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The alternative British independent film awards

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 13:50:36 GMT

Poetic licence … Stephen Frears (left) and Jared Harris (right) flank Daniel Day-Lewis, who holds his award for outstanding contribution to British cinema, at the 2009 British independent film awards.
Source: Guardian Unlimited

Peter Capaldi for "In the Loop"

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 00:48:24 GMT

Scottish actor and film maker Peter Capaldi is best known for his performance playing the political spin doctor, Malcolm Tucker, in the BBC sitcom "The Thick of It", and now he's reprised the role in the film "In the Loop".
Source: Original Signal: Movies

Marion Cotillard interviews Penelope Cruz for Interview magazine

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 19:28:32 GMT

Penelope Cruz Photography Mikael Jansson The last year and a half has been a transformative time for Penélope Cruz. Her comically unhinged performance in Woody Allen’s Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008) netted her an Academy Award.
Source: OH NO THEY DIDN'T

Machan is streets ahead of any Hollywood product

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:38:19 GMT

All human life is here … scene from Machan Tomorrow sees the release of Machan, one the most important films to come out the developing world in recent years – and the best film about illegal immigration I've ever seen.
Source: Guardian Unlimited

Quoted in 'Place plays a power role'

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:36:13 GMT

Stephen Frears said in Variety:

Eastern Europe was mentioned, and it would have been a cheaper alternative ... but really you can't fake this kind of thing.

Major overhaul for U.K. Film Council

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:54:20 GMT

LONDON -- The U.K. Film Council aims to be meaner, leaner but more producer friendly from April next year after the government-backed funder announced plans Tuesday to slash jobs and scale down funding in certain areas while avoiding heavy cuts to...
Source: Hollywood Reporter

The 100 Best Films of the Decade

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:12:12 GMT

100 The Devil Wears Prada (David Frankel, 2006) Meryl Streep begins her own populist career reinvention (soon to be followed by Mamma Mia!) by playing a tyrannical and thinly disguised version of Vogue editor Anna Wintour in this satirical yet...
Source: Times Online

Stephen Frears Gears Up for 'High Fidelity' Reunion

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:41:24 GMT

Having dipped into the seductive waters of sexy courtesans, Stephen Frears is now looking towards the future, and the future's got lots of gambling.
Source: Cinematical

Team Behind High Fidelity Tells You to 'Lay Your Favorite'

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:12:48 GMT

If we listed the top movies about break-ups, there's no doubt High Fidelity would be near the top.
Source: FirstShowing.net

Photo from Getty Images

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 23:59:00 GMT

NEW YORK - JUNE 16: Daniel Battsek, director Stephen Frears, actress Michelle Pfeiffer, actress Kathy Bates, actor Rupert Friend and Screen writer Christopher Hampton attends The Cinema Society and Noilly Prat screening of 'Cheri' at Directors Guild of...

Photo from Getty Images

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 23:46:00 GMT

NEW YORK - JUNE 16: Director Stephen Frears attends The Cinema Society and Noilly Prat screening of 'Cheri' at Directors Guild of America Theater on June 16, 2009 in New York City.

Cheri Trailer Official 1080p

Sun, 12 Apr 2009 02:10:28 GMT