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Steve Coogan: 'Lost King' rightfully puts history heroine at heart of Richard III story

1/5 NEW YORK, March 24 (UPI) -- The Lost King star, co-writer and producer Steve Coogan says he wanted his new drama to give Philippa Langley -- the amateur historian who discovered Richard III's remains under a Leicester parking lot in 2012 -- the …

Imagine: Stephen Frears — going behind the lens with cinema’s great grump

On TV tonight, Alan Yentob meets Dangerous Liaisons director Stephen Frears

Pick of the day: Imagine: Stephen Frears – Director for Hire 10.40pm, BBC One Despite decades of success across both film (Dangerous Liaisons and Philomena, to name but a few) and television, Stephen Frears subscribes to Billy Wilder’s maxim “the best …

Philippa Langley On Digging Up ‘The Lost King’ Richard III After 500 Years – Specialty Preview

The much-maligned Richard III finally gets the royal treatment in Stephen Frears’ The Lost King as amateur historian Philippa Langley unearths the monarch’s five-century-old remains in a parking lot in Leicester, England, in 2012. Two books and a …

The Lost King Review: Sally Hawkins Can’t Save Dull Biopic With Misplaced Focus

While pulling from true stories can make for excellent fiction films, there's a certain way of telling them that tends to leave critics gritting their teeth, its conventions associated with the too-broad term 'biopic'. These movies are easily …

BBC documentary asks is Stephen Frears a ‘Director for Hire’?

Leicester-born director Stephen Frears is a very remarkable filmmaker. He earned widespread acclaim during the 1980s with his films including My Beautiful Laundrette, Prick Up Your Ears, and Dangerous Liaisons; received two Academy Award nominations for …

Review: The Lost King Tells the Charming True Story of a Determined Amateur Historian

Richard III as a fictional character has a lot to answer for: Shakespeare painted him as a deformed, power-mad schemer. But Richard III as a real person? Evidence suggests he was more complicated than that. With his charming, sympathetic picture The Lost …

Aliens, activists and art: the five best films added to US streaming this week

Call Jane (Hulu) Call Jane. Photograph: Vertigo/2021 VINTAGE PARK, INC. When I first saw Call Jane, a meticulous and clear-eyed film on a real underground network of abortion providers in 1960s Chicago, it was at the Sundance film festival in January …

Steve Coogan goes to war with his critics

Steve Coogan's new comedy-drama movie The Lost King has ruffled feathers in British academia—and he's glad it did. Comedian Coogan co-wrote and stars in the The Lost King, a true story of how an ordinary woman initiated the search for the remains …

‘The Lost King’ rules as history/mystery tour

MOVIE REVIEW “The Lost King” Rated PG-13. At AMC Boston Common. Grade: B+ Based on the remarkable true story of the search for the remains of the last Plantagenet King Richard III in a car park, “The Lost King” has a fascinating pedigree. Two-time Academy …

Dame Judi Dench Comes to Edinburgh Playhouse This Summer

Dame Judi Dench 'I Remember It Well' will provide a rare opportunity to see one of the world's best-loved actresses back on stage. Following multiple sell-out performances in London's West End, this one-off special live show comes to the …

‘The Lost King’: One sleuth’s quest for the truth about Richard III

Are you one of those people who thinks King Richard III was unfairly maligned by history? Do you blame Shakespeare’s play for propagating Tudor propaganda?   If so, this puts you squarely in the good graces of Philippa Langley, the real-life British …

Melanie McFadyean obituary

The outstanding characteristic of the journalist, writer, and lecturer Melanie McFadyean, who has died of cancer aged 72, was fearlessness. To this was added a wild sense of humour, a generosity of spirit and, most of all perhaps, an empathy with the …

What to watch this weekend: 'John Wick: Chapter 4…

The folks on the other side of the pond have James Bond, but that's OK. We've got John Wick. This weekend, Keanu Reeves reprises his iconic role as a feared ex-hitman – who needs no license to kill, thank you very much – for a fourth time while …

Cinema Chat: Ann Arbor Film Festival update, 'The Lost King,' 'A Good Person,' and more

61st ANNUAL ANN ARBOR FILM FESTIVAL The festival runs now through Sunday, March 26. The festival will also be online through March 29. For more details, tickets and festival passes, go to aafilmfest.org. OPENING THIS WEEK "The Lost King" — OPENS …

The 20 Best Keanu Reeves Movies

For many who would criticize Keanu Reeves, the key to appreciating and understanding the actor’s strengths lies not in his various franchise-leading action roles, but in his Shakespearean performances. The same loose softness that allows his body to flow …

‘The Lost King’ Review: A Royal Obsession

Sally Hawkins is a gift, to directors and audiences alike. When she smiles, it’s a face-splitting beam, so contagious that we would likely love her even if she were playing a murderer. And while her character in “The Lost King” is firmly tethered to a dead …

Review: Rehabilitating Richard III in ‘The Lost King’

Richard III didn’t need a horse for his kingdom. He just needed Philippa Langley. Langley, a single mother and amateur historian living in Edinburgh, Scotland, became increasingly obsessed with the late English monarch, long portrayed as one of the great …

The Lost King Review: Looking for Richard III

The discovery of Richard III’s remains beneath a car park in Leicester, England, made for great headlines in 2012, but the story of amateur historian Philippa Langley, who initiated the search, proves cinematically lackluster in Stephen Frears’s The Lost …

CJ Daly does it again with new release of Book V in The Academy Saga series, "Awaken After Mourning"

Someone will finally be pushed beyond their breaking point… And the thirst for revenge is subverted by old rivalries and savage jealousy. DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, March 24, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Academy Saga: Awaken After Mourning …

Nub TV a new show mixing UFOs, The Paranormal and new music now streaming on Tubi

Nub TV is like Waynes World meets the X Files and is now streaming on Tubi. Guests include Uri Geller & Nick Pope from Ancient Aliens. ST ALBANS, UK, March 24, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nub TV is mad mix of UFOs and the paranormal and the …

Sarah Halstead Will Interview Red Carpet Premiere of the Feature Film “R BnB” at the Bruin Theater in Westwood, CA

The actress, stand-up comedian, and podcaster will interview stars and renowned guests at the acclaimed film’s premiere. UNITED STATES, March 24, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Red carpet premieres for feature films are star-studded events, and the …

Before Michelle Yeoh's Groundbreaking Oscar Win, Stars like Merle Oberon and Vivien Leigh Had to Hide their Asian Roots.

Merle Oberon in 'The Dark Angel' (1935) was the first Asian nominated; Vivien Leigh in ‘Gone with the Wind’ (1939) was the first person of Asian descent to win. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, March 24, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a historic …

16-year-old New Rap Sensation Drippy J is Taking the Music Industry by Storm

LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, March 24, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The young artist known as Drippy J has a passion for music that started at a young age. He has created his own unique style by blending sounds from the East Coast, West Coast …

Indian Cinema is here to reign and rain accolades worldwide with powerful content and storytelling

Upcoming Bengali film stirs interest as plot weaves socio-political issues, powerful story & thriller content with ensemble cast - says India has more to offer! LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, March 24, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

U ROCK CORPORATION UNVEILS VIZTREAM, A FREE PREMIUM STREAMING SERVICE WITH SUBSCRIPTION TIERS AT A LATER DATE

U Rock's rebrand disclosed “Having a seat at the Streaming Service table” as the company introduced the Culture Driven Content and programming that's in store! LOS ANGELES, CA, US, March 24, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a recent …

Film + Philanthropy: Social Impact Film Festival to Launch in Boston

Nonprofit to launch live film festival in Boston, showcases social impact entertainment and social justice causes. BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, March 24, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Boston, Massachusetts - The Social Impact …

Breaking Barriers: Refugee-Turned-Entrepreneur Dadvan Yousuf Honored on Forbes 30 Under 30 List

Swiss crypto entrepreneur Dadvan Yousuf recognized in Forbes 30 Under 30 for innovative blockchain solutions and sustainable mining practices. BERLIN, BERLIN, GERMANY, March 24, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Swiss entrepreneur Dadvan Yousuf has …

An Eccentric And Exciting Mix Of Positive And Inspirational Music: Ghost U Like It, I Love It Releases A Hit New Single

This new single is brilliantly self-reflective and relatable because it speaks volumes of the real challenges that haunt human life. TEMPLE, TEXAS, UNITED STATES, March 24, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ghost U Like It, I Love It is a new hip up- …

A WALK IN THE SHADOW GARDEN -- Synthesist Rudy Adrian’s Latest Sonic Remedy for Stress Relief, Relaxation and Sleep

A peaceful and restorative ambient electronic music exploration of a garden at twilight, releasing Friday, March 24th on Spotted Peccary Music. PORTLAND, OR, USA, March 24, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A Walk in the Shadow Garden by Spotted …

Stop Motion Filmmaker Bismark Fernandes Showcases Expertise in Highly Detailed and Realistic Animation Worlds

Bismark Fernandes is a highly experienced stop-motion filmmaker. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, March 24, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bismark Fernandes, a highly talented and experienced Stop Motion Filmmaker, is currently seeking …

MEWS - UNDER THE HIGH PATRONAGE OF H.S.H. PRINCE ALBERT || OF MONACO - MAY 3-5 - EYES TO THE FUTURE WEB3 SUMMIT

ADVANCE ANNOUNCES THE SECOND ANNUAL EDITION OF THE “MEWS” CELEBRATING THE CREATORS, COMPANIES AND COMMUNITIES RESHAPING THE METAVERSE MONTE CARLO, MONACO, March 23, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Metaverse Entertainment World Summit (MEWS) …

Discover the Next Generation of Young Entertainers at Asia's Closet Angels Fashion Extreme Expo Youth Edition

Fashion Extreme Expo Youth Edition 3-Day Youth Expo ATLANTA, GEORGIA, UNITED STATES, March 23, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Fashion Extreme Expo Youth Edition will be held from June 9th to 11th, 2023. It showcases youth talent and provides …

Humane Action Pittsburgh Announces Film Screening of Award-Winning Film on Plight of American Wild Horses

Wild Beauty: Mustang Spirit of the West won Best Documentary at Boston and St. Louis Film Festivals Qualifying if to be Nominated for an Oscar PITTSBURGH, PENN., UNITED STATES, March 23, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Humane Action Pittsburgh …

Seeds of Peace - new LP by Ukrainian jazz pianist virtuoso, Volodymyr Solianyk and meditation flute master, Dean Evenson

Through a musical collaboration that spans decades, Seeds of Peace is a testimony to the power and creativity of the Ukrainian soul. BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES, March 23, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In 1987, with the Cold War still …

4 African American Women & Their Stories of a School That Transformed Civil Rights in New Orleans and the Nation

EXCHANGE PLACE Season One: Limited Audio Series Coming March 27, 2023 To All Major Podcast Streaming Platforms NEW ORLEANS, LA, USA, March 23, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- EXCHANGE PLACE Podcast, a limited audio storytelling series, will launch …

Creative Director Jesse Daniels designs $100 Million Dollar plan out of a $18,000.00 dream

I'm excited to announce that I am a participant of Creatives Rebuild New York Guaranteed Income for Artists NEW YORK, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, March 23, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jesse A. Daniels an innovator, creative director & the …

Director and XR Creator Jon Sims Brings 3D Video To TikTok

LOS ANGELES, CA, USA, March 23, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Award winning VR director Jon Sims, called “cosmic and visionary” by Film Threat hits again with another ground breaking entry into the XR canon. For the first time, Sims has put 3D …

Once Again, RepChamp’s Gourmet Macarons Gifted to Oscar Nominees and Winners

KITCHENER, ONTARIO, CANADA, March 23, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- RepChamp’s Gourmets Macarons et Plus is a Boutique eShop serving bakeries, cafes, events, restaurants and hotels in and around West Greater Toronto Area and Kitchener-Waterloo, …