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The Guardian
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Mother Courage and her Children review – wartime profiteering rarely sounded so good
The noise is constant. It is in the eight marimbas lined up across the stage, which add a South African bounce to Bertolt Brecht's 1939 epic of the thirty years' war. It is in the operatic songs, all lush harmonies and pulsing percussion. And it is in the vocal effects of the large cast, adding birdsong or insect rhythms to the battlefields. Sometimes it is in the crackle of a plastic bottle to suggest fire, the shuddering boom of a drum to indicate an execution, or the grind of hands across metal for machine-gun fire. All of it is generated by the actors, much like the set, by the ensemble with Janet Brown and Eve Booth: a resourceful collection of corrugated iron, wooden pallets, old tyres and buckets. It gives Mark Dornford-May's production an in-built theatricality: each performance created anew. But suddenly the noise stops and the silence is piercing. The moment comes when Paulina Malefane's no-nonsense Mother Courage faces her greatest threat. With heavy irony, it is not the conscription of her first son (Brodie Daniel), the execution of the second (Joseph Hammal), nor even the rape and mutilation of her daughter (Noluthando Boqwana-Page). All those she regards as the cost of doing business; collateral damage in the pursuit of profit as she buys and sells from the back of her cart to the highest military bidder. No, what sucks the air out of her is the outbreak of peace. No war, no trade, no noise. The respite is temporary, of course. Neither war nor capitalism can rest for long. But the icy silence is a highlight of a gutsy production, filleted down to an economical 90 minutes by playwright Lee Hall, who translated the play for Shared Experience in 2000, and marking the welcome debut of Ensemble '84, a company drawn from the environs of Horden, a former mining village in County Durham overlooking the North Sea. In collaboration with Johannesburg's Isango Ensemble, the actors are forthright and physical, building a sense of community not just in the makeup of the newly formed company but in the implication that war, like money, draws every one of us helplessly in. At Horden Methodist Church until 24 May
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kiernan Shipka, Kiefer Sutherland & Krysten Ritter Pic ‘Stone Cold Fox' Boarded For Sales At Cannes Market, First Look Images Revealed
EXCLUSIVE: The Syndicate has boarded foreign sales rights to revenge thriller Stone Cold Fox starring Kiernan Shipka, Kiefer Sutherland and Krysten Ritter. Set in the 1980s, the film sees Fox (Shipka) escape an abusive commune to find her family. When the commune's queenpin (Ritter) kidnaps Fox's little sister and sends a crooked cop (Sutherland) after her, Fox is forced to infiltrate the very place she escaped to save her sister and exact her revenge. Above and below are first look images. More from Deadline Imax, Federation & Imago Join Forces On Documentary 'Patrouille De France' - Cannes Sarah Paulson, Toni Collette, Dianne Wiest & Toby Wallace Leading Cody Fern's 'Mother Courage'; Mk2 Launching At Cannes Market 'Snabba Cash' & 'Paradis City' Makers Team For Legal Thriller 'Burden Of Justice' From SVT, Strive Stories & Film i Vast; Scandi Pubcasters & DR Sales Attached Pic marks the feature directorial debut of Sophie Tabet, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Julia Roth. Cast also includes Lorenza Izzo, Jamie Chung, and Karen Fukuhara. The film is produced by Bee-Hive Productions, The Wonder Company, and Bang Bang Pictures, in association with Streamline Global. UTA Independent Group and Verve Ventures represent North American rights. 'Stone Cold Fox is a rip-roaring-and-wild ride with some very memorable performances with A-list actors in roles we've never seen them play before, and knowing all of that, The Syndicate and their repertoire of selling like-minded films made them an obvious choice for us,' said producer Eric B. Fleischman. 'Stone Cold Fox screams originality in every aspect — style, visuals, script, and energy — and we are thrilled to be involved and working with the talented filmmakers that brought this film to life,' added Shaun Sanghani, CEO of The Syndicate. Kiefer Sutherland in Stone Cold Fox Best of Deadline Where To Watch All The 'Mission: Impossible' Movies: Streamers With Multiple Films In The Franchise Everything We Know About 'My Life With The Walter Boys' Season 2 So Far 'Bridgerton' Season 4: Everything We Know So Far
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sarah Paulson, Toni Collette, Dianne Wiest & Toby Wallace Leading Cody Fern's ‘Mother Courage'; Mk2 Launching At Cannes Market
EXCLUSIVE: Sarah Paulson (American Horror Story) and Toni Collette (Hereditary) are set to star as estranged sisters whose reunion sets off an emotionally volatile chain of events in Mother Courage, the feature directorial debut of American Horror Story and The Assassination of Gianni Versace actor Cody Fern. Two-time Oscar winner Dianne Wiest (Edward Scissorhands) will play their vitriolic mother, while Toby Wallace (The Bikeriders) will also star. More from Deadline 'Snabba Cash' & 'Paradis City' Makers Team For Legal Thriller 'Burden Of Justice' From SVT, Strive Stories & Film i Vast; Scandi Pubcasters & DR Sales Attached Lou Arkoff & Donna Arkoff Roth Team With The Wonder Company To Reimagine AIP Genre Movies Such As 'The Undead', 'Jailbreakers' & More - Cannes Market 'Bono: Stories Of Surrender': On Irish Fathers & Sons, Processing Family Tragedy & How A Need To Be Heard Propelled A Dublin Kid To Become One Of The World's Biggest Rock Stars Anatomy Of A Fall and Worst Person In The World outfit mk2 is launching sales at the Cannes market. Set against the backdrop of a Broadway production of Bertolt Brecht's Mother Courage, the story follows Sandra Bloom (Paulson), a celebrated actress whose life begins to unravel as she struggles through rehearsals for her starring role. When her sister April (Collette) arrives following a 30-year long estrangement, the stage is set for a tense confrontation. As long buried secrets resurface, the sisters are forced to confront the fractures of their past… and what remains of their future. Wallace plays April's son, Theo. The film is co-written by Cody Fern and Devon Bostick and produced by Nancy Grant (Mommy), who has a long-standing relationship with mk2 Films, having previously collaborated on works by Xavier Dolan and Monia Chokri. André Turpin (Mommy) serves as cinematographer. 'Nancy Grant has an immense skill for developing and nurturing actor-turned-directors, which makes her collaboration with Cody Fern extremely exciting,' said Fionnuala Jamison, Managing Director of mk2 Films. 'Cody and Devon's script is an insightful, dark, funny, and heartfelt exploration of sisterhood, pain, and healing, and we can't wait to see this outstanding cast bring it to life.' Fern is represented by CAA and 3 Arts; Paulson is represented by CAA; Collette is represented by CAA, FINLEY Management, United Management, Jackoway Austen Tyerman; Wiest is represented by CAA; and Wallace is represented by CAA, CP Artist Management, 3 Arts and Sloane, Offer. Best of Deadline Where To Watch All The 'Mission: Impossible' Movies: Streamers With Multiple Films In The Franchise Everything We Know About 'My Life With The Walter Boys' Season 2 So Far 'Bridgerton' Season 4: Everything We Know So Far
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Imax, Federation & Imago Join Forces On Documentary ‘Patrouille De France'
Imax is embarking on its first-ever foreign language documentary, partnering with Federation Studios and Imago Production on Patrouille de France. The film will chronicle a year in the life of the aerobatics team of the French Air and Space Force, from the selection process and intense training to its signature elite aerial displays. The announcement was made today at the Cannes Film Festival where, three years ago, the troupe buzzed the Palais in a stunning tribute ahead of the Top Gun: Maverick premiere. Currently in production and set for an early 2026 release, Patrouille de France is being developed in partnership with Paris-based production giant Federation Studios and newly created indie production company Imago Production. Mathieu Giombini directs. More from Deadline Sarah Paulson, Toni Collette, Dianne Wiest & Toby Wallace Leading Cody Fern's 'Mother Courage'; Mk2 Launching At Cannes Market 'Snabba Cash' & 'Paradis City' Makers Team For Legal Thriller 'Burden Of Justice' From SVT, Strive Stories & Film i Vast; Scandi Pubcasters & DR Sales Attached Neon Taps Ryan Werner As President Of Global Cinema Distribution will be handled by Pathé exclusively in Imax across France, with select international locations to be added following its initial release. Federation Studios will handle non-theatrical distribution. Commented Imax CEO Rich Gelfond, 'Imax is synonymous with awe-inspiring experiences, and we're excited to expand our ever-growing portfolio of films and events with Patrouille de France… France continues to be one of our most exciting markets worldwide — with passionate audiences who've enjoyed everything from films to docs to concerts and sports in Imax — and Patrouille de France offers yet another new way to serve our audiences and grow our business.' Added Giombini, who also serves as Director of the Image Department at France's renowned film school La Fémis, 'Making an Imax film about the Patrouille de France means capturing excellence on a scale never seen before. It creates a total visual and sound immersion, and an unprecedented sensory experience.' Imago Production's Isabelle Dagnac said, 'We are particularly proud to produce this film, the first French documentary ever produced for Imax, which offers a unique and breathtaking opportunity to fly with the elite of the best pilots.' Best of Deadline Where To Watch All The 'Mission: Impossible' Movies: Streamers With Multiple Films In The Franchise Everything We Know About 'My Life With The Walter Boys' Season 2 So Far 'Bridgerton' Season 4: Everything We Know So Far
Express Tribune
30-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
James Bond star Bruce Glover, known for Mr. Wint in ‘Diamonds Are Forever,' dies aged 92
Bruce Glover, renowned for portraying the eccentric assassin Mr. Wint in the James Bond classic Diamonds Are Forever, has died at 92. His son, actor Crispin Glover, confirmed the news on Instagram, revealing he passed away on 12 March. Other details of his death were not made available. Born in Chicago in 1932, Glover's career spanned stage and screen. He acted opposite legends like Bette Davis in The Night of the Iguana and Anne Bancroft in Mother Courage on Broadway, and on screen, he appeared in Chinatown, Walking Tall, Hard Times and Bless the Beasts and Children. In the 1971 Bond film directed by Guy Hamilton, Glover teamed with jazz musician Putter Smith as the sinister duo Mr. Wint and Mr. Kidd—gay assassins who made a lasting impression with their eerie charm and brutal methods. Glover added a signature flair, suggesting a touch of 'sexual pleasure' during a critical scene, leading to the infamous 'Wooooo' reaction that fans still recall. Glover's journey into acting began unexpectedly when he donned a 100-pound gorilla suit in a stripper's act, later saying his first acting lesson came from observing a gorilla named Bushman at a zoo. He went on to serve in Korea, earn a degree from Northwestern, and advise Warren Beatty to pursue acting in New York. In later years, he worked with his son Crispin in It Is Fine! Everything Is Fine and Influence, continuing to act well into his 80s.
