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Olivia Colman shares conversation she had with much younger actor that left her cringing during a love scene

The star tells all on BBC's The Graham Norton Show on New Year's Eve

Wales Online · Dec 31, 2022

Theatre executive Julian Bird praises ‘resilience’ of sector as he is made OBE

The 48-year-old helped spearhead a campaign for Government support during Covid-19 and worked with Sir Sam Mendes to aid freelancers.

The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2022

The best films of 2023 to look forward to

New movies from Martin Scorsese, Wes Anderson, Sam Mendes, Greta Gerwig and Florian Zeller, among others, mean there’s a feast of cinema to look forward to in the coming months

The Guardian - UK · Dec 30, 2022

'Empire of Light' review: Olivia Colman shines in this Sam Mendes drama

The Shakespeare quote "Find where light in darkness lies" is painted on the lobby wall at the Empire, a handsomely fading 1930s cineplex that faces the sea in a small British town. The setting is the heart of Sam Mendes' drama "Empire of Light," and the quote feels appropriate for…

Tribune News Service · Dec 8, 2022

Review: 'Empire of Light' is an ode to the movies, more or less

From its first moments, in which an employee played by Olivia Colman opens the grand, golden Empire cinema for the day, "Empire of Light" feels like a love letter to the experience of moviegoing.

Tribune News Service · Dec 8, 2022

‘Empire of Light’ splices together mismatched ideas at a struggling theater

Olivia Colman stars as the lonely staffer with mental health issues in disappointing effort from the talented Sam Mendes.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 8, 2022

Movie review: 'Empire of Light' an ode to the movies that fails to captivate

In “Empire of Light,” Sam Mendes casts a nostalgic eye toward the movies. Like several other auteurs this winter season, Mendes has crafted what could be considered a “love letter to cinema” (see also: Steven Spielberg’s “The Fabelmans,” Damien Chazelle’s “Babylon”), but “Empire of Light” is less of a mash…

Tribune News Service · Dec 6, 2022

‘People told us what a consolation it was’ – Toby Jones on the return of Detectorists

As he and Mackenzie Crook revive their beloved treasure hunters for a Christmas special, the actor reveals how their pairing began, what his four new projects are – and why there’s no such thing as a small role

The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2022

Best podcasts of the week: How to die on screen, according to the stars of Halloween to Stranger Things

In this week’s newsletter: Actor Michael Nathanson hears from his peers on what happens when your character meets their end in Playing Dead. Plus: five podcasts adapted for TV

The Guardian - UK · Dec 1, 2022

Foyle Film Festival: Winners of Light in Motion Competition Awards announced

Here are the full list of winners from Sunday night's awards in Derry

Belfast Live · Nov 29, 2022