Louis Theroux is not comfortable with the disruptor moniker. He almost recoils at the notion, sitting back in his chair, chewing over the word and its literal, historical and symbolic connotations. “It has become a cliché; it’s definitely a cliché,” he eventually says.
But then comes one of the pensive expressions Theroux is famed for. His eyes fixed behind black-rimmed glasses. A man silently arguing with himself, jostling for clarity of thought. Suddenly, a revelation. Maybe he is a disruptor after all — or at least he once was.
“There’s a sense in which I came along in my presenting work and was a bit of a disruptor,” Theroux decides. “I took elements of conventional presenting and elements of classical vérité filmmaking and combined them.”
His talent in front of the camera was spotted by Michael Moore, who gave him a starring role in NBC’s TV Nation, interrogating...
But then comes one of the pensive expressions Theroux is famed for. His eyes fixed behind black-rimmed glasses. A man silently arguing with himself, jostling for clarity of thought. Suddenly, a revelation. Maybe he is a disruptor after all — or at least he once was.
“There’s a sense in which I came along in my presenting work and was a bit of a disruptor,” Theroux decides. “I took elements of conventional presenting and elements of classical vérité filmmaking and combined them.”
His talent in front of the camera was spotted by Michael Moore, who gave him a starring role in NBC’s TV Nation, interrogating...
- 5/20/2023
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
BBC Studios has unveiled the line-up for its annual Showcase and it includes creatives such as “Happy Valley” creator Sally Wainwright and the hosts of “Top Gear.”
The three-day event, which will again be virtual for 2022, will be fronted by talent including “Strictly Come Dancing” co-host Claudia Winkleman, Clara Amfo and Anita Rani, as well as BBC Studios execs.
BBC Studios is the commercial arm of broadcaster the BBC and among those appearing at the Showcase will be the BBC’s director-general Tim Davie, BBC Studios CEO Tom Fussell and BBC chief content officer Charlotte Moore. They will discuss content trends as well as the BBC’s creative direction.
The three-day event also promises “dynamic genre sessions” and industry-leading insights from creatives such as Wainwright, who will give attendees an exclusive insight into the final season of “Happy Valley,” Daisy May Cooper and Selin Hizli, who will be talking about...
The three-day event, which will again be virtual for 2022, will be fronted by talent including “Strictly Come Dancing” co-host Claudia Winkleman, Clara Amfo and Anita Rani, as well as BBC Studios execs.
BBC Studios is the commercial arm of broadcaster the BBC and among those appearing at the Showcase will be the BBC’s director-general Tim Davie, BBC Studios CEO Tom Fussell and BBC chief content officer Charlotte Moore. They will discuss content trends as well as the BBC’s creative direction.
The three-day event also promises “dynamic genre sessions” and industry-leading insights from creatives such as Wainwright, who will give attendees an exclusive insight into the final season of “Happy Valley,” Daisy May Cooper and Selin Hizli, who will be talking about...
- 1/24/2022
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
Rebecca Clough Jan 20, 2017
As America gets its new President, we look at some excellent political drama films that may have slipped under your radar...
Political dramas can be entertaining, informative and even educational, opening up debates and offering new points of view. (When experiencing a year of tumultuous change like the one we’ve just had, they can also be a comforting reminder that, no matter what your situation, it could always be worse...) With the full whack of corruption, war, and conspiracy, here are 25 political dramas which deserve to be better known.
See related 25 underrated political thrillers 17 new TV shows to watch in 2017 Taboo episode 3 review The Girl On The Train review 25. The Marchers/La Marche (2013)
When teenager Mohamed (Tewfik Jallab) is shot by police, his friends want revenge, but he has a better idea: peaceful protest. Marching from Marseille to Paris, they band together with quite an assortment of characters along the way.
As America gets its new President, we look at some excellent political drama films that may have slipped under your radar...
Political dramas can be entertaining, informative and even educational, opening up debates and offering new points of view. (When experiencing a year of tumultuous change like the one we’ve just had, they can also be a comforting reminder that, no matter what your situation, it could always be worse...) With the full whack of corruption, war, and conspiracy, here are 25 political dramas which deserve to be better known.
See related 25 underrated political thrillers 17 new TV shows to watch in 2017 Taboo episode 3 review The Girl On The Train review 25. The Marchers/La Marche (2013)
When teenager Mohamed (Tewfik Jallab) is shot by police, his friends want revenge, but he has a better idea: peaceful protest. Marching from Marseille to Paris, they band together with quite an assortment of characters along the way.
- 12/22/2016
- Den of Geek
Louis Theroux is working on a documentary about Scientology.
The British broadcaster put out a request on Twitter today (February 10) for Scientologists who would be interested in getting involved.
He posted: "Open call to any #Scientologists out there. I would love to speak to you for a documentary I am working on. About Scientology.
"The idea is it for it to be a non-judgmental inquiry into Scientology beliefs and practices, from inside the Church," he continued.
Further details of the documentary are yet to be announced.
He has previously worked on a number of documentaries for BBC Two, including Louis Theroux's Weird Weekends and When Louis Met....
The British broadcaster put out a request on Twitter today (February 10) for Scientologists who would be interested in getting involved.
He posted: "Open call to any #Scientologists out there. I would love to speak to you for a documentary I am working on. About Scientology.
"The idea is it for it to be a non-judgmental inquiry into Scientology beliefs and practices, from inside the Church," he continued.
Further details of the documentary are yet to be announced.
He has previously worked on a number of documentaries for BBC Two, including Louis Theroux's Weird Weekends and When Louis Met....
- 2/10/2014
- Digital Spy
What I said last time about the summer being a fairly quiet time for the streaming world, please disregard. Rather than wait for the autumn when people are more inclined to slump on a sofa in front of the tube, Netflix, Lovefilm and a new contender have decided that everyone just loves good movies and TV and so have flooded the marketplace with good content in a battle to outdo one another. The winner again is you the consumer and the hardest part may be to actually choose just one of these outlets to subscribe to.
That new contender I talked about is Sky, who has thrown their hat into the ring with Now TV, which is essentially an on demand version of their Sky Movie channels available over the internet. If you have seen the Now TV website and thought they didn’t actually have much content then think again.
That new contender I talked about is Sky, who has thrown their hat into the ring with Now TV, which is essentially an on demand version of their Sky Movie channels available over the internet. If you have seen the Now TV website and thought they didn’t actually have much content then think again.
- 8/12/2013
- by Chris Holt
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
0:00 - Intro 3:00 - Headlines: Ricky Gervais to Host the Golden Globes, David Yates to Direct Doctor Who Movie, Rampage Video Game to Become a Movie, Oscar Documentary Shortlist 28:15 - Review: Bellflower 1:04:45 - Trailer Trash: Snow White and the Huntsman, Mirror Mirror, The Hunger Games 44:15 - Other Stuff We Watched: Blow Out, Dazed and Confused, EdTV, Live Like a Cop, Die Like a Man, Corman's World: Exploits of a Hollywood Rebel, Louis, Martin & Michael, Louis Theroux's Weird Weekends, Fanny and Alexander 1:42:50 - Junk Mail: Moneyball and Inaccuracies in Movies Based on True Stories, Movies You Missed But Will Never Catch Up On, Organizing a Book Collection, Primer and Movies You Just Didn't Get + Batman as a Detective 2:16:25 - This Week's DVD Releases 2:18:30 - Outro » Download the MP3 (65 Mb) » View the show notes » Vote for us on Podcast Alley!
- 11/22/2011
- by Sean
- FilmJunk
Jennifer Aniston has met Justin Theroux's family
The actress – who began dating the actor earlier this year – was introduced to Justin's documentarian cousin Louis Theroux at exclusive London venue Shoreditch House on Wednesday (20.07.11), following the UK premiere of her new film 'Horrible Bosses'.
A source told Us Weekly magazine: "Louis obviously approved of Jennifer. It looked like they were having a great time, and they all seemed instantly at ease with each other. Justin looked proud of Jen and seemed quite manly and protective."
The trio enjoyed dinner and drinks and another onlooker said the former 'Friends' star "was really chilled out and seemed blissfully happy".
Louis is best known for his Gonzo style journalism on the British television series 'Louis Theroux's Weird Weekends' and 'When Louis Met...'.
Things seem to be getting serious between Jennifer and Justin as ...
The actress – who began dating the actor earlier this year – was introduced to Justin's documentarian cousin Louis Theroux at exclusive London venue Shoreditch House on Wednesday (20.07.11), following the UK premiere of her new film 'Horrible Bosses'.
A source told Us Weekly magazine: "Louis obviously approved of Jennifer. It looked like they were having a great time, and they all seemed instantly at ease with each other. Justin looked proud of Jen and seemed quite manly and protective."
The trio enjoyed dinner and drinks and another onlooker said the former 'Friends' star "was really chilled out and seemed blissfully happy".
Louis is best known for his Gonzo style journalism on the British television series 'Louis Theroux's Weird Weekends' and 'When Louis Met...'.
Things seem to be getting serious between Jennifer and Justin as ...
- 7/22/2011
- by Abbey
- Gossipvita
The actress – who began dating the actor earlier this year – was introduced to Justin's documentarian cousin Louis Theroux at exclusive London venue Shoreditch House on Wednesday (20.07.11), following the UK premiere of her new film 'Horrible Bosses'.
A source told Us Weekly magazine: "Louis obviously approved of Jennifer. It looked like they were having a great time, and they all seemed instantly at ease with each other. Justin looked proud of Jen and seemed quite manly and protective."
The trio enjoyed dinner and drinks and another onlooker said the former 'Friends' star "was really chilled out and seemed blissfully happy".
Louis is best known for his Gonzo style journalism on the British television series 'Louis Theroux's Weird Weekends' and 'When Louis Met...'.
Things seem to be getting serious between Jennifer and Justin as the couple are reported to be house-hunting together and have been looking around several Beverly Hills homes.
A source told Us Weekly magazine: "Louis obviously approved of Jennifer. It looked like they were having a great time, and they all seemed instantly at ease with each other. Justin looked proud of Jen and seemed quite manly and protective."
The trio enjoyed dinner and drinks and another onlooker said the former 'Friends' star "was really chilled out and seemed blissfully happy".
Louis is best known for his Gonzo style journalism on the British television series 'Louis Theroux's Weird Weekends' and 'When Louis Met...'.
Things seem to be getting serious between Jennifer and Justin as the couple are reported to be house-hunting together and have been looking around several Beverly Hills homes.
- 7/22/2011
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