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
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.
Let me get this straight 🤔
The guy laments the lack of original content, yet makes a Die Hard knock off with The Rock playing an amputee. I saw the trailer and thought ‘Die Hard knock off.’
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I know, right? The ego of some of these people. It’s also entirely possible (if admittedly a great deal harder) to bring original energy and themes to a sequel.
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I also get the feeling Marvel took one look at this guy and thought ‘nope.’
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Interesting!
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That Wattpad article is fascinating. Not only is it a great source for original stories, but there is feedback from a built-in focus group.
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I thought it was interesting too — also because some Armitage superfans were huge advocates for the platform when it appeared. At least one of them has won a Watty.
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The ice cream guy in german cinemas is really, really rare nowadays, or at least in my part of the woods he is.
Now you have an inviatation on the big screen to go and buy ice cream before the main movie will start.
Or in my little village cinema the owner who shouts from behind his counter inside the movie theatre: ‘Anyone without drinks, ice cream or popcorn? I’m closing now!!!!’ 🙂
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Wow, no more ice cream guy? 😦 Not that I ever bought one. But I love the picture of your village cinema!
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Nope and yes I feel sad about that too!
It’s great isn’t it? It still is a family business and I love the feeling there very much. The senior boss (and sweets seller) is also the guy who screams really loud: ‘Handys aus!!!!’ right before the movie starts lol
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“The very lovely Richard Armitage”, she says. Has anyone ever heard anyone he’s ever worked with say a single bad word about him?!? I do feel validated that I chose my crush wisely.
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I don’t think we have. I sometimes think he thinks people will say stuff about him, like I feel like he apologizes a lot for not socializing with people. But it’s not like anyone complains about that.
Yeah, I think on the whole it’s unlikely after this long time that we will find serious dirt. Maybe that’s what he means when he says he’s boring.
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