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Monthly Archives: December 2007
Year in Review 2007: Movies
Casey Affleck and Brad Pitt in the best film of the year Top 10 1. THE ASSASSINATION OF JESSE JAMES BY THE COWARD ROBERT FORD 2. The Band’s Visit 3. I Served the King of England 4. The Diving Bell … Continue reading
Beale, Wanamaker delight in 'Much Ado'
‘Much Ado’ at the National thru March 29 Photo: Catherine Ashmore Simon Russell Beale and Zoe Wanamaker breathe new life into the roles of belated lovers Benedick and Beatrice in Nicholas Hytner’s warmly enjoyable production of “Much Ado About Nothing” … Continue reading
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'Diving Bell' makes THR's Top 10 lists
Liked by all: Julian Schnabel’s ‘The Diving Bell and the Butterfly’ Top 10 films of 2007 as perceived by six film critics at The Hollywood Reporter only confirms what critics groups and nominations from guilds and the Hollywood Foreign Press … Continue reading
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Boxing Day in the New Forest …
… Wellington Boots, dogs, kids, friends, family and a hike through the beautiful Hampshire countryside to the Red Shoot pub deep in the forest near Linwood. It’s the best kind of Boxing Day tradition. Richard & Judy Bennett, Ali and … Continue reading
Dickens' 'Curiosity' is a bleak old shop
Sophie Vavasseur and Derek Jacobi on ITV Wednesday night Far from chestnuts roasting and choristers singing, Charles Dickens’ “The Old Curiosity Shop” is a curiously bleak tale for Christmas. Famous for the death scene of a most sympathetic character, it’s … Continue reading
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Tentpoles and trends: UK 2008 releases Pt. 1
Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts in Mike Nichols’ ‘Charlie Wilson’s War’ Big names and familiar faces are on tap in the feature films due for theatrical release in the UK in the coming year. Here’s how my preview of the … Continue reading
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Jolly hockey sticks at 'St. Trinian's'
By Ray Bennett LONDON — Remaking eccentric English comedies is seldom a good idea, especially the ones from Ealing Studios with all those wonderful character actors. But against all odds, the new version of “St. Trinian’s” almost pulls it off. … Continue reading
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Year in Review 2007: Film Acting
Brad Pitt is my choice as best actor with Casey Affleck as best supporting actor for “The Assassination of Jesse James By the Coward Robert Ford.” Laura Linney is best actress for “The Savages” with Romola Garai best supporting actress … Continue reading →