William Hurt Dies Aged 71
Oscar winning actor William Hurt has sadly passed away at the age of 71. He leaves behinds a legacy which includes decades of screen stardom and award winning iconic performances in numerous classic films. Hurt won his Oscar for his work starring alongside Raul Julia in groundbreaking prison drama Kiss of The Spider Woman in [...]
BAFTA Film Awards Nominations 2015
The EE British Academy Film Award Nominations 2015 were announced this morning with Wes Anderson’s The Grand Budapest Hotel emerging as a surprise leader with 11 nominations. Though as expected stars like Benedcit Cumberbatch, Eddie Redmayne, Felicity Jones and Michael Keaton picked up much deserved nominations in the major acting categories. Full list of official nominations [...]
British Independent Film Awards 2014 Nominations
This weekend the winners will be announced for the British Independent Film Awards. The Imitation Game, Pride, ’71, Mr Turner and Frank lead the field with multiple nominations. Benedict Cumberbatch is set to be honored with this year’s Variety Award, while Emma Thompson receives the Richard Harris Award. Full nominations list below: Best Director John Michael [...]
’71 Review
The Plot Set in 1970s Belfast, ’71 follows Gary Hook (Jack O’Connell) a British soldier fresh out of training who is sent to Northern Ireland in the heart of the troubles. It’s not long after his regiment arrives that violence breaks out and Hook finds himself cut adrift from his comrades. Now Hook must survive [...]
Screenwriter Nora Ephron Dies Aged 71
Nora Ephron the beloved screenwriter responsible for award winning films that included Silkwood, Sleepless In Seattle, You’ve Got Mail, When Harry Met Sally and most recently Julia & Julia has died today aged 71. Prolifically successful, Ephron will perhaps be best remembered for crafting many of the most memorable and iconic romantic comedies. Her films [...]