Perhaps inevitably, famous names getting more clicks than bona fide theatrical talent remains as true as ever as Tristram Kenton’s before-they-were-famous photo montage and its sequel are now followed up by a full-out Hollywood edition. Interesting to see the people who’ve trodden the boards over the years but for me, this is a less interesting selection of productions than we’ve previously seen, not much FOMO envy here at all:
https://www.theguardian.com/stage/gallery/2020/nov/18/nicole-kidman-orlando-bloom-hollywood-stars-west-end-stage-in-pictures
Book review: The Half – Simon Annand
The Half – Photographs of Actors Preparing for the Stage by Simon Annand
Just a quickie for this book as The Half – Photographs of Actors Preparing for the Stage by Simon Annand was released in 2008. But with an imminent new exhibition of these photos and a bargainous copy of the book popping up on Ebay, I thought I’d take the plunge.
And I’m glad I did as it is a proper work of art in its own right. Annand has been photographing actors for over 25 years and as such, has a veritable treasure trove of shots to share with us, resulting from the trusting relationships he has built up with so many, from the new kids on the block to veritable dames. Continue reading “Book review: The Half – Simon Annand”
The 75th Golden Globe Awards – nominations
Best Motion Picture
Drama
Call Me by Your Name
Dunkirk
The Post
The Shape of Water
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
Musical or Comedy
The Disaster Artist
Get Out
The Greatest Showman
I, Tonya
Lady Bird Continue reading “The 75th Golden Globe Awards – nominations”
Review: Glengarry Glen Ross, Playhouse
“We’re a dying breed”
Obviously, the choice to stage David Mamet’s ode to toxic masculinity Glengarry Glen Ross was made long before the hashtag #MeToo shattered the blinkers of anyone unaware of what men have been getting away with. But it feels indicative of a theatrical culture that has reflected and reinforced a societal imbalance – all-male plays, written by men, directed by men, lauded by prize ceremonies and thus easy targets (and safer bets) for revivals, a self-perpetuating loop that doesn’t seem to even be coming close to stopping.
And why should it, one might argue. Sam Yates’ production is astutely cast and tightly wound as it visits the world of Chicago real estate. Firstly through a set of short duologues in a Chinese restaurant in which we variously meet a set of salesmen and discover their place in the pecking order. And then after the interval, they’re all brought together in their office (an impressive almighty set change from Chiara Stephenson) which has been broken into and where all the frustrations and feelings they’ve been bottling up now come tumbling free. Continue reading “Review: Glengarry Glen Ross, Playhouse”
The 74th Golden Globe Awards – nominations
Best Motion Picture
Drama
Hacksaw Ridge
Hell or High Water
Lion
Manchester by the Sea
Moonlight
Musical or Comedy
La La Land
20th Century Women
Deadpool
Florence Foster Jenkins
Sing Street Continue reading “The 74th Golden Globe Awards – nominations”
7th Critics’ Choice Television Awards nominees
Best Series
Best Comedy Series
Atlanta (FX)
Black-ish (ABC)
Fleabag (Amazon)
Modern Family (ABC)
Silicon Valley (HBO)
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (Netflix)
Veep (HBO)
Best Drama Series
Better Call Saul (AMC)
The Crown (Netflix)
Game of Thrones (HBO)
Mr. Robot (USA)
Stranger Things (Netflix)
This Is Us (NBC)
Westworld (HBO) Continue reading “7th Critics’ Choice Television Awards nominees”
6th Critics’ Choice Television Awards winners
Best Series
Best Comedy Series
Master of None (Netflix)
Black-ish (ABC)
Catastrophe (Amazon Video)
Jane the Virgin (The CW)
The Last Man on Earth (Fox)
Transparent (Amazon Video)
You’re the Worst (FX)
Best Drama Series
Mr. Robot (USA)
Empire (Fox)
The Knick (Cinemax)
The Leftovers (HBO)
Penny Dreadful (Showtime)
Rectify (Sundance)
UnREAL (Lifetime) Continue reading “6th Critics’ Choice Television Awards winners”
The 73rd Golden Globe Awards – winners
Best Motion Picture
Drama
The Revenant
Carol
Mad Max: Fury Road
Room
Spotlight
Musical or Comedy
The Martian
The Big Short
Joy
Spy
Trainwreck Continue reading “The 73rd Golden Globe Awards – winners”
6th Critics’ Choice Television Awards nominees
Best Series
Best Comedy Series
Black-ish (ABC)
Catastrophe (Amazon Video)
Jane the Virgin (The CW)
Master of None (Netflix)
The Last Man on Earth (Fox)
Transparent (Amazon Video)
You’re the Worst (FX)
Best Drama Series
Empire (Fox)
The Knick (Cinemax)
The Leftovers (HBO)
Mr. Robot (USA)
Penny Dreadful (Showtime)
Rectify (Sundance)
UnREAL (Lifetime) Continue reading “6th Critics’ Choice Television Awards nominees”
The 73rd Golden Globe Awards – nominations
Best Motion Picture
Drama
Carol
Mad Max: Fury Road
The Revenant
Room
Spotlight
Musical or Comedy
The Big Short
Joy
The Martian
Spy
Trainwreck Continue reading “The 73rd Golden Globe Awards – nominations”