Podcast appearances and mentions of Vera Drake

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As Mike Leigh's five-decade career takes centre stage at the Paris Cinémathèque for a retrospective, the British filmmaker speaks to Eve Jackson about 50 years of making movies, from the raw intensity of "Naked" and the jubilant optimism of "Happy-Go-Lucky", to historical storytelling in "Peterloo" and "Mr Turner". With accolades like the Palme d'Or for "Secrets & Lies" at the Cannes Film festival and the Golden Lion for "Vera Drake" at Venice, at 82 Leigh continues to illuminate humanity's complexities with his latest film "Hard Truths".

Côté nouveautés ciné de la semaine, le mot vraiment précis c'est "hétéroclite". On navigue entre un biopic sur la grande actrice de théâtre Sarah Bernhardt, un très joli premier film belge et le nouveau long-métrage du grand cinéaste anglais Mike Leigh. Sortie d'un biopic consacré à une femme hors du commun : l'actrice Sarah Bernhardt, incarnée sur grand écran par Sandrine Kiberlain. Fin 19e début 20e, bien avant Marilyn, Madonna, ou Beyoncé, il y avait l'actrice de théâtre : Sarah Bernhardt. Sans cinéma, sans radio, sans télévision, sans réseaux sociaux, elle a conquis le monde entier. Elle a régné sur le théâtre pendant 60 ans, et son influence dépasse largement la scène. Elle était excentrique, visionnaire, libre et aussi scandaleuse... Mike Leigh : l'un des cinéastes britanniques les plus respectés de sa génération avec des films couverts de récompenses comme "Secrets et Mensonges", "Vera Drake" ou encore "Naked". Si vous connaissez un peu son cinéma, vous savez que ce n'est jamais léger, c'est du cinéma exigeant. "Hard Truth", Mike Leigh est un film qui prend son temps, qui s'attarde sur les non-dits, les silences, les fêlures. Il ne cherche jamais à séduire... ‘'Soft Leaves'' un film tout en délicatesse qui parle d'une adolescente un peu perdue, coincée entre deux cultures, entre deux amours : celui de son père, belge, très présent, avec qui elle vit, et celui, plus lointain, de sa mère, qui l'a abandonnée quand elle est repartie vivre dans son pays d'origine, à savoir le Japon. On suit cette jeune fille à un moment charnière de sa vie, quand l'adolescence rend tout plus flou et plus intense aussi. ---Tous les mercredis à 8h45, Cathy Immelen épingle pour vous les sorties cinéma . Elle vous dévoile ses coups de cœur et ses déceptions, dans la bonne humeur. Merci pour votre écoute Plus de contenus de Classic 21 sur www.rtbf.be/classic21 Ecoutez-nous en live ici: https://www.rtbf.be/radio/liveradio/classic21 ou sur l'app Radioplayer BelgiqueRetrouvez l'ensemble des contenus de la RTBF sur notre plateforme Auvio.be Et si vous avez apprécié ce podcast, n'hésitez pas à nous donner des étoiles ou des commentaires, cela nous aide à le faire connaître plus largement. Découvrez nos autres podcasts : Le journal du Rock : https://audmns.com/VCRYfsPComic Street (BD) https://audmns.com/oIcpwibLa chronique économique : https://audmns.com/NXWNCrAHey Teacher : https://audmns.com/CIeSInQHistoires sombres du rock : https://audmns.com/ebcGgvkCollection 21 : https://audmns.com/AUdgDqHMystères et Rock'n Roll : https://audmns.com/pCrZihuLa mauvaise oreille de Freddy Tougaux : https://audmns.com/PlXQOEJRock&Sciences : https://audmns.com/lQLdKWRCook as You Are: https://audmns.com/MrmqALPNobody Knows : https://audmns.com/pnuJUlDPlein Ecran : https://audmns.com/gEmXiKzRadio Caroline : https://audmns.com/WccemSkAinsi que nos séries :Rock Icons : https://audmns.com/pcmKXZHRock'n Roll Heroes: https://audmns.com/bXtHJucFever (Erotique) : https://audmns.com/MEWEOLpEt découvrez nos animateurs dans cette série Close to You : https://audmns.com/QfFankxDistribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Bear with us this month, listeners, as we take a left turn down Duckett's Passage to talk about something a little different from our usual classic British horror. Nicholas Simon Lyndhurst, born April 1961, is an English actor who began his career as a child actor and is best known for his role as Rodney Trotter in the BBC sitcom Only Fools and Horses, which ran from 1981 to 2003.PART ONE: Tonight's first topic covers his role as the time-travelling bigamist Gary Sparrow in the British sitcom Goodnight Sweetheart. Created by Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran and produced by the BBC, Goodnight Sweetheart ran from 1993 to 1999, broadcasting a total of six series. The sitcom follows Gary Sparrow, an accidental time traveller living a double life through a time portal that connects 1990s London with 1940s wartime London. While the show's creators, who also made Birds of a Feather and The New Statesman, wrote most of the episodes, we chose to watch series six, episode one ("Mine's a Double") and episode five ("The 'Ouses in Between") because they had at least a tenuous link to our podcast's premise. These episodes were written by Gary Lawson and John Phelps (as a writing team) and Geoff Rowley, respectively. ‘Sweetheart featured Victor McGuire as Ron Wheatcroft, Gary's best friend in every episode of the show. McGuire is best known for playing Jack Boswell in Carla Lane's Bread. Related to our areas of interest, he appeared in an episode of Chernobyl, was a bar patron in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, played Police Officer No. 1 in 2005's Hellraiser: Hellworld, and portrayed Gerald Hardy in the 2012 Daniel Radcliffe version of The Woman in Black.Dervla Kirwan played Gary's wartime love interest and later wife, Phoebe, in the first three series before being replaced by Elizabeth Carling. Carling was briefly engaged to Neil Morrissey, whom she met while both were in the oft-mentioned Boon; she also appeared alongside him in an episode of the BBC sitcom Men Behaving Badly. After ‘Sweetheart, she released an album of wartime covers, also titled Goodnight Sweetheart. Similarly, the role of Gary's modern-day wife, Yvonne, was initially played by Michelle Holmes, who rose to prominence as Sue, one of the babysitters in Rita, Sue and Bob Too. After three seasons, she was replaced by Emma Amos, who appeared in Vera Drake, Bridget Jones's Diary, and an episode of Murder Most Horrid with Dawn French (cue Jon singing the theme tune). We've mentioned "Rear of the Year" a few times on this show, so it's worth noting that Amos was (according to Wikipedia — although Ross can't verify this) voted as having "TV's Best Legs" by readers of The Economist. PART TWO:We also listened to Channel Crossing by Rosemary Timperley. This was an episode of Haunted: Stories of the Supernatural, which ran for several years on the BBC World Service in the early 1980s and has since had a second life on Radio 4 Extra (thanks to Mysterious Magpie on YouTube for sharing some of these stories so we count listen to review it today). Rosemary Timperley was an author of over sixty novels and hundreds of short stories and feature articles, best known for her classic ghost stories The Mistress in Black and Christmas Meeting. Although primarily a mainstream writer, Timperley wrote numerous short stories that explored different aspects of the supernatural. She was well known for editing five volumes in a series of ghost story anthologies. Timperley also wrote several acclaimed radio and television scripts, and her short story Harry has been adapted to film multiple times.This episode featured Nicholas Lyndhurst as Jack, Peter Sallis as Edward, Patsy Rowlands as Frances, Gregory de Polnay as Gregory, and Sonia Fraser as Annabelle. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/general-witchfinders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the TIFF 2024 season, Alex discusses two new films from masters of British social realism: Andrea Arnold's Bird and Mike Leigh's Hard Truths. Bird had its world premiere at Cannes in May; Hard Truths had its world premiere at TIFF. Alex finds similarities in subject matter and storytelling approach between the films, including the very strong performances from some Seventh Row favourites, and discusses what each of them is individually doing that's worth noting.  Alex wrote the book on Mike Leigh's Peterloo and his process, so her discussion of Hard Truths places it within Leigh's oeuvre and discusses how his signature process helped make this film an impressive achievement. On this episode 0:00 Intro to the episode 3:34 Andrea Arnold's Bird 16:32 Mike Leigh's Hard Truths 38:14 Closing remarks, more from TIFF to find and look forward to More Andrea Arnold An essay on landscape and limbo in Fish Tank by Gillie Collins A review of American Honey by Elena Lazic An interview with editor Joe Bini by Orla Smith on editing Lynne Ramsay's You Were Never Really Here and how that differs from working with Andrea Arnold More Mike Leigh Read our ebook on Mike Leigh's Peterloo: mikeleighbook.com Listen to Ep. 32: Sorry We Missed You and Peterloo (Members Only) Listen to Ep. 119: Mike Leigh's Naked (FREE) Listen to us discuss Vera Drake and its place in the history of abortion movies in our Abortion on Film season. About the TIFF 2024 season: In the TIFF 2024 season, Editor-in-Chief Alex Heeney will discuss some of the best under-the-radar gems at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival through themed episodes. This is for you if: You're attending TIFF and looking for recommendations; You're looking ahead to your local film festival for must-see titles; and/or You're interested in how filmmakers from around the world explore similar topics/genres, even if you're not sure if you'll ever see the films. The season will be spoiler-free and designed to be listened to even if you haven't seen the films (or are worried you won't ever be able to).  Check out all of our TIFF 2024 coverage here: https://seventh-row.com/tif24 ---- Interested in attending a film festival? Get my five essential tips for the film adventurer seeking a fantastic festival experience. These tips are tailored to TIFF but will work for any other film festival. Sign up here: http://email.seventh-row.com/tiff24

Recorded - 8/25/2024 On Episode 285 of the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast, we review the latest directorial debut from an established actor in Blink Twice from Zoe Kravitz. Then, we dive into one of the greatest classics of all time. Who is the most irreplaceable member of the cast: George C. Scott or Peter Sellers? Who is the greatest character actor of all time? What is the best Dr. Strangelove quote? We discuss it all! Here are the highlights: What We've Been Watching (13:00) Zach & Terry Review: "Between the Temples" (19:40) Terry Oscar Anniversary Review: "Vera Drake" (23:00) Todd Reviews: "Above the Law" (TallaBoogie) & "Strange Darling" (31:00) Featured Review: "Blink Twice" 60TH ANNIVERSARY DEEP DIVE: DR. STRANGELOVE OR: HOW I LEARNED TO STOP WORRYING AND LOVE THE BOMB (50:00) Trivia (1:04:20) First Impressions (1:25:20) Mt Rushmore: Supporting Character Actors (1:40:50) Recasting Dr. Strangelove (1:51:30) Highest WAR, Worst Performance, Minor Character Triumvirate (2:06:20) Tripod of Depravity, Best Scene, Quote (2:18:00) Gripes and Conspiracies (2:25:10) LVP, MVP, Quote of the Day Find AlmostSideways everywhere! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠almostsideways.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/AlmostSidewayscom-130953353614569/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AlmostSideways Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @almostsideways ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Terry's Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @almostsideterry ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Zach's Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @pro_zach36 Todd: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Too Cool for Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Adam's Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @adamsideways ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/almostsideways-podcast/id1270959022⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/7oVcx7Y9U2Bj2dhTECzZ4m⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stitcher⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/almost-sideways-movie-podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfEoLqGyjn9M5Mr8umWiktA/featured?view_as=subscriber⁠

Welcome to an all-new Films for the Void, episode #86! In this episode, Eric and Landon take a look at two films covering the topic of abortion: A full-length discussion of Mike Leigh's 2004 film VERA DRAKE, as well as touch on Cristian Mungiu's 2007 film 4 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS & 2 DAYS, all on the latest episode of Films for the Void!TIME STAMPS00:02:00 4 Months, 3 Weeks & 2 Days00:20:01 Vera Drake00:58:20 Eric's Recommendation for Next EpisodeTWITTER: @films_void$3/MONTH PATREON: patreon.com/films_voidLANDON'S TWITTER @igotdefevermanLANDON'S INSTAGRAM @duhfeverLANDON'S LETTERBOXD @landondefeverERIC'S TWITTER @ericwiththehairERIC'S INSTAGRAM @ericwiththebeardERIC'S LETTERBOXD @ericwiththehairArtwork by Annie CurleTheme Music by Meghan GoveEdited by Landon Defever

This week on And the Runner-Up Is, Kevin welcomes back film critic Cláudio Alves to discuss the 2004 Oscar race for Best Actress, where Hilary Swank won for her performance in "Million Dollar Baby," beating Annette Bening in "Being Julia," Catalina Sandino Moreno in "Maria Full of Grace," Imelda Staunton in "Vera Drake," and Kate Winslet in "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind." We discuss all of these nominated performances and determine who we think was the runner-up to Swank.  0:00 - 7:17 - Introduction 7:18 - 26:19 - Annette Bening 26:20 - 46:41 - Catalina Sandino Moreno 46:42 - 1:11:51 - Imelda Staunton 1:11:52 - 1:40:50 - Kate Winslet 1:40:51 - 2:05:13 - Hilary Swank 2:05:14 - 3:00:57 - Why Hilary Swank won / Twitter questions 3:00:58 - 3:05:42 - Who was the runner-up? Buy And the Runner-Up Is merch at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/and-the-runner-up-is?ref_id=24261! Support And the Runner-Up Is on Patreon at patreon.com/andtherunnerupis! Follow Kevin Jacobsen on Twitter Follow Cláudio Alves on Twitter Follow And the Runner-Up Is on Twitter and Instagram Theme/End Music: "Diamonds" by Iouri Sazonov Additional Music: "Storming Cinema Ident" by Edward Blakeley Artwork: Brian O'Meara

On episode 223 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by AwardsWatch Editor-In-Chief Erik Anderson, Associate Editor Sophia Ciminello and AwardsWatch contributor Josh Parham and Dan Bayer to do a look back twenty years at the 77th Academy Awards, celebrating the films of 2004. As the 2023 Oscar season and the 2024 SXSW Film Festival is behind us, the AW team are refreshed after a week off and ready to go back in time twenty years to discuss the Oscar ceremony where Million Dollar Baby took home the top prize, giving director Clint Eastwood his second Best Director Oscar of his career, and rewards Jamie Fox, Hilary Swank, Morgan Freeman, and Cate Blanchett the acting awards for their work in Ray, Million Dollar Baby, and The Aviator. Hosted by comedian Chris Rock (his first time hosting), the ceremony represented a pretty good year in cinema, with movies like The Incredibles, Sideways, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Collateral, Vera Drake, Shrek 2, Closer, Finding Neverland, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban and more making up the winners and nominees. On this episode, the team talk about where they were in 2004, their thoughts on the overall film year as well as the Oscar ceremony, what they think of Million Dollar Baby as a Best Picture winner, do a little Oscar trivia as it relates to this year, and then they play a new version of the AW Shoulda Woulda Coulda game, where instead of individual replacements, they must decide as a team who the nominees and winners should be in the eight categories. Only catch is, they can only replace two of the previous nominees from each category. It made for a lively, fun show that we all hope you enjoy. You can listen to The AwardsWatch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music and more. This podcast runs 3h12m. On our next episode, we will be covering a retrospective review of The Matrix for its 25th anniversary and talk about their favorite 90s action movies. Music: “Modern Fashion” from AShamaleuvmusic (intro), “B-3” from BoxCat Games Nameless: The Hackers RPG Soundtrack (outro).

Writer and resident Gilbert & Sullivan expert Julia Sirmons joins to discuss Mike Leigh's 'Topsy-Turvy', a story of the aforementioned musical duo and the production of one of their most popular shows, 'The Mikado'. It's a film that feels at once like an outliler in Leigh's career up to that point (his first film not set in contemporary working-class London) and a pitch-perfect culmination of many of his career-long explorations. We begin with a discussion about the legacy of director Mike Leigh, his unusual method for drawing brilliant performances from his ensemble of some of the very best British actors, and his trademark style and narrative construction. Then, we unpack the works of Gilbert & Sullivan, exploring Topsy-Turvy's commitment to authenticity in its recreation of 19th century English theater culture, and the wise decision to focus the film on a particularly unstable moment in the long collaboration between the wordsmith and composer. Finally, we discuss the film's evocation of art and its production process, emphasizing the granular repetition of the work as well as the undergirding capitalist mechanics that necessitated performers assume a strong identity as a collective labor force. Follow Julia Sirmons on Twitter.Read Julia's recent piece on Sally Potter's 'The Tango Lesson' at Wig-Wag.Get access to all of our premium episodes and bonus content by becoming a Hit Factory Patron for just $5/month.....Our theme song is "Mirror" by Chris Fish. 

QUESTA È UNA PREVIEW! Il podcast completo è su BadTaste+ qui: https://wp.me/pcLE6k-2Jrh Nel primo anno della gestione Mueller, quella che avrebbe iniziato un lungo processo di aumento delle ambizioni del Festival di Venezia, la giuria si innamora di Il segreto di Vera Drake perdendo l'opportunità di premiare alcuni dei film più importanti di quegli anni come Il castello Errante di Howl, Birth - Io sono Sean e lo storico Ferro 3... Un podcast a cura di Gabriele Niola e Bianca Ferrari, prodotto da Gabriele Niola, musiche di Le piccole morti.

Hey, just looking out. This is about abortion. Abortion in the 1950's.

Our second week of International features keeps us in the English language but across the pond as we discuss Mike Leigh's award-winning film from 1996: “Secrets and Lies”. Adam and Ian dive DEEP into this film discussing everything from what it means to devise scripts, if Brenda Blethyn's performance is “too much”, and are all of these tangents necessary. The guys of 1001 by 1 go toe-to-toe on this film and ultimately come to a split decision (the first one since “Birdman”) – but who says “yay” and who says “nay”. Also, this week Adam recommends “The Mist” (available to rent on most major platforms) and Ian recommends “Vera Drake” (available on Starz). 0:00 – Intros/Feelin' Better 1:36 – “The Mitchells vs. the Machines” 5:19 – “Josie and the Pussycats” 8:55 – “Waterworld”/ “Fighting with my Family”/ “Wag the Dog” 11:56 – “Changing Lanes” 15:58 – “The Mist” 23:27 – “Vera Drake” 29:28 – “Secrets and Lies” Stats/History 38:27 – “Secrets and Lies” Plot/Thoughts 1:33:56 – Final Thoughts & Replacements

Nick and Roger discuss Vera Drake (2004). (Note that while this is already tagged "explicit", like every episode, we do go into a bit of detail about the mechanics of abortion as depicted here, so you may not want to listen to this where people can overhear you.) Your browser isn't showing you an HTML5 audio player. Download

Today on NOW with Dave Brown: we have our weekly news panel with Mike Ross and Andy Frank. In the wake of British Prime Minster Boris Johnson resigning and Conservative Leadership hopeful Patrick Brown being disqualified, we consider the complexity of leading a modern political party. We weigh the concept of religious freedom versus public health measures. And the U.S. food and drug administration has temporarily suspended its ban on Juul e-cigarettes, we contemplate the impact of having unclear vaping laws. In the second hour of the show, entertainment critic Michael McNeely discusses the 2004 film “Vera Drake,” a period-drama about abortion in the 1950s. And Greg David gives you the scoop on which networks are picking up cancelled television shows. This is the July 8, 2022 episode.

Entertainment critic Michael McNeely discusses the 2004 film “Vera Drake,” a period-drama about abortion in the 1950s. From the July 8, 2022 episode.

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The success of Ray Donovan has introduced Eddie Marsan to a legion of viewers who may not have seen (or recognized) him from the hundred-or-so feature films he's been in, from Gangs of New York and War Horse to Mike Leigh's wonderful Vera Drake and Happy-go-Lucky. He is the very model of a modern working actor, ready to take on a new accent and persona with each new assignment…and that's the way he likes it. Leonard and Jessie are charter members of his fan club and were delighted to find that—unlike some of the nasty guys he's played on screen—he's a devoted family man with four children. You can see him right now in The Contractor starring Chris Pine.  

Mike Leigh’s 1988 breakthrough film already contains what makes him great: working class issues, funny believable characters, and a fine sensitivity for the miseries of family life. For decades I've been enjoying and writing about the films of English director Mike Leigh: Secrets & Lies, Topsy-Turvy, Vera Drake, these are just a few examples. But it was only recently that I watched his breakthrough film, the movie that essentially brought him to the attention of the world, from 1988: High Hopes. It seems to me that High Hopes provides something of a key to Leigh's work. Cyril and Shirley are a leftist working class couple living in London, and getting by on low wage jobs. Cyril, played by Phil Davis, is a Marxist intellectual who's become embittered about the possibility of change in the era of Margaret Thatcher. Shirley, played by Ruth Sheen, shares his radical orientation, but she is more practical, more positive, and very funny. They are good caring people who sometimes quarrel like most couples. Cyril's elderly mother, played by Edna Doré, lives in her own flat and seems permanently depressed, her cognitive abilities and energy clearly at a low ebb. Cyril and Shirley try to be helpful to his mom, but she tends to resist help. Cyril's sister Valerie, played with manic intensity by Heather Tobias, puts on a big show of loving their mom and doing nice things for her, but her constant annoying giggle fails to conceal her unacknowledged rage. She's married to a cynical and abusive used car salesman, a real creep named Martin, played by Philip Jackson. These are the five main characters, but there are others with scenes that are funny and significant. The mother's next-door neighbors become involved when she locks herself out of her flat. These neighbors are hilariously clueless upper class twits played by Lesley Manville and David Bamber. They temporarily take over the film. One of the things this movie made me realize is that even though Leigh's characters tend to be “oddballs” and eccentrics, and the minor ones are often outrageous (but funny) caricatures, they all look more like people I know or see in everyday life than the sanitized, superficially flattering versions of ourselves that we see in most films and TV. In Hollywood terms, Ruth Sheen, for instance, looks awkward and ungainly, but she is the one performer in the film that you will remember most of all, because she plays such a genuine good person. After awhile you lose that initial awkward impression and accept her and her pleasant looks like you would real people you might know. As in many of Leigh's films, High Hopes is centered on working class issues. The frantic yuppie Valerie and her craven husband represent the emptiness of consumer society, and the upper class twits are utterly self-centered. But the movie doesn't idealize the central couple. Cyril feels too powerless and disgusted to stay involved in activism. And he rejects Shirley's desire to have a baby because the world is too corrupt to raise a child in. This conflict between them, which keeps recurring, happens within a real loving relationship, so it doesn't break them. But it's poignant. The plight of the elderly mother evokes some deep sadness. Why her life has disappointed her we never learn completely, although there are clues. But Leigh takes the time to present the chaos in her insane family from the old lady's point of view, and it is tremendously moving. The writing is witty and thoughtful, and it should be noted that, as in all Leigh's films, the actors helped write their own dialogue. It's rare also to see an essentially comic film have an impact as a good domestic drama as well. High Hopes

We return to our archive and remember a conversation with Mike Leigh about Peterloo, a gritty, real and sorrowful film from this excellent British director.'With one of my films you're discovering things - be they real things or things I've invented which take on a new reality for you because that's what it's all about.' – Mike LeighThere is nothing not ambitious about Mike Leigh's twenty-first film, in which he turns his attention to the 1819 Massacre in St Peter's Field, Manchester, where British forces attacked a peaceful pro-democracy rally. The collection of characters include reformers, members of the government, the military, royalty, journalists and not forgetting a couple of spies - portrayed by the likes of Marion Bailey, Rory Kinnear, Maxine Peake and Tim McInnerny. Working with a regular team of collaborators behind the camera, this film is packed densely tight with layered drama, emotion, and historic relevance. We met with the director to explore its many themes and messages.Leigh's films include the much praised and referenced Abigail's Party, Vera Drake, Secrets & Lies, Happy-Go-Lucy, or the one most relevant to this film and interview, his portrayal of the British painter in Mr Turner. From the Archive sees us dig into our extensive contemporary and classical music and cinema podcast archive as we rediscover interviews and discussions with artists, with our long-standing producer and presenter, Ben Eshmade. Subscribe to Nothing Concrete on Acast, Spotify, iTunes or wherever you find your podcasts. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to the best birthday bash in town. It's our host Michael's birthday episode and therefore he was so kindly given free rein to choose any performer of his choosing and (thank heavens) he chose a great one. It's Imelda Staunton. Imelda was inevitably going to crop up as a favourite of both of ours and it was a real treat to revisit some of her wonderful film work for the pod this time round. Known to many as the giggly yet terrifying Professor Umbridge in Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix we start here before venturing into her other unforgettable turns in the likes of Vera Drake, Another Year, Pride, and Shakespeare In Love. We then have a good old Imelda-themed quiz for Michael to take on. Can he prove to be the fan he has always claimed to be? You'll have to join us to find out. This is a good one for fans of film scores. We of course then wrap up as always by sharing some of our fantasy film suggestions that we deeply hope a Hollywood bigwig will pick up and turn into the future blockbuster they deserve to be. So please join us for our final entry of Don't Know Her in 2021 and thank you all so much for joining us throughout the first year of our podcast adventure. Follow @dontknow_her on Twitter and Instagram to keep updated on upcoming episodes and to have your say on future episodes. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dontknowherpod/message

Daniel Mays is a British actor, known for his roles in Mike Leigh's Vera Drake, Line of Duty, Des and most recently Sky One's Code 404. A prolific actor, Danny has worked with some of the biggest filmmakers in the world including Stephen Spielberg, Sam Mendes, Joe Wright and Mike Leigh. We talked to Danny about his journey into acting, the incredible six-month process to creating the characters for Mike Leigh's film 'Vera Drake' and having to go out on stage when your heroes are in the audience. PLUS we have extra chat with Danny just for our Patreons at patreon.com/blankpodcast Massive thanks to our Patrons: Mary Catherine Byrnes, Victoria Nielsen, Manya Kay, Alex Williams, Joel Piveteau, Richard Astill, Samantha Beaton, Claudia McKelvey, John Holland, Katherine Keen, Lynn Robinson, It's Coming Home 2022, Alice Chrystall, Maddie Lightfoot, Alex Collis, Martin Grimm, Liam Deacy. @blankpod @eliistender @jimdalycomedy @danielmays theblankpodcast2018@gmail.com

Vingt ans après le récit autobiographique d'Annie Ernaux, dans lequel elle revenait intimemement sur son avortement ayant eu lieu en 1964 (dix ans avant la loi Veil), “l'Evènement”, adapté par la réalisatrice Audrey Diwan, sort en salle prochainement. Dans ce nouvel épisode court de Quoi de meuf, Clémentine Gallot et Anne-Laure Pineau nous parlent de cette adaptation cinématographique et de son oeuvre originale, tout en évoquant l'actualité, politique et culturel, liée à l'avortement. Les références entendues dans l'épisode : L'événement de Audrey Diwan (2021)My little princesse de Eva Ionesco (2011) Passion simple de Danielle Arbid (2020)Annie Ernaux, “Passion Simple”, éditions Gallimard (1994)Annie Ernaux, Les armoires vides, éditions Gallimard (1974) Le planning familialDirty dancing d' Emile Ardolino (1987)Obvious Child de Gillian Robespierre (2014)Vera Drake de Mike Leigh (2004)Une affaire de femmes de Claude Chabrol (1988)L'une chante, l'autre pas d'Agnès Varda (1977)Portrait de la jeune fille en feu de Céline Sciamma (2019)Les noces rebelles de Sam Mendès (2008)Glow de Lize Flahive et Carly Mensch (2017)Family guy de Seth MacFarlane (1999) 4 mois, 3 semaines, 2 jours de Cristian Mungiu (2007)Anne-Laure Pineau, “Floride : le phénomène hallucinant des fausses cliniques d'avortement”, Elle (2014)Mehdi Laidouni, “Audrey Diwan, sidérée par la dureté de du processus de l'avortement clandestin”, La voix du nord (2021) Boris Proulx, “La question de l'avortement revient hanter le parti conservateur”, Le devoir (2021)Paola Genone, “Audrey Diwan : je voulais que la sensualité soit autant présente que la souffrance”, Madame le figaro (2021)François Becker, “Annie Ernaux, plus actuelle que jamais”, Lorient Le Jour (2021)Entretien avec Audrey Diwan au festival de la Roche-sur-Yon, Le polyester (2021)Quoi de Meuf est une émission de Nouvelles Écoutes. Rédaction en chef : Clémentine Gallot. Journaliste chroniqueuse : Emeline Amétis. Mixage et montage : Laurie Galligani. Prise de son par Thibault Delage à l'Arrière Boutique. Générique réalisé par Aurore Meyer Mahieu. Réalisation et coordination : Cassandra de Carvalho et Mathilde Jonin.Le podcast Quoi de Meuf devient un livre : 100 oeuvres cultes à connaitre quand on est féministe ! Est-il possible de chérir des œuvres imparfaites ? Comment représenter les violences sexuelles ? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week its time for another obscure or lesser known film - and we thought we would change the pace a little and instead of going for a completely random or even awful movie like we have in the past, we felt that this lesser known gem of a movie would be ideal viewing. The hilarious and cringeworthy Nuts In May (1976) first screened on the BBC in the 70's as a part of their play for the day series and follows anally retentive control freak Keith Pratt (Sloman) and his timid wife Candice-Marie (Steadman) as they take a relaxing camping holiday in Dorset. But soon Keith's sanity is put to teh test by his fellow campers.One of the early films from British filmmaker Mike Leigh, director of Secrets and Lies, Happy Go Lucky and Vera Drake, this has always stood out as a favourite in our household. Watch Nuts in May for yourself here - https://amzn.to/3DY2TtzSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wnmovietalk)

Nos ponemos florecitas para esperar la primavera. Qué originales. Se sumó Male que es médica Especialista en Dermatología. Cecilia Dolinsky y @nenabizarra nos hablaron sobre Vera Drake con toda la rigurosidad y detalle que las caracteriza. Un corte super rico por parte de Flor y todo los aportes vinculados a VIRGO por Dracónica.

Londres, 1950. Vera Drake es una humilde mujer que vive con su marido y sus hijos. Ella es limpiadora, y su marido es mecánico. No tienen dinero, pero son una familia unida y se sienten felices. Vera se dedica completamente a su familia, pero tiene un secreto: ayuda a jovencitas a practicar abortos, una actividad ilegal.

In this episode of the podcast, we have a chat with the brilliant Daniel Mays. Seen on big screens in recent feel-good favourites Swimming With Men and Fisherman's Friends, as well as Mike Leigh's modern classic Vera Drake - and on small screens in huge shows including Line of Duty, Good Omens and cop comedy Code 404.Welcoming come to This Is My Cinema, a podcast from the British Independent Film Awards. The show is called This Is My Cinema and it's all about celebrating the very best talent in the British film scene and the cinema experiences that made them who they are today. Our hosts Michael Leader and Rhianna Dhillon will be talking to rising stars and legendary names from in front of and behind the camera, exploring their origins in filmmaking, their inspirations, their memories of the cinemas they grew up visiting and of course whether they take their popcorn salty, sweet - or wouldn't dream of taking food to a film at all. This is my cinema is a Little Dot Studios production for BIFAThe show is hosted by Rhianna Dhilllon and Michael LeaderIt's produced by Jake Cunningham, Ellie Aitken and Harold McShielAnd we're edited by Content is Queen See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I have some good news for you.  The majority of this episode doesn't involve politics!  I know, right?  A breath of fresh air.  Also, my guest is NOT the Senator!  How about that?  My guest is my OP from my radio days and like you she is coming out of  quarantine/ hibernation and like most of you… probably… she's watched a little more television, I'm sorry, streaming content in the last year and change than usual.  And we settle on talking about “The Crown” on Netflix.  Yes, it's been on for years but since when has this show ever been cutting edge about anything? Personally, I'm on season 4 of The Crown, which brings in Princess Diana and I'm finding it a bit hard to watch.  I remember my mother waking up at 4 or 5 am in the Summer of 1981 to watch the wedding.  I never knew my mom gave a hang about that stuff but there she was with the TV on.  I heard the TV on so I went in and watched it with her.  I do remember how wildly popular Princess Diana was and The Crown gives a look behind the curtain of the royal family and in many, many instances it's not pretty. In fact, speaking of being behind things like curtains, if you've watched any amount of The Crown, my observation is that the producers and directors really want you to know that these people are imprisoned as much as they are entitled.  I have found there to be lot's of camera angles depicting a solitary Queen Elizabeth in shadowed profile, lot's of long shots of the queen through hallways sitting alone at a desk or fancy chair and many shots of Royals looking out a window at what is going on at the gates of whatever palace they're in or who might be pulling up, but always looking out the window and the window panes might as well be prison bars. So, Princess Diana… I'm finding it uncomfortable to watch some of this as she was part of my generation.  She would have turned 60 on July 1st of this year.  But in season 1 we find out about a very young, soon to be Queen Elizabeth.  Much sooner than she ever could have imagined and she probably didn't imagine it at all because it was her uncle who was King.  King Edward VIII.   About 13 minutes in my guest mentions The Wallace Simpson affair.  This is the reference to the woman who King Edward fell crazy in love with to the point he abdicated the thrown. So why wasn't King Edward allowed to marry Wallis Simpson?  Well she had been married… twice.  Once was enough to put her out of the running back in the pre World War II era.  During her first marriage she was touring China and while in Beijing she had an affair  with a man, got pregnant and had a fouled up abortion, which left her infertile.  How's that for hot gossip?  I guess it's not very hot when it happened almost a hundred years ago huh? Anywho!... the guy she had an affair with?  An Italian diplomat named Galeazo Ciano, who would later go on to become the son-in-law of… Benito Mussolini.  I guess she had a thing for dictators.  Bottom line, she was bad news to the Royal family and King Edward absolutely could not marry her.  But she had him hooked big time.   You might think of her as the Yoko Ono of the Royals. So we do talk quite a bit about “The Crown” as it pertains to history and the great actors in the series.  Then we have a quick phone interview, our first, with... a politician.  My OP used to be a news director and she still has some contacts into that world so… that's all I'm going to say for now.  Call it a surprise. We talk about the Crown and talk to a Clown… on the Modern Moron… I just did that ‘cause it rhymed. CLOSE - I'm not sure how to close this episode as I'm still processing that.  Um… maybe this is what we needed to get the Modern Moron to the next level?  I don't know.  My thanks to my Old Partner and by Old I don't mean in years but my old radio partner and thanks to her for her old journalism connections. Oh! Here's how we'll wrap up since we spent most of our time talking about The Crown on Netflix.  Production has ramped back up and I believe they plan to begin shooting this July so, buy the time you get to this, they could be shooting Season 5!  There will be a new Queen Elizabeth as they have changed every two seasons.  For Season 5 Queen Elizabeth will be played by Imelda Staunton.  While that may not be a household name in the U.S., Imelda Staunton has won at least 3 Laurence Olivier Awards for either best Actress or Best Supporting performances.  The Laurence Olivier Award in Britain is the equivalent to a Tony Award over here.  In 2005 you may remember she was also the lead in a film called Vera Drake for which she was nominated for an Oscar.  Hillary Swank won that year along with Clint Eastwood as director for Million Dollar Baby. If you haven't seen Vera Drake, and you like films about the commoner, they everyday person and you don't always need special effects in your films, you will not be disappointed.  The director is Mike Leigh who was also nominated that year for Best Director and for Best Original Screenplay.  Mike Leigh is sort of a director's director who relies on improvisation and that film required 6 months of rehearsal before they began shooting the film.   You WILL remember Imelda Staunton however, from the 5th Harry Potter film “The Order of The Phoenix” where she played Delores Umbridge who took over the school to replace Albus Dumbledore at Hogwarts?  Remember how hideous she was?  Watch that performance next to Vera Drake and you'll be as big a fan of hers as I am.  Can you tell? Okay, thank you again to my OP and to you for tuning into another episode of the Modern Moron.  In fact, if you liked this episode, while you have this open… forward it to someone.  That's easier than liking or subscribing right?  Or not, just a thought.  

Our second week of International features keeps us in the English language but across the pond as we discuss Mike Leigh’s award-winning film from 1996: “Secrets and Lies”. Adam and Ian dive DEEP into this film discussing everything from what it means to devise scripts, if Brenda Blethyn’s performance is “too much”, and are all of these tangents necessary. The guys of 1001 by 1 go toe-to-toe on this film and ultimately come to a split decision (the first one since “Birdman”) – but who says “yay” and who says “nay”. Also, this week Adam recommends “The Mist” (available to rent on most major platforms) and Ian recommends “Vera Drake” (available on Starz). Want to suggest a film for us to review on the show? You can support us at patreon.com/1001by1. You can listen to us on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, & Google Play. You can find us on Facebook at facebook.com/1001by1. You can find us on Twitter at twitter.com/1001by1. You can send us an email at 1001by1@gmail.com. Intro/Outro music is “Bouncy Gypsy Beats” by John Bartmann. 0:00 – Intros/Feelin’ Better 1:36 – “The Mitchells vs. the Machines” 5:19 – “Josie and the Pussycats” 8:55 – “Waterworld”/ “Fighting with my Family”/ “Wag the Dog” 11:56 – “Changing Lanes” 15:58 – “The Mist” 23:27 – “Vera Drake” 29:28 – “Secrets and Lies” Stats/History 38:27 – “Secrets and Lies” Plot/Thoughts 1:33:56 – Final Thoughts & Replacements

Known for her stand out performances in Harry Potter, The Crown, Vera Drake, Gypsy and many, many more - Imelda Staunton joins Esther Rantzen and Adrian Mills to talk all about her work, their memories, and her chosen charity Crisis https://www.crisis.org.uk/. And, of course, we find out what item Imelda would take to the after life! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week 1917 and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story actor Daniel Mays joins James King to chat all things cinematography. Daniel reflects upon his own cinematic experiences, including filming the Dunkirk scene in Atonement and how draining but important the process was, method acting and what it was like to be a part of 1917. Daniel reveals his favourite cinematic moments including the theatricality and visual tricks used in Raging Bull. Daniel's big screen cinematography picks: Atonement Raging Bull Apocalypse Now Nil By Mouth Road to Perdition Daniel Mays is an English actor who rose to fame when Mike Leigh cast him in All or Nothing and Vera Drake, roles that he claims defined him as an actor. He has gone on to star in films such as 1917, Atonement and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.

This week we discuss two Mike Leigh period films which examine vastly different areas of British culture. The first is Topsy Turvy (1999), which depicts Gilbert and Sullivan's tumultuous creative process in bringing their acclaimed operetta, The Mikado, to the stage. The second is Vera Drake (2004), a hard-hitting look into the life of a working-class housewife in 1950s London who performs backstreet abortions.   Timestamps Topsy Turvy (00:07:25) Vera Drake (00:42:35)   Links  Justwatch.com – streaming and rental links https://www.justwatch.com   A Deadly Trade – Jennifer Worth https://www.theguardian.com/film/2005/jan/06/health.healthandwellbeing   Arab Strap – Pro Your Life https://youtu.be/E2wLVsD_R_g   A Sense of History (Mike Leigh, 1992) https://youtu.be/HPtaw2QwBeQ

It's been a while since we've had an actor on the show, which gives us great pleasure to announce that this week's guest on Life In The Stocks is one of the finest actors working in TV and film today: Daniel Mays. Danny joins Matt for an in-depth chat about acting - the profession, the craft, the process, the pay-off - and some of the notable projects he's been involved with over the years, from Line of Duty, Des, Code 404 and White Lines, to Vera Drake, Tintin, Star Wars, and more. Danny is not only one of the best actors in the UK, he's also a really great bloke, and you're going to love this episode. Be sure to familiarise yourself with his work, if you're not already. And expect plenty more great performances from this man in the future. In many ways, he's just getting started.Don't forget, you can also pre-order the LIFE IN THE STOCKS book NOW via Amazon or the link below.https://rarebirdlit.com/life-in-the-stocks-veracious-conversations-with-musicians-creatives/Follow Matt Stocks on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page here: www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocks Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lifeinthestocks. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

David talks to London born actor Eddie Marsan (Gangs of New York, Happy Go Lucky, Vice, Ray Donovan) about his performance as Reg in the first of his collaborations with Mike Leigh on the 2004 film Vera Drake. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we have a very special guest, the one, the only, STEFAN BROGREN aka Snake from Degrassi! Join us as we discuss Hilary Swank’s second Oscar win for the hugest downer of all time, Million Dollar Baby. Many argued it was too soon for her to nab her second trophy and with the fellow nominees, it’s not hard to understand why. Imelda Staunton’s moving performance in Vera Drake was definitely a contender and not just because Umbridge was actually a nice person for once. Annette Bening in Being Julia further proves that she’s always a bridesmaid and never a bride. Kate Winslet gave one of her best performances to date in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (Jim Carey was snubbed!). And finally, Catalina Sandino Moreno for Maria Full of Grace becoming the first actress in a lead role to be nominated for a fully Spanish speaking role. Join host Kyle Brownrigg with guest Stefen Brogren as we discuss who we thought should have won and why.

Curiosamente, conseguimos em mais uma semana cair nos mesmos temas – exames, e a tentativa de copianço com sucesso, com Bad Genius, e interrupções voluntárias de gravidezes, com Vera Drake. Para […] O conteúdo Desliguem os Telemóveis #75 – D. Aborto II aparece primeiro em Engenharia Rádio.

Daniel Mays is one of the UK's most loved actors and has starred in an array of TV series and films, including; Vera Drake, Atonement, Shifty, Line of Duty, Atonement, The Adventures of Tin Tin, Rogue One; A Star Wars Story, 1917, Code 404 and many more. He's also a huge boxing fan! We got to chat to Daniel about his life in lockdown, his experiences with some of the worlds biggest names such as Steven Spielberg, and where his love for the sport came from. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Harness is back! Welcome to isolation... we are exploring how people are harnessing this unique time of COVID-19 and whether (or not) they are coping. In today's episode, we replace the news chat with podcast and viewing recommendations. In case you missed any of the titles, here they are below. Please note, this is just what we are currently consuming. Head over to our Instagram page for some of our all time favourite podcasts. PODCASTS: Grounded with Louis Theroux, American Scandal, We Regret to Inform You, Crime Junkie, Man In The Window and The Adam Buxton Podcast. TV & FILM: Alison, Unbelievable, The Innocence Files, The Biggest Little Farm, Killing Eve, After Life, Ru Paul's Drag Race and Vera Drake. Our guest today is Niamh Brennan-Bernatt. Both Niamh and her husband both work in hospitality. In these unstable times, and with a new baby, we wanted to know how she was feeling and her thoughts on what the industry will look like post lockdown. Jay Rayner: "Will Britain's restaurants survive coronavirus?" https://www.theguardian.com/food/2020/apr/19/will-britains-restaurants-survive-coronavirus If you want to get in touch, please email us at projectharness@gmail.com, feel free to send over a voice note with how you are passing the time (a template for this is available on our Instagram if you are stuck). Hosted by Róisín Bevan and Daisy Grant Socials @projectharness Email projectharness@gmail.com We are proud friends of Rafiki Mwema and The Carly Ryan Foundation - both charities work tirelessly to protect young people from harm. Links to their websites below. www.rafikimwema.com www.carlyryanfoundation.com

Richard Coles and Aasmah Mir are joined by Clare Balding who found success as a racing correspondent and since then has presented the Olympics 6 times as well as numerous other chat shows, documentaries and programmes about biking and walking. She has now added dogs to her list of interests and has launched her own “Dogcast”. The actor Daniel Mays has won widespread critical acclaim for roles in a diverse range of films, television and theatre productions, from Mike Leigh’s Palme d’Or nominated All or Nothing and Vera Drake to the hit police drama Line of Duty, Mother’s Day in which he portrayed Colin Parry, whose son Tim was murdered by the IRA in Warrington. His latest role is in the new Sky buddy-cop comedy Code 404, with Stephen Graham. Laura Dockrill is an author, illustrator and performance poet whose first adult book What Have I Done? is a memoir of her experience of postnatal psychosis. And Bernard Bibby who has recently earned the extraordinary achievement of passing his Grade 1 ballet exam at the age of 75. We have the Inheritance Tracks of Jules Buckley who chooses Sweet Soul Music by Arthur Conley and Music for 18 Musicians by Steve Reich. Producer: Laura Northedge Editor: Eleanor Garland

”It don’t seem fair. Look at my mom: six of us in two rooms. It’s all right if you’re rich, but if you can’t feed them, you can’t love them, can you?” Ett poddavsnitt om aborträtt, arbetarklasskultur, och det lika förbudet för fattig och rik att sova under broar. Följ, betygsätt och recensera Röda Kvarn:SpotifyApple […]

A Career Retrospective with Lesley Manville, currently starring in Ordinary Love (Bleecker Street), on February 18, 2020. Moderated by Mara Webster. LESLEY MANVILLE is an award-winning stage and screen actress who most recently starred in Paul Thomas Anderson’s highly acclaimed drama Phantom Thread. For her role as Cyril Woodcock, she received both BAFTA and Academy Award® nominations for Best Supporting Actress. Manville is set to star in Misbehaviour, based on the 1970 Miss World beauty competition and the group of women who hatch a plan to disrupt it. The cast includes Keira Knightley, Keeley Hawes and Gugu Mbatha-Raw. In spring 2019 Manville returned for the third and final season of the BAFTA Award-winning BBC comedy “Mum,” for which she received a BAFTA nomination for Best Female Performance in a Comedy Programme. She also appears in “Harlots,” which airs on Starzplay. Manville recently finished filming the BBC drama “World on Fire,” a World War II drama centered on the lives of ordinary people affected by the war. She stars alongside Sean Bean and Helen Hunt. Manville has worked on numerous films with director Mike Leigh, most notably Another Year, for which she won Best Actress awards for both the London Critics Circle Film Award and the National Board of Review Award, in addition to BAFTA and British Independent Film Award nominations. Her other films with Leigh include All or Nothing (for which she won the London Critics Circle Film Award for Best British Actress), Mr. Turner, Vera Drake, Topsy-Turvy, Secrets & Lies and High Hopes. Manville’s other film credits include Maleficent, Hampstead, Rupture, Romeo & Juliet, Molly Moon and the Incredible Book of Hypnotism, A Five Star Life, Spike Island, Ashes, A Christmas Carol, Sparkle, Milk and High Season. Her extensive television credits include “River” (BAFTA Award nomination, Best Supporting Actress), “The Go-Between,” “Mayday,” “Cranford,” “North & South,” “The Cazalets,” “Other People’s Children,” “Real Women,” “Holding On,” “The Bite,” “Goggle Eyes,” “The Mushroom Picker,” “Top Girls,” “The Firm,” “Grown-Ups,” “The Queen,” “Fleming” and “Bodily Harm.” In 2018 Manville returned to the stage for “Long Day’s Journey Into Night,” starring opposite Jeremy Irons in a highly acclaimed production that went on from Wyndham’s Theatre to the Brooklyn Academy of Music in New York and the Wallis Annenberg Center in Los Angeles. Reprising her role as the morphine-addicted matriarch of the Tyrone family, Manville went on to receive an Olivier Award nomination. Her other theater work includes “Ghosts,” directed by Richard Eyre (Almeida Theatre/West End/New York), in a role for which she won both the Olivier and Critics’ Circle awards for Best Actress; “Grief,” directed by Mike Leigh, for which she received an Olivier Award nomination for Best Actress; “Her Naked Skin,” “Pillars of the Community,” “The Alchemist” and “His Dark Materials,” all at the National Theatre; “Six Degrees of Separation” and “All About My Mother,” at the Old Vic; “Top Girls,” at the Royal Court and in New York; “Serious Money,” “The Pope’s Wedding,” “Saved,” “Rita, Sue and Bob Too,” “The Mother,” “How Now Green Cow,” “Falkland Sound,” “Three Sisters,” “American Bagpipes” and “Borderline,” all at the Royal Court; “The Cherry Orchard” and “Some Girls,” in the West End; “Miss Julie,” at Greenwich; and “Les Liaisons Dangereuses,” “As You Like It,” “Philistines” and “The Wives’ Excuse,” all at the Royal Shakespeare Company.

Despite popular film credits including the Harry Potter series and an Oscar-nominated turn in 2004’s ‘Vera Drake’, Imelda Staunton has never strayed far from the stage. She’s won four Olivier awards, most recently for her much acclaimed portrayal of Madame Rose in Stephen Sondheim’s classic musical ‘Gypsy’. Monocle 24’s Ben Rylan asks Staunton about her career highlights and the secrets of good stage acting.

English director Mike Leigh, the living legend of European social realism, returned to Luxembourg after directing “Pirates of Penzance” at the Philharmonie Luxembourg Concert Hall in 2015 and joined the Luxembourg City Film Festival's masterclass line-up. Awarded a Golden Leopard in Locarno for his first feature, “Bleak Moments” (1971), Mike Leigh waited 17 years before returning to his trademark social satire with “High Hopes” (1988). Shooting to fame with “Naked” (1993), Leigh was welcomed to the Croisette on multiple occasions, most notably winning Best Director for his iconic “Secrets & Lies” (1996). From “Another Year” (2010) to “Peterloo” (2018), his filmography is a true treat for cinema fans. In this almost two-hour discussion with French author, journalist and film critic Michel Ciment (“Positif”), the English director gives insights into his career and talks about his approach to filmmaking: How he managed to pursue his own artistic vision without studio interference, the challenges of historical adaptations based on true events, his casting process and the resulting special relationship with actors, the role of improvisation in his directorial style, and what distinguishes his method from that of other directors. But he also delves into his family background, how being the son of first-generation British parents drove him to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and influences the way he chooses a subject matter and tackles a project to this day. And over the course of the discussion the idea for a new film about two elderly men alone on a stage is born. Recorded in front of a live audience on 16th March 2019 at the Cinémathèque de la Ville de Luxembourg during the 9th Luxembourg City Film Festival. Includes scenes taken from “Bleak Moments” (1971), “Naked (1993), “Secrets & Lies” (1996), “Topsy-Turvy” (1999) and “Vera Drake” (2004).

For one year now on this podcast, I have talked to dozens and dozens of actors about their approach to the craft of acting. There are few living non-actor directors whose thoughts on this subject I feel would be worthy for this archive. Mike Leigh is on the top of that list. Listening to actors talk about their working experiences has made me think of an analogy. They are like fish people, showing up on a set expecting some water to work in but mostly finding dry land everywhere, and, for the most part, having to supply the water themselves. Taking this perhaps odd analogy a little further— when these fish people act for Mike Leigh, it is like working completely submerged in a safe, life-size aquarium with constant fresh water pumping in. He starts without a script. The actors build their characters from scratch in collaboration with Leigh, using someone (or a composite of many people) in the actor’s life as a foundation. They then move and “be” that character privately in the presence of Leigh alone before getting together with the other cast members for long improvisations, durning which Leigh “distills” the story into what he wants to shoot. This goes on for many weeks before shooting begins. When it does, the actors have already not only built an entire backstory for their characters and lived as them, but they’ve also worked out creatively and practically everything they’ll be shooting. It is the most organic and actor-centric process in the history of filmmaking. There are many reasons why movies are mostly not made like this. Firstly, the amount of money spent on non-shooting days makes no sense to producers and money people. Therefore it’s hard to put this kind of thing into a budget. But also, many actors who are not familiar with this approach have misconceptions about the process and are resistant to the idea of not having a script, which they take as lack of control. But I believe examining Mike Leigh’s process will shed light on what works best even for actors working on “normal” film projects. Then, at least some of these aspects, even truncated versions, can be applied to any director’s process to yield better results and happier actors. Even actors working without aid from a director can manifest the phantom guidance of Mike Leigh and benefit greatly in any project. In this woefully brief half hour, Leigh talks about a few aspects of his work that should act as a starting point in understanding his unique process, and also points out certain procedures  in the mainstream of the craft that might ring as counterproductive when seen through Leigh’s lens. The proof is in the pudding as they say. When films like “Naked,” “Life is Sweet,” “Vera Drake,” “Meantime,” “Another Year,” “Secrets and Lies,” “Happy-Go-Lucky” (to names just a few) contain, consistently, the great performances of our time, it leads one to believe that maybe this guy might be onto something.

In episode eighty of movies imo., Ben, Brandon, and Daniel yell over each other about Mike Leigh's PETERLOO before jumping into two more of his class-conscious, character-driven period pieces: MR. TURNER and VERA DRAKE. Ben performs a dramatic reading of his favorite tweet of all time, Daniel admires the way the sun hits Mr. Turner's paint hand, and Brandon pivots to the written word with an all-new, very special lit crit segment. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Shane Allen, Serves as the Controller, Comedy Commissioning, at the BBC. He is the man who oversees what comedy programs the network airs and who doesn’t make the cut.He talks about how some of the networks new offerings as well as why he is excited about Britbox comedies like Hold the Sunset with John Cleese and Living the Dream, Mum, plus much more.We also talk about Living the Dream that hits home for Floridians. As you may know nearly a million former residents of the U.K. now live in the central Florida area.Well the show follows the Pembertons, a British family who relocate from rain-soaked England to sunny Florida to take ownership of a fledgling RV park in Kissimmee They soon learn the American dream is not all it’s cracked up to be and that the Florida sun can sometimes scorch. Starring: Philip Glenister (Life On Mars, Ashes to Ashes and Outcast); Lesley Sharp (The Full Monty, Vera Drake); Kim Fields (The Facts of Life, Living Single); Kevin Nash (Magic Mike, John Wick) and Leslie Jordan (The Cool Kids, Will & Grace). The show will be coming to BritBox soon and we will chat with the cast in an upcoming Stream On edition. Promotional consideration for Stream On with Jim Williams comes from Boom Media. For all of your streaming media needs, they have you covered. It does not matter if you are just cutting the cord and need some hand-holding they have what you need.If you need assistance picking the right streaming box or stick that meets your needs they will help. Looking for the best live streaming service at the lowest price? Consider it done!Meanwhile, if you are an old hand at streaming they got you covered as well! Check them out at boommedia.org for all of your streaming video needs. Have questions or comments? No problem ask away on social media Twitter @JWMediaDC Instagram – Jimwilliams200 and email at jimwilliamsmedia@gmail.com

Producer and actor Craig Conway sits down for a filmmaking chin wag with director Giles Alderson. Craig talks in depth about how we can create a new ethic for creatives. How the Filmmaking and Producing system in the UK needs changing and reforming so that cast and crews share the revenue not just the execs who are making a world of inflated money. They talk about working with 'star names' and do they make a difference to the box office? Craig talks about making his psychological horror film Broken directed by Sean Robert Smith, working at NuBoyana studios on Hellboy with director Neil Marshal who he has worked with 4 times and soon to be 5! and new horror film Mara. Which took TEN years to make! How to survive in the business you need to find people around you who have transparency and trust. Finding the right people to work with. The right source of investment and making films with a social responsibility and be bold and say no if it doesn't feel right. There is always a way to make your film. Craig has starred in TV and films including: Our Friends in the North, Dog Soldiers, Vera Drake, The Decent, Terry Pratchett's Hogfather, Doomsday, Romans 12:20, The Tournament, Devil's Playground, Four, 7 Lives, Airbourne, Final Score, Hellboy and Mara. He has produced the films Devil's Playground, Four, Estranged, Giantland, Gatecrash, South of Hopestreet and Broken Mara Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=zfkBx9PproA Broken Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7eWn2TqXZY Buy/Watch Broken https://www.amazon.co.uk/Broken-DVD-Morjana-Alaoui/dp/B06WGV53RS RAINDANCE - The Raindance 15 Second Horror competition returns for 2018! Submit the shortest, scariest film you can make and get your chance to have your film played at Raindance 2019 plus a free Raindance membership. AND, everyone who enters the competition will receive 10% off any Raindance course worldwide. To enter, just tweet a link to the film, tag @Raindance and use the hashtag #15SecondHorror.  Link:  http://bit.ly/15SecHorror INDIE FILM SHOUT OUTS Sam Benjamin's The Few Dark Future IndieGoGo https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-few-dark-future-a-web-series#/ Fabulous Fridays Screening Club bit.ly/2OJZtng Neil Jonhson's Drone footage https://www.shutterstock.com/video/search?contributor=Morphius+Film WATCH World of Darkness https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07BS35KQ2?pf_rd_p=855cdcfd-05d9-474f-b84d-8286a3530ba1&pf_rd_r=G5Q5NNQZR9PRZNQ4ME5D Follow US on Twitter @filmmakerspod  @Food4ThoughtDoc @gilesalderson  @35mmdop @Cjamesdirect @FangedUpFilm @thedaremovie Part of the www.podfixnetwork.com

The film director talks to Matthew Sweet about his career and his approach to dramatising history. His new film Peterloo depicts the 1819 massacre at a rally in Manchester where a crowd of 60,000–80,000 were demanding the reform of parliamentary representation. It follows his film about the painter Mr Turner and the 2004 film Vera Drake which depicted the 1950s - a period when abortions were illegal in England. Peterloo is in UK cinemas from 2 November Jacqueline Riding's Peterloo - The Story of the Manchester Massacre is available now Producer: Debbie Kilbride

Between the early 1920s and the 1950s, Ireland was a newly established developing country. The state and its society were going through many changes, and many growing pains. The establishment and new politicians were anxious to present Ireland as a good catholic place, taking it’s place on the international stage as a beacon of wholesome goodness, newly independent and thriving. But despite this, Ireland was still a country inhabited by people, with all their failings.  Despite the bans on contraception and abortion, both services were sought and obtained by the citizens.It was into this that 34 year old Mamie Cadden moved in 1925, when she left Mayo to become a midwife in Dublin. She would soon be successful, and soon find herself treating women with procedures that were on the wrong side of the law.Join us this week for the story of the Notorious Nurse Cadden, Dublin’s backstreet abortionist. Podcast Promo this week is from Mike Morford of Criminology’s new podcast, the most excellent The Murder in My Family (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-murder-in-my-family/id1396717244) . This unique podcast gives a voice to all the victims of a murder – including the families and those who loved the deceased. Find us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/mensreapod/) or Twitter (https://twitter.com/MensReaPod) ! With thanks to our supporters on Patreon! If you would like to support the podcast, head on over to Patreon.com (https://www.patreon.com/MensReaPod) . Theme Music: Quinn’s Song: The Dance Begins by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/  Sources: Ray Kavanagh, Mamie Cadden: Backstreet Abortionist (Cork: Mercier Press, 2005). Purchase here (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1856354598/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0) Ann O’Loughlin, “Exploding the Myth about Abortion in ’50s Ireland” in The Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/books/exploding-the-myth-about-abortion-in-50s-ireland-26006313.html 29 January 2005.  Ray Kavanagh, “Backstreet abortionist delivers history lesson” in The Irish Times https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/books/backstreet-abortionist-delivers-history-lesson-1.2941275 18 January 2017  Diarmaid Ferriter, “Abortionist Mamie Cadden was no Vera Drake” in tThe Irish Times https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/diarmaid-ferriter-abortionist-mamie-cadden-was-no-vera-drake-1.336963227 January 2018   https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/people/solicitor-cultural-heritage-enthusiast-and-founding-member-of-irish-jewish-museum-1.1760441

On the very first episode, I am diving into five face journeys in film that truly take you somewhere new. I briefly queen out on the birth of the trope in film and TV before focusing in on some truly nuanced examples. Movies discussed this week: The Wind (1928) Sunrise (1927) The Passion of Joan of Arc (1928) Birth (2004) Lady Bird (2017) Erin Brockovich (2000) Vera Drake (2004) Email: inthedetailspod@gmail.com Twitter: @colindrucker

Vera Drake in 4DX In a week that includes a new Star Wars film then that's what you have to do, which is why we can't ignore the release of "Solo: A Star Wars Story". Unfortunately Graham, Aidan and Sarah are all at very different levels of the Star Wars fandom, so what will they make of it? More importantly, who paid extra to see it in 4DX and was it worth it? After that it's business as usual with Off the Shelf, which this week is a chamber of horrors as Graham - our resident Universal Horror superfan - breaks in to James Whale's "The Old Dark House" (now on Blu-Ray from Eureka/Masters of Cinema), for a good rummage. Meanwhile, Aidan finds out why "Death Smiles on a Murderer" in Arrow Video's re-release of the 1970s Italian Horror (given the name, it's definitely not going to be a 1980s John Hughes movie … except maybe Home Alone because that kid is obviously the bad guy from Saw). If you enjoy our movie ramblings that are one part infectious love two parts jabbering nonsense then please follow us on Twitter @oieclectica or on other social media by searching for The Geek Show. If you want to show your support then head over to Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/thegeekshow) and give whatever you can. Alternatively, we have a shop (http://thegeekshow.co.uk/thegeekshop) up and running so head over and partake in some of our lovely wares. Thanks and See you next week. #Podcast #Movie #Reviews #Films #Solo #StarWars #ArrowVideo #Italy #Exploitation #KlausKinski #JoeDAmato #VideoNasties #Universal #Horror #TheOldDarkHouse #LouiseBrooks #DeathSmilesOnAMurderer #JamesWhale #JohnHughes #HomeAlone #Saw #Euraka #MastersOfCinema #CinemaEclectica #Eclectica #TheGeekShow #JBPriestly #Adaptations #Books #Novels

When 'Lady' Sandra Abbott (Academy Award nominee Imelda Staunton, Maleficent, Vera Drake) discovers that her husband of forty years (John Sessions) is having an affair with her best friend (Josie Lawrence) she seeks refuge in London with her estranged, older sister Bif (Celia Imrie, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, Bridget Jones' Baby). The two could not be more different - Sandra is a fish out of water next to her outspoken, serial dating, free-spirited sibling. But different is just what Sandra needs at the moment, and she reluctantly lets Bif drag her along to a community dance class, where gradually she starts finding her feet and romance as she meets her sister's friends, Charlie (Timothy Spall), Jackie (Joanna Lumley) and Ted (David Hayman). Director Richard Loncraine talks about his endearing and touching film about seconds chances and finding love. For news and updates go to: findingyourfeetfilm.com/home

The Total Tutor Neil Haley will interview Tom Ellis of FOX's Lucifer. A native of Wales, Tom Ellis is best known for his roles on the U.K. series “Miranda,” “Gates” and “The Fades,” which won the BAFTA Award for Best Drama Series in 2012. He also has appeared in “Agatha Christie: Poirot” and in the long-running hit sci-fi series “Doctor Who.” On the feature side, his credits include “Buffalo Soldiers,” “Vera Drake” and “Miss Conception.” Prior to LUCIFER, Ellis starred on the cable series “Rush,” after which People magazine named him one of the Hottest Bachelors of 2014. Additionally, Italian designer Salvatore Ferragamo tapped Ellis and Kaya Scodelario to appear in the short film “Walking Stories,” by Luca Guadagnino for the brand. It was released in 2013 in eight bi-weekly episodes and the first private screening was hosted by W magazine's Stefano Tonchi in New York. Ellis was born in Cardiff, Wales, attended the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama and currently resides in London. About the Show L.A. is hotter than ever… Entering its third season, the story of the original fallen angel continues, when LUCIFER returns Monday, Oct. 2 in its new time period (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. As Season Two came to a close, Lucifer took care of a little problem called Mom, aka Charlotte (Tricia Helfer). But now he's facing an even greater challenge – finding out who kidnapped him, and why his angel wings are back.      

The Dudes discuss 2004's "Vera Drake", directed by Mike Leigh, starring Imelda Staunton. We follow one of the nicest people in London, and see how her actions affect those around her. For the better, and the worst. Prepare for a devastating story, filled with incredible acting. A must see. Other Movies Discussed Sitting Target - (1972) – Directed by Douglas Hickox Step Mom - (1998) – Directed by Christopher Columbus QUESTION OF THE WEEK What is your favorite Mike Leigh film? And don't forget to tell us what YOU'VE been watching! www.dudesonmovies.com www.facebook.com/dudesonmovies www.twitter.com/dudesonmovies www.instagram.com/dudesonmovies www.soundcloud.com/dudesonmovies dudesonmovies@gmail.com

Imelda Staunton is an English actress who has amassed quite a career in films such as the "Harry Potter" series as Dolres Umbridge, "Vera Drake" for which she was nominated for an Oscar for Best Leading Actress and on stage where she has won four Oliver Awards. With her latest work in the British independent film "Finding Your Feet," Imelda was kind enough to chat with us about her work on the Next Best Picture Podcast. Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - @nextbestpicturepodcast iTunes Podcasts - itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-…d1087678387?mt=2

Daniel Mays, the actor who came to prominence for his roles in Vera Drake, Line of Duty, Life on Mars and Mrs Biggs, discusses his new BBC drama Against The Law. He plays Peter Wildeblood, a man imprisoned for homosexual acts in the 1950s, who then went on to campaign for a change in the law. Queen Latifah and Jada Pinkett Smith star in Girls Trip, a film where four old friends reunite for a wild weekend away. It has had a strong opening weekend at the US box office, which the director Malcolm D Lee ascribes to 'black girl magic'. Dreda Say Mitchell gives her verdict. Asifa Lahore, the UK's first out Muslim drag queen, chooses Dana International's Eurovision-winning song Diva for our Queer Icons series.Helen Mort has been described by Carol Ann Duffy as 'among the brightest stars in the sparkling new constellation of British poets'. But she first came to prominence in 1998 as one of the winners of the Foyle Young Poets of the Year Award. Helen Mort tells Samira Ahmed why young people should enter the competition this year. Presenter Samira Ahmed Producer Kate Bullivant.

John talks to TV, movie and stage star LIZ WHITE. Her credits include Life On Mars, Our Zoo, In Line Of Duty, The Woman In Black, Vera Drake and Pride. #LizWhite #LifeOnMars #InLineOfDuty #VeraDrake

A new year, and some new (and old) films! But first, we can't get away from it (and we saw it again), so THE FORCE AWAKENS is talked about. Then at 13 minutes in we get into the Two Minute Movie Mile, with films by great French directors (Melville, Bresson, Malle), some superb but depressing tales about real-world issues (the economy, abortion, romance in the closet), and of course Capra. 1) KRAMPUS (2015) 2) IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE (1946) (again) 3) THE BIG SHORT (2015) 4) MURMUR OF THE HEART (1971) 5) LE SILENCE DE LA MER (1949) 6) CAROL (2015) 7) THE PRIZEFIGHTER AND THE LADY (1933) 8) VERA DRAKE (2004) 9) CONCUSSION (2015) 10) THE DEVIL, PROBABLY (1977) 11) PICNIC AT HANGING ROCK (1975) (also again) wagesofcinema@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/wagesofcinema Music by John Williams

Mike Leigh talks about his experiences filming Vera Drake

Mike Leigh platica sobre sus experiencias al filmar Vera Drake

Mike Leigh, the revered British director behind the likes of Secrets & Lies, Vera Drake and last year's Mr Turner, talks to Sean Rafferty about his exciting new venture in to the world of opera with a brand new ENO production of Gilbert and Sullivan's classic Pirates of Penzance. Joined by the opera's conductor David Parry, Leigh talks about how he was finally convinced to make an opera, his love of Gilbert and Sullivan, and the daring act of going for an entirely straight and authentic production, in tribute to what he sees as the genius of the two men.

Main Review: Escape Plan Top 5 Arnold Schwarzenegger Movies Film Club Review: Ong Bak What Else We Watched (The Bridge On the River Kwai, Capturing the Friedmans, The Act of Killing, Vera Drake, The Croods, High Fidelity, Grosse Pointe Blank, Regarding Henry) News Next Week Preview (Ender’s Game, Top 5 Harrison Ford Movies)

Kirsty Young's castaway is BAFTA award-winning production designer, Eve Stewart.Her big screen credits include Les Miserables, The King's Speech and Vera Drake and for TV The Hour, Upstairs Downstairs and Call The Midwife. Responsible for locations, scenery and all the props she is renowned for creating entirely convincing, cohesive worlds that capture a beguiling sense of time, place and spirit. Not even the requirement for nine tons of Scottish seaweed or noiseless rubber rosary beads will defeat her.Her trademark is her relentless attention to detail and she slavishly trawls the archives for visual clues and references. It would seem that the bug bit her early - she says:'When I was a little girl I used to have lots of doll's houses. Now I have lots of big ones and get to do it on a bigger scale.'Producer: Cathy Drysdale.

Kirsty Young's castaway is BAFTA award-winning production designer, Eve Stewart. Her big screen credits include Les Miserables, The King's Speech and Vera Drake and for TV The Hour, Upstairs Downstairs and Call The Midwife. Responsible for locations, scenery and all the props she is renowned for creating entirely convincing, cohesive worlds that capture a beguiling sense of time, place and spirit. Not even the requirement for nine tons of Scottish seaweed or noiseless rubber rosary beads will defeat her. Her trademark is her relentless attention to detail and she slavishly trawls the archives for visual clues and references. It would seem that the bug bit her early - she says: 'When I was a little girl I used to have lots of doll's houses. Now I have lots of big ones and get to do it on a bigger scale.' Producer: Cathy Drysdale.

This week, we continue our pre-fest coverage of SXSW 2013 by interviewing Ruben Amar and Lola Bessis for their film Swim Little Fish Swim and Danny Madden for his film Euphonia. Swim Little Fish Swim is also our Kickstart Sunday pick for the week- Click here to donate We give our thoughts on the 2013 Spirit Awards and 2013 Razzies We talk about some other stuff we watched including Street Trash, Kon-Tiki, Snitch, Adam and Dog, Hen His Wife, Vera Drake, The Cameraman's Revenge, El Norte, Sinister, and Russian Ark And finally we go over this week's movie predictions and DVD and Blu Ray releases We want to hear your suggestions and feedback! Send us an e-mail at feedback@filmpulse.net or leave us a message on our voicemail line at (850) 391-6071 and we'll feature your comments on the show!

On the Guest List this week Anne-Marie Minhall talks to the world’s leading violinist Nigel Kennedy about his new album ‘Beethoven & Mozart Violin Concertos’.... Also on the show is Film Director Mike Leigh. The man behind ‘Topsy Turvey’ and ‘Vera Drake’ tells the Guest List about his new movie ‘Happy-Go-Lucky’ and how he feels that most actors would rather die than attempt to improvise on the big screen…

Sue Lawley's castaway this week is the actress Imelda Staunton. Imelda Staunton is one of the UK's most versatile and popular actresses. Through a career spanning nearly 30 years she has consistently refused to be typecast, moving effortlessly from playing brassy Miss Adelaide in Guys and Dolls, to the oppressed Sonya in Uncle Vanya, to a grieving mother in Peter's Friends. Her most recent film role was in Mike Leigh's production Vera Drake - she played the eponymous heroine, a 1950s housewife who unbeknownst to her family carried out illegal abortions. She won huge acclaim for her performance, including an Oscar nomination and a BAFTA award for Best Actress. Imelda Staunton was born in Archway, London, in 1956. Her mother Bridie was a hairdresser, and the family lived over her shop, whilst Imelda's father worked on the roads. It was an elocution and drama teacher at her school, Jacqueline Stoker, who encouraged her talent, adapting plays for her and putting her in for school drama competitions. She also encouraged Imelda to apply for drama school. At the time, Imelda had never heard of RADA - but she was offered a place there and studied alongside Alan Rickman, Juliet Stevenson and Timothy Spall. Imelda Staunton lives with her husband, the actor Jim Carter, and their daughter, in London. [Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]Favourite track: I'll Know by Julie Covington & Ian Charleson Book: A book on astronomy Luxury: Modelling clay and tools

Sue Lawley's castaway this week is the actress Imelda Staunton. Imelda Staunton is one of the UK's most versatile and popular actresses. Through a career spanning nearly 30 years she has consistently refused to be typecast, moving effortlessly from playing brassy Miss Adelaide in Guys and Dolls, to the oppressed Sonya in Uncle Vanya, to a grieving mother in Peter's Friends. Her most recent film role was in Mike Leigh's production Vera Drake - she played the eponymous heroine, a 1950s housewife who unbeknownst to her family carried out illegal abortions. She won huge acclaim for her performance, including an Oscar nomination and a BAFTA award for Best Actress. Imelda Staunton was born in Archway, London, in 1956. Her mother Bridie was a hairdresser, and the family lived over her shop, whilst Imelda's father worked on the roads. It was an elocution and drama teacher at her school, Jacqueline Stoker, who encouraged her talent, adapting plays for her and putting her in for school drama competitions. She also encouraged Imelda to apply for drama school. At the time, Imelda had never heard of RADA - but she was offered a place there and studied alongside Alan Rickman, Juliet Stevenson and Timothy Spall. Imelda Staunton lives with her husband, the actor Jim Carter, and their daughter, in London. [Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs] Favourite track: I'll Know by Julie Covington & Ian Charleson Book: A book on astronomy Luxury: Modelling clay and tools