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 Greengrass – Captain 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.