Tag Archives: Kenneth Branagh

Best Supporting Actor, Anyone?

Posted on February 26, 2012 by jlmicek

Total dark horse here, I know. But I can’t help myself.

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Grading The Historical Accuracy Of “My Week With Marilyn.”

Posted on November 26, 2011 by jlmicek

Writing in The Guardian This Morning … … critic Alex von Tunzelmann gives the new Michelle Williams film (already being touted as Oscar-bait for the talented actress) a grade of C+ for its historical accuracy. For those not in the … Continue reading →

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“Avengers” Director Whedon Films Stealth “Much Ado About Nothing.”

Posted on October 24, 2011 by jlmicek

Of course, Benedick is a vampire and Beatrice has superpowers. But this is insanely cool nonetheless: The Wrap has the exclusive story: “Joss Whedon has directed, adapted, cast and filmed an entire movie — an adaptation of Shakespeare’s “Much Ado … Continue reading →

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Kenneth Branagh’s Belfast Homecoming.

Posted on October 9, 2011 by jlmicek

The Observer’s Elizabeth Day … … speaks with the director and filmmaker upon his return to his home turf in Northern Ireland. It’s a fascinating read about a very talented artist and actor. Here’s the nut graf: “Branagh’s return to … Continue reading →

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“My Week With Marilyn” Official Trailer.

Posted on October 7, 2011 by jlmicek

Michelle Williams is in the title role. She’s the spitting image of Ms. Monroe. The movie makes its U.S. debut at the New York Film Festival on Oct. 9. Nationwide release comes on Nov. 18. Here’s the synopsis: “This short … Continue reading →

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The Easter Egg on the “Thor” DVD.

Posted on September 23, 2011 by jlmicek

This one comes via ScreenPhiles (and it’s pretty groovy): “I was watching “Thor” yesterday when I noticed the poster pictured above on the side of a wall.  The Easter egg in question is the phrase: “Land Of Enchantment…Journey Into Mystery” on … Continue reading →

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Man Of Steel’s Michael Shannon: “I’m Not Going to Impersonate Terrence Stamp.”

Posted on September 8, 2011 by jlmicek

This from TotalFilm: Actor Michael Shannon, who’s playing classic Superman baddie General Zod in Zach Snyder’s “Man of Steel,” says he’s going to offer his own take on the character. “I’m not going to impersonate Terence Stamp,” he told MTV. … Continue reading →

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