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54th Chicago International Film Festival Review – The Favourite (2018)

November 30, 2018 by Robert Kojder

The Favourite, 2018. Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos. Starring Olivia Colman, Emma Stone, Rachel Weisz, Nicholas Hoult, Joe Alwyn, Mark Gatiss, Jenny Rainsford, James Smith, Tim Ingall, LillyRose Stevens, Liam Fleming, and Carolyn Saint-Pé. SYNOPSIS: In early 18th century England, a frail Queen Anne (Colman) occupies the throne and her close friend Lady Sarah (Weisz) governs […]

Filed Under: Movies, Reviews, Robert Kojder Tagged With: Carolyn Saint-Pé, Emma Stone, James Smith, Jenny Rainsford, Joe Alwyn, Liam Fleming, LillyRose Stevens, Mark Gatiss, Nicholas Hoult, olivia colman, rachel weisz, The Favourite, Tim Ingall, yorgos lanthimos

Movie Review – The Favourite (2018)

January 6, 2019 by Helen Murdoch

The Favourite, 2018. Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos. Starring Olivia Colman, Emma Stone, Rachel Weisz, Nicholas Hoult, James Smith and Mark Gatiss. SYNOPSIS: In early 18th century England, a frail Queen Anne occupies the throne and her close friend, Lady Sarah, governs the country in her stead. When a new servant, Abigail, arrives, her charm endears […]

Filed Under: Helen Murdoch, Movies, Reviews Tagged With: Emma Stone, James Smith, Mark Gatiss, Nicholas Hoult, olivia colman, rachel weisz, The Favourite, yorgos lanthimos

Movie Review – The Favourite (2018)

January 2, 2019 by Shaun Munro

The Favourite, 2018. Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos. Featuring Olivia Colman, Emma Stone, Rachel Weisz, Nicholas Hoult, Joe Alwyn, James Smith, and Mark Gatiss. SYNOPSIS: In early 18th century England, a frail Queen Anne occupies the throne and her close friend, Lady Sarah, governs the country in her stead. When a new servant, Abigail, arrives, her […]

Filed Under: Movies, Reviews, Shaun Munro Tagged With: Emma Stone, James Smith, Joe Alwyn, Mark Gatiss, Nicholas Hoult, olivia colman, rachel weisz, The Favourite, yorgos lanthimos

Movie Review – The Favourite (2018)

December 8, 2018 by Ben Robins

The Favourite, 2018. Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos. Featuring Olivia Colman, Rachel Weisz, Emma Stone, Nicholas Hoult, Mark Gatiss, and James Smith. SYNOPSIS: 18th century England. A sickly Queen Anne (Colman) has her closest friend and confidant, Lady Sarah (Weisz), mostly governing the country for her. But when new servant Abigail (Stone) starts to threaten the […]

Filed Under: Ben Robins, Movies Tagged With: Emma Stone, James Smith, Mark Gatiss, Nicholas Hoult, olivia colman, rachel weisz, The Favourite, yorgos lanthimos

New trailer and poster for The Favourite starring Olivia Colman, Emma Stone and Rachel Weisz

October 26, 2018 by Amie Cranswick

Ahead of its US release next month, a new poster and trailer have arrived online for The Favourite. Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, the historical drama stars Olivia Colman, Emma Stone, Rachel Weisz, Nicholas Hoult, Joe Alwyn, James Smith, and Mark Gatiss; take a look here… SEE ALSO: Read our ★ ★ ★ ★ review of The Favourite […]

Filed Under: Amie Cranswick, Movies, News, Trailers Tagged With: Emma Stone, James Smith, Joe Alwyn, Mark Gatiss, Nicholas Hoult, olivia colman, rachel weisz, The Favourite, yorgos lanthimos

2018 BFI London Film Festival Review – The Favourite

October 18, 2018 by Matt Rodgers

The Favourite, 2018. Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos Starring Olivia Colman, Rachel Weisz, Emma Stone, Nicholas Hoult, Mark Gatiss, James Smith SYNOPSIS: It’s early 18th century England, and Queen Anne (Olivia Colman) is suffering from a rather painful case of gout. In her absence as monarch, her close friend Lady Sarah (Rachel Weisz) is on hand […]

Filed Under: Matt Rodgers, Movies, Reviews Tagged With: 2018 BFI London Film Festival, Emma Stone, James Smith, Mark Gatiss, Nicolas Hoult, olivia colman, rachel weisz, The Favourite, yorgos lanthimos

New trailer and poster for Yorgos Lanthimos’ The Favourite starring Olivia Colman, Rachel Weisz and Emma Stone

September 5, 2018 by Amie Cranswick

A new poster and trailer have arrived online for director Yorgos Lanthimos’ historical drama The Favourite which stars Olivia Colman, Emma Stone, Rachel Weisz, Nicholas Hoult, Joe Alwyn, James Smith, and Mark Gatiss; check them out here… Early 18th century. England is at war with the French. Nevertheless, duck racing and pineapple eating are thriving. A frail Queen […]

Filed Under: Amie Cranswick, Movies, News, Trailers Tagged With: Emma Stone, James Smith, Joe Alwyn, Mark Gatiss, Nicholas Hoult, olivia colman, rachel weisz, The Favourite, yorgos lanthimos

First trailer for Yorgos Lanthimos’ The Favourite starring Olivia Colman, Emma Stone and Rachel Weisz

July 9, 2018 by Amie Cranswick

Fox Searchlight has revealed a teaser trailer for Yorgos Lanthimos’ new film, the historical drama The Favourite, which stars Olivia Colman, Emma Stone, Rachel Weisz, Nicholas Hoult, Joe Alwyn, James Smith, and Mark Gatiss; watch it here… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LmeQW8j-aE&feature=youtu.be Early 18th century. England is at war with the French. Nevertheless, duck racing and pineapple eating are […]

Filed Under: Amie Cranswick, Movies, News, Trailers Tagged With: Emma Stone, James Smith, Joe Alwyn, Mark Gatiss, Nicholas Hoult, olivia colman, rachel weisz, The Favourite, yorgos lanthimos

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