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The Royal Ballet’s acclaimed Like Water for Chocolate in cinemas worldwide

20 December 2022 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Francesca Hayward as Tita and Marcelino Sambé as Pedro in Like Water for Chocolate, The Royal Ballet, 2022 ROH. Photograph by Tristram Kenton

The Royal Ballet’s Like Water for Chocolate will be broadcast to 909 cinemas in 33 countries worldwide in the new year. The production is choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon, the Company’s … [Read more...] about The Royal Ballet’s acclaimed Like Water for Chocolate in cinemas worldwide

Tides of Memory: a film by Luisa Mariani inspired by William Kentridge

26 June 2020 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Luisa Mariani

As the 2020 edition of the International New York Film Festival comes to a close, an Italian entry stands out called Tides of Memory, inspired by an encounter with William Kentridge and his … [Read more...] about Tides of Memory: a film by Luisa Mariani inspired by William Kentridge

English National Ballet – Akram Khan’s Giselle comes to cinemas for the first time from 25 April 2018

22 January 2018 by Gramilano 2 Comments

Tamara Rojo rehearsing Akram Khan's Giselle © Laurent Liotardo

Akram Khan’s Giselle will be released in cinemas for the first time from 25 April 2018, thanks to a collaboration between English National Ballet and digital commissioning agency The Space, giving UK … [Read more...] about English National Ballet – Akram Khan’s Giselle comes to cinemas for the first time from 25 April 2018

The tides of memory – identity, migration and the new diasporas in a film by Luisa Mariani inspired by William Kentridge

14 November 2017 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Giovanni Pirri and Luisa Mariani

William Kentridge’s mural, Triumphs and Laments, in Rome became the city’s biggest contemporary art work and is also Kentridge’s largest public work. The 550m stretch of black and white images was … [Read more...] about The tides of memory – identity, migration and the new diasporas in a film by Luisa Mariani inspired by William Kentridge

Gina Lollobrigida at 90 on Loren, Castro, singing and sculpture: “I was the number one!”

4 July 2017 by Gramilano 4 Comments

Gina Lollobrigida, photo by Chiara Samugheo (Radiocorriere) 1965

When I can to Rome the first time with my family we were six in one room: father, mother and four children. Gina Lollobrigida, who today celebrates her 90th birthday, has for many years lived in her … [Read more...] about Gina Lollobrigida at 90 on Loren, Castro, singing and sculpture: “I was the number one!”

The Royal Opera and Ballet in Cinema 2015-2016

15 April 2015 by Gramilano 2 Comments

Romeo and Juliet, 22 September at 7.15pm The Royal Ballet By Kenneth MacMillan Music: Sergey Prokofiev Le nozze di Figaro, 5 October at 6.45pm The Royal Opera Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Dir: … [Read more...] about The Royal Opera and Ballet in Cinema 2015-2016

Sophia Loren returns to the big screen after a decade

5 July 2013 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Sophia Loren will be returning to the big screen in a film based on Jean Cocteau's 1930s play La Voce Umana (The Human Voice). Loren last appeared in the cinema in Lina Wertmuller's Peperoni … [Read more...] about Sophia Loren returns to the big screen after a decade

Fellini’s muse, Sandra Milo, turns 80

10 March 2013 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Sandra Milo was born in Tunis 11 March 1933. She made her film début alongside Alberto Sordi in The Bachelor in 1955, but it wasn't until she was discovered by Federico Fellini that she came into her … [Read more...] about Fellini’s muse, Sandra Milo, turns 80

Billy Connolly, star of Dustin Hoffman’s film Quartet, on old age

12 September 2012 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Billy Connolly stars in Dustin Hoffman's movie adaptation of Ronald Harwood's stage play Quartet. The film, set in a retirement home for opera singers, with British stalwarts Maggie Smith, Pauline … [Read more...] about Billy Connolly, star of Dustin Hoffman’s film Quartet, on old age

Marilyn Monroe at the National Portrait Gallery

26 August 2012 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

'A British Love Affair', an exhibition exploring Marilyn Monroe’s connection with Britain, will be at the National Portrait Gallery from 29 September. The display is free to visit and coincides … [Read more...] about Marilyn Monroe at the National Portrait Gallery

Two Divas together: Meryl Streep and Carla Fracci… what’s so funny?

22 March 2012 by Gramilano 1 Comment

  This great snap, from a reception at the Rome Film Festival in 2009, shows the two leading-ladies cracking up with laughter. Any ideas what somebody might have said or done? Suggestions … [Read more...] about Two Divas together: Meryl Streep and Carla Fracci… what’s so funny?

Barbra Streisand to play Momma Rose in the screen version of Gyspy – Julian Fellowes will write the screenplay

13 March 2012 by Gramilano 1 Comment

Producers Barbra Streisand and Joel Silver have set Academy Award-winning writer Julian Fellowes to pen the screenplay adaptation of Stephen Sondheim and Arthur Laurents’ Tony Award winning musical, … [Read more...] about Barbra Streisand to play Momma Rose in the screen version of Gyspy – Julian Fellowes will write the screenplay

Woody Allen adapts Bullets Over Broadway for a new Broadway musical

25 February 2012 by Gramilano 2 Comments

Woody Allen's 1994 film "Bullets Over Broadway" explored the travails of an aspiring playwright struggling to bring his creation to the Great White Way. And now, in a possible case of art imitating, … [Read more...] about Woody Allen adapts Bullets Over Broadway for a new Broadway musical

‘The Artist’ dog Uggie is banned from Oscar’s red carpet

15 February 2012 by Gramilano 4 Comments

"Uggie has not been asked to participate or appear at the Oscars," said The Weinstein Company, distributors of "The Artist". Without an official invitation or credential, the playful Jack Russell … [Read more...] about ‘The Artist’ dog Uggie is banned from Oscar’s red carpet

Egyptian film star is sent to jail for insulting Islam

2 February 2012 by Gramilano 1 Comment

The Arab world's most famous comic actor, Adel Imam, has received a three-month jail sentence for insulting Islam in films and plays. Imam, who has frequently poked fun at authorities and … [Read more...] about Egyptian film star is sent to jail for insulting Islam

Winslet and Branagh back together again

15 January 2012 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Kate Winslet is to work with Kenneth Branagh for the first time since they made Hamlet in 1996, says Variety. Winslet will star in the director's latest film, The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel … [Read more...] about Winslet and Branagh back together again

Kim Novak, on hearing the homage to the Vertigo score in The Artist, felt “raped”

10 January 2012 by Gramilano 1 Comment

I want to report a rape. My body of work has been violated by The Artist." This is a statement by Vertigo star Kim Novak. Novak says she was appalled when she sat down to watch the Oscar … [Read more...] about Kim Novak, on hearing the homage to the Vertigo score in The Artist, felt “raped”

Darcey Bussell on Astaire, Fonteyn and Michael Jackson

22 December 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

On Christmas Day the BBC2 will transmit Darcey Bussell Dances Hollywood, a tribute to the great film musicals. Bussell talked to the Radio Times' Alexia Skinitis about the dancers who have inspired … [Read more...] about Darcey Bussell on Astaire, Fonteyn and Michael Jackson

Top 10 actors on IMDb in 2011

22 December 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

International Movie Database's Top 10 Stars list this year: Natalie Portman Mila Kunis Johnny Depp Emma Stone Chris Hemsworth Olivia Wilde Jennifer Lawrence George Clooney Ryan … [Read more...] about Top 10 actors on IMDb in 2011

Meryl Streep’s talks at length about Margaret Thatcher, The Iron Lady: Very, very impressive

11 December 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

  Everyone's talking as if Meryl Streep had already won an Oscar for her portrayal of Margaret Thatcher, The Iron Lady, though the film will not be released for another month. In the meantime … [Read more...] about Meryl Streep’s talks at length about Margaret Thatcher, The Iron Lady: Very, very impressive

Happy 100th Birthday Nino Rota

3 December 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Nino Rota would have been 100 today. He died in 1979 but his work is well remembered 30 years on. The Italian composer was born in Milan and although he wrote operas (Il cappello di paglia di … [Read more...] about Happy 100th Birthday Nino Rota

Meryl Streep defends her portrayal of Margaret Thatcher

1 December 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Meryl Streep has defended her portrayal of former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher as a frail old woman suffering from dementia in The Iron Lady, says BBC News. The film has drawn criticism from … [Read more...] about Meryl Streep defends her portrayal of Margaret Thatcher

Meryl Streep named best actress by New York critics

30 November 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Meryl Streep was named best actress by the New York Film Critics Circle for her portrayal of Margaret Thatcher in the forthcoming film The Iron Lady. The film includes scenes from Lady Thatcher's … [Read more...] about Meryl Streep named best actress by New York critics

Nanni Moretti’s Habemus Papam (We Have a Pope) opens in the UK

30 November 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Left-wing Italian film-maker, Nanni Moretti, has attacked many institutions in his time: his 2006 film The Caiman laid in to Berlusconi. Not a surprise then that the Catholic Church … [Read more...] about Nanni Moretti’s Habemus Papam (We Have a Pope) opens in the UK

Ken Russell dies at 84

28 November 2011 by Gramilano 1 Comment

Ken Russell, the British director of "Women in Love" and "The Devils", has died at the age of 84. In a statement his wife said, It was completely unexpected. He had recently agreed to direct the … [Read more...] about Ken Russell dies at 84

James Earl Jones receives an Oscar onstage in London

13 November 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

James Earl Jones has received an honorary Oscar on the London stage, to the surprise of his matinee audience. Jones, currently starring opposite Vanessa Redgrave in Driving Miss Daisy - said he was … [Read more...] about James Earl Jones receives an Oscar onstage in London

Antonioni’s muse is 80: Happy Birthday Monica Vitti

3 November 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

The great Italian actress Monica Vitti is 80 today. She passed seamlessly from being the muse of the intense Michelangelo Antonioni, to becoming Italy's favourite comedienne in films such as 1973's … [Read more...] about Antonioni’s muse is 80: Happy Birthday Monica Vitti

Leslie Caron’s six best musical stars: from Streisand and Garland to Astaire and Travolta

22 October 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Leslie Caron is in London as An American in Paris is about to be in the cinemas once again. She talked to The Times: When I first arrived in Hollywood I had never seen a musical. I was only 18. … [Read more...] about Leslie Caron’s six best musical stars: from Streisand and Garland to Astaire and Travolta

Barbara Kent, silent-film star, dies at 103

22 October 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Barbara Kent, one of the last surviving stars of silent films, who performed alongside Gloria Swanson, Greta Garbo and Harold Lloyd has died at 103. A brunette, baby-faced beauty, both shapely and … [Read more...] about Barbara Kent, silent-film star, dies at 103

Diane Keaton on Woody Allen: He had a great body!

21 October 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Diane Keaton's new memoir, Then Again, digs into the origin of her romance with Woody Allen all those many years ago. "He had a great body," she writes. "I was in love with him before I knew him. He … [Read more...] about Diane Keaton on Woody Allen: He had a great body!

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