Articles related to "John Gielgud"



Becket on DVD
It's solid in story and scale but the best reasons to see it are the performances of two film powerhouses: Peter O'Toole and Richard Burton
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Marlon Brando in Julius Caesar
Defying expectations, Marlon Brando was an impressive Marc Antony in the 1953 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar.
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Prospero's Books
Review of the Peter Greenaway's film 'Prospero's Books'
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Remembering John Gielgud
Remembering John Gielgud.
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History Shakespeare Style: King Henry IV, Part One
A study of the various filmed versions of Henry IV, Pt. 1 or adaptions of that play.
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The Barretts of Wimpole Street a Love Story
The Barretts of Wimpole Street stars Jennifer Jones as Elizabeth Barrett, who falls in love with John Browning (Bill Travers) in defiance of her father (John Gielgud).
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Julius Caesar and the Ides of March
Victorious soldier, famous assassination, inspiration for script writers from Shakespeare to Shaw - filmmakers continue attempting to capture the life of Julius Caesar
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Two Careers Are Better Than One
Flexible Strategies' Part 6 delves into Sting's "second" career as an actor.
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Alec Guiness
Biog of the distinguished actor.
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A Potted Biography of Peter Brook
British director Peter Brook has produced some of the most significant and influential theatre productions and theoretical works of the twentieth century.
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Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland on Film
There are many film and TV versions of Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland and Alice Through the Looking Glass, and each one delights viewers with a unique presentation.
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Overture Films Announces New Version of Hamlet
Director Catherine Hardwicke takes on her newest challenge since the highly successful Twilight hit the big screen.
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Peter Greenaway
An examination of the films of the arthouse director
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Posthumous Oscar Nominations for Acting
An anticipated Oscar nomination for Golden Globe winner Heath Ledger would make him the seventh posthumous nominee.
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Ten Chimneys Broadway Legends' Wisconsin Home
Ten Chimneys is the country house of Broadway legends Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne. The Lunts entertained the famous actors of the Golden Era of Hollywood in Wisconsin.
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The Importance of Being Earnest
Oscar Wilde is renowned for his acerbic wit and it is never more prevalent than in his satirical plays.
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Arthur: The Melancholy Millionaire
This 1981 romantic comedy takes filmgoers into this tipsy millionaire's everyday life, posing the question "Don't You Wish You Were Arthur?" The answer may surprise you.
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Hugh Laurie on Film
Although best known for British comedy shows Blackadder and A Bit of Fry and Laurie, and more recently for the American drama House, Hugh Laurie has a substantial film ca
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Last Minute London Weekend Theatre Break
The Travel Sleuth looks at a last minute weekend theatre special offer of Ballet at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden.
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Masterpiece Theater
Memories of the Classic British Drama shown on PBS
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Remembering Sir Alec
Remembering Sir Alec Guinness | Jimmy McGovern's The Lakes | People Like Us marathon | The Royle Family | DVD Update
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Royal Films - Queen Victoria to Princess Diana
The popularity of biopics and the fascination with royalty has led to the production of many movies and miniseries about the regal figures of England.
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Sherlock Holmes Audiobooks
The Sherlock Holmes stories remain popular today. Audiobooks present an ideal way to experience Arthur Conan Doyle's writing and there is an exciting range available.
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The Blood Is the Life, Part Three
The 70's were good for Dracula-lovers
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Hamlet at the Movies
Emile Hirsch is the latest actor to play Hamlet for the big screen. Here's a short primer on the major films about the Melancholy Dane.
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Hamlet on TV
The RSC's '09 adaptation of its David Tennant-led show proves that TV will always welcome another Hamlet. For more proof, read about major TV versions of the past.
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Sting Filmography
With some fairly impressive acting credits to his name, Sting has opted to purposely steer away from pop-star and rock-and-roll films in favor of playing eccentric characters, bad guys, and the occasional surprise.
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Vivien Leigh Part II
Part two of the glamorous, exciting, and tragic life of Vivien Leigh.
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