Is Anybody There? (Blu-Ray)
DVDVerdict (Free subscription) | yesterday
Reviewed by Clark Douglas Quote: "It's a real shame the film isn't better than it is, because it contains a Michael Caine performance that deserves much better."
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nowhere boy, sam taylor-wood, aaron johnson and the quarrymen
Culture Chat (Free subscription) | 11/24/2009
It's not out on general release until Boxing Day but the Nowhere Boy cast returned to Liverpool yesterday for a charity premiere of the John Lennon-inspired film. And despite fearing I'd be all Lennoned out, I managed to watch the...
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Beatles News: Stars turn out for premiere of John Lennon film Nowhere Boy in Liverpool
Liverpool Echo.co.uk (Free subscription) | 11/24/2009
STARS of a new movie about John Lennon’s early life turned out for the film’s charity premiere at the Odeon in Liverpool One.
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Liverpool Local News: Stars turn out for premiere of John Lennon film Nowhere Boy in Liverpool
Liverpool Echo.co.uk (Free subscription) | 11/24/2009
STARS of a new movie about John Lennon’s early life turned out for the film’s charity premiere at the Odeon in Liverpool One.
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Stars turn out for Liverpool charity premiere of new John Lennon film Nowhere Boy
Liverpool Daily Post.co.uk (Free subscription) | 11/24/2009
FILM director Sam Taylor-Wood’s Nowhere Boy, the story of John Lennon’s early years, was shown for the first time in Liverpool yesterday to support the Alder Hey Imagine appeal.
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Liverpool Arts: Stars turn out for Liverpool charity premiere of new John Lennon film Nowhere Boy
Liverpool Daily Post.co.uk (Free subscription) | 11/24/2009
FILM director Sam Taylor-Wood’s Nowhere Boy, the story of John Lennon’s early years, was shown for the first time in Liverpool yesterday to support the Alder Hey Imagine appeal.
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TV plays it by the book
The Guardian (Free subscription) | 11/23/2009
Broadcasters are taking the safe option by commissioning literary adaptations that guarantee an audience "In these difficult times there's a little more security in adapting a book than in commissioning an original script," says Liza Marshall, head of drama at Channel 4 and soon to be head of film and TV at Ridley Scott's production company, Scott Free. "Although you couldn't run your...
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A Bit Here, a Bit There ...
The Rap Sheet (Free subscription) | 11/22/2009
This has been an all-over-the-map week for me, work-wise. There’s so much to catch up on here, but I can’t do it all at once. For now, just a few tidbits worth mentioning. More to follow. • Baltimore novelist Laura Lippman ( Life Sentences ) has been elected as president of the Mystery Writers of America for 2010 . She’ll follow Lee Child in that post. • The further investigations...
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Bits and Pieces (2)
Euro Crime (Free subscription) | 11/21/2009
One or two things I've discovered this week: July 2010 is looking good for fans of Scandinavian crime fiction with new series entries from Yrsa Sigurdardottir and Karin Fossum plus a debut novel from Camilla Ceder . More 2010 Scandinavian crime fiction can be found on my amazon list . Richard Armitage is filming Chris Ryan's Strike Back . The six part series is due to be broadcast in spring 2010 on...
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Is Anybody There?
DVD Talk (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009
Rent It THE FILM With two direct and developed lead performances from Michael Caine and young Bill Milner, it seems unfair to watch their efforts wasted on an uneven, unsatisfying picture like the tear-jerker "Is Anybody There?" It's a simple case of acting trumping splintered storytelling, with most, if not all scraps of character vulnerability and empathy emerging from the measured talents...
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Blu-Ray Review: ‘Is Anybody There?’
WHAT WOULD TOTO WATCH? (Free subscription) | 11/16/2009
Michael Caine may be getting on in years, but he can still carry the weight of an entire film production on his aged shoulders. “Is Anybody There?,” available on DVD and Blu-ray Nov. 17, casts Caine as an cantankerous magician forced to live in a mom and pop nursing home against his wishes. It’s a slight confection, [...] Related posts: SDFF Review: ‘The Brothers Bloom’...
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City directorial debut for Liverpool actor David Morrissey
Liverpool Daily Post.co.uk (Free subscription) | 11/11/2009
ACTOR David Morrissey unveiled his directorial debut to a packed audience at Liverpool’s FACT last night.
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Showbiz News: Actor David Morrissey’s makes directing debut in Liverpool
Liverpool Echo.co.uk (Free subscription) | 11/11/2009
BIG screen actor David Morrissey unveiled his directorial debut to a packed audience in Liverpool.
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Willoughby's Return Interview on Jane Austen's World!
Jane Austen Sequels by Jane Odiwe (Free subscription) | 11/10/2009
Please join me today for a guest blog on Jane Austen's World. It was lovely to be interviewed by Vic again - thank you so much for the opportunity to talk about my book, Willoughby's Return. Today's question is for fun! Which hero from Sense and Sensibility do you like best - would you fall for an Edward Ferrars or a Colonel Brandon? Are you influenced by the actors who play these roles? The top photo...
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Home city screening for Liverpool star David Morrissey’s directorial debut - Liverpool Daily Post
Olsen Twins NEWS (Free subscription) | 11/09/2009
Home city screening for Liverpool star David Morrissey's directorial debut Liverpool Daily Post ... find a voice through the use of film, is fantastic.” The film is based on the original stage play, The Pool, written by Helen Elizabeth and James Brough. Read full article at "elizabeth and james" - Google News Tweet this