When will the first Sam Mendes movie on ‘The Beatles’ be released? Cinema lovers in general and the Beatles fans in particular have been asking this question since the day when the Oscar-winning director announced his decision to make four movies, one on each member of the band. Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, and the … Read more
Following Jez Butterworth’s acclaimed plays Jerusalem and The Ferryman comes The Hills of California, this time directed by Sir Sam Mendes. Little was known about this new production before opening night, except that the story takes place in a run-down Blackpool hotel in 1976, with three sisters arriving to see their dying mother. Beautifully well-written … Read more
‘Dickens loved home, hearth and Christmas’ says Richard Armitage. (Image: Getty) Having played Thorin Oakenshield in Peter Jackson’s smash-hit Hobbit trilogy with a powerful northern accent, it’s slightly surprising to hear Richard Armitage’s deep, rich baritone minus the strong inflections of the dwarf lord. But then, the Leicester-born star is a sought-after voice actor, having … Read more
