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 […]
New trailer and poster for The Favourite starring Olivia Colman, Emma Stone and Rachel Weisz
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 […]
2018 BFI London Film Festival Review – The Favourite
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 […]
New trailer and poster for Yorgos Lanthimos’ The Favourite starring Olivia Colman, Rachel Weisz and Emma Stone
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 […]
First trailer for Yorgos Lanthimos’ The Favourite starring Olivia Colman, Emma Stone and Rachel Weisz
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 […]
The Nastiest Movie Moments of 2017
Ben Robins on the nastiest movie moments of 2017… It’s been a banner year for fairly disgusting things on-screen. No real guesses as to why, but we’re not here to slave over the reasons. We’re here to simply recount, and to celebrate. From FrightFest-backed horrors, to gonzo arthouse dealings and even the occasional indie weepy, […]
Colin Farrell reunites with Yorgos Lanthimos for Iran-Contra series at Amazon
Following his appearance in True Detective, Colin Farrell is set to return to the small screen by taking on the role of Oliver North in a new drama about the Iran-Contra affair, which will reunite him with The Lobster director Yorgos Lanthimos. The series is being developed for Amazon, and will see Enzo Mileti and […]
Movie Review – The Lobster (2015)
The Lobster, 2015. Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos. Starring Colin Farrell, Rachel Weisz, Lea Seydoux, Ben Whishaw, John C. Reilly, Jessica Barden, Ashley Jensen, and Angeliki Papoulla. SYNOPSIS: In a dystopian near future, single people, according to the laws of The City, are taken to The Hotel, where they are obliged to find a romantic partner in […]
Alicia Silverstone joins Colin Farrell and Nicole Kidman in The Killing of a Sacred Deer
With production on The Killing of a Sacred Deer getting underway, Deadline is reporting that Alicia Silverstone has joined the cast of the Yorgos Lanthimos-directed film, alongside Raffey Cassidy (Tomorrowland) and Bill Camp (Jason Bourne). The Killing of a Sacred Deer reunites Lanthimos with his The Lobster star Colin Farrell, while Nicole Kidman (Secret in Their […]
Movie Review – The Lobster (2015)
The Lobster, 2015. Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos. Starring Colin Farrell, Rachel Weisz, Jessica Barden, Olivia Colman, Ashley Jensen, Ariane Labed, Angeliki Papoulia, John C. Reilly, Léa Seydoux, Michael Smiley, Ben Whishaw and Roger Ashton-Griffiths SYNOPSIS: In a dystopian hotel, recently-separated David (Colin Farrell) has 45 days to find a partner, before he turns into a lobster. To any other species, humans are funny creatures. The Lobster takes our […]
