An Education Oct 9, 2009
I hesitate to call Carey Mulligan the new Judy Davis, because the old Judy Davis is still around, still fabulous, and hopefully not done making movies. But Mulligan has something of Davis' tomboyish charm and keen intelligence, not to mention dimples you could set up shop in. (Slate)
Australian theatre not in trouble: it's full of energy and ambition Oct 2, 2009
I'm sure Judy Davis stands up for herself too, but student actors can be stubborn with the best of them and, what's more, they are encouraged to contribute. Craven, I believe, has made that most hurtful of equations here, one all too common in this country, between ambition and vanity. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
The trouble with Australian theatre Sep 30, 2009
It's much easier to treat student actors like puppets and to improvise a text than it is to treat Judy Davis like that. Most cut-and-paste postmodern tinkerings with classics make Joanna Murray-Smith look like Racine on a good day. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
20 actors who know the meaning of range Aug 23, 2009
How about Judy Davis playing Israeli premier Golda Meir (in A Woman Named Golda, 1982) and Judy Garland (in Life With Judy Garland, 2001). These fact/fiction connections can get complicated. (Boston Globe)
Shots fired in Gresham robbery as customers chase suspects Jun 24, 2009
Counselors did a great job trying to handle the situation, parent Judy Davis said. The second suspect was described as a Hispanic or light-skinned male in his 20s, wearing a long sleeved shirt, dark pants and a blue baseball cap with the letters 'BB' on the front of the cap. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Show of the week: Mask And Memory Jun 2, 2009
Narrated by Judy Davis, with a haunting soundtrack by former Go-Between Amanda Brown, this gentle, thoughtful documentary spends much of its time lingering lovingly on his work. send photos, videos ffs to 0424 SMS SMH (+61 424 767 764), or us. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
The Starter Wife moves from miniseries to full-fledged TV series May 20, 2009
She may be out of the social circle, but Molly still gets her dose of gossip from her best friends Joan and Rodney (Judy Davis and Chris Diamantopoulos reprising their roles) and new found friend Liz Marsh (Danielle Nicolet) who is the wife of a LA pro-baseball player. However, when her journal goes missing and her entries find their way to the Internet on a Perez Hilton-like celebrity blogsite, Molly finds herself in hot water. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
The greed behind the glitter Apr 3, 2009
Boasting an international cast that includes Britain's James Purefoy and Sir Derek Jacobi, as well as Australian Oscar nominee Judy Davis, Diamonds takes viewers on a journey through South Africa, Canada's Arctic and London's posh core as it tracks the horribly fascinating world that feeds off these dazzling bits of carbon ... Joan Cameron (Judy Davis) flanked by her bodyguard (Boubacar Babiane) in Diamonds. (Globe and Mail)
Whedon’s World Feb 23, 2009
Would someone please show these actresses a movie starring Katharine Hepburn, Barbara Stanwyck, Irene Dunne, Bette Davis, Cate Blanchett, Meryl Streep, or Judy Davis. Whedon wants to explore the farthest corners of our natures to discover what it means to be human. (New Yorker)
Lorena Ann Lambert Feb 22, 2009
She is survived by her daughters, Lena e Lambert and Cassandra Lambert of Albany, Michelle Kouf of Redmond, Parmalee Lauch of Redmond and Elizabeth Lauch of La Pine; son Shane Lambert of Corvallis; brother Jerry Lowden of Albany; sisters Judy Davis of Albany and Cheryl Lowden of Salem; 15 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred H. Lambert, on April 23, 1986; brother Wayne Lowden; father Walter E. Lowden; and mother Parmalee Schultz. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Cast of thousands cheers for NIDA's 50th birthday Feb 18, 2009
He went on to star in radio, stage, television and film, with roles in Heatwave with Judy Davis and Travelling North with Leo McKern. "I would never have become an actor without NIDA," he says. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Stay in Touch Feb 8, 2009
" I asked readers to create their own list, and this is how the voting went: The coolest people in Australian entertainment (readers' choice) 1 Chris Lilley (creator of Summer Heights High) 2 Juanita Phillips (ABC newsreader) 3 Andrew Denton (ABC interviewer) 4 Myf Warhurst (Triple J broadcaster and panellist on Spicks and Specks) 5 Sam Neill (actor) 6 Toni Collette (actor) 7 Dave Graney (singer, songwriter, comedian) 8 Rachel Griffiths (actor) 9 Wil Anderson (comedian, former host of The... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
