Monty Python Reunion Terry Gilliam Interview

Monty Python star and acclaimed director Terry Gilliam spoke to Red Carpet News at The Wolf Of Wall Street UK Premiere last night.

Terry spoke at length about the live Monty Python reunion shows and how it felt to be reunited with the famous comedic team. Terry teased that though Eric Idle had long endeavored to bring the group back together for a lucrative reunion, it was the worry of costly legal fees that drove the group to finally reunite for a series of planned live shows.

Terry spoke about how creatively excited he is to be working alongside the rest of the Pythons. In particular he jokes about how it’s a relief t see Michael Palin being wonderfully funny again rather than just making travel documentaries.

As to whether the passage of time has affected the Monty Python team, Terry reassures fans that when the group are together again they instantly revert to their former selves. On the subject of exactly what material will feature in the live shows and whether there will be any new sketches, Terry playfully remarks that maybe they’ll just do ‘all the things that didn’t work’ to teach people a lesson for waiting so long for the much anticipated reunion.

Terry also confirms plans to make yet another attempt at filming the adventures of  Don Quixote, though admits he currently lacks a leading man and money. But he confirms plans to begin filming in October with a script and a dream. The versatile storyteller also confirmed he will be directing a second Opera, following his recent debut success in the genre.

Full video Interview below:

 

BRIT Awards 2014 Nominations

Bastille and dance duo Disclosure lead this year’s BRIT Awards nominations with four each. David Bowie, Ellie Goulding, Rudimental, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry and One Direction are among the other nominees. Miley Cyrus and Beyonce were among the high profile omissions. Beyonce released her recent surprise album too late for consideration in many of the categories, while Miley Cyrus may have been shunned due to her recent behavior both on and off stage.

Full list of nominees below:

British Male Solo Artist

David Bowie

Jake Bugg

James Blake

John Newman

Tom Odell

 

British Female Solo Artist

Birdy

Ellie Goulding

Jessie J

Laura Marling

Laura Mvula

 

British Breakthrough Act

Bastille

Disclosure

Laura Mvula

London Grammar

Tom Odell

 

British Group

Arctic Monkeys

Bastille

Disclosure

One Direction

Rudimental

 

British Single

Bastille – Pompeii

Calvin Harris and Ellie Goulding – I Need Your Love

Disclosure ft AlunaGeorge – White Noise

Ellie Goulding – Burn

John Newman – Love Me Again

Naughty Boy ft Sam Smith – La La La

Olly Murs – Dear Darling

One Direction – One Way Or Another

Passenger – Let Her Go

Rudimental ft Ella Eyre – Waiting All Night

 

British Album of the Year

Arctic Monkeys – AM

Bastille – Bad Blood

David Bowie – The Next Day

Disclosure – Settle

Rudimental – Home

 

International Male Solo Artist

Bruno Mars

Drake

Eminem

John Grant

Justin Timberlake

 

International Female Solo Artist

Janelle Monae

Katy Perry

Lady Gaga

Lorde

Pink

 

International Group

Arcade Fire

Daft Punk

Haim

Kings of Leon

Macklemore and Ryan Lewis

 

British Producer

Ethan Johns

Flood and Alan Moulder

Paul Epworth

 

Critics’ Choice

Winner: Sam Smith

All other winners will be announced at the official ceremony on 19th February, with Arctic Monkey’s Opening the night.

BAFTA Film Awards Nominations List 2014

The official list of nominees for the British Academy Film Awards 2014 were announced this morning by Luke Evans and Helen McCory.

Gravity led with 11 nominations, with both 12 Years a Slave and American Hustle receiving a further ten nominations each. Captain Phillips, Behind the Candelabra and Saving Mr Banks also featured prominently in a diverse and competitive year.

The EE British Academy Film Awards ceremony will take place on Sunday 16th February at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden, London.

Nominations Announcement Video:

 

Full List below for all categories:

Best film

12 Years a Slave

American Hustle

Captain Phillips

Gravity

Philomena

 

Outstanding British film

Gravity

Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom

Philomena

Rush

Saving Mr Banks

The Selfish Giant

 

Actor

Christian Bale (American Hustle)

Bruce Dern (Nebraska)

Leonardo DiCaprio (The Wolf of Wall Street)

Chiwetel Ejiofor (12 Years a Slave)

Tom Hanks (Captain Phillips)

 

Actress

Amy Adams (American Hustle)

Cate Blanchett (Blue Jasmine)

Sandra Bullock (Gravity)

Judi Dench (Philomena)

Emma Thompson (Saving Mr Banks)

 

Supporting actor

Barkhad Adbi (Captain Phillips)

Daniel Bruhl (Rush)

Bradley Cooper (American Hustle)

Matt Damon (Behind the Candelabra)

Michael Fassbender (12 Years a Slave)

 

Supporting actress

Sally Hawkins (Blue Jasmine)

Jennifer Lawrence (American Hustle)

Lupita Nyong’o (12 Years a Slave)

Julia Roberts (August: Osage County)

Oprah Winfrey (The Butler)

 

Director

Alfonso Cuaron (Gravity)

Paul Greengrass (Captain Phillips)

Steve McQueen (12 Years a Slave)

David O Russell (American Hustle)

Martin Scorsese (The Wolf of Wall Street)

 

Adapted screenplay

12 Years a Slave

Behind the Candelabra

Captain Phillips

Philomena

The Wolf of Wall Street

 

Original screenplay

American Hustle

Blue Jasmine

Gravity

Inside Llewyn Davis

Nebraska

 

Animated film

Despicable Me 2

Frozen

Monsters University

 

Documentary

The Act of Killing

The Armstrong Lie

Blackfish

Tim’s Vermeer

We Steal Secrets

 

Foreign film

The Act of Killing

Blue is the Warmest Colour

The Great Beauty

Metro Manila

Wadjda

 

Cinematography

12 Years a Slave

Captain Phillips

Gravity

Inside Llewyn Davis

Nebraska

 

Costume design

American Hustle

Behind the Candelabra

The Great Gatsby

The Invisible Woman

Saving Mr Banks

 

Editing

12 Years a Slave

Captain Phillips

Gravity

Rush

The Wolf of Wall Street

 

Make-up and hair

American Hustle

Behind the Candelabra

The Butler

The Great Gatsby

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

 

Music

12 Years a Slave

The Book Thief

Captain Phillips

Gravity

Saving Mr Banks

 

Production design

12 Years a Slave

American Hustle

Behind the Candelabra

Gravity

The Great Gatsby

 

Sound

All is Lost

Captain Phillips

Gravity

Inside Llewyn Davis

Rush

 

Visual effects

Gravity

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

Iron Man 3

Pacific Rim

Star Trek Into Darkness

 

Short animation

Everything I Can See From Here

I Am Tom Moody

Sleeping with the Fishes

 

Short film

Island Queen

Keeping Up with the Joneses

Orbit Ever After

Room 8

Sea View

 

Outstanding debut by a British writer, director or producer

Colin Carberry, Glenn Patterson (writers, Good Vibrations)

Kieran Evans (writer-director, Kelly + Victor)

Scott Graham (writer-director, Shell)

Kelly Marcel (writer, Saving Mr Banks)

Paul Wright. Polly Stokes (writer-director and producer, For Those in Peril)

 

Rising Star award

Dane DeHaan

George MacKay

Lupita Nyong’o

Will Poulter

Lea Seydoux

Mark Kermode Reviews BAFTA Film Awards 2014 Nominations

In the immediate aftermath of the announcement of this year’s British Academy Film Awards 2014 nominations leading film critic Mark Kermode offered Red Carpet News his expert assessment of this year’s nominees. Mark shares his analysis of the competitive field across key categories like Best Film,  Actor and Actress. The celebrated critic also explains why the BAFTA film awards matter so much and have easily replaced the Golden Globes as the leading indicator of the direction the Oscar Race will take.

Finally Mark looks back at a fantastic year of cinema in 2013 to pick his favorite film of the year, and looks ahead to another glorious year of movie magic in 2014. 

Full Video Interview below:

DGA Outstanding Directoral Achievement Nominees

The Directors Guild of America has announced the five nominees for this year’s Outstanding Directorial Achievement Award. Full List below:

Alfonso Cuarón – Gravity

Paul GreengrassCaptain Phillips

Steve McQueen – 12 Years A Slave

David O. Russell – American Hustle

Martin Scorsese – Wolf Of Wall Street

Often seen as a reliable indicator of the Oscar race for Best Director the nominations come as little surprise but without a clear front runner. Though it could be that Steve McQueen has a slight edge given the recent critical hype surrounding 12 Years A Slave and media focus on its meaningful subject matter.