Only Yorgos Lanthimos could make a film about backstabbing-bitchiness, treachery and duck-racing a viable candidate for a Best Picture...
BAFTA SEARCHES THE NATION FOR LOCAL FILM HEROES WITH ‘FOR THE LOVE OF FILM’ COMPETITION Entries now open for the second annual competition recognising individuals from across the country that have done something amazing simply ‘For the Love of Film’ BAFTA Award winner Olivia Colman lends her support to... Read more
London 7th February 2019: The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has today confirmed a number of nominees, presenters and other attendees of this Sunday’s EE British Academy Film Awards at the Royal Albert Hall, London. Hosted by Joanna Lumley, the ceremony will be broadcast on BBC One... Read more
Alfonso Cuarón’s personal drama also wins Director of the Year, while Yorgos Lanthimos’ period black comedy The Favourite takes four awards, including British/Irish Film, Screenwriter, Actress for Olivia Colman and Supporting Actress for Rachel Weisz. The UK’s leading film critics handed out their annual prizes on Sunday night at... Read more
The Favourite wins 10 including Best British Independent Film Olivia Colman and Rachel Weisz win Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress Joe Cole and Alessandro Nivola named Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor Two BIFAs each for American Animals, You Were Never Really Here and debut Ray & Liz... Read more
Starring OLIVIA COLMAN, EMMA STONE, RACHEL WEISZ, NICHOLAS HOULT, JOE ALWYN and MARK GATISS Early 18th century. England is at war with the French. Nevertheless, duck racing and pineapple eating are thriving. A frail Queen Anne (Olivia Colman) occupies the throne and her close friend Lady Sarah (Rachel Weisz)... Read more
Only Yorgos Lanthimos could make a film about backstabbing-bitchiness, treachery and duck-racing a viable candidate for a Best Picture contender. The Favourite is Lanthimos’ third English-speaking film, following on from his success with The Lobster (2015) and The Killing of a Scared Deer (2017) and will be regarded by... Read more