Only Yorgos Lanthimos could make a film about backstabbing-bitchiness, treachery and duck-racing a viable candidate for a Best Picture...
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
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
The official line up for the 61st London Film Festival has been unveiled on the BFI website. The event kicks off with the Opening Night Gala on the evening of Wednesday 4th October, with the directorial debut of Andy Serkis – Breathe, starring Andrew Garfield and Claire Foy. The... Read more
Greek supremo Yorgos Lanthimos brings his bewitchingly strange The Killing of a Sacred Deer to the French shores, which is proving to be a major favourite in the Official Competition race. With an impressive ensemble cast, including the likes of Colin Farrell, Nicole Kidman, Raffey Cassidy, and Alicia Silverstone,... Read more
Colin Farrell and Nicole Kidman are luxuriously dark in The Killing of a Sacred Deer. Our review from Cannes is in.
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