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What to say about … Keira Knightley in The Misanthrope
15 hours ago
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Knightley's West End debut in this modern Molière evades wholesale incineration, but it's not quite a blaze of glory
Keira Knightley said she expected to be "burned alive" by the critics when she embarked on her first West End performance, as the captivating Jennifer in a modern translation of Molière's The Misanthrope. So the gentle singeing, when it finally arrived this morning, must have come as a relief. "She catches the waywardness [of her character]," says Benedict Nightingale in the Times, "but not the authority to explain how she can dominate a gathering by more than beauty." And "even if she doesn't always know what to do with her hands," in Michael Billington's opinion, "she gives a perfectly creditable performance." Most West End first-timers could be more than satisfied with that.
In the Telegraph and Independent, the reviews start to look like actual praise. "In the second half," says Charles Spencer in the former,
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'Pirates Of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides' Director Rob Marshall Won't Commit To 3-D, Orlando And Keira Returning
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It's not news that "Nine" director Rob Marshall is set to helm "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides." Or that he's got a fresh approach in mind when the cameras start to roll. As Marshall recently admitted to MTV however, there are still a number of decisions to be made.
"'Pirates 4' is in process as we speak. So they're still writing," Marshall explained. "I've heard a couple of exciting ideas, but they're still in process. My hope is that we'll be able to shoot it sometime in 2010."
There's still some question as to which familiar faces will be returning. Depp is obviously a huge component of any "Pirates of the Caribbean" movie, but Orlando Bloom and Keira Knightley make up a big part of the continuing story. Marshall, for his part, is in the dark right now.
"[The writers are] experimenting with everything I think, so... I'm not sure where they're going to head,
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Knightley geared up for theatre
18 hours ago
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Actress Keira Knightley says she does not expect her West End debut to gather much acclaim from critics.
The 24-year-old actress is professionally appearing on the stage for the first time in a revival of Moliere’s The Misanthrope.
Explaining why she decided to foray into theatre, she said, “I thought if I don’t do theatre right now, I think I’m going to start being too terrified to do it... so I just thought, okay, dive in and give it a go.”
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Christmas and new year TV films
20 hours ago
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Not sure what to watch? We can help with our comprehensive guide to the best films on TV this Christmas and new year
Choose a date
Saturday 19 December | Sunday 20 December | Monday 21 December | Tuesday 22 December | Wednesday 23 December |Christmas Eve | Christmas Day | Boxing Day | Sunday 27 December | Monday 28 December | Tuesday 29 December | Wednesday 30 December | New Year's Eve | New Year's Day
Saturday 19 December
Yes Man (Peyton Reed, 2008)
10am, 8pm, Sky Movies Premiere
Remember Jim Carrey in Liar, Liar, where he forces himself to tell the truth for 24 hours? Well, here Jim Carrey forces himself to answer yes to any request, for a year. Which is upping the ante somewhat, but doesn't make it a better film. This is a return to the manic, gurning, not-very-funny Carrey, as if The Truman Show, Eternal Sunshine etc hadn't happened. Just say no.
The Golden Compass (Chris Weitz, 2007)
11.40am, 8pm, Sky Movies Family
What with Harry Potter, Narnia, Lemony Snicket and all,
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Christmas and new year TV films
20 hours ago
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Not sure what to watch? We can help with our comprehensive guide to the best films on TV this Christmas and new year
Choose a date
Saturday 19 December | Sunday 20 December | Monday 21 December | Tuesday 22 December | Wednesday 23 December |Christmas Eve | Christmas Day | Boxing Day | Sunday 27 December | Monday 28 December | Tuesday 29 December | Wednesday 30 December | New Year's Eve | New Year's Day
Saturday 19 December
Yes Man (Peyton Reed, 2008)
10am, 8pm, Sky Movies Premiere
Remember Jim Carrey in Liar, Liar, where he forces himself to tell the truth for 24 hours? Well, here Jim Carrey forces himself to answer yes to any request, for a year. Which is upping the ante somewhat, but doesn't make it a better film. This is a return to the manic, gurning, not-very-funny Carrey, as if The Truman Show, Eternal Sunshine etc hadn't happened. Just say no.
The Golden Compass (Chris Weitz, 2007)
11.40am, 8pm, Sky Movies Family
What with Harry Potter, Narnia, Lemony Snicket and all,
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- Paul Howlett
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Critics Maul Knightley's West End Debut
21 hours ago
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Keira Knightley's fears over her West End debut proved well-founded after she was hit with a slew of bad reviews, with one critic insisting the actress "has all the charisma of a goldfish."
The Pirates of the Caribbean star landed a role in a London adaptation of Moliere classic The Misanthrope, opposite Damian Lewis and Tara Fitzgerald.
Knightley previously spoke of her worries about her performance, fearing she would be "burned alive" by the critics.
And when the curtain went up for the reviewers on Thursday, Knightley's predictions turned out to be all too accurate.
Quentin Letts, who reviewed the play for Britain's Daily Mail newspaper, wrote, "Keira Knightley may be one of 21st century cinema’s revered objects but on stage she proves little better than adequate.
"Her arrival on the West End in an interesting (but intellectually disingenuous) treatment of Moliere’s Le Misanthrope is, well, on the dull side. She has all the charisma of a serviceable goldfish. Miss Knightley has a flawless face but it does not move about much."
While the Daily Express' theatre critic, Paul Callan, adds, “Her lack of stage experience is sometimes painfully evident. It is rather sad that the heart-wrenchingly beautiful Miss Knightley does not come up to scratch."
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Pirates of the Caribbean star Keira Knightley has made her West End debut in the adaptation of ...
22 hours ago
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Pirates of the Caribbean star Keira Knightley has made her West End debut in the adaptation of The Misanthrope. The 24-year-old was supported by boyfriend Rupert Friend as well as other celebrity friends as she made her debut at The Comedy Theatre in London. Those who turned out to watch the show included Charles Dance, Jonathan Pryce, Neil Pearson, Emilia Fox and Rosamund Pike. Knightley plays the role of Jennifer in the play, an ambitious American film star who catches the eye of a British playwright, played by Damian Lewis. Tickets have already sold out for the show and more have had to be issued. The play will run until March 13 next year.
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- Sophie Eager
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Movie Review - 'The Young Victoria'
18 December 2009 12:52 AM, PST
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The Young Victoria
Starring Emily Blunt, Rupert Friend, and Paul Bettany
Directed by Jean-Marc Vallée
Rated PG
It's not exactly true that every year about this time, a British costume drama arrives in theaters pushing for Oscar glory. It's not
exactly untrue, either. Last year it was Keira Knightley's The Duchess, and the year before that it was Knightley's
Atonement and Cate Blanchett's sequel to Elizabeth.
So, at the very least, we're getting our fair share of this sort of thing, which brings us to The Young Victoria, a bio-pic
of the longest tenured British royal. Victoria reigned for almost 65 years and is certainly worth a movie, probably a better one,
even.
It isn't that The Young Victoria is a bad film, just indifferent. It is easy to look at, of course, following the blueprint
established over recent years. It features a nice, mostly convincing performance by Emily Blunt.
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- Colin Boyd
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The Misanthrope | Theatre review
17 December 2009 5:14 PM, PST
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Comedy Theatre, London
Can Keira Knightley cut it? That is the first question prompted by this revival of Martin Crimp's updated version of Molière's play. Since she's playing a movie star in her 20s, one could say that she is not unduly stretched. But Knightley brings to the role fine, sculpted features, palpable intelligence and a nice mix of faux-innocence and flirtiness. Even if she doesn't always know what to do with her hands, she gives a perfectly creditable performance.
My main doubt concerns the continuing validity of Crimp's modern-dress Molière, first seen in 1996. It rests on the premise that Alceste is a vehemently candid playwright who rails at the triviality of contemporary culture but is erotically ensnared by the movie star, Jennifer, who is one of its proudest embodiments. Crimp has also included a diatribe against a Tory politician with his "toxic spray-on brand of fake compassion" and
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- Michael Billington
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Rodarte Originals vs. Rodarte for Target
17 December 2009 7:00 AM, PST
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Target’s newest Go International collection, designed by Rodarte sisters Kate and Laura Mulleavy from California, will launch in stores and online on December 20 to the delight of fashion mavens everywhere. The 55-piece collection is an eclectic mix of dresses, knits, and accessories in a variety of patterns, textures, and prints. The Mulleavy sisters said the line was inspired by the leading ladies in their favorite Hollywood movies, which seems only appropriate, considering design duo’s fan base of young starlets such as Emma Watson, Keira Knightley, and Kirsten Dunst. When the collaboration was first announced, this summer, many wondered if a mass-market collection would translate well for Rodarte—after all, the designers are known for their handmade details and unparalleled craftsmanship. But the Target looks seem to draw inspiration from a number of Rodarte originals, meaning shoppers can snap up style on the cheap (every piece in the Target
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Keira terrified by stage debut
17 December 2009 5:59 AM, PST
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Keira Knightley says she does not expect her West End debut to gather much acclaim from critics.
The 24-year-old actress is professionally appearing on the stage for the first time in a revival of Moliere's The Misanthrope.
The play opened at the Comedy Theatre today and will continue running till March 13, 2010.
The production, adapted by Martin Crimp, moves the scene of action from 17th Century Paris to present day London. However, the Pirates of the Caribbean star is just focussing on her performance.
"I'm not coming into it with any great expectations of coming away with great reviews," the
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'Pirates 4' May Shoot Next Summer
16 December 2009 9:40 PM, PST
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Nine director Rob Marshall has messed around in the world of traditional narrative film before, with Memoirs of a Geisha, an exceedingly beautiful picture to look at, but not a tremendously involving one. However, Pirates of the Caribbean brings with it a different set of expectations.
Marshall was, for some, a surprise choice for the fourth movie, which won't include Keira Knightley and/or Orlando Bloom, two losses the franchise can easily overcome. But Marshall tells ComingSoon we shouldn't count our pirate chickens just yet.
"We're still trying to figure out if it's going to all happen," he said. "If it happens - I think Johnny's
doing [The Tourist] with Angelina Jolie in the spring - so if it happens, we'll start in the summer, and we'll see. I'm excited. If it happens, it happens. I'd be thrilled. I just love Johnny and I'm excited about the genre."
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Keira Knightley terrified by stage debut
16 December 2009 9:20 PM, PST
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London, Dec 16 (Ians) British actress Keira Knightley has revealed that she almost turned down the chance for her onstage debut because she fears she will be “burned alive” by critics for her maiden performance.
The “Pirates of the Caribbean” actress is appearing in a revival of Moliere’s classic play “The Misanthrope”, alongside Damian Lewis and Tara Fitzgerald, which opens in London Thursday. And Knightley said she fears her performance in the production, which runs until March 2010, will be hit with a slew of negative reviews, reports imdb.com.
“(I.
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Knightley 'Terrified' By Stage Debut
16 December 2009 4:06 AM, PST
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Keira Knightley almost turned down the chance to star on the West End stage - because she fears she will be "burned alive" by critics.
The Pirates of the Caribbean actress is appearing in a revival of Moliere's classic play The Misanthrope, alongside Damian Lewis and Tara Fitzgerald, which opens in London on Thursday.
Knightley fears her performance in the production, which runs until March, will be hit with a slew of negative reviews, but she's determined not to let the critics put her off.
She says, "(I know I will be) burned alive (by the critics). I'm not coming into it with any great expectations of coming away with great reviews. I thought if I don't do theatre right now, I think I'm going to start being too terrified to do it. So I just thought, okay, dive in and give it a go. If my best isn't good enough, then so be it."
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Keira Knightley: 'I'll be burned by critics'
16 December 2009 3:00 AM, PST
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Keira Knightley has said that she does not expect to get good reviews for her professional stage debut later this week. The actress told the BBC that she expects to be "burned alive" by the critics for her performance in Moliere's The Misanthrope. Knightley said: "I'm not coming into it with any great expectations of coming away with great reviews. (more)
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Keira Knightley`s new stage show harming relationship with boyfriend Rupert Friend
15 December 2009 3:16 AM, PST
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Keira Knightley's new stage show is reportedly taking its toll on her relationship with boyfriend Rupert Friend. The 24-year-old recently made her debut performance in the West End production of The Misanthrope and it is claimed her four-year relationship with actor Friend, 28, is suffering. A source said: 'This play is a big deal for Keira. Unlike films, there are no second takes on stage. 'She knows she's got to get it right. 'She's been pretty wound up and it's meant quite a bit of tension at home with Rupert.'
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Keira Knightley secretly poses nude for artist
15 December 2009 2:54 AM, PST
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Keira Knightley, 24, secretly posed nude for an artist at the Halcyon Gallery in London, a UK report says. The artist in question is Mitch Griffiths, who is highly regarded. A source said: 'It’s considered a great honour to be painted by Mitch. He is a highly respected nude painter and is painting a number of subjects for an exhibition next year. 'He is delighted Keira agreed to take part.' Knightley has otherwise been acting in a West End play, The Misanthrope. She plays a Hollywood film star in the contemporary version of Moliere's 17th-century play.
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Keira Knightley to Pose Nude for Art
15 December 2009 1:42 AM, PST
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British actress Keira Knightley reportedly has shed off her clothes in the name of art. According to reports, the Cecilia Tallis of "Atonement" has been secretly visiting London's Halcyon Gallery to be painted in the nude by the highly-regarded artist Mitch Griffiths.
"It's considered a great honor to be painted by Mitch. He is a highly respected nude painter and is painting as number of subjects for a new exhibition next year," an insider revealed. "He is delighted Keira decided to take part."
Keira Knightley herself will be seen portraying Lillian Palmer in "London Boulevard", a movie about a South London criminal who tries to give up the gangster life by becoming a handyman for a reclusive young actress. She will star opposite Colin Farrell, Ray Winstone, and Stephen Graham.
Recently, the "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl" actress was also reported to land a role
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Keira Knightley poses nude for artist
14 December 2009 11:02 PM, PST
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English actress Keira Knightley has reportedly stripped off to pose naked for an acclaimed artist.
The Pirates of the Caribbean actress, who bared all to film a bath scene with Sienna Miller in their 2008 movie The Edge of Love, has allegedly been shedding her clothes during sessions at London's Halcyon Gallery for Mitch Griffiths, reports heraldsun.com.au.
"It's considered a great honour to be painted by Mitch. He is a highly respected nude painter and is painting a number of subjects for an exhibition next year. He is delighted Keira agreed to take part," said a source.
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Keira Knightley poses nude for artist
14 December 2009 8:49 PM, PST
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London, Dec 14 (Ians) English actress Keira Knightley has reportedly stripped off to pose naked for an acclaimed artist.
The “Pirates of the Caribbean” actress, who bared all to film a bath scene with Sienna Miller in their 2008 movie “The Edge of Love”, has allegedly been shedding her clothes during sessions at London’s Halcyon Gallery for Mitch Griffiths, reports heraldsun.com.au.
“It’s considered a great honour to be painted by Mitch. He is a highly respected nude painter.
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