Richard Armitage tangentially related

Amusing: one of the regulars of Doctors, in which Armitage appeared briefly in his early career, reminisces.

 

Another throw back Thursday…me and the very lovely Richard Armitage in @BBCDoctors with him playing a lazy locum and me giving him the sack. #whatwasgoingonwithmyhair?! pic.twitter.com/Ycdbm07t8y

— Corrinne Wicks (@CorrinneWicks) July 11, 2018

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Ocean’s 8:

• Director I’ve never heard of disses Ocean’s 8. Here’s a review by a guy who spends paragraphs ensuring us he’s not a chauvinist and then castigates the character of Tammy for leaving her children. Really?
• So apparently films shown in India still have intervals / intermissions, and there’s some sentiment that this is unnecessary in Hollywood films, esp. Ocean’s 8 — well, when you see where the intermission was located, you can kind of see why. (This reminds me a bit of cinema in Germany — after the previews, someone comes in and asks if anyone would like ice cream.)
• Various reports on box office suggest that Ocean’s 8 is still holding on well. I noticed that our chain has held it over for another week, improbably but it’s excellent news. Here are the Box Office Mojo numbers.
• Warner Bros. doesn’t have a dog in the summer 2018 blockbuster fight, and is relying on mid-range releases until December.
• Article about the viability of the reboots that notes that Ocean’s 8 is (still) considered a test case despite years of female led movies of quality doing well at the box office.
• Interesting piece on the costumes in light of parallel characters in the male films.
• I found it intriguing that the Orkney showing of the film is subtitled.
• Hailey Baldwin, who had a cameo in the film, is engaged to Justin Bieber.
• The film seems to be catching on as a summer event film — I saw several announcements of open-air showings today in the U.S. and Europe, including at our regional cherry festival.

Brain on Fire:

• Beginning of discussion on reddit about whether the film incorrectly stigmatizes mental illness (I think it does, but not for the reason they suggest).
• Someone’s written an AP Psych curriculum guide to the film.

The Lodge:

• Brief article in Spanish about Armitage’s participation in the project. Not clear that there’s anything new here, although there’s a description of the plot.

Wolverine: The Long Night

• Review with complimentary mention of Armitage.

Collateral attractions:

• Latest update on Sarah Dunn’s recovery. We can also donate for her continued care there.
• I keep forgetting to mention: Aidan Turner’s reviews for The Lieutenant of Inishmore are generally positive. Also, engagement, schmengagement, he’s now dating an American.
• Trailer for Chloe Grace Moretz’s new film; this material (and playing a teenager) appear to suit her much better.

Business stuff:

• Daniel Brühl’s (My Zoe) production company expands its ambitions.
• Penrose Studios (maker of Arden’s Wake: Tides Fall) makes a stock offering. Armitage is referred to as “world-renowned.” It had some prestigious funders.

Fandom:

• Did you ever write a fanfic and post it on wattpad? Hollywood is now using it as a source of IP.

~ by Servetus on July 12, 2018.