him, but only on his terms. There's some big stuff coming up for them." Discussing other upcoming plans for his character, Scanlan added: "It's going to be an absolutely huge year (more)...
- 3/27/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Hollyoaks star Jamie Lomas has admitted that Warren Fox will be "scared" when mysterious newcomer Joel claims to be his son. Joel, played by Scottish actor Andrew Still, leaves the bad boy stunned in an upcoming episode when he declares that Warren is his father. A rattled Warren is immediately left to wonder whether Joel is telling the truth or if his arrival is all part of Brendan Brady's revenge scheme against him. Lomas told TV Times: "Warren's thinking that this kid could be anybody's - he could be making it up or he could be after money. Joel tells him who his mum is and has a picture of her and Warren, but Warren's like, 'Just because she's got a picture of me, it doesn't mean I'm your dad'."
Pictured: Joel, Theresa (more)...
Pictured: Joel, Theresa (more)...
- 11/22/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Hollyoaks newcomer Andrew Still has described his character as a "mysterious bad boy". The Scottish actor, who joined the Channel 4 soap as Joel earlier this month, admitted that he would like a long stint on the show to develop the character. "I'm hoping that he sticks around. I would love Joel to be one of the staple characters," he said, according to Pa. "Joel is a great character - he is a mysterious bad boy and he is incredibly fun to play. He comes into the show, not really having (more)...
- 11/19/2011
- by By Colin Daniels
- Digital Spy
Hollyoaks newcomer Andrew Still has admitted that he had to keep his soap role a secret from his loved ones for two months. Show bosses recently announced that Still had been cast as "mysterious" Joel, who arrives in the village next week and soon turns the life of one local resident upside down. Still was recruited from the Scottish Youth Theatre and had to keep quiet about his new project despite moving from Scotland to Liverpool to film his scenes. Speaking of the initial confidentiality involved, Still told Pa: "I had to keep it a secret from everyone, who were wondering what was going on. But all (more)...
- 11/16/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Hollyoaks' sixth formers Maddie Morrison and Callum Kane grow closer next week as they share a surprise kiss. As first revealed last week, Maddie (Scarlett Bowman) is to fall for Callum (Laurie Duncan) in an upcoming story twist which will see the blonde show her vulnerable side for the first time. Sparks first begin to fly between Maddie and Callum when they go head-to-head for a debate in college next Tuesday. As the week continues, Maddie tries to make Callum jealous by flirting with new DJ Joel (Andrew Still) while on a night out, but her evening ultimately (more)...
- 11/15/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Hollyoaks has announced the casting of Scottish actor Andrew Still. In his first major TV role, Still will play "mysterious newcomer" Joel, who arrives in the village later this month, turning the life of an unsuspecting resident upside down forever. Hired as Chez Chez's new dubstep DJ, Joel's arrival coincides with the disappearance of Brendan (Emmett Scanlan), following his release from prison. The newcomer has also been tipped to catch the eye of sixth-former Maddie (Scarlett Bowman). However, with only one person on his mind, the student could struggle to win Joel's (more)...
- 11/4/2011
- by By Ryan Love
- Digital Spy
Days after the suicide of Mark Madoff, on the second anniversary of his father's arrest, the screws are tightening on Bernie's surviving son Andrew-and Mark's estate. Allan Dodds Frank on the Ponzi case's latest twists.
In the criminal and civil investigations of the biggest Ponzi scheme ever, the searchlights never blink. And now, more than ever, Andrew Madoff, the 44-year-old younger brother of Mark Madoff, who killed himself on Saturday, will be a key focus.
Related story on The Daily Beast: The Bernie Madoff of Beverly Hills
One look at the bankruptcy trustee's complaint against the Madoff brothers makes it clear that from a legal point of view, they might as well be twins. No doubt prosecutors from the U.S. Attorney's Office in Manhattan have been seeing the duo as one, and possible joint co-defendants, since the brothers turned in their father, Bernie, to the FBI on Dec. 10, 2008, and...
In the criminal and civil investigations of the biggest Ponzi scheme ever, the searchlights never blink. And now, more than ever, Andrew Madoff, the 44-year-old younger brother of Mark Madoff, who killed himself on Saturday, will be a key focus.
Related story on The Daily Beast: The Bernie Madoff of Beverly Hills
One look at the bankruptcy trustee's complaint against the Madoff brothers makes it clear that from a legal point of view, they might as well be twins. No doubt prosecutors from the U.S. Attorney's Office in Manhattan have been seeing the duo as one, and possible joint co-defendants, since the brothers turned in their father, Bernie, to the FBI on Dec. 10, 2008, and...
- 12/13/2010
- by Allan Dodds Frank
- The Daily Beast
The Wisteria Lane strangler was revealed on this week’s episode, and to much disappointment, it is not at all who you may have thought. While the good neighbors have yet to discover who the killer really is, viewers were privy to this inside scoop on "We All Deserve to Die."
However, before the big reveal, the housewives get a bit more desperate – and caused some trouble for themselves this week.
Susan, always coming up with a ploy to get ahead and keep everyone’s feeling in check, failed to help boost her man’s male ego, and instead deflated his manhood by buying him work. The joke is on you, Susan – now your friend’s hubby, is buying you and your man out of financial ruin, and you most likely will be the last to know. What a long way you’ve come from your naked fall into the shrubs,...
However, before the big reveal, the housewives get a bit more desperate – and caused some trouble for themselves this week.
Susan, always coming up with a ploy to get ahead and keep everyone’s feeling in check, failed to help boost her man’s male ego, and instead deflated his manhood by buying him work. The joke is on you, Susan – now your friend’s hubby, is buying you and your man out of financial ruin, and you most likely will be the last to know. What a long way you’ve come from your naked fall into the shrubs,...
- 4/19/2010
- by matt@iscribelimited.com (M.L. House)
- TVfanatic
Fox The remaining contestants
The Idols took on Elvis Presley songs this week, mentored by last year’s runner up, Adam Lambert. (Boy, who canceled on “American Idol?”)
They’ll face a tough week — two contestants will be eliminated because Michael Lynche was saved last week. And those who get booted won’t get a prominent seat at Idol Gives Back concert next week, nor get to enjoy the safety from cuts that usually brings.
Crystal Bowersox opened up with “Saved,” an up-temp gospel song that at its time was filled with scandalous lyrics about lying, cheating, drinking and smoking. Good times! She took Adam’s advice and traded in her acoustic for a glittering electric guitar.
It’s no surprise that Crystal rocked the performance; she went full blast belting out lyrics alongside the backup singers. Randy Jackson called it the second coming of Bonnie Raitt. Simon Cowell liked...
The Idols took on Elvis Presley songs this week, mentored by last year’s runner up, Adam Lambert. (Boy, who canceled on “American Idol?”)
They’ll face a tough week — two contestants will be eliminated because Michael Lynche was saved last week. And those who get booted won’t get a prominent seat at Idol Gives Back concert next week, nor get to enjoy the safety from cuts that usually brings.
Crystal Bowersox opened up with “Saved,” an up-temp gospel song that at its time was filled with scandalous lyrics about lying, cheating, drinking and smoking. Good times! She took Adam’s advice and traded in her acoustic for a glittering electric guitar.
It’s no surprise that Crystal rocked the performance; she went full blast belting out lyrics alongside the backup singers. Randy Jackson called it the second coming of Bonnie Raitt. Simon Cowell liked...
- 4/14/2010
- Speakeasy/Wall Street Journal
On Feb. 16, Walter Koenig received a note from his son Andrew, which caused his father to grow concerned about his whereabouts. "He sounded despondent," says Walter, who spoke to People from his Los Angeles home. "Nobody has seen this [note] but my wife and I." Andrew Koenig, 41, who starred as Boner on the late 80s sitcom Growing Pains, was set to arrive in Los Angeles on Feb. 14 after a trip to Canada, according to the Vancouver Police Department. "He went to visit some friends in Toronto and after there, he went to Vancouver," says his father. "It’s a place where he felt very comfortable.
- 2/21/2010
- by Elaine Aradillas
- PEOPLE.com
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