Clooney opens film festival Oct 15, 2009
Clooney opens London film festival - Film - Entertainment - theage. The Age: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Melbourne's leading newspaper. (The Age, Australia)
On Demand picks Oct 15, 2009
(Encore on Comcast) Kenneth Branagh and Emma Thompson, in the high noon of their careers, are ideal as Shakespeare s strong, witty adult lovers, Beatrice and Benedick. Branagh s setting of the film in a Tuscan villa bathes the comedy in heady, summery sensuality. (Boston Globe)
Church Plans To Burn Bibles, Christian Books Oct 15, 2009
A mother and her boyfriend are arrested in connection with the death of her daughter, Emma Thompson, 4. Features. (Click2Houston, TX)
Naughty Boys Oct 12, 2009
Where the Wild Things Are, An Education review : The New Yorker (New Yorker)
The Next Oscar Contenders Oct 11, 2009
Directed by Sweden s Lone Scherfig (Italian for Beginners), the cast is flawless, with Alfred Molina as Jenny s blustery dad; Cara Seymour as her mother; Emma Thompson as headmistress of her school and Olivia Williams as her proud instructor. Carey s is an award-worthy performance, as are Alfred Molina s pompous ass, and Peter s manipulating sophisticate. (Fox News)
TV Q&A: Bruce Willis danced during season 3 of 'Moonlighting' Oct 11, 2009
Emma Thompson is the housekeeper who tries to break through his shield, and James Fox plays the lord of the manor. "The Remains of the Day" is on video and DVD.. (Florida Today)
Great 'Education' Oct 10, 2009
Good performances all around, especially from Peter Sarsgaard, Emma Thompson ... Equally important players: Dominic Cooper and the divine Rosamund Pike as David's ever-so-knowing pals, Olivia Williams as a teacher who hates to see her prize pupil make poor choices, and Emma Thompson, steaming forth like a battleship as Jenny's headmistress. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Film Review: Mulligan radiates in ‘An Education’ Oct 9, 2009
Olivia Williams and Emma Thompson also function as strong female role models in Jenny s life, co-starring as her English teacher and the school s headmistress, respectively. And Sally Hawkins, so lovely in Happy-Go-Lucky, has one great scene in which she provides Jenny with a less pleasant sort of education. (Carroll County Times, MD)
An Education Oct 9, 2009
In the last half-hour, a gloomy, moralizing tone kicks in that's completely at odds with the romantic caper that came before (though Emma Thompson, as the stern headmistress at Jenny's school, re-enlivens the proceedings with her usual tart wit). And Jenny's closing voice-over narration is inappropriately rosy, all but saying that the best way to deal with an adolescent trauma is to deny it ever happened. (Slate)
'An Education' teaches a vivid lesson in life, love Oct 9, 2009
An Education * * * 1/2 (out of four) Stars: Carey Mulligan, Peter Sarsgaard, Alfred Molina, Rosamund Pike, Dominic Cooper, Emma Thompson, Olivia WilliamsDirector: Lone ScherfigDistributor: Sony Pictures ClassicsRating: PG-13 for smoking and mature thematic material involving sexual contentRunning time: 1 hour, 40 minutesOpens Friday in New York. WATCH THE TRAILER. (USA Today -- Life)
Carey Mulligan in An Education: A Star Is Born Oct 9, 2009
") Father Jack should be opposed to David as a suitor, but he practically pimps the girl to him. Jack's rule for courtship is the same as for placement at Oxford: he wants Jenny to consort with the upper class so she can marry well. What else is an education for? For learning how to treat people. That's a lesson Jenny must take at school not so much from her starchy headmistress (Emma Thompson) as from her home-room teacher. Miss Stubbs (Olivia Williams) is one of those quiet beauties who dress... (Time.com)
An Education earns high, if not perfect, scores Oct 8, 2009
Peter Sarsgaard, Emma Thompson and Dominic Cooper in this film written by Nick Hornby ... Before the other shoe drops, however, Jenny considers abandoning her studies, much to the chagrin of her English teacher (Olivia Williams) and headmistress (Emma Thompson) ... Starring: Carey Mulligan, Peter Sarsgaard, Emma Thompson, Alfred MolinaDirector: Lone ScherfigRun time: 1 hour, 35 minutesMPAA rating: PG-13. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Carey Mulligan gets An Education on the 60s Oct 7, 2009
Peter Sarsgaard, Emma Thompson and Dominic Cooper in this film written by Nick Hornby. Regardless of how it starts, a relationship between a teen girl and an older man can come off as being morally creepy. (MSNBC -- News)
'An Education' director to speak at the Vogue Oct 5, 2009
The cast includes Peter Sarsgaard and Emma Thompson. This article appeared on page Q - 21 of the San Francisco Chronicle. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
GOOGLE uses 3D map to simulate predicted effects of climate change - Gore introduces... Sep 30, 2009
Submissions from the public will be run alongside celebrity climate change awareness clips from people including British actress Emma Thompson and the Crown Prince of Denmark. "These videos will be broadcast on screens around the conference in December and rated by viewers of the channel," Benjamin Kott of Google's green business operations said. (The Drudge Report)
Hugh Laurie on Film Sep 22, 2009
Peter s Friends starred Laurie s own friend and television co-star, Stephen Fry, as well as an ex-girlfriend, Emma Thompson, and her husband, Kenneth Branagh, who also directed. The film, something of a cross between a romantic comedy and a drama, was only partially successful, but all the members of the cast would go on to bigger and better things. (Suite101.com)
Tidbits: Jude Laws baby could mean bucks for Burke Sep 17, 2009
Against her better judgment, actress Maggie Gyllenhaal learned a few tricks of the trade on the set of Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang thanks to co-star Emma Thompson. Early on, Emma gave me a couple of notes and shes not directing me, shes acting with me. (MSNBC -- Gossip)
A look at this fall’s movies Sep 13, 2009
With Alfred Molina, Dominic Cooper, Rosamund Pike, and Emma Thompson ... Pirate Radio Philip Seymour Hoffman, Emma Thompson, Bill Nighy, and Kenneth Branagh head Richard Curtis s ensemble comedy about pirate-radio DJs on UK-bound boats in the 1960s. (Boston Globe)
Pair accused of playing porn DVD at Ark. Wal-Mart Sep 12, 2009
"Last Chance Harvey": Dustin Hoffman and Emma Thompson meet cute in London. "The Last Templar": Mira Sorvino made a rare television appearance to star in the production based on the book by Raymond Khoury. (Fresno Bee)
Ex-Bond to voice Toy Story role Sep 11, 2009
Reese Witherspoon, Billy Connolly, Emma Thompson and Julie Walters voice characters in the film, which tells of a Scottish princess who dreams of being an archer. Lasseter said it would be a "strong female story" and represent a "tour de force" for Chapman, who previously co-directed The Prince of Egypt for Pixar's rival DreamWorks. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Telluride by the Sea 2009: So good, it goes to 11 Sep 10, 2009
"FRIDAY, SEPT. 186 p.m. Party in Founders Lobby, Patron Pass Holders Only**********COCO BEFORE CHANELFriday, Sept. 18 7:30 p.m.Anne Fontaine traces the famed designer's early life, from orphanage to barroom chanteuse to the development of her distinctive fashion aesthetic. Haute couture and the sense of an artist coming into her own has seldom been as wondrous to behold. Featuring a superb, understated performance by Audrey Tautou ("Amlie"), and already a smash hit in France, "Coco" shows... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Texas Investigates Child Protective Services Sep 7, 2009
Katy infant Amber Maccurdy, 3-year-old David Tijerina, of Conroe, and 4-year-old Emma Thompson, of Spring, have died of abuse since April although all three had been reported to CPS as possible child abuse victims. Emma and Amber died even though both were seen within weeks of their deaths by CPS investigators. (KWTX.com, TX)
Fall movies not to miss Sep 7, 2009
"So I hope that even the most romantic will be satisfied in the end." The cast mixes Curtis standbys like Bill Nighy, Rhys Ifans and Emma Thompson with newcomers Philip Seymour Hoffman and January Jones - better known as Betty Draper on "Mad Men." Curtis said Jones is an old friend. When he went to see her about playing a bad girl in the movie, she said, "Do you want her stupid or cruel or a sociopath?" "And I knew she could act all three if I asked her." Nov. 13. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Meet Shias newgal pal Carey Mulligan Sep 5, 2009
Her list of upcoming and previous costars is a whos who of Hollywood: Mulligan, who worked on Public Enemies with Johnny Depp and Christian Bale, will next be seen in An Education with Peter Sarsgaard and Emma Thompson. She also appears in The Greatest with Pierce Brosnan and Susan Sarandon and Brothers with Jake Gyllenhaal and Natalie Portman. (MSNBC -- News)
Vampires, Toys Take To The Screen This Fall Aug 31, 2009
A mother and her boyfriend are arrested in connection with the death of her daughter, Emma Thompson, 4. AutoClick to Expand. (Click2Houston, TX)
2 Firefighters Die In Huge Calif. Wildfire Aug 31, 2009
2 Firefighters Killed Fighting Calif. Wildfire - Houston Weather News Story - KPRC Houston. (Click2Houston, TX)
A Review of Brideshead Revisited (2... Aug 28, 2009
Emma Thompson is wonderful as the intimidating Lady Marchmain, who ruins her children s lives ... Emma Thompson is so good in the part that it is disappointing not to see more of her. (Suite101.com)
Comedy awards line-up announced Aug 27, 2009
The award was first made in 1981 to a Cambridge Footlights cast which included Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie, Tony Slattery and Emma Thompson - all future comedy stars. Its golden age came in the early 90s when it was won by Frank Skinner, Steve Coogan and Lee Evans. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
This week's fashion gossip Aug 27, 2009
" Actress Emma Thompson claims the wet weather in Scotland helps keep her wrinkle free. She said: "I think Scotland's got a lot to do with it, I spend a lot of time up there and it rains a lot, which is good for the complexion. " Tyra Banks has given fans a sneak peak of her new haircut. The model-turned-presenter has now posted a picture of herself on Twitter but blurred the photograph to avoid her new look being properly unveiled before the return of her talk show, 'The Tyra Banks Show',... (iAfrica.com)
Guest Column — Protection starts at home Aug 27, 2009
Published: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 1:58 PM CDT The Brenham community has had a tragic wakeup call with the death of little Emma Thompson. Like so many, I have watched the truth unfold and I am also sickened by it. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Texas Nurse Charged In Daughters Death Now Free On Bond Aug 14, 2009
HOUSTON (August 13, 2009)Houston-area nurse Abigail Elizabeth Young of Spring, who along with her boyfriend is charged in the sexual abuse and death of her 4-year-old daughter Emma Thompson, was free on bond Thursday. The Harris County Sheriff's Department said both were arrested Monday in the June 27 death of the 4-year-old, who suffered blunt force trauma, consistent with homicide, according to the results of an autopsy. (KWTX.com, TX)
Texas Nurse, Boyfriend, Arrested In Girls Death Aug 12, 2009
The Harris County Sheriff's Department says both were arrested Monday in the June 27 death of Emma Thompson. Autopsy results indicated the girl suffered blunt force trauma, consistent with homicide. (KWTX.com, TX)
Wacky, weird and provocative at Fringe Festival Aug 6, 2009
Mainland said the success of the Fringe which has helped launch the careers of such stars as Hugh Laurie, Stephen Fry and Emma Thompson rested on an open-access formula that allows anyone with the creativity, a bit of money and a whole lot of chutzpah to bring a show to Edinburgh. Thats a very powerful thing for new work, she said. (MSNBC -- News)
Educating Carey: from Dr Who to festival belle Aug 1, 2009
Emma Thompson, who plays Mulligan s implacable headmistress, was on first-name terms with the entire film crew within 20 minutes of coming on set , says Mulligan, and sealed the deal by buying beer and pizza for all. Screenwriter Hornby has become a mentor , she says. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Guess who's coming to dinner? PM's guest list is revealed Jul 17, 2009
THE BROWNS' FAMOUS GUESTS Bruce Forsyth Davina McCall Jimmy Carr Matt Lucas David Walliams Emma Thompson Dame Kelly Holmes John Motson Kay Burley Lorraine Kelly ... In the annual list of visitors to Chequers, also published by Downing Street on Thursday, there were cabinet ministers, including Alistair Darling, Lord Mandelson, Liam Byrne, Shaun Woodward, journalists, religious leaders, activists, captains of industry and TV stars including Bruce Forsyth, Davina McCall, comedian Jimmy Carr and... (BBC News -- UK)
Daily TV guide Jul 17, 2009
Emma Thompson as the painter Dora Carrington. R (1995). (Boston Globe)
"Harry Potter" lifestyle all too familiar Jul 14, 2009
Several generations of the best from British and Irish stage and cinema have passed through the franchise, such as Maggie Smith, Alan Rickman, Michael Gambon, Kenneth Branagh, Emma Thompson and the late Richard Harris, and Radcliffe tried to learn something from each of them. Asked for an example, he points out that Richard Griffiths, who plays Harry's sour uncle, was raised by deaf parents and, attuned to nonverbal expression, approaches his work with a more internal strategy than most actors. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Friendly advice for the Harry Potter stars Jul 14, 2009
Americans think of Emma Thompson as a serious actress, which she is, but she actually began her career in the U.K. with a comedy series. So if Watson wants to go from girl wizard to a broad variety of roles, who better to mentor her than the sketch comedy lady who went on to conquer Shakespeare, Jane Austen, Tony Kushner and Nanny McPhee. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Daniel Radcliffe feels at home in 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince' Jul 14, 2009
Several generations of the best from British and Irish stage and cinema have passed through the franchise, such as Maggie Smith, Alan Rickman, Michael Gambon, Kenneth Branagh, Emma Thompson and the late Richard Harris, and Radcliffe has tried to learn something from each of them. But it's Gary Oldman and Imelda Staunton who have left the biggest impressions. (FOX59, IN)
28 named to receive stars on Hollywood Walk of Fame Jun 19, 2009
Joining Cameron and Crowe in the movie category are actors AdamSandler, John Cusack, Colin Firth and Mark Wahlberg, actress Emma Thompson, composers Alan Menken and Randy Newman and producer GaleAnn Hurd. Actor Russell Crowe attends the premiere of the movie "Revolutionary Road" at the Mann Village theatre in Westwood, California December 15, 2008. (Xinhuanet, China)
Movie on DVD, soup, cake take flight May 29, 2009
So does Kate, played by Emma Thompson, who I believe is one of the more underrated actresses of her generation. Kate is single and closing in on 50, and her free time is being usurped by phone calls from her mother. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Bips in bed with Billy! May 27, 2009
Only if Stone doesnt agree, Id think of approaching the agents of Helen Hunt or Emma Thompson. For the male lead, I might approach Amitabh Bachchan, he says. (India Times, India)
Kristin Chenoweth Headlines OKM Grand Finale Concert (4) May 27, 2009
Her film credits also include a cameo in Stranger Than Fiction with Emma Thompson. She is currently developing a feature film based on the life of Dusty Springfield. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Pixar moves on 'Up' with its 10th movie May 22, 2009
The fable that unfolds in Scotland features Reese Witherspoon as Merida, a headstrong princess who rebels against her parents (Emma Thompson, Billy Connolly) and becomes an archer. Unlike traditional Disney fairy tales, "she drives the story as opposed to having things happen to her. And there is no waiting for a prince.". (USA Today -- Life)
New on DVD: 'Taken,' 'Last Chance Harvey' May 15, 2009
Lonely New York jingle-writer Dustin Hoffman, looking as if he slept on the plane, chats up unmarried Emma Thompson at a London airport on the way to his daughter's wedding. One middle-aged thing leads to another, including a sweet extended passage dealing with the ceremony. (USA Today -- Life)
New On DVD: 'Benjamin Button,' 'Last Chance Harvey' May 9, 2009
Overture Films ImageDustin Hoffman and Emma Thompson in "Last Chance Harvey" ... Boasting two of the best performances on film in the past year in Dustin Hoffman and Emma Thompson, the film is a classic romantic comedy drama about two people who have a last chance at romance when it appears hope for something new is all but gone. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Summer Films Schedule May 8, 2009
""Lorna's Silence": An immigrant sells herself in marriage to obtain citizenship in Belgium, but her current husband stands in the way.Aug. 21"Inglorious Basterds": Brad Pitt and Quentin Tarantino resurrect "Dirty Dozen"-style action as Jewish soldiers dish out chaos among the Nazis."Post Grad": Alexis Bledel graduates from "Gilmore Girls" and "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants" in this mature comedy about a graduate who moves back home with her family while trying to find a job and the man... (North County Times)
In latest role, Kenneth Branagh plays a brooding Swede May 8, 2009
In it he played opposite the entrancing Emma Thompson, whom he later married and divorced. Asked what he is most proud of in his career, Branagh responds, "First, I'm still here. Second, the Shakespeare films I've made. Each was sort of an impossibility, and they make me proud.". (Boston Globe)
Critic's corner May 5, 2009
This 1995 Jane Austen adaptation, which won Emma Thompson a best-screenplay Oscar, is lovely and all. And it costars Kate Winslet, who has gone on to greater glory and an Oscar, too. (Boston Globe)
DVD Report: This week's new releases May 3, 2009
Emma Thompson is Kate Walker, a woman who meets Harvey at a point when she's given up looking for love, but whose resultant dry wit is a catalyst for their unlikely affair to remember. The film has its cloying moments, but ultimately gets a whole lot out of the actors' charms. (Boston Globe)
It's summer at the movies! May 2, 2009
With Philip Seymour Hoffman, Bill Nighy, Rhys Ifans and, for the first time together since their marriage ended, Emma Thompson and Kenneth Branagh. (Aug. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
More brains, Mr. Darcy? Austen’s 'Pride and Prejudice’ gets zombie touchup May 2, 2009
It s time to see if the likes of Judi Dench, Alan Rickman or Emma Thompson can handle themselves, too. Austen herself becomes the monster in Jane Bites Back, a novel by Michael Thomas Ford that will be published in 2010 by Random House. (Missoulian, MT)
Click for Full Story Apr 15, 2009
Actress-screenwriter Emma Thompson is 50. Bluegrass musician Jeff Parker is 48. (KWTX.com, TX)
* OTHER RELEASES Apr 10, 2009
But then he meets Emma Thompson in a pub, and everything changes. Fans of the stars might enjoy this serio-romantic comedy, though critics were lukewarm and box office in the US was hardly better. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Austen enthusiasts host film and tea party Mar 26, 2009
The film, directed by Ang Lee, is based on the book by Jane Austen and the screenplay adapted by Emma Thompson, who stars in the film along with Hugh Grant and Kate Winslet. Numerous film versions have been made of all Austen s novels, which also include Pride dice, Emma, Mansfield Park, Northanger Abbey and Persuasion. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
A-G Oxford and Cambridge Writers an... Mar 23, 2009
Although Emma Thompson, Hugh Laurie, and Stephen Fry, who were together members of Footlights, are predominately known for their acting, they are each also notable writers. Emma Thompson, who adapted Jane Austen s Sense and Sensibility into an Academy Award winning screen play, Hugh Laurie, who wrote the novel The Gun Seller, and Stephen Fry, who has written several literary works, including some set in Oxbridge, were all members of Footlights together. (Suite101.com)
Facts and faves of 'SNL' star Michaela Watkins Mar 21, 2009
Favorite actor/actress: Emma Thompson. Favorite "SNL" cast member (past): Gilda Radner. (Boston Globe)
Film Fun for Friday the 13th Mar 14, 2009
Apart from its leading actors, the also feature a variety of British stars including, Maggie Smith, Alan Rickman, Dawn French, John Cleese, Zo Wanamaker, Kenneth Branagh, Emma Thompson, and Ralph Fiennes. Hocus Pocus. (Suite101.com)
Watertown senior notes Mar 5, 2009
With Emma Thompson, Charles Ryder and Haley Atwell. April 2, Ghost Town. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
Last Chance Harvey Mar 2, 2009
Teamed pleasingly with his physical opposite, Emma Thompson, as middle-aged loners who strike improbable sparks, the pair have good fun with young writer-director Joel Hopkins's sincere-if-obvious script and, more importantly, each other ... And, as he tells airline employee Kate (Emma Thompson) upon arrival at Heathrow, he didn't sleep much on the flight ... Dustin Hoffman and Emma Thompson work beautifully together. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
French film honors Hoffman, Penn Feb 28, 2009
U.S. actor Sean Penn, left, and British actress Emma Thompson pose prior to the annual 34th Cesar awards ceremony in Paris, Friday, Feb. 27, 2009. (AP Photo/Jacques Brinon). (Florida Times-Union)
THIS OSCAR'S GROUCHY Feb 24, 2009
THIS OSCAR'S GROUCHY - New York Post. Tuesday, February 24, 2009 Last Update: 07:25 AM EST. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Kate Winslet Feb 23, 2009
She garnered her first Oscar nomination for supporting actress when Ang Lee chose her to play opposite Emma Thompson in his 1995 adaptation of Jane Austen's "Sense and Sensibility.". Her performance as the feisty rebellious socialite in James Cameron's 1997 "Titanic," the highest-grossing film of all time, catapulted her into international stardom. (CBS News)
'BARBIE AND RUTH': Scandal tainted career of doll's creator Feb 23, 2009
By Linda M. Castellitto, Special for USA TODAY Gorgeous blonde actresses Patricia Clarkson and Emma Thompson turn 50 this year. So does another famous flaxen-haired beauty: the iconic, sometimes controversial, always curvaceous Barbie doll. (USA Today -- Money)
Bitter-sweet love in Torch Song Massacre Feb 12, 2009
It is principally a vehicle for the theatre darlings, Branagh and his wife Emma Thompson, and a bunch of their new-found Hollywood friends, romping, flirting, laughing and cavorting through Shakespeares lusty comedy and through the beautiful Tuscan countryside. Also staring Keanu Reeves and Denzel Washington. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
