Monthly Archives: October 2008

Sharp tale of London wannabe rock stars in 1234

Posted on October 31, 2008 by admin

By Ray Bennett LONDON — The frustrating life of young and ambitious would-be rock stars is captured with pleasing simplicity and authenticity in “1234,” the first feature from British filmmaker Giles Borg following a series of short films that have … Continue reading →

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Grand Zorro the Musical is full of dash and charm

Posted on October 28, 2008 by admin

Adam Levy and Matt Rawle in Zorro the Musical at the Garrick Theatre thru Sept. 12 2009 By Ray Bennett LONDON — A musical version of the saga of the Spanish Californian hero with the mask and deadly sword sounds … Continue reading →

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Quantum of Solace not classic Bond but high-octane action

Posted on October 24, 2008 by admin

Daniel Craig’s new Bond picture opens in the U.K. on Oct. 31 and in the U.S. on Nov. 14 By Ray Bennett LONDON — The meanest and leanest James Bond film yet, “Quantum of Solace” is a breathless splash of … Continue reading →

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World of soundtracks is tough, say WSA winners

Posted on October 20, 2008 by admin

James Newton Howard, Angelo Badalamenti and Dario Marianelli at Ghent after-party By Ray Bennett, Ghent Veteran Hollywood film composers James Newton Howard and Angelo Badalamenti were among those honored at the World Soundtrack Awards, held in association with the Ghent … Continue reading →

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Oceanship duo will soon be making waves

Posted on October 20, 2008 by admin

Oceanship duo Brad Lyons and Carly Paradis, who won fans and friends at Ghent Carly Paradis from the Canadian duo Oceanship played piano with Clint Mansell and the Sonus Quartet in their well-received concert of film music at the Ghent … Continue reading →

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Winners celebrate at World Soundtrack Awards

Posted on October 19, 2008 by admin

Winners Florizoone, Streitenfeld, Marianelli, Badalamenti and Howard By Ray Bennett GHENT, Belgium — James Newton Howard was named film composer of the year at the World Soundtrack Awards 2008 Saturday night for his scores to “Charlie Wilson’s War,” “Michael Clayton” … Continue reading →

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Appearances deceive at Gent film festival HQ

Posted on October 17, 2008 by admin

The Gent Film Festival has moved its headquarters this year from the Sofitel to the Marriott Hotel. The facade of the hotel in the beautiful waterfront area of the medieval city hides a very modern interior, as my photos illustrate.

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Ashford and Simpson reach out and touch

Posted on October 16, 2008 by admin

George Martin and his wife Judy with Valerie Simpson and Nickolas Ashford Detroit’s Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson had a ballroom full of songwriters, musicians and music industry executives on their feet tonight at the UK ASCAP awards performing several … Continue reading →

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Markets crash, the sky falls, Londoners …

Posted on October 12, 2008 by admin

— relax in Hyde Park The scene at Hyde Park’s Round Pond on a lovely fall Sunday in October

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Should Nothing is a sharp and droll little thriller

Posted on October 11, 2008 by admin

Joel Miguel, Caroline Abras and Caua Reymond in Should Nothing Else Work Out By Ray Bennett RIO DE JANEIRO — Jose Eduardo Belmonte’s wry thriller “Should Nothing Else Work Out” (Se nada mais der certo), which was named best feature … Continue reading →

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