Movie Review: Harry Potter Half-Blo... Jul 17, 2009
The Death Eaters, led by Lord Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes), are terrorizing wizards and muggles alike, and not even the Hogwarts School of Magic is safe. Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) not only struggles with facing his destiny to take on Voldemort, but wrestles with his growing feelings for Ginny Weasley (Bonnie Wright), his best friend's little sister. (Suite101.com)
Harry Potter Chapter Six Half Enter... Jul 17, 2009
Ralph Fiennes sat this movie out as Voldemort. The movie is worth the watch. (Suite101.com)
'Half-Blood Prince' sets record Jul 16, 2009
Among the returning performers: Michael Gambon as Dumbledore, Alan Rickman as Snape, Maggie Smith as McGonagall, Robbie Coltrane as Hagrid and Ralph Fiennes as Voldemort. One addition is Jim Broadbent, who plays Horace Slughorn, a former professor brought back to Hogwarts. (CNN)
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Jul 15, 2009
Whereas that film was full of action, spectacle, character development and Harry's inner battle as the nasally challenged evil Lord Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes) 00004000 began invading his mind, Half-Blood is a dramatically static yackfest that consists largely of people standing around in ornate rooms, simply talking. The film's wafer-thin narrative chiefly concerns the quest by Harry (Daniel Radcliffe, in a surprisingly colourless turn) to identify Voldemort's hidden weakness. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Series' sixth chapter shows improvement Jul 15, 2009
Though much of the story follows the efforts of Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) and Albus Dumbledore (Michael Gambon) to discover the secrets behind Voldemort's (Ralph Fiennes) power, a majority of the diverse supporting cast of students and professors make an appearance. Jim Broadbent joins the cast as Professor Horace Slughorn, one of Voldemort's former teachers, but Jessie Cave's performance as the obsessive Lavender Brown may be the best of the new cast members. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Half-Blood Prince is strong warm-up for finale Jul 15, 2009
(We also meet the 11-year-old Riddle in a flashback, when Dumbledore comes to recruit him for Hogwarts; the child is played by Hero Fiennes-Tiffin, nephew of Ralph Fiennes, who plays the grown-up baddie. . (MSNBC -- Movies)
Friendly advice for the Harry Potter stars Jul 14, 2009
Ralph Fiennes has the kind of career any actor could envy, bouncing from stage to screen and back and taking on movies as far-flung as Schindlers List, The Avengers (OK, a silly movie, but it didnt hurt his career), The Constant Gardener, The English Patient, Gervais and Stephen Merchants upcoming Cemetery Junction and, ahem, the Harry Potter series. Given Radcliffes iconic stature playing one of contemporary literatures most popular heroes,... (MSNBC -- Movies)
Sudden death of ex-soap actor, 43 Jul 14, 2009
He also appeared in the 1980s S4C series Dinas and in the 2000 animated film about Jesus Christ, The Miracle Maker, starring Ralph Fiennes. In his political career, Mr Owen stood against Welsh Secretary Peter Hain for the Neath seat in the 2005 general election. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Review: 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince' Jul 14, 2009
Instead, it's trying to treat Rowling's characters with the care and class they deserve, and in spellbinding sequences such as the "liquid memory" flashback to Tom Riddle's childhood---in which Ralph Fiennes' nephew, Hero Fiennes Tiffin, plays the Dark Lord in training---Yates proves he's the man for the job in cinematic terms, not merely transcriptive ones. MPAA rating: PG (for scary images, some violence, language and mild sensuality) Running time: 2:33 Starring: Daniel Radcliffe (Harry... (FOX59, IN)
Wolverine star joins Robin Hood Jul 14, 2009
He played Wolverine's nemesis William Stryker in the blockbuster hit, and recently finished work on Clash of the Titans opposite Liam Neeson and Ralph Fiennes, in which he plays Poseidon. Scott's movie was originally scheduled for release this year, but the production process has been turbulent. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
'Half-Blood Prince' review Jul 14, 2009
The 11-year-old version of Voldemort is played by Hero Fiennes Tiffen nephew of Ralph Fiennes, who plays Voldemort s monstrous reincarnation. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince will also open in in Chicago, Los Angeles and New York beginning July 15 and nationwide July 29. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Review: 'The Hurt Locker' shows Bigelow's skill Jul 11, 2009
Starring Jeremy Renner, Anthony Mackie, Guy Pearce and Ralph Fiennes ... Starring Jeremy Renner, Anthony Mackie, Guy Pearce and Ralph Fiennes. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Still spellbinding: "Half-Blood Prince" delights despite some flaws Jul 10, 2009
In "Half-Blood Prince," the evil Lord Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes), along with his Death Eaters, have wrecked havoc on both the magic and non-magic worlds. Meanwhile, Harry Potter (Radcliffe) has discovered that he is the Chosen One - destined to kill Voldemort or be killed. (Daily Orange, NY)
Explosively high stakes in 'The Hurt Locker' Jul 10, 2009
Boal, who spent a number of months as an embedded reporter in Iraq, has written some colorful caricatures for Ralph Fiennes and David Morse to play. But most scenes Renner shares with Mackie and Geraghty are richly acted, particularly in a well-drawn sequence during a desert shootout that injects urgency into the strange comedy of things. (Boston Globe)
Peering inside “The Hurt Locker” Jul 9, 2009
Guy Pierce, Ralph Fiennes and David Morse must have known how The Hurt Locker would turn out, as they each have a small role in the film: Pierce as the squad s initial commander, Fiennes as a leader of a contract team in Iraq and Morse as a squad leader enamored, in a professional sense, with James. But no matter who appears on screen, this film belongs to Renner, Mackie and Geraghty. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
MOVIE REVIEW: 'Hurt Locker' makes most of tense premise Jul 8, 2009
Bigger names such as Ralph Fiennes, Guy Pearce and David Morse show up in cameos, but the focus is on the story and characters, both memorable and compelling. 3. (North County Times)
Winslet powerful in 'The Reader' Jul 6, 2009
It begins with a brief prelude set in 1995 that introduces us to a middle-aged and oddly preoccupied Michael (Ralph Fiennes), a lawyer in Berlin. As he gazes out his office window, he's transported to a time in 1958, when he was 15 and living in Neustadt. (Erie Times-News, PA)
A history of Harry Jul 3, 2009
Quite how Yates will up the ante on Ralph Fiennes' last terrifying performance remains to be seen. Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows (2010). (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Kathryn Bigelow tells another muscular story in new film Jun 28, 2009
Now Hurt Locker, starring largely unknown actors with a startling cameo by Ralph Fiennes, is opening among some small summer films such as Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen and Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Bigelow and Boal, who previously worked together on an unsuccessful TV show also based on his reporting, know they ve got their work cut out for them. (Boston Globe)
The Hurt Locker Jun 27, 2009
Main Actors: Jeremy Renner, Anthony Mackie, Brian Geraghty, Guy Pearce, Ralph Fiennes. Critical Appeal: 96. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
100 Percent Pure Adrenaline Jun 26, 2009
In Strange Days, Lenny (Ralph Fiennes), a sleazy black-market salesman of virtual-reality headsets, fills much of his days either mooning pathetically after his trashy ex (Juliette Lewis) or leaning on single mother Mace (Angela Bassett) to clean up his messesemotional and otherwiseand drive him around L.A. In (1989), a Freudian stalker drama that hinges on a stolen gun (castration anxiety ahoy. rookie cop Megan (Jamie Lee Curtis) is both authority figure and vulnerable target, hero and... (Slate)
"The Hurt Locker" Jun 26, 2009
Bigelow also coaxes understated performances from her actors: Pearce and Ralph Fiennes both give terrific, compact performances in very small roles. Renner is sometimes a bit too low-key -- he's going for subtlety, and often he's just difficult to read. (Salon)
Defusing bombs at 115 degrees Jun 26, 2009
There aren't a hell of a lot of breaks in "The Hurt Locker." In between the harrowing bomb-disposal and desert-battle sequences -- Ralph Fiennes and Guy Pearce show up briefly, as British soldiers pinned down by sniper fire -- James and Sanborn spend their off-hours boozing heavily and beating the living crap out of each other. "You know, as reported by Mark, there was no opportunity for refuge in that place and time," Bigelow says. (Salon)
Review: `Hurt Locker' Strongest Iraq War Film Yet Jun 24, 2009
Besides the main cast, excellent across the board, Bigelow gets strong work in a couple of tense cameos from Guy Pearce and Ralph Fiennes, and some rare levity from David Morse as a blowhard superior. But perhaps the most surprising part of all: She ends on an uplifting note, though it may not be the kind you'd choose for yourself. (Newsmax)
People magazine loses mind on Hottest Bachelors; here's a better list Jun 22, 2009
MIST Monday June 22, 2009. Today's most viewed articles. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
UN team meets Chad child soldiers May 31, 2009
The issue has highlighted by the British actor Ralph Fiennes, who has just concluded a visit to Chad as a Unicef goodwill ambassador ... Ralph FiennesUnicef goodwill ambassador ... On a visit to Goz Beida in the east of Chad, the home region of many of these children, actor Ralph Fiennes met the mother of a 17-year-old boy who disappeared to join the rebels in 2006. (BBC News -- Africa)
Sir Ranulph Fiennes May 29, 2009
But on May 21, the 65-year-old British adventurer (and third cousin of actors Joseph and Ralph Fiennes) finally scaled Everest, making him the first man to conquer the world's highest peak and cross the North and South Poles unaided. "I get vertigo and don't like looking down," he says of his time at the summit. (Time.com)
Clooney in competition at Venice May 22, 2009
As previously predicted, they include Gilliam's Brothers Grimm, Lee's Brokeback Mountain, Proof starring Gwyneth Paltrow and The Constant Gardener with Ralph Fiennes. Surprise addition. (Yahoo News -- Film Festivals)
Fiennes sets all-star cast for Coriolanus May 18, 2009
Actor Ralph Fiennes has signed A-list stars Vanessa Redgrave and William Hurt for his directorial debut, Coriolanus. The film is an adaptation of William Shakespeare's study of how power corrupts, with Fiennes as the lead. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Gemma Arterton signs up for Wuthering Heights remake May 17, 2009
Cathy and Heathcliff have traditionally been played by older actors - famous film pairings include Merle Oberon with Laurence Olivier, and Juliette Binoche with Ralph Fiennes. But producer Robert Bernstein said his youthful cast would be more true to the original novel. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Summer film guide May 8, 2009
Kathryn Bigelow directs; Guy Pearce and Ralph Fiennes have small, effective roles. "In the Loop" (not yet rated): American version of the British TV series, which was a spin-off of the brilliant "The Thick of It." The president of the United States and Britain's prime minister want war. (AZCentral -- News)
Summer Films Schedule May 8, 2009
"Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince: Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes) and his evil crew run amok in the wizard world while Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) and his school chums prepare for the ultimate battle.July 17"All the Boys Love Mandy Lane": Small-town beauty sparks bloodshed."500 Days of Summer": Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Zooey Deschanel star in this time-bending romantic comedy about the relationship between a lovesick greeting card writer and his freethinking assistant." 9. 99": Stop-motion... (North County Times)
The Boy In The Striped Pyjamas review Apr 28, 2009
Steven Spielberg let Ralph Fiennes become a devil; Roberto Benigni became an angel in a colossal act of hubris. Neither strategy admits the worst truth: these things were done by men, not devils. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Titans Start Clashing Apr 28, 2009
Born of a god but raised as a man, Perseus (Sam Worthington) is helpless to save his family from Hades (Ralph Fiennes), vengeful god of the underworld ... Liam Neeson takes on the role of the mighty Zeus, and Ralph Fiennes plays the role of Hades, god of the underworld, who feeds on human fear. (IGN FilmForce)
The Citizen's Cinema Apr 28, 2009
"Georgianna Cavendish (Knightley) is selected to wed the philandering Duke of Devonshire (Ralph Fiennes) with the express purpose of giving birth to a male heir. As six years pass and the Duchess births two daughters but no sons, she endures the Duke's infidelity by becoming a socialite of sorts. Gambling, politics and fashion are her provinces in 18th-century England. But Georgianna's heart is still consumed by the strain of a love triangle with the Duke and Georgianna's friend Elizabeth... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
DVD Report: New releases this week (April 19) Apr 19, 2009
Frost/Nixon" (2008) might as well have been titled "Frost vs. Nixon," given the many ready-to-rumble metaphors that director Ron Howard and writer Peter Morgan work into their dramatization of the disgraced former president's landmark 1977 interviews with British TV personality David Frost. More than once, Nixon (Frank Langella, reprising his London and Broadway stage role) gamely urges Frost (Michael Sheen, ditto) to play it "no-holds-barred" in their sitdowns. Kevin Bacon, as Nixon aide Jack... (Boston Globe)
Simon Channing Williams, 63; was a movie producer Apr 19, 2009
Adapted from the novel written by John le Carre, it was directed by Fernando Meirelles and starred Ralph Fiennes and Rachel Weisz. Mr. Channing Williams leaves his wife, five children, and five grandchildren. (Boston Globe)
New On DVD: 'The Reader' Apr 18, 2009
Ralph Fiennes is his usual brilliant self as Michael in his adult years and Winslet is masterfully subtle as Hannah, who's clearly torn by her horrific past. While Winslet's performance may not be as good as her previous Oscar-nominated performance (she's much better in "Iris" and two films she should have been nominated for -- "Finding Neverland" and last year's "Revolutionary Road"), she's still a head and shoulders above most of her contemporaries. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Gibson headed for divorce Apr 15, 2009
Neeson will play Zeus, king of the gods, in a remake of "Clash of the Titans" opposite Ralph Fiennes as Hades, ruler of the underworld. Louis Leterrier ("Transporter 2," last year's "The Incredible Hulk") will direct the film, which is scheduled to begin production in the United Kingdom later this month. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Film producer loses cancer battle Apr 15, 2009
Starring Ralph Fiennes and Rachel Weisz, the film was shot predominantly in Kenya and during filming the cast and crew decided to set up a charitable trust to specifically help the communities they had met and worked with during the shoot. The trust's aim was to help improve basic sanitation and education for those in need. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Neeson to return in Titans movie Apr 11, 2009
Neeson will be reunited with Ralph Fiennes for their first film since 1993 Oscar winner Schindler's List. Actress Natasha Richardson died at the age of 45 last month following a skiing accident at a resort in Canada. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Neeson set to star in 'Titans' remake Apr 11, 2009
Neeson will play Zeus, king of the gods, in a remake of "Clash of the Titans" opposite Ralph Fiennes as Hades, ruler of the underworld. Louis Leterrier ("Transporter 2," last year's "The Incredible Hulk") will direct the film, which is scheduled to begin production in the United Kingdom later this month, Warner Bros. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Neeson signs on for first film since loss of wife Apr 10, 2009
Ralph Fiennes is also in talks to join the cast as Hades, the Greek mythology lord of the underworld. advertisement. (MSNBC -- News)
Davis and Harden shine in Carnage Mar 27, 2009
The dark play by French playwright Yasmina Reza who came to fame with Art was first staged in London last year with Ralph Fiennes, Janet McTeer, Tamsin Greig and Ken Stott. The quality of the cast in the American version has energized Daniels. (MSNBC -- Lifestyle)
* Never judge a book by its movie Mar 27, 2009
RALPH FIENNES (MICHAEL BERG), DAVID KROSS (YOUNG MICHAEL BERG), KATE WINSLET (HANNA SCHMITZ) ... In the third section, Berg, now played by Ralph Fiennes, is a successful lawyer and failed husband and lover, torn between his knowledge of Schmitz the person and his acknowledgment of her actions ... When Michaels role is taken over by Ralph Fiennes, all expressions other than that of acute dyspepsia vanish. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Foxx, Diaz, Renner will have you weeping Mar 25, 2009
Starring: Jeremy Renner, Anthony Mackie, Brian Geraghty, Ralph Fiennes, Guy Pearce Director: Kathryn Bigelow Story: Set during the Iraq War, Renner stars as the leader of an EOD (explosive ordinance disposal) team, who, along with his men (Mackie, Geraghty) must try to figure out where the next bomb will appear and how to disarm it, all while dealing with the psychological and emotional strains of the job. Worth seeing. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Family, Friends Say Goodbye to Richardson Mar 23, 2009
Other stars at the funeral include actor Ralph Fiennes, Uma Thurman, Alan Rickman and Laura Linney. Fiennes, Thurman and Linney also attended Richardson's wake. (ABC News)
Natasha Richardson buried in N.Y. Mar 23, 2009
Ralph Fiennes, Alan Rickman, Laura Linney, Uma Thurman and Timothy Dalton were among the friends in attendance Sunday. Neeson, who is Irish, received a stream of celebrity mourners at a private six-hour viewing on Friday at the American Irish Historical Society's headquarters in New York. (USA Today -- Life)
Friends, family remember Natasha Richardson Mar 23, 2009
Ralph Fiennes, Alan Rickman, Laura Linney, Uma Thurman and Timothy Dalton were among the friends who filed into the church on the chilly spring afternoon. Natasha Richardson and husband Liam Neeson at a movie premiere in 2006. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Richardson buried near home where she wed Mar 23, 2009
Also among the mourners were Ralph Fiennes, Alan Rickman and Laura Linney. advertisement. (MSNBC -- News)
Family bid farewell to Richardson Mar 23, 2009
From the acting profession, Ralph Fiennes, Alan Rickman, Laura Linney, Uma Thurman and Timothy Dalton were among the mourners at the service, which was held at St Peter's Episcopal Church in Millbrook, 90 miles north of New York city. After a graveside ceremony, Richardson was buried in a cemetery close to her maternal grandmother, Rachel Kempson, who died while visiting her granddaughter and Neeson in 2003. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Natasha Richardson's final farewell Mar 23, 2009
Also among the mourners were Ralph Fiennes, Alan Rickman and Laura Linney. The 45-year-old British actress was buried in a nearby cemetery, amid hilly horse farms about 128km north of New York City. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Actress buried near her home in upstate N.Y. Mar 23, 2009
Ralph Fiennes, Alan Rickman, Laura Linney, Uma Thurman and Timothy Dalton were among the friends who filed into the church. After a graveside service, the 45-year-old actress was buried. (AZCentral -- News)
Natasha Richardson buried Mar 23, 2009
Ralph Fiennes, Alan Rickman, Laura Linney, Uma Thurman and Timothy Dalton were among the friends who filed into the church on the chilly spring afternoon. After a graveside service under a large green tent, the 45-year-old actress was buried in a nearby cemetery, amid hilly horse farms about 80 miles north of New York City. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Richardson laid to rest in N.Y. Cemetery Mar 23, 2009
Ralph Fiennes, Alan Rickman, Laura Linney, Uma Thurman and Timothy Dalton were among the friends who attended the funeral service ... Ralph Fiennes, Alan Rickman, Laura Linney, Uma Thurman and Timothy Dalton were among the friends who attended the funeral service. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Kin, friends gather for Richardson wake Mar 22, 2009
Actors Ralph Fiennes and Ethan Hawke, actresses Uma Thurman and Sarah Jessica Parker, the designer Kenneth Cole and shock jock Howard Stern were among those who paid their respects. . (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Could Helicopter Have Saved Richardson? Mar 22, 2009
Celebrities including Lauren Bacall, Uma Thurman, Ethan Hawke, Sarah Jessica Parker, Ralph Fiennes, Laura Linney, Stanley Tucci and ABC News' Diane Sawyer showed up to mourn the death of the industry-beloved star. According to the AP, Neeson left society at 8:40 p.m. Friday night, more than six hours after the wake began. (ABC News)
Richardson gets West End tribute Mar 21, 2009
" Funeral On Thursday the New York medical examiner's office said Richardson, who had two children with Neeson, died of epidural haematoma caused by a blunt impact to the head. Doctors said she might have survived had she received immediate treatment. I loved her very much. She was a supreme friend. I shall miss her deeply Ralph Fiennes According to officials, funeral arrangements will be made by the Greenwich Village Funeral Home in Manhattan. Instead of flowers, Richardson's family have asked... (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Family, Friends Remember Natasha Richardson at Private Wake in New York Mar 21, 2009
Also attending were director Mike Nichols, TV host Diane Sawyer, actors Matthew Modine, Ralph Fiennes, Uma Thurman and Mathilde Krim of the American Foundation of AIDS Research amfAR, the charity for which Richardson served on the board of trustees since 2006. "She looked incredibly beautiful," Krim said, adding that everyone appeared in a state of shock and Neeson appeared distraught as he received everybody. (Fox News)
Friends remember Richardson Mar 21, 2009
RALPH FIENNES - ACTOR. The star appeared alongside Richardson in the 2002 romantic comedy Maid in Manhattan. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Family, friends gathers for Richardson wake in New York Mar 21, 2009
Neeson hugged friends as he left the society's building at 8:40 p.m., after more than six hours of receiving condolences from friends including Mike Nichols, Matthew Modine, Ralph Fiennes, Uma Thurman, Ethan Hawke, and Sarah Jessica Parker. Other visitors included Kenneth Cole, Laura Linney, Fisher Stevens, Stanley Tucci, Julianna Margulies and Mathilde Krim of the American Foundation of AIDS Research amfAR. Richardson had served on the charity's board of trustees since 2006. (USA Today -- Life)
Redgrave actors span the generations Mar 20, 2009
Ralph Fiennes, co-star in 2005's The White Countess: "For everyone who knew and loved her, Natasha's death is a terrible, devastating loss. She was a star, a great actress, a beautiful woman, a fiercely loyal friend, a brilliant and generous companion. She was an adoring and loving wife and mother. She was unique. My thoughts and prayers go out to Liam and her beautiful sons, Micheal and Danny, and to all her family. I cannot imagine a world without her wit, her love, her mischief, her great,... (USA Today -- Life)
Richardson part of legendary acting family Mar 20, 2009
Actress Natasha Richardson granddaughter, daughter of Britain's famed Redgraves. Richardson is married to actor Liam Neeson; they have two children. (CNN -- Showbiz)
In pictures: Natasha Richardson Mar 19, 2009
Actor Ralph Fiennes starred alongside Richardson in the 2005 movie The White Countess. Her mother and aunt Lynn also appeared in the Shanghai-set period drama. (BBC News -- UK)
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)
