Screenwriter Ol Parker reflects on finally giving Maggie Smith and Judi Dench their “moment” in “The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” and that melancholy ending.
How Judi Dench and Maggie Smith got their moment in 'Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel'
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 3:05 pm · March 12th, 2015
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'Best Exotic Marigold Hotel 2' starts rolling, with Richard Gere on board
Posted by Guy Lodge · 3:13 pm · January 10th, 2014
A sequel to the 2012 feelgood hit “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” has begun production in India, with Richard Gere among the new cast members joining Judi Dench, Maggie Smith and the original ensemble.
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'12 Years a Slave' leads London critics' nods, Gary Oldman receives career honor
Posted by Guy Lodge · 2:59 am · December 17th, 2013
The London Film Critics’ Circle shares their US counterparts’ enthusiasm for “12 Years a Slave,” but almost mixed things up a bit, with the likes of “Frances Ha” and “The Great Beauty” up for the top prize. Meanwhile, Gary Oldman will receive the group’s annual Dilys Powell Award for contribution to cinema.
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'Philomena' shut out as UK Oscar entry 'Metro Manila' surprises at BIFA Awards
Posted by Guy Lodge · 6:30 am · December 9th, 2013
It was a night of surprises at the British Independent Film Awards, as local hit ‘Philomena’ and critics’ pet ‘The Selfish Giant’ were sidelined, while the UK’s Filipino-language Oscar submission ‘Metro Manila’ took the gold.
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Scarlett Johansson, Tom Hardy nab BIFA nominations, as 'Starred Up' leads the field
Posted by Guy Lodge · 4:30 am · November 11th, 2013
The nominations for the British Independent Film Awards — the UK’s answer to the Spirit Awards — served up a mix of fresh and familiar faces, with gritty indies “Starred Up” and “The Selfish Giant” leading the way, and gentler fare like “Philomena” also finding room on the ballot.
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Roundup: Berlinale gets a date with 'Monuments Men'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 3:31 am · November 8th, 2013
In today’s roundup of notable online news and views, George Clooney’s “The Monuments Men” will have its international premiere at the Berlin Film Festival. Meanwhile, Judi Dench writes about her admiration for the real-life “Philomena,” and Sandra Bullock is put to the “single-actor” test.
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Roundup: ScarJo on her 'abstract' awards chances for 'Her'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 4:35 am · October 18th, 2013
Also: Pulling off ‘All is Lost,’ and banging the drum for Judi Dench.
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The Long Shot: Two shades of Britain
Posted by Guy Lodge · 8:47 am · October 9th, 2013
Two of this year’s Oscar hopefuls show the UK industry at a crossroads.
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Watch: Judi Dench searches for her long-lost son in tearjerking 'Philomena' trailer
Posted by chris-eggertsen · 3:40 pm · October 7th, 2013
Judi Dench searches for her long-lost son – and breaks down “Big Momma’s House” – in the new trailer for the forthcoming tearjerker “Philomena.”
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Off the Carpet: Shapeshift
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 10:35 am · September 30th, 2013
What a difference a week makes…
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'Philomena' dominates preliminary Venice awards, as 'Tom at the Farm' takes critics' prize
Posted by Guy Lodge · 7:11 am · September 7th, 2013
Does this bode well for their chances at tonight’s jury awards ceremony?
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Venice awards preview: What will win, and what should
Posted by Guy Lodge · 7:48 pm · September 6th, 2013
Miyazaki or Tsai? Dench or Johansson? What to expect from tomorrow’s prizes.
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Review: Judi Dench on touching form in reductive but effective 'Philomena'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 6:03 am · August 31st, 2013
Stephen Frears’ true-life drama brings the house down in Venice.
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Venice preview, part one: 'Philomena,' 'Child of God,' 'Stray Dogs,' 'Jealousy,' 'The Rooftop'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 4:05 pm · August 22nd, 2013
Our first overview of the titles competing for the Golden Lion at this year’s fest.
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Judi Dench searches for her son (oh, and an Oscar) in the trailer for 'Philomena'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 2:15 am · August 9th, 2013
Stephen Frears’ film will premiere in Competition at Venice.
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Is Judi Dench in 'Philomena' the Weinsteins' secret weapon?
Posted by Guy Lodge · 9:00 am · July 12th, 2013
First glimpse of Judi Dench and Steve Coogan in the adoption-themed dramedy.
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Weinstein acquires Stephen Frears's 'Philomena' with Judi Dench for Fall 2013 release
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:46 am · May 23rd, 2013
The Weinstein Company came to Cannes ready to show off with films like “Only God Forgives” (via VOD shingle RADiUS) and “Fruitvale Station” in tow, not to mention a big presentation of material from biopics “Grace of Monaco” and “Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom.” There were rumblings that footage from Judi Dench starrer “Philomena” at the film market had revved the distributors engines, and indeed, today TWC has announced acquisition of the title in the US, UK and Spain and positioned it in the fall of 2013, obviously aiming for an awards trajectory.
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Off the Carpet: Academy members have numerous tight races to mull over this season
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 7:58 am · December 24th, 2012
As members of the Academy hurry through the last screeners they need to see before committing an opinion on the year’s best (for those who bother trying to get as deep into the stack as possible, that is), a number of races hang in the balance as extremely tight categories are sure to leave a few contenders feeling the sting of “also-ran” on Thursday, January 10.
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