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Movies This Week: Dogme Alums Get An Education with Bronson
13 November 2009 11:00 AM, PST | Slackerwood | See recent Slackerwood news »
Happy Friday the 13th! Walk under a ladder, hang out with a black cat, and see some movies. It's a very British heavy release week; three British films are opening in town (two with Emma Thompson in them). Two films new to Austin are directed by Dogme 95 alums. You know, the minimalist film movement started by Lars von Triers and others to thumb their noses at Hollywood and big budgets, with a manifesto demanding a vow of cinematic chastity? Can you guess which film on the list is anti-Dogme?
An Education -- It's London in the 1960s, and a teenage girl encounters a playboy in this coming of age story. Directed by Lone Scherfig (Italian for Beginners, Dogme #12 ), with a slew of memorable actors, including Dollhouse's Olivia Williams, Rosamund Pike (Pride and Prejudice), Dominic Cooper (The History Boys), and the inestimable Emma Thompson. Only a select few were able »
- Jenn Brown
Cooper Eyes Sadistic Thriller Playing 'The Devil's Double'
10 November 2009 1:22 AM, PST | Rope of Silicon | See recent Rope Of Silicon news »
If there's one thing I particularly dug about An Education it was Dominic Cooper's smug, suave and mildly compassionate character. I mildly remembered him from The Duchess, but beyond that his roles in The History Boys and even Mamma Mia! are lost on me. Perhaps they were small and forgettable or just plain forgettable, but he was one cool cat in An Education and it's nice to see him scoring some additional work even if it is for Lee Tamahori, the director of the disappointing Bond film Die Another Day and xXx: State of the Union.
The film is The Devil's Double and is described by Screen Daily as a taut action tale about the extraordinary life of Latif Yahia. Cooper will play Yahia, a dead ringer for Saddam Hussein's sadistic and widely despised son, was forced against his will to stand in for Uday in potentially dangerous situations. »
- Brad Brevet
Grimmupnorth 09: Review of Splintered
3 November 2009 11:20 AM, PST | QuietEarth.us | See recent QuietEarth news »
Year: 2008
Directors: Simeon Halligan
Writers: Simeon Halligan & Mat Archer & Stephen Trimingham
IMDb: link
Trailer: link
Review by: projectcyclops
Rating: 6 out of 10
One of headlining films at GrimmUpNorth was festival director Simeon Halligan's first feature: Splintered. The GrimmUpNorth horror festival itself was somewhat based around the release of this film, as the producers rented screens at the Printworks Odeon in Manchester as a means to publicise the film, while gathering other various titles to create a one-off festival that managed, as far as I'm concerned, to be a great success. Splintered screened on Saturday evening with a packed-out cinema of eager horror fans, and after a slight technical hitch the film played to great applause. The plot centers around a somewhat emo-ish teenager called Sophie (Holly Weston), who organises a trip to North Wales with her friends, and they drive off in search of a local legend.
The film begins with a young girl, »
The Edge Theatre Company Holds Auditions For The History Boys
22 October 2009 1:47 PM, PDT | BroadwayWorld.com | See recent BroadwayWorld.com news »
The Edge Theatre Company in Rock Hill, Sc is holding auditions for Alan Bennett's The History Boys!!! This gem of theatre started across the ocean in London's West End and wowed audiences on Broadway. It won the Tony Award for Best Play and had a smash film adaptation as well! Now, it is finding a new home in Rock Hill. It is directed by Susan L.D. Smith and runs February 4-7, 2010. »
Dominic Cooper Could Be in Thor; Jude Law Isn't and DeNiro Probably Won't Be
21 October 2009 2:41 AM, PDT | Reelzchannel.com | See recent ReelzChannel news »
Over the weekend, the Internet was abuzz with rumors that Jude Law and Robert DeNiro would be joining the cast of Kenneth Branagh's Thor, but GossipCop claims that a rep for Law has denied the casting, calling the rumors "not true." The report also found the DeNiro casting dubious as well.
What isn't a rumor is that Dominic Cooper (Mamma Mia!, The History Boys) is up for a part in the comic book movie. In an interview with Movieline, Cooper was caught with some Thor script pages, specifically for the role of Fandral, one of a trio of Thor's friends called the Warriors Three. Once caught with what Cooper called "confidential pages" of the Thor script, Cooper was quick to say that his casting was "absolutely not" finalized.
So, at this point, all that's finalized is Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Tom Hiddleston as Loki, and Natalie Portman as Thor's human love interest, »
- Ryan Gowland
The Verge: Dominic Cooper
19 October 2009 7:45 AM, PDT | Movieline | See recent Movieline news »
After scorching the screen in the film adaptation of The History Boys, Dominic Cooper could have parlayed his heat and good looks into generic leading man status. Instead, the 31-year-old actor has taken supporting roles in a series of interesting films (well, a series of interesting films and Mamma Mia!). Cooper's currently got two movies in theaters: Lone Scherfig's An Education, where he plays Peter Sarsgaard's wealthy best friend, and Brief Interviews with Hideous Men, where director John Krasinski hands Cooper the script's juiciest monologue and lets him run with away with the entire movie.
A few weeks ago, I sat down with the London native to discuss both movies, though talk soon turned to the possibility of a Mamma Mia! sequel and a huge, hush-hush blockbuster he's currently auditioning for. Which one? Read on and see. »
Ask the Flying Monkey! (October 19, 2009)
18 October 2009 6:30 PM, PDT | AfterElton.com | See recent AfterElton.com news »
Have a question about gay male entertainment? Send it to aftereltonflyingmonkey@yahoo.com! (Please include your city and state and/or country.)
Q: Dear Omniscient Primate: What do you think of the strongly implied love between Dean Winchester and Castiel on Supernatural? Everyone is talking about “Wincest,” but it seems that the potential and actual romance between a man and an angel doesn’t get enough focus. Do you see any chances of an on-screen kiss between the two? -- Marc
Dean (Jensen Ackles) and Castiel (Misha Collins) do some
awfully close talking in a recent Supernatural episode
A: As much as it saddens me to say this, I think you’re practicing wishful thinking, probably because Jensen Ackles and Misha Collins are two of the three hottest actors currently on TV (the third one being Jared Padalecki!).
That said, the actors definitely have a terrific chemistry together, probably because – and again, »
- Brent Hartinger
Full lineup announced for Manchester's horror film festival Grimmupnorth
13 October 2009 12:55 PM, PDT | QuietEarth.us | See recent QuietEarth news »
GrimmUpNorth is Manchester's premier, horror film festival, running from October 29th - November 1st and including the world premier of 'The Reeds' and screening of 'The Descent 2', with Q&A from cast and director. The festival will be taking place in Manchester's Printworks and Odeon Cinema.
Gerard Johnson's Tony, a film we all love here at Qe, will be playing. We highly reccomend it. Review here.
A full line-up can be found at the festival website, but other notable screenings include Faye Jackson's Romanian vampire film 'Strigoi' and a special screening of Hellraiser, including a chance to meet the 'Cenobites' themselves; Doug Bradley (aka Pin Head), Nicholas Vince (Chatterer) and Simon Bamford (Butterball) on the Friday.
Here's a list of films that will be screened over the weekend:
Thursday 29th
Decsent 2 + Tras Visillos (Short)
Friday 30th & Saturday 31st:
Tony + Excision (Short »
10 Most Underrated Young Actors
12 October 2009 7:54 PM, PDT | The Movie Fanatic | See recent The Movie Fanatic news »
Cinema is filled with multi-talented young actors who bring to life all types of characters. Sometimes, a role is given to the wrong guy - just because he has the looks (pin-up pretty, looks awesome wearing trunks) and the connection (a powerful talent agent at his side). But when the role is given to the right guy - moviegoers get to witness something unique, memorable and powerful, even magical. Anyway, even the 'right guy' needs an agent, of course...
- - -
- - - Underrated versus Overrated: If you've watched Jumper, then you'll notice the difference between Jamie Bell and Hayden Christensen - Bell has undeniable screen presence, I can't say the same with Hayden. It could have been different if Tom Sturridge was retained to play Hayden's part. Anyway, who am I to argue? Christensen has more box office appeal than the relatively unknown Sturridge, but acting-wise?
So, »
- modelwatcher@gmail.com (Jed Medina)
10 Most Underrated Young Actors
12 October 2009 7:54 PM, PDT | The Movie Fanatic | See recent The Movie Fanatic news »
Cinema is filled with multi-talented young actors who bring to life all types of characters. Sometimes, a role is given to the wrong guy - just because he has the looks (pin-up pretty, looks awesome wearing trunks) and the connection (a powerful talent agent at his side). But when the role is given to the right guy - moviegoers get to witness something unique, memorable and powerful, even magical. Anyway, even the 'right guy' needs an agent, of course...
- - -
- - - Underrated versus Overrated: If you've watched Jumper, then you'll notice the difference between Jamie Bell and Hayden Christensen - Bell has undeniable screen presence, I can't say the same with Hayden. It could have been different if Tom Sturridge was retained to play Hayden's part. Anyway, who am I to argue? Christensen has more box office appeal than the relatively unknown Sturridge, but acting-wise?
So, »
- modelwatcher@gmail.com (Jed Medina)
10 Most Underrated Young Actors
12 October 2009 7:54 PM, PDT | The Movie Fanatic | See recent The Movie Fanatic news »
Cinema is filled with multi-talented young actors who bring to life all types of characters. Sometimes, a role is given to the wrong guy - just because he has the looks (pin-up pretty, looks awesome wearing trunks) and the connection (a powerful talent agent at his side). But when the role is given to the right guy - moviegoers get to witness something unique, memorable and powerful, even magical. Anyway, even the 'right guy' needs an agent, of course...
- - -
- - - Underrated versus Overrated: If you've watched Jumper, then you'll notice the difference between Jamie Bell and Hayden Christensen - Bell has undeniable screen presence, I can't say the same with Hayden. It could have been different if Tom Sturridge was retained to play Hayden's part. Anyway, who am I to argue? Christensen has more box office appeal than the relatively unknown Sturridge, but acting-wise?
So, »
- modelwatcher@gmail.com (Jed Medina)
10 Most Underrated Young Actors
12 October 2009 7:54 PM, PDT | The Movie Fanatic | See recent The Movie Fanatic news »
Cinema is filled with multi-talented young actors who bring to life all types of characters. Sometimes, a role is given to the wrong guy - just because he has the looks (pin-up pretty, looks awesome wearing trunks) and the connection (a powerful talent agent at his side). But when the role is given to the right guy - moviegoers get to witness something unique, memorable and powerful, even magical. Anyway, even the 'right guy' needs an agent, of course...
- - -
- - - Underrated versus Overrated: If you've watched Jumper, then you'll notice the difference between Jamie Bell and Hayden Christensen - Bell has undeniable screen presence, I can't say the same with Hayden. It could have been different if Tom Sturridge was retained to play Hayden's part. Anyway, who am I to argue? Christensen has more box office appeal than the relatively unknown Sturridge, but acting-wise?
So, »
- modelwatcher@gmail.com (Jed Medina)
10 Most Underrated Young Actors
12 October 2009 7:54 PM, PDT | The Movie Fanatic | See recent The Movie Fanatic news »
Cinema is filled with multi-talented young actors who bring to life all types of characters. Sometimes, a role is given to the wrong guy - just because he has the looks (pin-up pretty, looks awesome wearing trunks) and the connection (a powerful talent agent at his side). But when the role is given to the right guy - moviegoers get to witness something unique, memorable and powerful, even magical. Anyway, even the 'right guy' needs an agent, of course...
- - -
- - - Underrated versus Overrated: If you've watched Jumper, then you'll notice the difference between Jamie Bell and Hayden Christensen - Bell has undeniable screen presence, I can't say the same with Hayden. It could have been different if Tom Sturridge was retained to play Hayden's part. Anyway, who am I to argue? Christensen has more box office appeal than the relatively unknown Sturridge, but acting-wise?
So, »
- modelwatcher@gmail.com (Jed Medina)
tMF Talkback: Anatomy of a Good Actor - The 'case' between Orlando Bloom, Ben Barnes and Johnny Depp
4 September 2009 8:01 AM, PDT | The Movie Fanatic | See recent The Movie Fanatic news »
What constitute good acting? What makes a good actor? Are there certain steps one must follow in order to become an actor or is it a gift or a natural talent and requires no formal training? These are the questions we'll try to answer - and before we begin, let me just say, I have been patiently waiting for an 'opportunity' like this, and I would like to thank one tMF viewer for the vigorous and insightful comments on 'good acting' and the case between Ben Barnes, Orlando Bloom and Johnny Depp.
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- - -
Backgrounder: There is an upcoming movie based on Oscar Wilde's book entitled Dorian Gray starring Ben Barnes. In order to relate this particular article elsewhere in the blogosphere, I refer to a cinematical post about the new movie, and in reaction to cinematical's comment that Ben Barnes might be the next Orlando Bloom. »
tMF Talkback: Anatomy of a Good Actor - The 'case' between Orlando Bloom, Ben Barnes and Johnny Depp
4 September 2009 8:01 AM, PDT | The Movie Fanatic | See recent The Movie Fanatic news »
What constitute good acting? What makes a good actor? Are there certain steps one must follow in order to become an actor or is it a gift or a natural talent and requires no formal training? These are the questions we'll try to answer - and before we begin, let me just say, I have been patiently waiting for an 'opportunity' like this, and I would like to thank one tMF viewer for the vigorous and insightful comments on 'good acting' and the case between Ben Barnes, Orlando Bloom and Johnny Depp.
- - -
- - -
Backgrounder: There is an upcoming movie based on Oscar Wilde's book entitled Dorian Gray starring Ben Barnes. In order to relate this particular article elsewhere in the blogosphere, I refer to a cinematical post about the new movie, and in reaction to cinematical's comment that Ben Barnes might be the next Orlando Bloom. »
tMF Talkback: Anatomy of a Good Actor - The 'case' between Orlando Bloom, Ben Barnes and Johnny Depp
4 September 2009 8:01 AM, PDT | The Movie Fanatic | See recent The Movie Fanatic news »
What constitute good acting? What makes a good actor? Are there certain steps one must follow in order to become an actor or is it a gift or a natural talent and requires no formal training? These are the questions we'll try to answer - and before we begin, let me just say, I have been patiently waiting for an 'opportunity' like this, and I would like to thank one tMF viewer for the vigorous and insightful comments on 'good acting' and the case between Ben Barnes, Orlando Bloom and Johnny Depp.
- - -
- - -
Backgrounder: There is an upcoming movie based on Oscar Wilde's book entitled Dorian Gray starring Ben Barnes. In order to relate this particular article elsewhere in the blogosphere, I refer to a cinematical post about the new movie, and in reaction to cinematical's comment that Ben Barnes might be the next Orlando Bloom. »
Whose Afraid of Virginia Woolf?: An overwhelming study of life and illusion
21 August 2009 8:26 AM, PDT | t5m.com | See recent t5m.com news »
There are many things in this world that I find truly baffling. Why are we destroying our marine habitats so that rich Japanese restaurants can sell expensive soup? Why do we demand that politicians solve all our problems for us, while secretly willing them to fail? Why do we keep expecting Guy Ritchie to make another good film? But perhaps the most baffling of all is the fact that Whose Afraid of Virginia Woolf? has never been released on DVD in Britain. It is perhaps the finest filmic adaptation of a stage play ever rendered on celluloid. But only American audiences are able to enjoy it in the comfort of their own homes. Adaptations of plays can often be morbidly dull. They rely on the same visceral energy and tension that works so well in a theatre but is almost impossible to transfer onto a video recording that will be »
- Nicholas Deigman
Gambon to star in new Bennett play
20 August 2009 4:25 AM, PDT | digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »
Sir Michael Gambon has been hired to star in Alan Bennett's new play The Habit of Art alongside Alex Jennings, it has emerged. The Harry Potter actor will play Auden in the production, which opens at the National Theatre in November. The play will be directed by Nicholas Hytner, who helmed Bennett's last script The History Boys. The National Theatre said: "Alan Bennett's new play (more) »
- By Mayer Nissim
Pict Presents The History Boys With Giles, Redford, Kimbrough & More, Opens 8/8
23 July 2009 6:59 PM, PDT | BroadwayWorld.com | See recent BroadwayWorld.com news »
Pict artistic director Andrew S. Paul directs a cast of thirteen in the Pittsburgh professional premiere of Alan Bennett's award-winning play The History Boys. Very funny and deeply moving, the play explores the anarchy of adolescence, the nature of history, and the methods and very purpose of education today. Featured in the production are Bernard Cuffling, Linda Kimbrough, Dave Droxler and Andy Lutz. »
Trailer For An Education Online
14 July 2009 11:00 PM, PDT | EmpireOnline | See recent EmpireOnline news »
Here's a trailer for the coming-of-age drama An Education, starring Carey Mulligan and Peter Sarsgaard.Premiering at this year's Sundance festival to some excitement, it's a fictionalised, names-changed version of journalist Lynn Barber’s unusual memoir, in which as a teenage overachieving schoolgirl she flirts with the London criminal underworld at the risk of her place at Oxford.It was originally published in the quarterly anthology Granta, but now constitutes the title story in Barber's collection of autobiographical sketches.The screenplay is by Fever Pitch / High Fidelity author Nick Hornby, and the similarly pitch-hitting cast also includes Rosamund Pike, Alfred Molina, Emma Thompson, and The History Boys' Dominic Cooper.The director is the Danish Lone Scherfig, whose sole previous English-language outing is the sweetly oddball Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself from 2002. If the trailer looks like a standard period drama with a May-to-December relationship at its centre, rest assured »
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