An Oscar-winning dark comedy is among the movies on TV tonight
One of its stars won an Academy Award for her performance in the film. Prime Video has just added 30 huge movies to its library, including one of last year’s most controversial films. However, if none of these are for you, here are the flicks airing on telly this Tuesday evening (30 May). The Favourite […]
3 years ago
Olivia Colman won Best Actress for The Favourite and her speech was fantastic
The English actress was a popular choice for Best Actress. Olivia Colman, the actress best known for her role as Sophie in British comedy Peep Show, won the Academy Award for Best Actress on a night of surprises at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Colman won out over heavy favourite Glenn Close for her […]
7 years ago
Irish-made movie The Favourite steals the show at this year’s BAFTAs
The Favourite was definitely the biggest winner on the night. Irish-made movie The Favourite picked up a number of awards at Sunday night’s 2019 BAFTAs. The Favourite (which you can read our review of here) is made by the Irish film and television production company Elements Pictures. The movie picked up a total of five awards, […]
7 years ago
Only those with the darkest, most twisted sense of humour need apply for The Favourite
This movie is absolutely not for everyone… When we’re introduced to Abigail (Emma Stone), she is stuffed into an overcrowded carriage, attempting to avoid eye contact with a fellow passenger who is masturbating. Arriving at Queen Anne’s (Olivia Colman) palace, she is kicked out of the carriage, landing face first in what she probably hopes […]
7 years ago
Yorgos Lanthimos discusses the very different original cast for The Favourite
The Oscar-nominated director also reveals why Hollywood has yet to offer him a major blockbuster. Yorgos Lanthimos loves Ireland. He reveals as much when JOE sat down to chat to him about his latest movie, The Favourite. Olivia Colman, Rachel Weisz and Emma Stone have all received Golden Globe nominations for their roles in his […]
7 years ago
Here’s your first look at the dementedly dark new comedy from the director of The Lobster
The majority of that movie’s cast have reunited for this new one. Director Yorgos Lanthimos is a bit of a unique genius when it comes to dementedly dark comedies, as anyone who has seen The Lobster or The Killing Of A Sacred Deer can testify to. Colin Farrell must also enjoy his work, but he […]
8 years ago