LENNY Playwright and Screenwriter Julian Barry Dies at 92
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that playwright, screenwriter, and stage performer Julian Barry has died at age 92. Barry is best known for writing the Oscar-nominated script for the 1974 film 'Lenny' about comedian Lenny Bruce, adapted from his Broadway play of the same name.
Review: SOFFIO al TEATROSOPHIA
In scena per 4 serate al Teatrosophia un omaggio al film capostipite della Nouvelle Vague francese, il famosissimo A Bout De Souffle di Jean-Luc Godard. Conosciuto in Italia con il titolo All'ultimo respiro, il film aveva per protagonisti due giovanissimi attori, Jean-Paul Belmondo e Jean Seberg e diede un definitivo lancio alle loro carriere. Tentare di portare su di un piccolo palcoscenico una storia così iconica e così conosciuta era una scommessa senza meno difficile se non complicata. Il regista e autore del testo Antonio Sinisi ha accettato la sfida affidandosi a due giovani attori per riprendere questi due iconici ruoli.
VIDEO: Kristen Stewart Stars in the Trailer for SEBERG
Seberg is inspired by true events about the French New Wave darling and Breathless star, Jean Seberg (Kristen Stewart), who in the late 1960s was targeted by the FBI because of her support of the civil rights movement and romantic involvement with Hakim Jamal (Anthony Mackie), among others.
Kristen Stewart to Receive the Golden Eye Award at Zurich Film Festival
Kristen Stewart will be the recipient of the Zurich Film Festival's prestigious Golden Eye Award. Stewart will be in Zurich with director Benedict Andrews to celebrate her latest film SEBERG in which she plays the title character, Jean Seberg. The film receives its Swiss premiere on Wednesday October 2nd.
Aspen Film Announces Lineup for 40th Anniversary Filmfest
Aspen Film is proud to announce the program for its 40th Anniversary Filmfest, which will showcase top filmmaking from across the globe at Aspen's Wheeler Opera House and Metropolitan's Isis Theatre from September 23-29, 2019, and a weighty lineup of documentaries at the Crystal Theater in Carbondale from September 27-29, 2019. In addition to screenings of highly anticipated fall previews and award-winning features and documentaries, panel discussions with special guests punctuate the week-long festival, which celebrates 40 years of Independent by Nature.
Narrative Feature NELLY to Receive Theatrical Release
NELLY, a narrative feature about the escort turned international literary star, which features the French-Canadian actress and Toronto International Film Festival Rising Star, Mylène Mackay (L'Age adulte, Endorphine) in the title role, will premiere theatrically in select U.S. theaters this September.
Casting Announced For THE OTHER PLACE At Park Theatre
Casting has been confirmed for the UK Premiere of psychological thriller, The Other Place, in which a brilliant neurologist descends into disorientation. Directed by Claire van Kampen and written by Sharr White, the cast includes Karen Archer, Eliza Collings, Okon Jones and Rupinder Nagra.
'Sons of Anarchy's Sutter Returns in New FX Drama Series Pilot MAYANS MC
For seven seasons, Kurt Sutter's award-winning Sons of Anarchy was the highest-rated ongoing drama series in FX history. Now, Sutter returns to that world with MAYANS MC, a drama series pilot for FX and the next chapter in the SOA saga, which he co-wrote with producing partner Elgin James.