2010 May

Will Hay by Graham Rinaldi

May 30, 2010 By Mark Fuller Leave a Comment

Once in a while, you come across a biography of a film star written not by an accredited film historian, or a professional writer on an assignment, but an uberfan. You can tell them by the copious illustrations sourced from "Authors Own Collection", a tendency towards hagiography, and a tedious writing style, such that you imagine meeting the author in the pub; he starts to tell you of his subject, you feel compelled to edge away before escaping through the toilet window. Well, while Graham … [Read more...]

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Is Your Honeymoon Really Necessary & My Wife’s Lodger

May 29, 2010 By Britmovie Leave a Comment

A delicious double-dose of effervescent vintage comedy starring Britain's blondest bombshell, the one-and-only Diana Dors, at her saucy best. Released in a Dual Format Edition (DVD & Blu-ray). Is Your Honeymoon Really Necessary sees US army airman Laurie Vining hankering after a little rest and recreation with his new bride, when his gorgeous ex, Candy (Diana Dors), arrives insisting they're still man and wife. Wisecracking co-pilot Hank Hanlon (Sid James) and girl-shy lawyer Frank Betterton … [Read more...]

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New titles from Network DVD in June

May 26, 2010 By Britmovie Leave a Comment

New titles from Network DVD in June 2010. 21st June 2010 Medics – Series 1 and Series 2 - Medics, a commendably realistic drama focusing on the everyday lives and loves of the staff and patients of a large teaching hospital, ran for five highly successful series between 1990 and 1995. The first series stars Peter Wingfield (Holby City, 24) with guest appearances from Amanda Burton, Gina McKee, Mark Jordon and Burt Kwouk. The second series sees Tom Baker and Sue Johnston joining the … [Read more...]

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David Tennant and Thandie Newton cast in Retreat

May 24, 2010 By Britmovie Leave a Comment

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has taken UK rights to Retreat, a Magnet Films project set to star Thandie Newton, Jason Isaacs and David Tennant. The film is scheduled to shoot this summer in North Wales. The plot follows a couple who go to a remote island cottage to try to rebuild their marriage. Instead a stranger arrives on their doorstep with frightening news. Former editor Carl Tibbetts will make his feature directorial debut. Source: ScreenDaily … [Read more...]

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Ray Winstone cast in A Silent Bark

May 24, 2010 By Britmovie Leave a Comment

Ray Winstone is entering Spencer Tracy territory with new British thriller A Silent Bark. The film, which Winstone is executive producing as well as starring in, is an homage to 1950s Tracy classic Bad Day At Black Rock.The twist is that A Silent Bark will be set in seaside Britain rather than in the American west, and will expose racism against immigrants rather than US post-war prejudice against the Japanese. Winstone stars as Mageeley, a man sent to a rundown seaside town in the south … [Read more...]

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New titles from Network DVD in June

May 22, 2010 By Britmovie Leave a Comment

New titles from Network DVD in May 2010. 7th June 2010 Flickers – Complete Series - Bob Hoskins (Pennies from Heaven) and Frances de la Tour (Rising Damp) star in this light-hearted, wonderfully engaging series set in the very early days of the silent movie industry. Saracen – Complete Series - Recalling the classic action series of the 1970s, this fast-paced, no-expense-spared series from Central features exotic locations and breathtaking action sequences. 14th June … [Read more...]

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