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The Herald Scotland
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Sublime turn from Jennifer Lawrence in Die My Love
Set in rural America, amid a sticky, sweltering heat, it begins as Grace (Lawrence) and her husband Jackson (Robert Pattinson) move into his Uncle Frank's old house. Miles from the nearest neighbours, it's run down, left to rot after Frank took his own life. Jackson's father Harry (Nick Nolte), Frank's brother, seems to be suffering from dementia, while his mother Pam (Sissy Spacek) carries the worries of the world on her shoulders. There's even a loaded gun in the house, one that Harry used to leave by his bedside. Based on the 2017 novel by Ariana Harwicz, and adapted by Ramsay, Enda Walsh and Alice Birch, Ramsay doesn't waste any time in letting us sense that Grace is under huge strain. Early on, she leaves a knife right by their baby son as he plays on the porch. Nothing happens, it's just out of reach, but it's hardly the actions of someone who is thinking straight. 'Everyone goes a little loopy in their first year,' sympathises Pam, genuinely concerned that her daughter-in-law is struggling. Ramsay plays with ambiguity, placing the audience directly into Grace's increasingly fractured mind. Some sequences go unexplained, such as an appearance by LaKeith Stanfield, who barely has any lines and appears to represent Grace's untapped sexual desire. Suggestions are made that Jackson might be having an affair (she finds condoms in his car glove compartment), but maybe it's all in her head. Lawrence arguably hasn't taken on something this daring since she made Darren Aronofsky's mother! And she fully grits her teeth here, baring all. Pattinson, although very much in support, is an ideal foil, simmering with anger. 'This place is a hole,' he yells, as their domestic lives begin to splinter and Grace starts to unravel, typified when he brings a yappy dog home that soon gets under her skin. Spacek does a great deal with the few scenes she has, while Nolte brings his grizzled charisma, one that's been missing from prestige cinema for a long time. No doubt, Die My Love is also beautifully made, from its raw, infectious sound design to the resonant cinematography from Irish DoP, Seamus McGarvey. Music is also cunningly used, from Eric Clapton's 'Crossroads' to David Bowie's 'Kooks', encapsulating the mood of the piece. Following on from Ramsay's last film, 2017's vigilante tale You Were Never Really Here, Die My Love feels like a more complete film, rarely taking the obvious or melodramatic path. It would be a harsh Cannes jury that doesn't award this a prize; Lawrence in particular sets the bar high.
Perth Now
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
The Kooks guitarist Hugh Harris shares bold biopic opinion - 'it's inherently bias'
The Kooks guitarist Hugh Harris doesn't think bands should get biopics made on them until the members are all dead. In the past 20 years a number of acclaimed biographical movies about music stars have been released to acclaim and success, such as 'Walk the Line' about Johnny Cash, 'Rocket Man' which focuses on the life and career of Sir Elton John and 'Bohemian Rhapsody', which focused on Queen and late frontman Freddie Mercury and earned Rami Malek a Best Actor Oscar for his portrayal of the flamboyant singer. However, Hugh doesn't think any film should be made about a group or solo artist whilst they're alive because that film will be "inherently bias". In an interview with website Contact Music, he said: "It's not OK to write your own - you've got to die first! "You can't be alive and write your own biopic because history is inherently bias towards the people that wrote it. "I think there's got to be some committee that takes the storytelling of yourself off your hands." Hugh's bandmate Luke Pritchard doesn't necessarily agree and thinks Timothee Chalamet could play him in a biopic on The Kooks. Luke said: "Timothee Chalamet can come in and play me!" The 'Naïve' hitmaker believes Chalamet would be able to play him because he just portrayed Bob Dylan in 'A Complete Unknown' and Luke bears a striking resemblance to the legendary folk musician. Acknowledging his similar look to Bob, Luke quipped: "Oh, if only I could act! If only I'd gone to RADA!" The Kooks have just released their seventh album 'Never/Know' and Luke has revealed the uplifting vibe of the songs on the record, such as 'Sunny Baby', were partly inspired by the Dylan biopic 'A Complete Unknown'. The positive tracks that he and Hugh wrote for 'Never/Know' are a response to the current state of the world. He said: "[The record] is not unlike the '60s reaction, actually. I watched the Bob Dylan film and I guess the message the director was trying to make and the scriptwriter, is they had their problems then, they thought that nuclear war was going to break out at any time. My mum talks about it, they had drills on the Isle of Wight. The '60s expression was let's take LSD and go get some flowers and let's try and metaphysically change things. That music turned out in that kind of way. Through the modern lens sometimes people see it as a little bit too sunshine-y, but I think that's an interesting parallel."
Times
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Times
‘Labels should pay for therapy' — the Kooks' frontman on teen fame
Back in the early 2000s, three teenage friends from BIMM music college in Brighton formed a band as an end-of-term project, writing the kind of songs teenage boys will write along the way. A year later, they were famous. That's when the problems started. 'People love Jackie Big Tits,' says Luke Pritchard of the Kooks, defending a notoriously puerile early song that was named after a character in Sexy Beast. Jackie Big Tits is actually about the songwriter, svengali and Wombles creator Mike Batt, whose wife, Julianne White, played Jackie in the British comedy crime classic. When Pritchard was 16 and attending the Brit School in Croydon, Batt discovered Katie Melua, Pritchard's then girlfriend and a fellow pupil. Batt signed her to his Dramatico
Perth Now
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
'I had to Google Fontaines D.C....' The Kooks didn't know who Irish rockers were
The Kooks are getting a lot of love from the new bands they meet - but they had no idea who Fontaines D.C. were when they met the Irish post-punk rockers. The indie band - comprised of original members, singer Luke Pritchard and guitarist Hugh Harris - have just released their seventh studio album 'Never/Know' and 19 years after they started out they are happy to take on the mantle of elder statesmen of rock. The Kooks have been told by numerous bands and artists they run into that they are fans of the group, but Hugh admits he had an awkward meeting with Fontaines D.C. - who are fronted by Grian Chatten - as he didn't know who they were and didn't realise they were so popular. Speaking to Hugh said: "Last summer I had to Google Fontaines D.C., I was outside our dressing room and they came to say hi and give their respect and love to the band. I was like, 'Who the heck are they?' Then I was like, 'Oh my god they're huge!' It's nice to have that support from both sides." Luke admits it's been a new experience to be told by so many fellow artists that they are fans of the band's songs, which include the hit single Naïve', because they did not feel that much love when they first released their debut LP 'Inside In / Inside Out' in 2006. The 'Ooh La' singer said: "Everyone loves us now. It didn't used to be like that!" "We are lucky like that." Luke - who along with Hugh is heading out on a UK arena tour later this year - also gets told by younger fans that their music was popular with their parents when they were growing up. He added: "The thing that I hear a lot about The Kooks, which is maybe a unique-ish thing to us, I always hear the same thing, which is, 'I used to listen to The Kooks in the car with my parents and my younger brother.' It's always an intergenerational thing. Their parents would get us because they would hear The Kinks and The Beatles and Bob Dylan and the kids liked us, too." Luke believes that the 2000s era of British indie rock music is finally getting the recognition it deserves as an era of rock 'n' roll in its own right. He said: "There's a huge appreciation of it now. "What we're seeing as The Kooks – I can't speak for other bands of our generation – is the young people now, the teenagers, are getting into our music, which is crazy. I guess that shows the appreciation of what it was and the carrying on of guitar music, rock 'n' roll, which is more of a kind of mentality than anything. After Britpop you had a lot of garage and stuff like that. Then White Stripes and The Strokes came along and we as Brits answered it."
Business Upturn
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Upturn
Outer Banks Season 5: Release date speculation, cast and plot details – Everything we know so far
By Aman Shukla Published on May 8, 2025, 18:30 IST Last updated May 8, 2025, 11:58 IST Outer Banks has captivated audiences with its thrilling mix of treasure-hunting adventures, romance, and drama. With Season 4 leaving fans reeling from major plot twists, anticipation for Outer Banks Season 5—the show's final chapter—is at an all-time high. Here's everything we know so far about the release date, cast and plot details. Outer Banks Season 5 Release Date Speculation While Netflix has not announced an official release date for Outer Banks Season 5, we can make educated guesses based on production timelines and past seasons. Filming is set to begin in June 2025, delayed from an earlier spring start, and is expected to continue through the end of the year. Given that Season 4 took about a year from filming to release, Outer Banks Season 5 is likely to premiere in late 2025 or early 2026. Outer Banks Season 5 Cast: Who's Returning? The Outer Banks Season 5 cast is expected to feature most of the core Pogues and Kooks, though one major absence will change the dynamic. Here's who we anticipate will return based on Season 4's events: Chase Stokes as John B. Routledge, the Pogues' leader, navigating fatherhood. Madelyn Cline as Sarah Cameron, dealing with motherhood and family drama. Madison Bailey as Kiara Carrera, grappling with a significant loss. Jonathan Daviss as Pope Heyward, continuing his journey. Carlacia Grant as Cleo, whose backstory may expand. Drew Starkey as Rafe Cameron, potentially reconciling with Sarah. Austin North as Topper Thornton, a recurring Kook ally/rival. Fiona Palomo as Sofia, now a series regular. J. Anthony Crane as Chandler Groff, the villain tied to the Blue Crown. Pollyanna McIntosh as Dalia, a recurring antagonist. Mia Challis as Ruthie, another returning Kook. Outer Banks Season 5 Plot: What to Expect? While Netflix hasn't released an official synopsis, Season 4's finale provides strong clues about the Outer Banks Season 5 plot. Warning: Season 4 spoilers ahead! The Season 4 finale saw the Pogues chasing the Blue Crown, only to lose it to Chandler Groff, who killed JJ. The devastated Pogues buried JJ in Morocco and vowed revenge, setting up a central theme for Season 5. Co-creator Shannon Burke confirmed the Blue Crown treasure hunt will continue, carrying the story 'all the way to the end.' The season will explore why Groff acted as he did, delving into his history. Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
