The case of the West Memphis Three has fascinated the country for nearly two decades and it’s no surprise that Hollywood is looking to churn out a dramatized version of the events. Deadline now reports that Oscar-winning actor Colin Firth will take on the role of Ron Lax, the private investigator whose pro-bono detective work strongly contributed to the release of the three men in August 2011.
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Across The Atlantic: Fourth Edition, 16th December 2011
It is less than two weeks until Christmas Day (or not, if you don’t celebrate the day/holiday) and exactly fifteen days until the final day of the Gregorian calendar, and as you can imagine, film news is somewhat thin on the ground around this period, but I’ve tried my best to bring you the little nuggets of information that I think you’ll enjoy.
Across The Atlantic: Third Edition, 2nd December 2011
Every fortnight (that is two weeks in case you are reading this hung-over) I collect, evaluate and release all the film-tastic news that may or may not have made your radar due to it being UK/European specific. Some of it you may read, the majority of it however will probably leave you scratching feverishly at your skull wondering “Who is this? And why am I reading this balderdash!”
Review: ‘Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Oscar Success’
Since its premiere at the 68th Venice International Film Festival, Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy has been touted as an Oscar contender and it is easy to understand why, Tomas Alfredson has taken a solid source novel, utilized an established cast and infused the final concoction with elements from his own visual repertoire to create a wonderfully crafted film that does the original BBC televised series justice.
Colin Firth Confirmed For “The Railway Man”
Oscar-winning actor Colin Firth will take the lead in prisoner-of-war drama The Railway Man. The critically acclaimed actor will be filling the shoes of Eric Lomax, a British Army Officer who was imprisoned in a Japanese POW camp in World War II, and will be based on the novel of the same name.
“The King’s Speech” is an Inspiring, Uplifting One
Tom Hooper’s The King’s Speech is a predictable but touching period drama with a pair of exceptional performances from Colin Firth and Geoffrey Rush. Set to be a serious Oscar contender in all of the acting categories, Andrew reviews the movie.
Movie News Weekly Round-Up: December 13, 2010
The Weekly Movie News Round-up is an aggregation of news gathered from all across the movie industry released every weekend. Discuss the past week’s latest movie news, casting news, and trailers to your heart’s content! Inside, watch the trailer for the much anticipated Thor.
Forecasting Oscar’s Decisions: 10/20/2010
It’s been a couple months since my last update, but I can’t say there was enough change to do one last month, although a few movies have slid up and down in the Best Picture race, while other races like Best Supporting Actress have become wide open. Festivals in Toronto and Venice were jumping pads for films such as 127 Hours and The King’s Speech, while there are quite a few of us that are letting out a sigh of relief that Secretariat couldn’t gain any traction.
Guest Review: A Single Man (2009)
There have been a few films in my life that have struck a chord in my heart. It’s as if the film is a secret that I hold close and dear, and I only want to share it with a select few. All That Jazz and American Beauty have been films that I have felt this for, and then I saw Tom Ford’s A Single Man starring Colin Firth, Julianne Moore, Nicholas Hoult and Matthew Goode.
Movie Review: Love Actually (2003)
Directed by Richard Curtis, Love Actually is a British romantic comedy that follows the lives of eight different couples during the weeks leading to Christmas in London, England. I’m not going to attempt to give a synopsis but let’s just say the movie is a collection of loosely inter-related vignettes of the eight couples and their respective love story. The movie stars the likes of Liam Neeson, Hugh Grant, Colin Firth, Keira Knightley, and Laura Linney.
