Monthly Archives: February 2008

Wordless 'Hour' intriguing, not gripping

Posted on February 29, 2008 by admin

By Ray Bennett ‘The Hour We Knew Nothing of Each Other’ at the National thru April 12 We all know about silent movies, but a silent play? Peter Handke’s “The Hour We Knew Nothing of Each Other” at London’s National … Continue reading →

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U.K. feels more like L.A. every day

Posted on February 27, 2008 by admin

Britain’s largest earthquake in nearly a quarter of a century has left one person injured and a trail of damage. The magnitude 5.2 quake hit just before 1am today and was centred near Market Rasen, Lincolnshire. Its effects were felt … Continue reading →

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Pinter double-bill remains sharp

Posted on February 27, 2008 by admin

Harold Pinter’s “The Lover” and “The Collection” starring Gina McKee and Richard Boyle (left) are at London’s Comedy Theatre until May 3. (Photo by Alistair Muir) By Ray Bennett Nobel Prize-winning playwright Harold Pinter has long been fascinated by the … Continue reading →

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'No Country,' Cotillard, Day-Lewis win

Posted on February 25, 2008 by admin

By Ray Bennett Marion Cotillard wins best actress as Edith Piaf in ‘La Vie En Rose’ The Coen Brothers’ violent modern western “No Country For Old Men” was the big winner at the 80th Academy Awards Sunday night with four … Continue reading →

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Glory, glory, Tottenham Hotspur

Posted on February 24, 2008 by admin

Spurs beat Chelsea 2-1 in the Carling Cup at Wembley Tottenham came from a goal down to beat Chelsea at Wembley and win the Carling Cup after extra-time. Jonathan Woodgate (left) won it when Petr Cech disastrously punched the ball … Continue reading →

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Ellen Page, 'Juno' top Spirit Awards

Posted on February 24, 2008 by admin

The breakout comedy hit “Juno” continued its winning ways at the 2008 Spirit Awards, where it was hailed as best feature and also picked up trophies for lead actress Ellen Page (left) and screenwriter Diablo Cody. “This was new territory … Continue reading →

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Oscar predictions, why not?

Posted on February 24, 2008 by admin

Joe Wright’s ‘Atonement’ with James McAvoy and Keira Knightley Predicting the winners in the Oscars is a mug’s game, so here goes. All the web chatter suggests that many categories are all locked up but Academy Awards voters are less … Continue reading →

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Sky has 'Edge' and Spirit Awards

Posted on February 23, 2008 by admin

Tuncel Kurtiz and Nursel Kose in Fatih Akin’s ‘The Edge of Heaven’ Sky has a range of independent film goodies to go along with its live Oscar coverage Sunday night. On March 1, Sky Movies Indie will carry highlights of … Continue reading →

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Spacey, Goldblum, Kelly on fire in 'Speed'

Posted on February 22, 2008 by admin

By Ray Bennett Kevin Spacey, Jeff Goldblum and Laura Michelle Kelly thru April 26 LONDON (Hollywood Reporter) – David Mamet’s 20-year-old play “Speed-the-Plow,” which uses the ruthless setting of a Hollywood studio to explore male chicanery and misogyny, looks fresh … Continue reading →

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Wilde about smart women in 'Earnest'

Posted on February 20, 2008 by admin

By Ray Bennett Penelope Keith and Rebecca Night at the Vaudeville till April 26 LONDON — Decorated with more quotable lines than any play has a right to, Oscar Wilde’s “The Importance of Being Earnest” is given a sprightly revival … Continue reading →

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