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Month: February 2011

DFI Film Review : Coriolanus (2011) (Blog)

Genre: Drama, History, Thriller Starring: Ralph Fiennes, Gerard Butler, Brian Cos, Vanessa Redgrave Widespread civil unrest. Riots over food prices. Politicians banished. Who says Shakespeare isn't relevant? Set in Rome (though the film was shot in Belgrade with a...

Fiennes directorial debut a hit in Berlin

BERLIN — British actor Ralph Fiennes won applause at the Berlin film festival Monday for his directorial debut, "Coriolanus", a modern adaptation of the Shakespeare tragedy about a vengeful Roman general. The all-star cast includes the two-time Oscar nominee in the...

Gerard Butler, Ralph Fiennes in Coriolanus (Blog)

Ralph Fiennes is no stranger to the title role of “Coriolanus,” having played it in 2000 on the London stage at the Almeida Theatre, Gainsborough Studios. Fiennes says he's been determined to reprise the demanding role on the big screen ever since. This is,...

DFI Film Review : Coriolanus (20Interviews) (Blog)

Genre: Drama, History, Thriller Starring: Ralph Fiennes, Gerard Butler, Brian Cos, Vanessa Redgrave Widespread civil unrest. Riots over food prices. Politicians banished. Who says Shakespeare isn't relevant? Set in Rome (though the film was shot in Belgrade with a...

Ralph Fiennes’ Shakespeare redo a bloody delight

BERLIN (Hollywood Reporter) - At a time when revolution is once again in the air around the world, Ralph Fiennes delivers a ferocious reminder of the perils in store when a warrior becomes the head of state. He directs and stars in "Coriolanus" as William...

Coriolanus, (Rated 4/ 5 )

All's well with this action hero Ralph Fiennes's Coriolanus is a bloody, testosterone-filled updating of Shakespeare's play, shot and performed with real vigour. This is the Bard done action-movie style. Making his directorial debut, Fiennes (who also plays the lead)...

Coriolanus (Review)

A Weinstein Co. (in U.S.) release of a Hermetof Pictures, Kalkronkie and Icon Entertainment Intl. presentation in association with Magna Films, Atlantic Swiss Prods., Lip Sync Prods., BBC Films, Artemis Films, MagnoliaMae Films and Synchronistic Pictures of a Lonely...

Coriolanus: Berlin Review

[i]Ralph Fiennes makes Shakespeare modern and bloody brilliant.[/i] Venue: Berlin Film Festival, In Competition Cast: Ralph Fiennes, Gerard Butler, Brian Cox, Vanessa Redgrave Director-producer: Ralph Fiennes [i]Ralph Fiennes directs and stars in 'Coriolanus' as...

Hacienda Hosts Hollywood

Students, residents, workers, and a businessman in suit and tie gathered in front of First Presbyterian Church building on Flores Street this afternoon, edging as close as crews would let them to filming for "Of Mavericks and Men," a biopic about celebrated surfer Jay...

Gerard Butler talks TIFF, Mavericks

Speaking of that film, I caught up with its star Gerard Butler after the premiere of his second film at this festival, Coriolanus. The response was far more subdued for that one. “You could hear a pin drop in those final scenes,” he said. He said he was awestruck...

A bonanza from Britain

[i]Lionsgate U.K. nabs a trio of films[/i] EXCLUSIVE-- Lionsgate U.K. has snapped up Brit theatrical rights to "Playing the Field," "Medallion" and "Trap for Cinderella." Gerard Butler starrer "Playing the Field," currently lensing, is a romantic comedy about a former...

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