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Alice in Wonderland

Critics Round-Up: An ‘imaginatively crafted delight’ or a ‘thin ballet’? Royal Ballet’s Alice

25 March 2012 by Gramilano 4 Comments

We know that the Royal Ballet's dancers are exceptional, we've seen that the designs and lighting are magical, but the jury is still out on whether Christopher Wheeldon's Alice's Adventures in … [Read more...] about Critics Round-Up: An ‘imaginatively crafted delight’ or a ‘thin ballet’? Royal Ballet’s Alice

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

The Royal Ballet’s Sarah Lamb talks to The Independent

4 May 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Sarah Lamb is sewing shoes: I sew four or five a week, and I use a razor blade to pare them down. Today in the Manon rehearsal the floor is dirty in the first act, then you get blood on a shoe in the … [Read more...] about The Royal Ballet’s Sarah Lamb talks to The Independent

Michael Gough, distinguished actor and Batman’s butler, dies at 94

17 March 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Poised and distinguished-looking, with an eloquent speaking voice and a long-lipped sneer, Michael Gough deployed his talent for depicting seducers, serial killers and other well-bred villains to … [Read more...] about Michael Gough, distinguished actor and Batman’s butler, dies at 94

Alices everywhere from London to New York, from film to stage, from musical to ballet. Now in tartan…

1 March 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Alices are popping out all over the place. Tim Burton is partly to blame for the latest batch with his Johnny Depp film Alice in Wonderland in 3D last year. Here in Italy there is an (awful) touring … [Read more...] about Alices everywhere from London to New York, from film to stage, from musical to ballet. Now in tartan…

OSCARs 2011 – quotes and winners

OSCAR quotes: "I have a feeling my career's just peaked." - Colin Firth, upon winning best actor. “I thought it would be nice to celebrate film rather than fashion.” - Bonham Carter said of the … [Read more...] about OSCARs 2011 – quotes and winners

BAFTAs 2011 – quotes and winners

BAFTA quotes: "It is very strange to look back after seven films and remember how wary I was of putting Harry on the big screen. I kept saying no. But being involved with these films has been one of … [Read more...] about BAFTAs 2011 – quotes and winners

The King’s Speech, Colin Firth and Natalie Portman – so no surprises at this year’s BAFTAs

14 February 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

The story of King George VI's struggle to overcome a stammer, aided by his devoted wife, dominated the Orange British Academy Film Awards. Colin Firth continued his winning streak by taking the best … [Read more...] about The King’s Speech, Colin Firth and Natalie Portman – so no surprises at this year’s BAFTAs

Top 10 films of 2010 – Toy Story 3 leads worldwide box-office takings

1 January 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

What the world watched in 2010 - global box-office in millions of dollars: 1 Toy Story 3 BV $1,063.1 2 Alice in Wonderland (2010) BV $1,024.3 3 Harry Potter and the Deathly … [Read more...] about Top 10 films of 2010 – Toy Story 3 leads worldwide box-office takings

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GRAHAM SPICER

Writer, director and photographer in Milan, blogging (under the name ‘Gramilano’) about dance, opera, music and photography for people who are a bit like me and like some of the things I like. I was a regular columnist for Opera Now magazine and wrote for the BBC until transferring to Italy. My scribblings have appeared in various publications from Woman’s Weekly to Gay Times. I write the ‘Danza in Italia’ column for Dancing Times magazine.

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