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Post by Prior Engagement on Apr 12, 2009 15:04:11 GMT -5
Just a reminder that the fourth update is at The Independent today with an article about all the writers. |
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Post by beckettologist on Apr 12, 2009 15:12:48 GMT -5
Just a reminder that the fourth update is at The Independent today with an article about all the writers. Wasn't that great? I read it last night and cracked up. I love that line "Maybe for a cuddle"...hehe. Thanks for posting it here. Thanks also for posting the Empire link. That is updated daily I believe. I am obviously behind on things this weekend. |
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Post by Prior Engagement on Apr 18, 2009 5:52:02 GMT -5
Chris Addison was a guest on Jonathan Ross's radio show and JR said that if Chris wasn't currently in the room, he would say that Tom Hollander is the best thing in the film - and that is especially high praise because JR loves everything about the film.
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Post by beckettologist on Apr 18, 2009 12:00:52 GMT -5
Chris Addison was a guest on Jonathan Ross's radio show and JR said that if Chris wasn't currently in the room, he would say that Tom Hollander is the best thing in the film - and that is especially high praise because JR loves everything about the film. Ohhhh…that is wonderful. You know I am thinking of calling the new birthday book "Dahling, you are mahvellous!" simply because he needs to hear that on a regular basis. |
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Post by beckettologist on Apr 22, 2009 0:32:21 GMT -5
Thought I would share this with you...she has some really wonderful things to say about Tom. No big spoilers either. Really.TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2009 In The Loop - very slightly spoileryAnna Lowman (annawaits) It was always rather inevitable that I would go and see In The Loop - Armando Iannucci has barely ever put a foot wrong, Peter Capaldi and Tom Hollander are such commanding actors, and I am a big fan of Chris Addison's stand-up. But they have also had great PR behind them, and some stunning reviews, all of which meant expectations were high. It is great to be able to say, then that the film lived up to them - in fact, it is one of those films that compel you to smile constantly and splutter with laughter frequently. Iannucci has tried to distance the film from too intellectual a label by describing it as a 'screwball comedy' as opposed to a political satire, but in fact it lies somewhere between the two and does both very, very well. On one hand, it is certainly a 'how it could have happened (and very probably did)' look at the lead up to the war in Iraq, and it captures brilliantly that feeling a lot of us had at the time that the conflict was going to happen one way or another, because those in power had decided it was going to go ahead. And in this film, too, just-about-anti-war cabinet member Simon Foster (Tom Hollander) is placated, cajoled and buffeted back and forth while those with real influence on both sides of the pond get on with the real business of planning for war. On the other hand, though, there is an element of farce here (which is perhaps inherent in any film about politics, but played up here), plenty of brilliant schoolboy sniping, and a real joy about much of the film despite the subject matter - a joy which only recedes in the rather sombre last quarter when it becomes obvious that nothing is going to stop the war. Simon Foster, it should be said, is just a wonderful character. At first a hapless, ineffectual, and possibly rather dim minister, whom we laugh at for being way out of his depth, he slowly turns into something almost heroic as those around them lose their nerve and switch allegiance. His aide, Toby (Addison), seems harmless enough, but ultimately displays a particularly nasty combination of cowardice and self-preservation, and the delightfully sweary spin doctor Malcolm (Capaldi) is just far too ruthless for the likes of Foster to pose him any sort of challenge. In this company, you can't help but throw your support behind Foster, despite all his muddled bumbling. Thanks to a combination of sparky but thoughtful writing and great performances (the rapport between Hollander and Addison, who probably have the most screen-time, is especially wonderful), this is a film that is funny, clever, really quite warm, and which has something to say without being preachy. And, as such, it deserves a second viewing. annawaits.blogspot.com/search?q=In+the+Loop |
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Post by Prior Engagement on Apr 27, 2009 9:15:52 GMT -5
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Post by beckettologist on Apr 28, 2009 23:46:44 GMT -5
Irene and I decided that it might not be a bad idea to contact your local theatres and ask if In the Loop will be playing. Here is what I sent to our local theatre that I think might be one to get it since it is supposed to be a "limited" release: Can you tell me if you will be playing "In the Loop" when it is released here in July? I really hope so. It is one of the funniest British Films in a very long time! It got rave reviews at Sundance this year and is currently in the top 10 in the UK.
intheloopmovie.co.uk/www.facebook.com/pages/In-the-Loop/14954973148?ref=mfAdded later:Good news! This actually worked for me! I got a reply from the theatre and they checked. It will be at one of our theatres on July 31! Yay! At least I don't have to drive to LA! |
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Post by Prior Engagement on May 6, 2009 4:47:36 GMT -5
Armando is back in the UK again now. He did the Monday edition of Front Row which is available at the Radio Four website if anyone is interested. It's quite an interesting episode.
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Post by beckettologist on May 6, 2009 10:55:12 GMT -5
I am a little behind in my updates here and I apologize for that... For those of you that are in the areas of either Seattle or LA you will have a chance to see In the Loop if you attend the Film Festivals. Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) beginning May 21...Loop will open the festival! It says cast members will be there but not specifically who. Los Angeles Film Festival June 18-28. I might have to go up there for that one. |
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Post by beckettologist on May 15, 2009 21:25:33 GMT -5
I got a really nice surprise tonight on Twitter and I wanted to share it with you: Get IN THE LOOP: I promised my friend Deb, who’s a huge fan of actor Tom Hollander (check out the cool fa.. tinyurl.com/praqow |
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Post by Deleted on May 16, 2009 3:12:56 GMT -5
Yay thats so cool Deb!! Just on the topic from earlier...I have personally emailed our main Cinema Company in Australia and asked if In th Loop would be coming to Australia...so far no reply  but i will persist and ask as many people as i have to in order to find out. LOL...I even tried Armando on twitter...(no reply, but i didnt figure i would get a reply..lol). |
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Post by beckettologist on May 16, 2009 17:14:10 GMT -5
Yay thats so cool Deb!! Just on the topic from earlier...I have personally emailed our main Cinema Company in Australia and asked if In th Loop would be coming to Australia...so far no reply but i will persist and ask as many people as i have to in order to find out. LOL...I even tried Armando on twitter...(no reply, but i didnt figure i would get a reply..lol). Very cool! Persistence is key. And you never know unless you ask. Re: Armando…it may take awhile but he might answer you. I got a direct message from him. He said: "Thank you for your enthusiasm. Loop out in US late July. let me know if you get it." Also remember he has 10,000+ followers!  |
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Post by beckettologist on May 17, 2009 12:17:30 GMT -5
The U.S. trailer for In the Loop is out! Very different from the UK one: bit.ly/Ekr33 They need to get it on the Apple trailer site. I sent a message to Armando to email them because you can suggest trailers at the bottom of the page. Maybe we should all do that but I thought it best coming from him. If you feel so inclined the email for doing that is trailers@mac.com |
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Post by Prior Engagement on Jul 1, 2009 14:02:52 GMT -5
Not sure if this has already been posted on Facebook but there will be an interview with Tom in the R2 DVD |
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Hello! Better late than never. Thanks for the shout out!
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