Without Glenn Close, “The Wife” wouldn’t be much to write home about. A reasonably satisfying literary drama that takes the old “great woman behind every great man” trope and turns it inside out, director Björn Runge’s film is a brightly lit, bluntly appealing solid lob right down the middle. It has a couple of nice reversals, two or three good laugh lines, and a caustic but not too acid skewering of cultural institutions. It goes down easy, it’s relatively unmemorable and it’s fine. Close, on the other hand, is exquisite.
The film sets up its central dynamic right from the start, when acclaimed author Joe Castleman (Jonathan Pryce) is awoken early morning with a call from Sweden — the call from Sweden every economist, scientist and author not named Bob Dylan spends their lives waiting for. And as the man from the Nobel committee reverentially rattles on,...
The film sets up its central dynamic right from the start, when acclaimed author Joe Castleman (Jonathan Pryce) is awoken early morning with a call from Sweden — the call from Sweden every economist, scientist and author not named Bob Dylan spends their lives waiting for. And as the man from the Nobel committee reverentially rattles on,...
- 9/17/2017
- by Ben Croll
- Indiewire
Another day, another addition to Taylor Swift's all-star concert squad!
The pop singer welcomed Julia Roberts and renowned folk artist Joan Baez to the stage on Saturday night, and this time Taylor was the one who was star-struck.
"Tonight Joan Baez and Julia Roberts danced it out to 'Style'. These two women are my heroes. What an honor," she said of the two legends, captioning an Instagram shot of Julia and Joan in front of the sold-out crowd at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.
Photos: Taylor Swift's 'Style' Squad ...
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The pop singer welcomed Julia Roberts and renowned folk artist Joan Baez to the stage on Saturday night, and this time Taylor was the one who was star-struck.
"Tonight Joan Baez and Julia Roberts danced it out to 'Style'. These two women are my heroes. What an honor," she said of the two legends, captioning an Instagram shot of Julia and Joan in front of the sold-out crowd at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.
Photos: Taylor Swift's 'Style' Squad ...
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This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
- 8/16/2015
- by access.hollywood@nbcuni.com (Access Hollywood)
- Access Hollywood
America's sweethearts dropped an epic surprise. On Saturday, Taylor Swift shared the stage with Julia Roberts during her 1989 concert in Santa Clara, CA. The ladies were in sync with musician and activist Joan Baez when they strutted to the beat of Taylor's hit "Style." Taylor later shared a sweet Instagram of Julia bowing down to Joan, writing, "Tonight Joan Baez and Julia Roberts danced it out to 'Style'. These two women are my heroes. What an honor." Meanwhile, Julia and Joan showed their love by wearing Taylor t-shirts. The audience was also treated to the stylings of British group Little Mix, who joined Taylor for a rendition of their infectious single "Black Magic." A photo posted by Taylor Swift (@taylorswift) on Aug 16, 2015 at 12:54am Pdt Dedicated Taylor fans know the concert marked just one of several times her shows have gotten majorly star-studded in recent months. One night before Julia and Joan's appearance,...
- 8/16/2015
- by Nick-Maslow
- Popsugar.com
Shabana Azmi created quite a furor in Bangladesh on Saturday when she reached Dhaka to represent her late father Kaifi Azmi who was being honoured, along with 57 other dignitaries from across the world for their support of Bangaldesh's War Of Liberation in 1971.
Shabana who had to be in Dhaka for the function to represent her father had to be back in Mumbai in time for her mother's birthday the same day.
She made it very clear to the organizers of the function in Dhaka that she can only be at the function for a few minutes before she had to return to the Dhaka international airport in time for the flight back to Mumbai to reach in time for her mother's birthday.
Apparently, Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina made sure Shabana made it back to the airport on time. The entire route from the venue of the function to the...
Shabana who had to be in Dhaka for the function to represent her father had to be back in Mumbai in time for her mother's birthday the same day.
She made it very clear to the organizers of the function in Dhaka that she can only be at the function for a few minutes before she had to return to the Dhaka international airport in time for the flight back to Mumbai to reach in time for her mother's birthday.
Apparently, Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina made sure Shabana made it back to the airport on time. The entire route from the venue of the function to the...
- 10/23/2012
- by Subhash K. Jha
- BollywoodHungama
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#8 – “Secretary” (2002)
Directed by Steven Shainberg
Dispensing with the customary flowers, chocolates and warm sentiments so prevalent in modern romances in favour of earthworms, red marker pens, harnesses and plenty of healthy spankings “Secretary” is certainly not your average romantic comedy. But though the pre-publicity veered towards the more salacious aspects of the narrative (especially with the iconically memorable “teaser” poster) the film ultimately delights with its quirky screenplay, stunning cast and, above all, the warmth and heart that beats beneath its sadomasochistically sexy exterior.
This was the film that not only allowed the divine Maggie Gyllenhaal to step out from the shadow of her younger sibling Jake but, perhaps more importantly, instigated my current love, admiration and part time obsession for her. In the role of Lee Holloway she delivers a truly outstanding performance that is in equal parts brave,...
#8 – “Secretary” (2002)
Directed by Steven Shainberg
Dispensing with the customary flowers, chocolates and warm sentiments so prevalent in modern romances in favour of earthworms, red marker pens, harnesses and plenty of healthy spankings “Secretary” is certainly not your average romantic comedy. But though the pre-publicity veered towards the more salacious aspects of the narrative (especially with the iconically memorable “teaser” poster) the film ultimately delights with its quirky screenplay, stunning cast and, above all, the warmth and heart that beats beneath its sadomasochistically sexy exterior.
This was the film that not only allowed the divine Maggie Gyllenhaal to step out from the shadow of her younger sibling Jake but, perhaps more importantly, instigated my current love, admiration and part time obsession for her. In the role of Lee Holloway she delivers a truly outstanding performance that is in equal parts brave,...
- 2/7/2011
- by Nick Turk
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
For most of the fifty years since she debuted at the Newport Folk Festival, Joan Baez has dedicated her life and music to fighting for equality and social justice, and for bringing about positive change in the world. On Wednesday, October 14, PBS stations nationwide celebrated her life, music, and activism in the American Masters documentary How Sweet The Sound that was released Tuesday on DVD with a companion CD retrospective. In addition to rare footage and Joan's narrations, the broadcast also featured reflections by musical peers including Bob Dylan, David Crosby, Roger McGuinn, Steve Earle, and political and religious leaders such as Rev. Jesse Jackson and Bishop Ernest Palmer. Mike Ragogna: What music have you been listening to lately? Joan Baez: Mostly what I listen to when I turn on my little iPod is opera. Mr: Which operas? Jb: I listen to...
- 10/15/2009
- by Mike Ragogna
- Huffington Post
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