Get ready to be moved and inspired by the premiere of “Breathtaking” on ITV at 9:00 Pm on Monday, February 19th, 2024. This gripping three-part drama series pays tribute to the extraordinary sacrifices made by NHS staff during the Covid-19 pandemic, offering viewers a poignant glimpse into the reality of hospital life amidst unprecedented challenges.
In the premiere episode titled “Containment,” viewers will be transported into the heart of the action as the dedicated healthcare professionals grapple with the overwhelming demands of caring for patients during a global health crisis. From the frontline workers battling tirelessly against the virus to the behind-the-scenes heroes navigating the complexities of hospital administration, “Breathtaking” shines a spotlight on the resilience, courage, and compassion of the NHS staff.
As the drama unfolds, viewers will be taken on an emotional rollercoaster, experiencing the highs and lows, triumphs and tragedies of life in the hospital wards. Through powerful storytelling and authentic portrayals,...
In the premiere episode titled “Containment,” viewers will be transported into the heart of the action as the dedicated healthcare professionals grapple with the overwhelming demands of caring for patients during a global health crisis. From the frontline workers battling tirelessly against the virus to the behind-the-scenes heroes navigating the complexities of hospital administration, “Breathtaking” shines a spotlight on the resilience, courage, and compassion of the NHS staff.
As the drama unfolds, viewers will be taken on an emotional rollercoaster, experiencing the highs and lows, triumphs and tragedies of life in the hospital wards. Through powerful storytelling and authentic portrayals,...
- 2/13/2024
- by Posts UK
- TV Everyday
Doctor Rachel Clarke and ex-junior doctors Jed Mercurio and Prasanna Puwanarajah have teamed up to make Covid drama Breathtaking, here’s the trailer.
It is perhaps no surprise that following the most tumultuous, traumatic time in our recent history, writers quickly opened Final Draft and began to try to make some sense of it all.
Jack Thorne’s astonishingly powerful film Help, which starred Jodie Comer and Stephen Graham, shone a light on the brutal reality or running a care home during the pandemic.
Michael Winterbottom and Keiron Quirke aimed their anger at the political side of things, with Kenneth Branagh playing Boris Johnson in mini series This England, while writer Stephen Knight and director Doug Liman took a more lighthearted approach with comedy drama Lockdown, which saw Anne Hathaway and Chiwetel Ejiofor stage a diamond heist in Harrods.
Jed Mercurio is no stranger to medical dramas, drawing on his...
It is perhaps no surprise that following the most tumultuous, traumatic time in our recent history, writers quickly opened Final Draft and began to try to make some sense of it all.
Jack Thorne’s astonishingly powerful film Help, which starred Jodie Comer and Stephen Graham, shone a light on the brutal reality or running a care home during the pandemic.
Michael Winterbottom and Keiron Quirke aimed their anger at the political side of things, with Kenneth Branagh playing Boris Johnson in mini series This England, while writer Stephen Knight and director Doug Liman took a more lighthearted approach with comedy drama Lockdown, which saw Anne Hathaway and Chiwetel Ejiofor stage a diamond heist in Harrods.
Jed Mercurio is no stranger to medical dramas, drawing on his...
- 2/8/2024
- by Jake Godfrey
- Film Stories
Stars: Keanu Reeves, Ian McShane, Laurence Fishburne, Bill Skarsgård, Hiroyuki Sanada, Shamier Anderson, Rina Sawayama, Donnie Yen, Clancy Brown, Lance Reddick, George Georgiou | Written by Shay Hatten, Michael Finch | Directed by Chad Stahelski
John Wick: Chapter 4 takes Keanu Reeves further than he’s ever been, with more locations, bigger set pieces, and a larger ensemble, John Wick: Chapter 4 is not only the best instalment so far, but a true action classic that will be looked back on for generations to come.
When John Wick first dipped his pinky back into the world of crime in 2014 it was hard to imagine the size we would end up seeing these films get to. Now John Wick is fighting off and killing what feels like entire cities worth of henchmen, in even more unique and crazy ways than he has ever done before. The brilliance of all these films has always been...
John Wick: Chapter 4 takes Keanu Reeves further than he’s ever been, with more locations, bigger set pieces, and a larger ensemble, John Wick: Chapter 4 is not only the best instalment so far, but a true action classic that will be looked back on for generations to come.
When John Wick first dipped his pinky back into the world of crime in 2014 it was hard to imagine the size we would end up seeing these films get to. Now John Wick is fighting off and killing what feels like entire cities worth of henchmen, in even more unique and crazy ways than he has ever done before. The brilliance of all these films has always been...
- 3/28/2023
- by Alex Ginnelly
- Nerdly
On March 24, Lionsgate released “John Wick: Chapter 4,” the fourth installment of the Keanu Reeves-led franchise. John Wick uncovers a path to defeating The High Table. But before he can earn his freedom, Wick must face off against a new enemy with powerful alliances across the globe and forces that turn old friends into foes.
With a Rotten Tomatoes score of 93%, critics are raving, “‘John Wick: Chapter 4’ piles on more of everything — and suggests that when it comes to a well-dressed Keanu Reeves dispatching his enemies in lethally balletic style, there can never be too much.”
In addition to Reeves, the returning cast includes Laurence Fishburne as underworld boss the Bowery King, Lance Reddick as Continental Hotel concierge Charon, and Ian McShane as Winston Scott, the manager of the Continental Hotel who betrayed John at the end of “Chapter 3.” New cast members include Bill Skarsgård as the Marquis de Gramont,...
With a Rotten Tomatoes score of 93%, critics are raving, “‘John Wick: Chapter 4’ piles on more of everything — and suggests that when it comes to a well-dressed Keanu Reeves dispatching his enemies in lethally balletic style, there can never be too much.”
In addition to Reeves, the returning cast includes Laurence Fishburne as underworld boss the Bowery King, Lance Reddick as Continental Hotel concierge Charon, and Ian McShane as Winston Scott, the manager of the Continental Hotel who betrayed John at the end of “Chapter 3.” New cast members include Bill Skarsgård as the Marquis de Gramont,...
- 3/24/2023
- by Vincent Mandile
- Gold Derby
This article contains massive spoilers for "John Wick: Chapter 4."
There's an ancient saying: "Before you set out on revenge, first dig two graves." The axiom has been attributed to everyone from Confucius to James Bond, but while its origins are indeterminate, its sentiment is evergreen. Revenge is a deadly business that will likely consume the soul — if not the life — of anyone who seeks it.
John Wick (played with brooding soulfulness by Keanu Reeves) can attest to the truth of that saying, as can many of his friends and enemies. In the latest installment of his saga, "John Wick: Chapter 4," the daughter of Wick's friend Shimazu (Hiroyuki Sanada), Akira (Rina Sawayama), observes that "everything he touches, dies." Another of Wick's on-again, off-again allies, Winston (Ian McShane) pleads with John to know where his roaring rampage of revenge will end. John himself, as ever, isn't sure of the particulars.
There's an ancient saying: "Before you set out on revenge, first dig two graves." The axiom has been attributed to everyone from Confucius to James Bond, but while its origins are indeterminate, its sentiment is evergreen. Revenge is a deadly business that will likely consume the soul — if not the life — of anyone who seeks it.
John Wick (played with brooding soulfulness by Keanu Reeves) can attest to the truth of that saying, as can many of his friends and enemies. In the latest installment of his saga, "John Wick: Chapter 4," the daughter of Wick's friend Shimazu (Hiroyuki Sanada), Akira (Rina Sawayama), observes that "everything he touches, dies." Another of Wick's on-again, off-again allies, Winston (Ian McShane) pleads with John to know where his roaring rampage of revenge will end. John himself, as ever, isn't sure of the particulars.
- 3/24/2023
- by Bill Bria
- Slash Film
Rina Sawayama has been making waves in the pop genre since her debut in 2013. The singer has collaborated with major artists like Elton John, Lady Gaga, and Charli Xcx. Sawayama has now turned her eye toward the acting world with a new role in the latest John Wick flick. Interestingly, a YouTube thumbnail was responsible for the singer getting her role in the franchise.
A glimpse at Rina Sawayama’s impressive career
Sawayama began her music career in 2013 by releasing her single “Sleeping in Waking.” Later that year, she released “Terror on Halloween” under the mononym Riina. Sawayama continued to make music, and in 2017, she released her single “Cyber Stockholm Syndrome.”
That same year she released her debut EP Rina as an unsigned artist. In 2018, she released “Cherry,” which explored her sexual identity. She then embarked on her Ordinary Superstar Tour across the US, UK, and Canada.
In 2019, she went...
A glimpse at Rina Sawayama’s impressive career
Sawayama began her music career in 2013 by releasing her single “Sleeping in Waking.” Later that year, she released “Terror on Halloween” under the mononym Riina. Sawayama continued to make music, and in 2017, she released her single “Cyber Stockholm Syndrome.”
That same year she released her debut EP Rina as an unsigned artist. In 2018, she released “Cherry,” which explored her sexual identity. She then embarked on her Ordinary Superstar Tour across the US, UK, and Canada.
In 2019, she went...
- 3/18/2023
- by Produced by Digital Editors
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The delight of the John Wick franchise lies squarely in its weirdness. The film series famously kicked off with mercenary protagonist and certified wife guy John Wick, played by Keanu Reeves, avenging his dog. But as John’s thirst for vengeance dwindled, the screenwriters decided to surround him with bloodthirsty weirdos rather than kill more of his loved ones. Even better, the films are aware of their own strangeness, lending a campy joy to even the dourest deeds.
The franchise is at its bizarre best in “John Wick 4,” written by Shay Hatten and Michael Finch and directed, as always, by former stuntman Chad Stahelski. The wild world of assassins is more esoteric, the cinematography and choreography more stunning. Though the film stretches to an audacious 169 minutes — just under three hours — if you surrender yourself to the gorgeous silliness of the Wickiverse, it goes by in a fist-flying flash.
“John Wick 4...
The franchise is at its bizarre best in “John Wick 4,” written by Shay Hatten and Michael Finch and directed, as always, by former stuntman Chad Stahelski. The wild world of assassins is more esoteric, the cinematography and choreography more stunning. Though the film stretches to an audacious 169 minutes — just under three hours — if you surrender yourself to the gorgeous silliness of the Wickiverse, it goes by in a fist-flying flash.
“John Wick 4...
- 3/14/2023
- by Lena Wilson
- The Wrap
John Wick is thinkin’ he’s back.
On Thursday, Lionsgate dropped the final trailer for “John Wick: Chapter 4”, starring Keanu Reeves as the beloved former hitman.
Read More: Keanu Reeves In Talks To Reprise John Wick In Ana de Armas’ Spin-Off ‘Ballerina’
“John Wick takes on his most lethal adversaries yet in the upcoming fourth installment of the series. With the price on his head ever increasing, Wick takes his fight against the High Table global as he seeks out the most powerful players in the underworld, from New York to Paris to Osaka to Berlin,” the official description reads.
Set to a remix of the iconic “Woke Up This Morning”, which served as the opening theme song for “The Sopranos”, the trailer gives fans a new look at all the drama and action in store for Wick across the film’s many locales.
“The only way John Wick...
On Thursday, Lionsgate dropped the final trailer for “John Wick: Chapter 4”, starring Keanu Reeves as the beloved former hitman.
Read More: Keanu Reeves In Talks To Reprise John Wick In Ana de Armas’ Spin-Off ‘Ballerina’
“John Wick takes on his most lethal adversaries yet in the upcoming fourth installment of the series. With the price on his head ever increasing, Wick takes his fight against the High Table global as he seeks out the most powerful players in the underworld, from New York to Paris to Osaka to Berlin,” the official description reads.
Set to a remix of the iconic “Woke Up This Morning”, which served as the opening theme song for “The Sopranos”, the trailer gives fans a new look at all the drama and action in store for Wick across the film’s many locales.
“The only way John Wick...
- 2/16/2023
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
The Tunnel Short Film — Arash Ashtiani‘s The Tunnel (2021) short film has been released. The Tunnel short film stars Mohammad Amiri, Ramin Farahani, and George Georgiou. Crew Arash Ashtiani and Daniel Metz wrote the screenplay for The Tunnel. “Produced by Anna Griffin and Anna Seifert-Speck. Featuring cinematography by Nick Morris, and music by Cj [...]
Continue reading: The Tunnel (2021) Short Film: Three Refugees Run for a New Life in the UK through the Eurotunnel...
Continue reading: The Tunnel (2021) Short Film: Three Refugees Run for a New Life in the UK through the Eurotunnel...
- 6/26/2022
- by Rollo Tomasi
- Film-Book
Don't stop running! This film is one of these super tense thrillers where you hold your breath the entire time until it's over. The Tunnel is a remarkable short made by an Iranian filmmaker named Arash Ashtiani based in the UK. Presented by BFI Network and Lush. This is based on true stories. Three refugees run the race of their lives through the Euro Tunnel, trying to beat the trains and overcome their terror in a bid to reach freedom and start new lives in the UK. An interview explains that the The Tunnel "drops us into the tense third act of a larger story Ashtiani is developing with co-writer Daniel Metz." Starring Mohammad Amiri, Ramin Farahani, and George Georgiou. This was not shot on location - it is a set built inside of a studio, and many of the trains are miniatures. Which is even more incredible because it's all so believable.
- 6/24/2022
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
"Let's get one thing straight - I no longer work for you. From now on, you do as I say." Netflix has debuted the first official trailer for a gritty action film titled Close, which will be premiering on Netflix in just a few weeks. Described as an "adrenaline-pumping action thriller", written and directed by Vicky Jewson, the film is about a bodyguard assigned to protect a young woman who is handed the keys to her father's business. When things go wrong and they end up kidnapped, they both must learn to fight back and escape in order to make it home alive. Noomi Rapace stars as Sam, with a cast including Sophie Nélisse, Indira Varma, Eoin Macken, Charley Palmer Rothwell, Akin Gazi, Huw Parmenter, and George Georgiou. This looks like an intense action flick, but also looks cliche with all the usual tropes. Still might be worth a watch.
- 1/3/2019
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Filming is continuing on the sixth season of HBO's lavish fantasy series "Game of Thrones" and a couple of new tidbits have cropped up at Watchers on the Wall from set reports which offer some Minor Spoilers.
First up it seems Yunkai slaver Razdal (George Georgio), who was seemingly burned to death by Khaleesi's dragon Drogon in the third season, may be back in some way in the new season as the slavers of Yunkai and Meereen will be joining forces.
Also coming back from the third season is Edmure Tully (Tobias Menzies) who will return for scenes set in the Riverlands alongside Brynden the Blackfish (Clive Russell). With Menzies' "Outlander" commitments though, don't expect him to play a huge part this time around.
Next up, a report out of filming in Northern Ireland confirms that Gwendoline Christie's Brienne of Tarth has been sighted shooting scenes set at Riverrun...
First up it seems Yunkai slaver Razdal (George Georgio), who was seemingly burned to death by Khaleesi's dragon Drogon in the third season, may be back in some way in the new season as the slavers of Yunkai and Meereen will be joining forces.
Also coming back from the third season is Edmure Tully (Tobias Menzies) who will return for scenes set in the Riverlands alongside Brynden the Blackfish (Clive Russell). With Menzies' "Outlander" commitments though, don't expect him to play a huge part this time around.
Next up, a report out of filming in Northern Ireland confirms that Gwendoline Christie's Brienne of Tarth has been sighted shooting scenes set at Riverrun...
- 10/22/2015
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
The 71st Venice Film Festival announced its lineup this morning, highlighted by films from American directors, including David Gordon Green, Barry Levinson, Peter Bogdanovich, Lisa Cholodenko, Andrew Niccol, and James Franco. As had been previously announced, Alejandro González Iñárritu’s Birdman, starring Michael Keaton and many others, will be the opening film when the festival begins on Aug. 27.
Click below for the entire list of 55 films playing in Venice.
Competition
The Cut, directed by Fatih Akin
Starring Tahar Rahim, Akin Gazi, Simon Abkarian, George Georgiou
A Pigeon Sat On A Branch Reflecting On Existence, directed by Roy Andersson
Starring Holger Andersson,...
Click below for the entire list of 55 films playing in Venice.
Competition
The Cut, directed by Fatih Akin
Starring Tahar Rahim, Akin Gazi, Simon Abkarian, George Georgiou
A Pigeon Sat On A Branch Reflecting On Existence, directed by Roy Andersson
Starring Holger Andersson,...
- 7/24/2014
- by Jeff Labrecque
- EW - Inside Movies
The Cut
Director: Fatih Akin
Writer: Fatih Akin
Producers: Fatih Akin, Karl Baumgartner, Reinhard Brundig, Fabienne Vonier
U.S. Distributor: Rights Available
Cast: Tahar Rahim, George Georgiou, Akin Gazi
It’s when he worked within his working trilogy that Fatih Akin has provided us with his deepest, thematically most daring material to date. With the promise of a Tahar Rahim embodying the spirit of a muted, Sergio Leone character type, there are more than enough reasons to believe that The Cut will make us forget about his messy, 2009 comedy Soul Kitchen.
Gist: Final installment in his Love, Death and the Devil trilogy, will focus on the devil — that is, the evil inherent in mankind.
Release Date: Following in the shoes of The Edge of Heaven, this could find itself in the Main Comp at the Cannes Film Festival.
More Top 200 Most Anticipated Films of 2014 Top 200 Most Anticipated Films for 2014:...
Director: Fatih Akin
Writer: Fatih Akin
Producers: Fatih Akin, Karl Baumgartner, Reinhard Brundig, Fabienne Vonier
U.S. Distributor: Rights Available
Cast: Tahar Rahim, George Georgiou, Akin Gazi
It’s when he worked within his working trilogy that Fatih Akin has provided us with his deepest, thematically most daring material to date. With the promise of a Tahar Rahim embodying the spirit of a muted, Sergio Leone character type, there are more than enough reasons to believe that The Cut will make us forget about his messy, 2009 comedy Soul Kitchen.
Gist: Final installment in his Love, Death and the Devil trilogy, will focus on the devil — that is, the evil inherent in mankind.
Release Date: Following in the shoes of The Edge of Heaven, this could find itself in the Main Comp at the Cannes Film Festival.
More Top 200 Most Anticipated Films of 2014 Top 200 Most Anticipated Films for 2014:...
- 3/3/2014
- by Eric Lavallee
- IONCINEMA.com
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