Morgan Freeman heads the Best of Ho... Nov 12, 2009
partheid-era South Africa thstars Sophie Okonedo (Sandra Laing), who is a black child born to white Afrikaner parents Alice Krige (Sannie Laing) and Sam Neill (Abraham Laing) as a result of earlier generational racial mixing. Okonedo brilliantly mines the volatile field of societal constraints while searching for an identity in a world that refuses to recognize her unique ethnic blend. (Suite101.com)
When color isn't black and white Oct 30, 2009
Fabian obtains fine performances from bearded Sam Neill and Alice Krige as Sandra's parents and, especially, from Sophie Okonedo ("The Secret Life of Bees") as their daughter ... Fabian obtains fine performances from bearded Sam Neill and Alice Krige as Sandra's parents and, especially, from Sophie Okonedo ("The Secret Life of Bees") as their daughter. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Movies from Down Under at film fest in St Tropez Oct 11, 2009
The 11th edition of the festival opens Monday with New Zealand film "Dean Spanley," directed by Toa Fraser and with a cast including Peter O'Toole and Sam Neill. Set in Edwardian England, the story centres on a father-and-son reconciliation. (Yahoo! Asia News)
‘Buena Vista Social Club’ available on Comcast Movies and Events Sep 25, 2009
(Encore on Comcast) A couple (Nicole Kidman, Sam Neill), after a month at sea on their yacht, are terrorized by a young psycho. This Australian psychological thriller has terrific razzle-dazzle technique but shallow psychology. (Boston Globe)
Hugh Laurie on Film Sep 22, 2009
Laurie was very much a junior member of the cast in this drama, which included a veritable legion of star names: Meryl Streep, Charles Dance, John Gielgud, Ian McKellen, Sam Neill and Sting among them. Laurie then took another small part in the romantic drama Strapless in 1989, before an alliance with other up and coming British stars gave him the chance of a fuller role in Peter s Friends in 1992. (Suite101.com)
This day in history Sep 14, 2009
Actor Sam Neill is 62. Singer Jon Bowzer Bauman (Sha Na Na) is 62. (Boston Globe)
Waiting in the wings Sep 11, 2009
Steven Weber, Sam Neill, Lauren German and Geoff Stults star. Human Target (Fox) - Mark Valley plays a bodyguard. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Celebrity birthdays for Sept. 13-19 Sep 10, 2009
Actor Sam Neill is 62. Singer John "Bowzer" Baumann of Sha Na Na is 62. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Oblivion beckons for Tattersalls Aug 3, 2009
THE actor Sam Neill thinks its "too grand by far" and something of a "backward move". But not Ralph Norris. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Sport still holds centre stage Aug 2, 2009
ACTOR Sam Neill has rejected a New Zealand knighthood because the idea. People Topics. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
No sir: actor rejects title Aug 2, 2009
ACTOR Sam Neill has rejected a New Zealand knighthood because the idea of a title was just far too grand. His views were echoed by other well-known Kiwi figures, including Maori activist and author Ranginui Walker, who said there was a certain snobbishness attached to knighthoods. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
New Zealanders opt to be knights and dames Aug 1, 2009
Among the 13 to turn down the honour was actor Sam Neill, the star of "Jurassic Park", who said the idea of a title for him was "just far too grand, by far". New Zealanders to accept the title included rugby great Sir Colin Meads, triple-Olympic gold medallist Sir Peter Snell and former prime minister Dame Jenny Shipley. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Daily TV guide Jul 25, 2009
A scientist (Sam Neill) travels to a dino-infested island to find a missing boy. Great effects. (Boston Globe)
Daily television and radio guide Jul 22, 2009
Taut suspense yarn about a psycho (Billy Zane) terrorizing a couple (Nicole Kidman, Sam Neill) on their sailboat. R (1989). (Boston Globe)
Debut for a dashing Della Jul 14, 2009
PETA BITES SAM NEILL. Sam Neill is the latest Hollywood star to feel the fangs of animal rights activists The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Diet and wellbeing Jul 14, 2009
Animal rights group PETA has urged actor and red meat advocate Sam Neill to abandon his ``Jurassic tastes'' for a plant-based diet. --> Topics. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Tropfest Film Festival - An Iconic ... Jun 22, 2009
Past judges have included Julianne Moore, Nicole Kidman, Phillip Noyce, Naomi Watts, Catherine Martin, Toni Collette, Rose Byrne, Russell Crowe, John Woo, Samuel L Jackson, Baz Luhrmann, Keanu Reeves, Sam Neill, Ewan McGregor, Carrie-Anne Moss, Jane Campion, Salma Hayek, Will Smith and Tom Cruise to name a few. The has full details for those wishing to enter a film, and entries for Tropfest 2010 close on Thursday 7 January 2010, with finalists screened nationally on Sunday 21 February 2010. (Suite101.com)
Stick to leafing through transcripts Jun 18, 2009
We hear that Kiwi Sam Neill is talking with producers about playing the former corporate plod and legal eagle who sold Takeover Target before it discovered the knack for winning races. Russell Crowe and Geoffrey Rush have been touted to play owner/trainer/taxi driver Joe Janiak, whose dreams came true. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Ward heading in right direction Jun 16, 2009
Director Ward was joined on the red carpet by her husband, Bryan Brown, while other film identities such as Sam Neill, Hugo Weaving, director George Miller and TV comedian Chris Lilley also attended the Sydney Film Festival event. Beautiful Kate cast members including Ben Mendelsohn also appeared at the glamorous screening. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
WGBH reclears the way for more shows online May 3, 2009
Spy aficionados crave the return of Alec Guinness in "Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy" and Sam Neill in the incomparable "Reilly: Ace of Spies." Others will want more science. The next project will be to reair online the 13-part series on Vietnam that "American Experience" first ran in 1983. (Boston Globe)
New knight gets to see light of day Mar 11, 2009
The actor Sam Neill and 80-odd other Kiwis, including a fair number of All Blacks, awarded the top gong over the past nine years, can choose to upgrade their title to Sir or Dame. Once a cop. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Charming Neill laps up dog role Mar 6, 2009
Sam Neill has been in town to promote his new film Dean Spanley. At 61, Sam Neill remains a leading man of both substance and style ... AS SAM Neill enters the hotel suite set up for his afternoon of publicity, he catches me stuffing a handful of free Fantales into my handbag. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Heath Ledger could help Oliver reach the stars Feb 20, 2009
He was a regular on the TV series Outriders and starred alongside Sam Neill in the TV movie Jessica. To make ends meet in between acting jobs he worked odd jobs in bars and as a gardener. (WA today)
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)
