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Monthly Archives: October 2008
FILM REVIEW: Giles Borg’s ‘1234’
By Ray Bennett LONDON – The frustrating life of young and ambitious would-be rock stars is captured with pleasing simplicity and authenticity in “1234,” the first feature from British filmmaker Giles Borg following a series of short films that have … Continue reading
Posted in Film, Music, Reviews
Tagged '1234', Giles Borg, London International Film Festival, Simon Kearney
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THEATRE REVIEW: ‘Zorro the Musical’
By Ray Bennett LONDON – A musical version of the saga of the Spanish Californian hero with the mask and deadly sword sounds like a commercial bridge too far but “Zorro the Musical”, with songs by the Gypsy Kings, is … Continue reading
Posted in Music, Reviews, Theatre
Tagged 'Zorro the Musical', Emma Williams, Garrick Theatre, Matt Rawle, The Gypsy Kings
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FILM REVIEW: Daniel Craig in ‘Quantum of Solace’
By Ray Bennett LONDON – The meanest and leanest James Bond film yet, “Quantum of Solace” is a breathless splash of high-speed action that hurtles from one reckless chase to another. There’s not much solace and few words as the … Continue reading
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Tagged 'Quantum of Solace', Daniel Craig, David Arnold, Gemma Arterton, James Bond, Mark Forster, Olga Kurylenko
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World of soundtracks is tough, say WSA winners
By Ray Bennett Ghent, Belgium – Veteran Hollywood film composers James Newton Howard and Angelo Badalamenti (pictured) were among those honored at the World Soundtrack Awards, held in association with the Ghent Film Festival in Belgium. But they and fellow … Continue reading
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Tagged Andres Goldstein, Angelo Badalamenti, Cyril Morin, Daniel Tarrab, Dario Marianelli, Ghent International Film Festival, James Newton Howard, World Soundtrack Awards
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James Newton Howard wins at World Soundtrack Awards
By Ray Bennett GHENT, Belgium – James Newton Howard (left) was named film composer of the year at the World Soundtrack Awards 2008 Saturday night for his scores to “Charlie Wilson’s War,” “Michael Clayton” and “I Am Legend,” and Dario … Continue reading
Posted in Film, Music, News
Tagged Angelo Badalamenti, Beth Rowley, Clint Mansell, Dario Marianelli, Gabriel Yared, Ghent International Film Festival, James Newton Howard, Mark Streitenfeld, Tuur Florizoone, World Soundtrack Awards
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Ashford and Simpson reach out and touch at ASCAP Awards
By Ray Bennett LONDON – Detroit’s Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson had a ballroom full of songwriters, musicians and music industry executives on their feet tonight at the UK ASCAP awards performing several of their hits including “Reach Out and … Continue reading
Posted in Music, News
Tagged ASCAP, Dario Marianelli, Dido, George Martin, Nickolas Ashford, Valerie Simpson
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RIO FILM REVIEW: ‘Should Nothing Else Work Out’
By Ray Bennett RIO DE JANEIRO – Jose Eduardo Belmonte’s wry thriller “Should Nothing Else Work Out” (Se nada mais der certo), which was named best feature film at the 2008 Rio International Film Festival, is raw, urgent and riveting. … Continue reading
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Tagged 'Se nada mais der certo', 'Should Nothing Else Work Out', Caroline Abras, Caua Reymond, Joao Miguel, Jose Eduardo Belmonte, Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival
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RIO FILM REVIEW: Selton Mello’s ‘December’
By Ray Bennett RIO DE JANEIRO – Melancholy bordering on morose, Selton Mello’s Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival Competition film “December” follows a reformed wastrel who goes to visit his nightmarishly self-indulgent family for Christmas. It’s original title, “Feliz … Continue reading
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Tagged 'December', 'Feliz Natal', Leonardo Medeiros, Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival, Selton Mello
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RIO FESTIVAL: ‘Should Nothing Else Work Out’ wins top prize
By Ray Bennett LONDON – The top feature film prize at the 10th Rio International Film Festival, which wrapped Thursday night, went to Jose Eduardo Belmonte’s droll thriller “Should Nothing Else Work Out” (Se Nada Mais der Certo) and its … Continue reading
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Tagged 'Good', 'Should Nothing Else Work Out', Caroline Abras, Jose Eduardo Belmonte, Peter Anderson, Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival, Viggo Mortensen
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