Note: LateNighter generally posts late night daily ratings on a two (business) day delay, which is how they are released by Nielsen.
CBS’ The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and NBC’s The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon split first place in the late night ratings race for Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
Per Nielsen live-plus-same-day data, Colbert’s Late Show averaged 1,997,000 total viewers with 183,000 P18-49 viewers on Tuesday, May 14. That’s up +2% in total viewers and -2% in P18-49 viewers from the previous day (May 13), -4% and -17%, respectively, from the previous Tuesday. Jennifer Hudson, and Marisa Abela were Colbert’s guests on Tuesday, May 14.
Fallon’s Tonight Show had a strong ratings night. Not only did the 10th anniversary special deliver a significant audience at 9 p.m. in several measurements, The Tonight Show‘s 11:35 p.m.
Continue reading Late Night Ratings: Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at LateNighter.
CBS’ The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and NBC’s The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon split first place in the late night ratings race for Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
Per Nielsen live-plus-same-day data, Colbert’s Late Show averaged 1,997,000 total viewers with 183,000 P18-49 viewers on Tuesday, May 14. That’s up +2% in total viewers and -2% in P18-49 viewers from the previous day (May 13), -4% and -17%, respectively, from the previous Tuesday. Jennifer Hudson, and Marisa Abela were Colbert’s guests on Tuesday, May 14.
Fallon’s Tonight Show had a strong ratings night. Not only did the 10th anniversary special deliver a significant audience at 9 p.m. in several measurements, The Tonight Show‘s 11:35 p.m.
Continue reading Late Night Ratings: Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at LateNighter.
- 5/16/2024
- by A.J. Katz
- LateNighter
[Editor’s note: The following interview contains light spoilers for “Back to Black.”]
How do you capture a life — a famous one, a big one, an incredibly well-documented one — on the silver screen? Take it moment by moment. For her Amy Winehouse biopic “Back to Black,” director Sam Taylor-Johnson traces the rise and fall of the beloved British singer and songwriter (played by Marisa Abela), telling a well-known tragic tale through a series of iconic images.
We still remember so much about the Grammy winner: the swoop of her eyeliner, the tease of her hair, what she looked like performing on stage, what she looked like relaxing in a park with her husband, the fear in her eyes when the paparazzi tailed her. And the relentless documentation of her life that made all of those images possible is also what makes telling a “new” story so hard. And while many early reactions to the film’s casting and very existence...
How do you capture a life — a famous one, a big one, an incredibly well-documented one — on the silver screen? Take it moment by moment. For her Amy Winehouse biopic “Back to Black,” director Sam Taylor-Johnson traces the rise and fall of the beloved British singer and songwriter (played by Marisa Abela), telling a well-known tragic tale through a series of iconic images.
We still remember so much about the Grammy winner: the swoop of her eyeliner, the tease of her hair, what she looked like performing on stage, what she looked like relaxing in a park with her husband, the fear in her eyes when the paparazzi tailed her. And the relentless documentation of her life that made all of those images possible is also what makes telling a “new” story so hard. And while many early reactions to the film’s casting and very existence...
- 5/16/2024
- by Kate Erbland
- Indiewire
It’s not always easy to find out which movies hit theaters each week, especially after the Hollywood strikes led to many release date changes. With the WGA and actors strikes resolved and summer blockbusters starting to roll in, May is filled with both big budget flicks and new indie releases.
Premiering May 17 is John Kransinski’s “If,” which follows a young girl who can see the abandoned imaginary friends of adults starring Cailey Fleming, Ryan Reynolds, John Krasinski and Emily Blunt. Also hitting theaters is the Amy Winehouse biopic “Back to Black,” which chronicles the life of Winehouse and the creation of her best-selling album starring Marisa Abela, Eddie Marsan, Jack O’Connell and Lesley Manville. Two films getting limited releases this week are “Babes,” a comedy following a woman who gets unexpectedly pregnant after a one-night stand, and “Taking Venice,” a documentary about the turbulent times at the Venice...
Premiering May 17 is John Kransinski’s “If,” which follows a young girl who can see the abandoned imaginary friends of adults starring Cailey Fleming, Ryan Reynolds, John Krasinski and Emily Blunt. Also hitting theaters is the Amy Winehouse biopic “Back to Black,” which chronicles the life of Winehouse and the creation of her best-selling album starring Marisa Abela, Eddie Marsan, Jack O’Connell and Lesley Manville. Two films getting limited releases this week are “Babes,” a comedy following a woman who gets unexpectedly pregnant after a one-night stand, and “Taking Venice,” a documentary about the turbulent times at the Venice...
- 5/15/2024
- by Pat Saperstein and Jack Dunn
- Variety Film + TV
The first major studio family film of summer 2024 opens at the box office this weekend, and it couldn’t boast more star power.
Writer-director John Krasinski’s If — headlining Ryan Reynolds and Cailey Fleming alongside an A-list voice cast — explores the world of discarded imaginary friends and what happens when a young girl and her neighbor try to reunite them with their previous human pals.
The live-action/CGI animated Paramount pic is tracking for a domestic debut in the $40 million range. Reviews so far are mixed, but good audience scores will arguably matter more in this case. Plus, there’s a pent-up demand for family product that all ages can go see.
Unless there is a total upset, If should top the box office and wrest the crown from Disney and 20th Century Studio’s male-fueled Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, which overperformed in North America with a $58.6 million opening last weekend,...
Writer-director John Krasinski’s If — headlining Ryan Reynolds and Cailey Fleming alongside an A-list voice cast — explores the world of discarded imaginary friends and what happens when a young girl and her neighbor try to reunite them with their previous human pals.
The live-action/CGI animated Paramount pic is tracking for a domestic debut in the $40 million range. Reviews so far are mixed, but good audience scores will arguably matter more in this case. Plus, there’s a pent-up demand for family product that all ages can go see.
Unless there is a total upset, If should top the box office and wrest the crown from Disney and 20th Century Studio’s male-fueled Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, which overperformed in North America with a $58.6 million opening last weekend,...
- 5/15/2024
- by Pamela McClintock
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Plot: The life of singer Amy Winehouse (Marisa Abela), including her troubled relationship with her ex-husband Blake Fielder-Civil (Jack O’Connell) and father (Eddie Marsan) and her struggles with addiction.
Review: When making a biopic about a famously troubled yet brilliant artist, there’s a fine line to walk when it comes to juggling the story of their art with the depiction of their addictions. Movies like Rocket Man or Walk the Line did it well, but they told ultimately triumphant stories about people overcoming those addictions. When the person succumbs, it can be dicier. I remember the Whitney Houston biopic, I Wanna Dance With Somebody, tried to do both but spent way too much time with its star miming along to Houston songs. Bohemian Rhapsody turned Freddie Mercury’s life into a PG-13 cartoon.
Back to Black, Sam Taylor-Johnson’s Amy Winehouse movie struggles to find a solid middle ground,...
Review: When making a biopic about a famously troubled yet brilliant artist, there’s a fine line to walk when it comes to juggling the story of their art with the depiction of their addictions. Movies like Rocket Man or Walk the Line did it well, but they told ultimately triumphant stories about people overcoming those addictions. When the person succumbs, it can be dicier. I remember the Whitney Houston biopic, I Wanna Dance With Somebody, tried to do both but spent way too much time with its star miming along to Houston songs. Bohemian Rhapsody turned Freddie Mercury’s life into a PG-13 cartoon.
Back to Black, Sam Taylor-Johnson’s Amy Winehouse movie struggles to find a solid middle ground,...
- 5/15/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
To transform into the famed “Rehab” singer, Marisa Abela realized she had to rehabilitate Amy Winehouse’s memory herself with the help of modern therapy.
The “Back to Black” lead was faced with dismantling the assumptions of Winehouse’s legacy and the media judgments upon her love life, drug use, and death at age 27 after being cast in the buzzy yet assumedly controversial biopic. The Winehouse fan backlash began as soon as Abela was announced to be portraying her; paparazzi stalked the set, and tabloids dove into viral clips of Abela singing in character, only to debate whether or not she looked like Winehouse onscreen, let alone sound like her.
It’s proof that the lore surrounding Winehouse more than a decade after her passing is still too easily slotted into certain judgments in the zeitgeist: tortured artist, lovesick wife, impulsive addict, victim of men. And how can one person...
The “Back to Black” lead was faced with dismantling the assumptions of Winehouse’s legacy and the media judgments upon her love life, drug use, and death at age 27 after being cast in the buzzy yet assumedly controversial biopic. The Winehouse fan backlash began as soon as Abela was announced to be portraying her; paparazzi stalked the set, and tabloids dove into viral clips of Abela singing in character, only to debate whether or not she looked like Winehouse onscreen, let alone sound like her.
It’s proof that the lore surrounding Winehouse more than a decade after her passing is still too easily slotted into certain judgments in the zeitgeist: tortured artist, lovesick wife, impulsive addict, victim of men. And how can one person...
- 5/15/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
In the early 2000’s, Amy Winehouse was a powerhouse of a new voice in music. Her impressive vocals and songs about heartbreak brought her both critical and commercial success. Sadly, this gifted artist struggled with addiction and other issues. She passed away at the very young age of 27 leaving fans a powerful legacy. The 2015 documentary Amy opened up her world in wondrous ways. And now, filmmaker Sam Taylor-Johnson has brought her story to the big screen with a terrific performance from Marisa Abela as Winehouse. Back to Black tells the life story of this shining star that faded much too soon.
We recently had the pleasure of sitting down opposite the very talented Sam Taylor-Johnson and Back to Black star, Ms. Abela. I’ve spoken to Sam in the past regarding the terrific Nowhere Boy, and she was lovely back then as well. The director opened up about taking on Amy’s life,...
We recently had the pleasure of sitting down opposite the very talented Sam Taylor-Johnson and Back to Black star, Ms. Abela. I’ve spoken to Sam in the past regarding the terrific Nowhere Boy, and she was lovely back then as well. The director opened up about taking on Amy’s life,...
- 5/15/2024
- by JimmyO
- JoBlo.com
“If,” a fantasy-comedy from director John Krasinski and star Ryan Reynolds, looks to collect a promising $40 million in its box office debut.
Based on projections, “If” — short for imaginary friends — is tracking to land at least $35 million and as much as $45 million from 4,000 North American theaters. At the higher end of estimates, those ticket sales would mark a solid start for a live-action PG family film that’s not based on an existing property. But the movie cost $110 million, so it’ll need to resonate globally to justify its price tag. Ahead of its domestic release, “If” opened last weekend in two overseas markets, France and Belgium, where it’s earned $3.7 million to date. It lands this week in 56 additional international territories.
Krasinski wrote, directed and stars in “If,” which follows neighbors Cal and Bea (Reynolds and Cailey Fleming) with the ability to see other people’s imaginary friends. While...
Based on projections, “If” — short for imaginary friends — is tracking to land at least $35 million and as much as $45 million from 4,000 North American theaters. At the higher end of estimates, those ticket sales would mark a solid start for a live-action PG family film that’s not based on an existing property. But the movie cost $110 million, so it’ll need to resonate globally to justify its price tag. Ahead of its domestic release, “If” opened last weekend in two overseas markets, France and Belgium, where it’s earned $3.7 million to date. It lands this week in 56 additional international territories.
Krasinski wrote, directed and stars in “If,” which follows neighbors Cal and Bea (Reynolds and Cailey Fleming) with the ability to see other people’s imaginary friends. While...
- 5/15/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Things have begun to pick up at the summer box office, and three new wide releases will try to keep things rolling along. Read on for Gold Derby’s box office preview.
The big movie this weekend is the latest from director John Krasinski, once again teaming with Paramount Pictures for his family film “If,” starring Ryan Reynolds. “If” stands for “Imaginary Friends” – not to be confused with the recent horror movie “Imaginary” – although this is a family-friendly version of the same general concept, about a little girl named Bea (played by Cailey Fleming) who begins working with Reynold’s character to help pair IFs who have been abandoned by their childhood friends with new kids.
Following his run on “The Office” and directing a couple of indies, Krasinski directed “A Quiet Place” for Paramount in 2018, which opened with $50.2 million and went onto gross $188 million domestic and $334 million globally, based on a $17 million budget.
The big movie this weekend is the latest from director John Krasinski, once again teaming with Paramount Pictures for his family film “If,” starring Ryan Reynolds. “If” stands for “Imaginary Friends” – not to be confused with the recent horror movie “Imaginary” – although this is a family-friendly version of the same general concept, about a little girl named Bea (played by Cailey Fleming) who begins working with Reynold’s character to help pair IFs who have been abandoned by their childhood friends with new kids.
Following his run on “The Office” and directing a couple of indies, Krasinski directed “A Quiet Place” for Paramount in 2018, which opened with $50.2 million and went onto gross $188 million domestic and $334 million globally, based on a $17 million budget.
- 5/15/2024
- by Edward Douglas
- Gold Derby
Marisa Abela in Back To BlackImage: Focus Features
Since the blockbuster success of the Queen movie Bohemian Rhapsody in 2018, a music biopic gold rush has been underway in Hollywood. Some of the resulting films—made as they are with the participation of the artist, or more often their estate—have...
Since the blockbuster success of the Queen movie Bohemian Rhapsody in 2018, a music biopic gold rush has been underway in Hollywood. Some of the resulting films—made as they are with the participation of the artist, or more often their estate—have...
- 5/15/2024
- by Brogan Morris
- avclub.com
Writer Matt Greenhalgh and director Sam Taylor-Johnson, who previously collaborated on the John Lennon biopic Nowhere Boy, return to the genre with Back to Black, telling the story of iconic musician Amy Winehouse. Although the film’s heart is consistently in the right place, its attempts at a complicated execution all too often misfire, leaving a somewhat bitter aftertaste despite occasional success.
Back to Black focuses on Winehouse’s ascent from humble beginnings as a lounge singer in Britain to become one of the most acclaimed voices of her generation. With Winehouse’s tragic rise and fall happening not even a decade and a half ago, audiences likely already know much of this story, but Greenhalgh’s script doesn’t imagine that audiences are ignorant.
Where Back to Black succeeds the most is exploring Winehouse’s struggles with addiction, from alcohol to drugs and codependence with her partner. It narrowly avoids being didactic and exploitative,...
Back to Black focuses on Winehouse’s ascent from humble beginnings as a lounge singer in Britain to become one of the most acclaimed voices of her generation. With Winehouse’s tragic rise and fall happening not even a decade and a half ago, audiences likely already know much of this story, but Greenhalgh’s script doesn’t imagine that audiences are ignorant.
Where Back to Black succeeds the most is exploring Winehouse’s struggles with addiction, from alcohol to drugs and codependence with her partner. It narrowly avoids being didactic and exploitative,...
- 5/15/2024
- by Sean Boelman
- FandomWire
Marisa Abela felt it was essential for women to have the main roles behind the camera on 'Back to Black'.The 27-year-old star plays the tragic singer Amy Winehouse in Sam Taylor-Johnson's biopic and thinks that the female involvement was important for the sake of a balanced depiction of the 'Love Is a Losing Game' artist.Marisa told IndieWire: "I think that it was very helpful that almost every single head of department on our film is a woman. You have a female director, a female DoP, female costume, female hair and makeup, female set designers."It was crazy. And what that meant was I didn't feel protective over Amy and (have to deal with) having a male director say to me, 'She's just fawning over."She continued: "I feel I would have to protect Amy from his view of her. But it was just a room full of women.
- 5/15/2024
- by Joe Graber
- Bang Showbiz
Paramount will keep its chin up high amid the whole Sony and Skydance takeover headlines and keep the summer box office churnin’ with the John Krasinski-directed/scripted/produced Ryan Reynolds-led family movie, If, which is hoping to hit $40M. This is after Disney’s overperformance with 20th Century Studios’ Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, which posted a $58.4M opening.
If‘s m.o. is to be a five-quad movie appealing to everyone from 2 to 80. It’s been awhile since the marketplace has had a PG-rated live-action original movie, hence if the studio hits $40M on this $110M production, celebrate it.
Paramount has If booked in 4,000-plus theaters boosted by premium large format screens. Scripted by Krasinski, the pic is about a girl who discovers that she can see everyone’s imaginary friends — and what she does with that superpower — as she embarks on a magical adventure...
If‘s m.o. is to be a five-quad movie appealing to everyone from 2 to 80. It’s been awhile since the marketplace has had a PG-rated live-action original movie, hence if the studio hits $40M on this $110M production, celebrate it.
Paramount has If booked in 4,000-plus theaters boosted by premium large format screens. Scripted by Krasinski, the pic is about a girl who discovers that she can see everyone’s imaginary friends — and what she does with that superpower — as she embarks on a magical adventure...
- 5/14/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Marisa Abela knew that “Back to Black” needed women in key production roles. Why? Because Abela was aware that Amy Winehouse’s legacy needed to be a “genuine portrayal” without gendered judgment.
Directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson, “Back to Black” centers on Winehouse’s musical career, culminating in the Grammy-winning album that was her final release before her death at age 27 in 2011. Winehouse’s relationship with her ex-husband Blake Fielder-Civil is positioned as the direct inspiration for “Back to Black,” and Abela was determined not to have a “2024 view” of Winehouse and Fielder-Civil’s tumultuous courtship and subsequent divorce.
“It’s interesting because the thing about being an actor instead of being a writer or a musician is that Amy existed. She’s a real person, and if I decided to put my sort of 2024 view of how women should relate to their partners on top of it, I would not...
Directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson, “Back to Black” centers on Winehouse’s musical career, culminating in the Grammy-winning album that was her final release before her death at age 27 in 2011. Winehouse’s relationship with her ex-husband Blake Fielder-Civil is positioned as the direct inspiration for “Back to Black,” and Abela was determined not to have a “2024 view” of Winehouse and Fielder-Civil’s tumultuous courtship and subsequent divorce.
“It’s interesting because the thing about being an actor instead of being a writer or a musician is that Amy existed. She’s a real person, and if I decided to put my sort of 2024 view of how women should relate to their partners on top of it, I would not...
- 5/14/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Eddie Marsan, who played the role of the abusive headmaster in Deadpool 2, is starring in the upcoming biopic of Amy Winehouse, Back to Black. There has been a lot of conversation around the film, and not all of it has been positive. Unfortunately, a lot has been done at the expense of Marisa Abela, who plays the role of Winehouse.
Marisa Abela plays Amy Winehouse in Back to Black
While many do not agree with her casting and have voiced it in a tame manner, sometimes the media can take it a step further and cross many lines. Recently, Marsan spoke about how the paparazzi took some extreme measures during the filming of the movie. The steps they took seemed to have had serious effects on Abela, and the Deadpool star is not happy about it.
Deadpool Star Was Protective Over Marisa Abela
Recently, Eddie Marsan gave an interview with IndieWire,...
Marisa Abela plays Amy Winehouse in Back to Black
While many do not agree with her casting and have voiced it in a tame manner, sometimes the media can take it a step further and cross many lines. Recently, Marsan spoke about how the paparazzi took some extreme measures during the filming of the movie. The steps they took seemed to have had serious effects on Abela, and the Deadpool star is not happy about it.
Deadpool Star Was Protective Over Marisa Abela
Recently, Eddie Marsan gave an interview with IndieWire,...
- 5/14/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
Amy Jade Winehouse could have been any young woman growing up in 1990s London — palling around with her mates, sneaking lagers, shagging dudes, getting into trouble, getting her nose pierced, and getting expelled from drama school for it. (That, and a few other reasons.) Until she opened her mouth, at which point she seemingly became possessed by a 1940s jazz chanteuse channeling centuries-old lust and sorrow. Winehouse went from a kid with a bluesy, contralto wail that almost felt like a parlor trick, considering that it was coming from a tiny white teen from Southgate,...
- 5/14/2024
- by David Fear
- Rollingstone.com
“Back to Black” will mark a star-making breakout turn for lead actress Marisa Abela, but portraying late Grammy winner Amy Winehouse came with a symphony of vitriol during production — including critics calling out Abela’s casting.
Abela’s co-star Eddie Marsan, who portrays Winehouse’s father Mitch in the film, told IndieWire that Abela had to endure “terrible” hate from naysayers while filming in the U.K. The real-life Mitch Winehouse even had to defend Abela’s casting when the film was first announced, despite Abela being the first actor formally attached to the project.
“I could tell she was nervous. She’s only a young actor, and it was a massive part,” Marsan told IndieWire during a recent interview. “We had a bond straight away, and so it was terrible when we had to film scenes in London on location in Camden and Soho because even though we had...
Abela’s co-star Eddie Marsan, who portrays Winehouse’s father Mitch in the film, told IndieWire that Abela had to endure “terrible” hate from naysayers while filming in the U.K. The real-life Mitch Winehouse even had to defend Abela’s casting when the film was first announced, despite Abela being the first actor formally attached to the project.
“I could tell she was nervous. She’s only a young actor, and it was a massive part,” Marsan told IndieWire during a recent interview. “We had a bond straight away, and so it was terrible when we had to film scenes in London on location in Camden and Soho because even though we had...
- 5/13/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Over the years, Nicola Coughlan has been a standout presence at movie premieres, red-carpet events, and fashion showcases, captivating audiences with her eye-catching ensembles.
She has consistently demonstrated her fashion prowess, from vibrant minidresses to bold outfits and sophisticated gowns. So, it’s safe to say Nicola Coughlan emerges as the most stylish figure among the Bridgerton cast. However, her recent outfit choice didn’t hit the mark for me.
Stylish Couple at Bridgerton Season 3 Milan Photocall
On Thursday, May 9, Nicola Coughlan and her co-star Luke Newton radiated at the Bulgari Hotel in Milan while attending the Season three photocall for the beloved Netflix series Bridgerton.
Despite Luke Newton’s height of 6 feet (1.83 meters), which isn’t exceptionally tall by conventional standards, he appeared quite towering next to Nicola Coughlan, who stands at just 4 feet 11 inches (149.9 cm).
Height Contrast at Bridgerton Photocall: Luke Newton towers over Nicola Coughlan, highlighting their...
She has consistently demonstrated her fashion prowess, from vibrant minidresses to bold outfits and sophisticated gowns. So, it’s safe to say Nicola Coughlan emerges as the most stylish figure among the Bridgerton cast. However, her recent outfit choice didn’t hit the mark for me.
Stylish Couple at Bridgerton Season 3 Milan Photocall
On Thursday, May 9, Nicola Coughlan and her co-star Luke Newton radiated at the Bulgari Hotel in Milan while attending the Season three photocall for the beloved Netflix series Bridgerton.
Despite Luke Newton’s height of 6 feet (1.83 meters), which isn’t exceptionally tall by conventional standards, he appeared quite towering next to Nicola Coughlan, who stands at just 4 feet 11 inches (149.9 cm).
Height Contrast at Bridgerton Photocall: Luke Newton towers over Nicola Coughlan, highlighting their...
- 5/12/2024
- by Florie Mae Malapit
- Your Next Shoes
Back in Black is a new biopic about the life and career of Amy Winehouse. The former music superstar died in 2011. Before she died she released one of the best-selling albums in UK history and became a worldwide star. The movie hits theaters this month and we have all the info you need to know about it.
Here is the Back to Black release date, cast info, storyline, and everything else you need to know about the new Amy Winehouse movie.
When Does New Amy Winehouse Movie Come Out?
Back to Black hits theaters on May 17, 2024. It originally screened on April 11 in Australia and April 12 in the United Kingdom. Winehouse was born in London, England, and died in Camden TYown, England, explaining its priority in the UK.
This is a theatrical release, so it won’t be available on streaming services for quite some time, although expect it to hit...
Here is the Back to Black release date, cast info, storyline, and everything else you need to know about the new Amy Winehouse movie.
When Does New Amy Winehouse Movie Come Out?
Back to Black hits theaters on May 17, 2024. It originally screened on April 11 in Australia and April 12 in the United Kingdom. Winehouse was born in London, England, and died in Camden TYown, England, explaining its priority in the UK.
This is a theatrical release, so it won’t be available on streaming services for quite some time, although expect it to hit...
- 5/11/2024
- by Shawn Lealos
- TV Shows Ace
The extraordinary story of Amy Winehouse’s rise to fame from her early days in Camden through the making of her groundbreaking album Back To Black that catapulted Winehouse to global fame. Told through Amy’s eyes and inspired by her deeply personal lyrics, the film explores and embraces the many layers of this iconic artist and the tumultuous love story at the center of one of the most legendary albums of all time.
The film is directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson and stars Marisa Abela, Jack O’Connell, Eddie Marsan and Lesley Manville.
Back To Black opens in theatres nationwide on May 17.
https://www.focusfeatures.com/back-to-black/synopsis/
The St. Louis advance screening is Tuesday, May 14th at 7pm at Marcus Ronnies 20 Cine. (6Pm or earlier Suggested Arrival)
Pass Link: http://focusfeaturesscreenings.com/lafGI80828
Please arrive early as seating is not guaranteed.
Rated R.
Back To Black (2024)...
The film is directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson and stars Marisa Abela, Jack O’Connell, Eddie Marsan and Lesley Manville.
Back To Black opens in theatres nationwide on May 17.
https://www.focusfeatures.com/back-to-black/synopsis/
The St. Louis advance screening is Tuesday, May 14th at 7pm at Marcus Ronnies 20 Cine. (6Pm or earlier Suggested Arrival)
Pass Link: http://focusfeaturesscreenings.com/lafGI80828
Please arrive early as seating is not guaranteed.
Rated R.
Back To Black (2024)...
- 5/9/2024
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Amy Winehouse's Close Friend Tyler James Slams 'Back to Black' Movie Based on the Late Singer's Life
One of Amy Winehouse‘s close friends is reacting to the new movie based on her life.
Last month, the Back to Black movie starring Marisa Abela as the late singer and directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson was released in theaters in the UK.
Following the release, Amy‘s close friend and former housemate Tyler James – who is referenced twice in the movie – explained why he found the movie “triggering” for him.
Keep reading to find out more…Tyler told The Times Magazine that the movie overlooked several aspects of Amy‘s life, including her drug addiction.
“There is this sense of Amy being coherent even when taking drugs, but there was so much suffering,” Tyler shared. “The film avoids the uncomfortable. I didn’t like it, and it was hugely triggering for me.”
Tyler, who met Amy when they were both 12-years-old at Sylvia Young Theatre School in London, also...
Last month, the Back to Black movie starring Marisa Abela as the late singer and directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson was released in theaters in the UK.
Following the release, Amy‘s close friend and former housemate Tyler James – who is referenced twice in the movie – explained why he found the movie “triggering” for him.
Keep reading to find out more…Tyler told The Times Magazine that the movie overlooked several aspects of Amy‘s life, including her drug addiction.
“There is this sense of Amy being coherent even when taking drugs, but there was so much suffering,” Tyler shared. “The film avoids the uncomfortable. I didn’t like it, and it was hugely triggering for me.”
Tyler, who met Amy when they were both 12-years-old at Sylvia Young Theatre School in London, also...
- 5/4/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including events for The Fall Guy, The Idea of You and Unfrosted.
AFI Life Achievement Award
The American Film Institute presented the 49th AFI Life Achievement Award to Nicole Kidman on Saturday in Hollywood, with Meryl Streep, Reese Witherspoon, Morgan Freeman, Naomi Watts, Zoe Saldaña, Aaron Sorkin, Zac Efron, Miles Teller, Joey King, Mike Myers and Kidman’s husband Keith Urban all on hand to honor the star.
Miles Teller, Reese Witherspoon, Lee Daniels, Nicole Kidman, Meryl Streep and Zac Efron Michelle Pfeiffer and David E. Kelley
The Idea of You premiere
Anne Hathaway, Nicholas Galitzine, Reid Scott and Ella Rubin joined producer Gabrielle Union and director Michael Showalter at the New York premiere of their Prime Video rom-com on Monday.
Reid Scott, Ella Rubin, Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine Gabrielle...
AFI Life Achievement Award
The American Film Institute presented the 49th AFI Life Achievement Award to Nicole Kidman on Saturday in Hollywood, with Meryl Streep, Reese Witherspoon, Morgan Freeman, Naomi Watts, Zoe Saldaña, Aaron Sorkin, Zac Efron, Miles Teller, Joey King, Mike Myers and Kidman’s husband Keith Urban all on hand to honor the star.
Miles Teller, Reese Witherspoon, Lee Daniels, Nicole Kidman, Meryl Streep and Zac Efron Michelle Pfeiffer and David E. Kelley
The Idea of You premiere
Anne Hathaway, Nicholas Galitzine, Reid Scott and Ella Rubin joined producer Gabrielle Union and director Michael Showalter at the New York premiere of their Prime Video rom-com on Monday.
Reid Scott, Ella Rubin, Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine Gabrielle...
- 5/3/2024
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
It’s fitting that Sam Taylor-Johnson’s “Back to Black” opened in the United Kingdom before arriving on American shores later this month. After all, the Amy Winehouse biopic — which stars Marisa Abela as the tragic singer and songwriter — chronicles the rise and fall of one of the UK’s most recognizable (and ill-fated) superstars in recent memory. Soon, Taylor-Johnson will bring the film to America, where she’s already anticipating a different reaction.
Despite mixed reviews, the film’s UK (and also Irish) release in mid-April was successful. In its opening weekend, the film made $3.4 million at the box office, putting it at number one of the also-anticipated “Civil War.” The film has so far made over $16 million in its first weeks of release. When it finally lands stateside, it will face little similar competition with other openers, which include the comedy “Babes,” the kids fantasy “If,” and the...
Despite mixed reviews, the film’s UK (and also Irish) release in mid-April was successful. In its opening weekend, the film made $3.4 million at the box office, putting it at number one of the also-anticipated “Civil War.” The film has so far made over $16 million in its first weeks of release. When it finally lands stateside, it will face little similar competition with other openers, which include the comedy “Babes,” the kids fantasy “If,” and the...
- 5/1/2024
- by Kate Erbland
- Indiewire
Anya Taylor-Joy, Ryan Gosling, Ry Barrett, Garfield, Odie, Owen TeaguePhoto: Warner Bros. Pictures, Eric Laciste (Universal Pictures), Pierce Derks (IFC Films & Shudder), Project G Productions, LLC, 20th Century Studios
And so the summer movie season begins with a whimper. Unfortunately, because of the work stoppages last summer that the studios...
And so the summer movie season begins with a whimper. Unfortunately, because of the work stoppages last summer that the studios...
- 4/26/2024
- by Matt Schimkowitz
- avclub.com
There’s new posters for Back to Black, the new Amy Winehouse biopic starring Marisa Abela as the late singer.
The movie chronicles the legendary singer’s legendary rise to worldwide fame with the release of her album Back to Black.
Keep reading to find out more…
Here’s the official synopsis: The extraordinary story of Amy Winehouse’s early rise to fame from her early days in Camden through the making of her groundbreaking album, Back to Black that catapulted Winehouse to global fame. Told through Amy’s eyes and inspired by her deeply personal lyrics, the film explores and embraces the many layers of the iconic artist and the tumultuous love story at the center of one of the most legendary albums of all time.
Directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson, the movie stars Jack O’Connell as Amy‘s ex-husband Blake Fielder-Civil, Eddie Marsan as Amy‘s father Mitch and...
The movie chronicles the legendary singer’s legendary rise to worldwide fame with the release of her album Back to Black.
Keep reading to find out more…
Here’s the official synopsis: The extraordinary story of Amy Winehouse’s early rise to fame from her early days in Camden through the making of her groundbreaking album, Back to Black that catapulted Winehouse to global fame. Told through Amy’s eyes and inspired by her deeply personal lyrics, the film explores and embraces the many layers of the iconic artist and the tumultuous love story at the center of one of the most legendary albums of all time.
Directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson, the movie stars Jack O’Connell as Amy‘s ex-husband Blake Fielder-Civil, Eddie Marsan as Amy‘s father Mitch and...
- 4/25/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Bohemian Rhapsody should have been the final nail in the music-biopic coffin––instead, its near-billion box-office gross ensured it became Hollywood’s go-to template for a movie in this mold. Going beyond merely emulating its Walk Hard-like adherence to over-simplifying the highs and lows of a career within a neat three-act structure, director Sam Taylor-Johnson’s Amy Winehouse biopic Back to Black goes one further in how it ghoulishly holds the singer accountable for many of the tragedies and misfortunes she suffered. Remember how the surviving band members of Queen came across as responsible family men as the long-departed Freddie Mercury was chastised for addiction issues? Matt Greenhalgh’s screenplay, his second for Taylor-Johnson after the John Lennon biopic Nowhere Boy, goes one further by obfuscating the full extent of the bad influences in her life that heightened her years-long battle with substance and alcohol abuse, depicting the singer as...
- 4/23/2024
- by Alistair Ryder
- The Film Stage
“Back to Black” is a new dramatic feature, directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson, based on the life of British singer-songwriter Amy Winehouse, starring Marisa Abela, Jack O'Connell and Eddie Marsan, releasing May 10, 2024 in theaters:
“…’Back to Black’nis a never-before-seen glimpse into Amy Winehouse’s early rise to fame and the release of her groundbreaking studio album, ‘Back to Black’.
“Told from Amy’s perspective, the film is an unapologetic look…
“… at the woman behind the phenomenon and the relationship…
“…that inspired one of the most legendary albums of all time.”
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“…’Back to Black’nis a never-before-seen glimpse into Amy Winehouse’s early rise to fame and the release of her groundbreaking studio album, ‘Back to Black’.
“Told from Amy’s perspective, the film is an unapologetic look…
“… at the woman behind the phenomenon and the relationship…
“…that inspired one of the most legendary albums of all time.”
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- 4/23/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
With two studios running point for the rock biopic, “Back To Black,” Studio Canal in the U.K., and Focus Features in the U.S., you essentially get two kicks at the promotion can. From director Sam Taylor-Johnson (“Fifty Shades Of Grey”), “Back To Black” is a biopic of the late pioneering blues and soul R&b artist Amy Winehouse, who became a smash sensation globally in the early aughts.
Continue reading ‘Back To Black’ Trailer: Marisa Abela Channels Late Crooner Amy Winehouse On May 17 at The Playlist.
Continue reading ‘Back To Black’ Trailer: Marisa Abela Channels Late Crooner Amy Winehouse On May 17 at The Playlist.
- 4/23/2024
- by Edward Davis
- The Playlist
It may not be hitting theaters in North America until next month, but the Amy Winehouse biopic "Back to Black" is off to a solid start at the box office overseas. The film opened in the U.K. and Ireland this past weekend, and it managed to top the charts in the territory, coming in ahead of Alex Garland's "Civil War," which topped the domestic charts with a $26 million debut, as well as "Kung Fu Panda 4." It's an impressive start, but how will the film fare when it arrives in the U.S. in May?
Director Sam Taylor-Johnson's "Back to Black" topped the U.K./Ireland charts with $3.36 million (£2.7m). That was above "Kung Fu Panda 4," which was in its third weekend in the territory, while "Civil War" had to settle for third place. Given that Winehouse is a London-born artist, it's not necessarily a shock...
Director Sam Taylor-Johnson's "Back to Black" topped the U.K./Ireland charts with $3.36 million (£2.7m). That was above "Kung Fu Panda 4," which was in its third weekend in the territory, while "Civil War" had to settle for third place. Given that Winehouse is a London-born artist, it's not necessarily a shock...
- 4/16/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Rank Film (distributor) Three-day gross (Apr 12-14) Total gross to date Week 1. Back To Black (Studiocanal) £2.7m £2.7m 1 2. Kung Fu Panda 4 (Universal) £1.8m £17.3m 3 3. Civil War (Entertainment Film) £1.6m £1.8m 2 4. Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire (Warner Bros) £1.2m £11.9m 3 5. Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (Sony) £787,034 £14.1m 4
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Studiocanal’s Amy Winehouse biopic Back To Black led the UK and Ireland box office this weekend with a £2.7m debut.
Sam Taylor-Johnson’s feature, starring Marisa Abela as the late singer, opened in 719 cinemas – the widest of the year so far – making for a £3,853 location average.
It is...
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Studiocanal’s Amy Winehouse biopic Back To Black led the UK and Ireland box office this weekend with a £2.7m debut.
Sam Taylor-Johnson’s feature, starring Marisa Abela as the late singer, opened in 719 cinemas – the widest of the year so far – making for a £3,853 location average.
It is...
- 4/15/2024
- ScreenDaily
Sam Taylor-Johnson’s Back to Black begins in Camden Town, in north London, where a teenage Amy Winehouse (Marisa Abela) flourishes in a family full of musicians. The most important influence on her is her nan, Cynthia (Lesley Manville), from whom she inherits her vintage style and love of jazz. We first see Amy taking to the stage in a local bar to perform “Stronger Than Me,” a song mocking her then-boyfriend for his lack of machismo with regrettable lines like “Feel like a lady, and you my ladyboy” and “Are you gay?”
It’s a triumphant night, with Amy crooning happily while the crowd laps it up. While it’s hardly a scandal that an 18-year-old wrote some dumb lines about a guy she was sick of, it’s more than a little regressive for a 2024 movie to show them off in such a positive way. Regardless, the song...
It’s a triumphant night, with Amy crooning happily while the crowd laps it up. While it’s hardly a scandal that an 18-year-old wrote some dumb lines about a guy she was sick of, it’s more than a little regressive for a 2024 movie to show them off in such a positive way. Regardless, the song...
- 4/13/2024
- by Ross McIndoe
- Slant Magazine
There’s a trap inherent to making a musical biopic. On the one hand, there’s something undeniably thrilling and crowd-pleasing about seeing a cultural icon like Freddie Mercury, Whitney Houston, or Elvis Presley come alive on the screen. On the other hand, when audiences buy a ticket to see a movie about a famous musician, they expect to hear their songs. More importantly, they expect to hear their voices.
Music history is filled with artists whose vocal qualities have become iconic in their own right, immediately distinctive and filled with incredible personality. Think of Mercury’s bombastic, four-octave vocal range that very few people on the planet are capable of replicating. Or Houston’s soulful, gospel-inspired technique, or Presley’s often-parodied stuttering Southern drawl. It’s not only difficult for an actor cast as these artists to live up to their singing — sometimes, it’s quite literally impossible.
For...
Music history is filled with artists whose vocal qualities have become iconic in their own right, immediately distinctive and filled with incredible personality. Think of Mercury’s bombastic, four-octave vocal range that very few people on the planet are capable of replicating. Or Houston’s soulful, gospel-inspired technique, or Presley’s often-parodied stuttering Southern drawl. It’s not only difficult for an actor cast as these artists to live up to their singing — sometimes, it’s quite literally impossible.
For...
- 4/12/2024
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
This week's episode of the Empire Podcast is perhaps less jam-packed and bumper-sized than normal, as we only have one guest. But what a guest, as Marisa Abela — terrific as Amy Winehouse in Sam Taylor-Johnson's Back To Black, the biopic of the iconic singer — talks to Chris Hewitt about the role, from the moment she got it to the gift she received at wrap. That can be found from 45:15 - 1:03:23 (approx).
Then, in the brand new podbooth, Chris is joined by Helen O'Hara, James Dyer, and Alex Godfrey to discuss Helen's attempt to murder James on the recent tour, tackle a listener question about what they like to watch on planes, discuss (most of) the week's movie news (as this was recorded before a ton of news came out of CinemaCon in Vegas; that will be tackled next week), and review Alex Garland's Civil War,...
Then, in the brand new podbooth, Chris is joined by Helen O'Hara, James Dyer, and Alex Godfrey to discuss Helen's attempt to murder James on the recent tour, tackle a listener question about what they like to watch on planes, discuss (most of) the week's movie news (as this was recorded before a ton of news came out of CinemaCon in Vegas; that will be tackled next week), and review Alex Garland's Civil War,...
- 4/12/2024
- by Chris Hewitt
- Empire - Movies
Nick Cave has released “Song for Amy,” a new track appearing on both his score and the soundtrack for the Amy Winehouse biopic Back to Black. Stream it below.
On “Song for Amy,” Cave sings over a gorgeous arrangement of piano, flute, and strings while delivering somber lyrics like, “I’d give you anything for you to stay/ But if you go now, I won’t stay in your way.”
In addition to “Song for Amy,” the Back to Black soundtrack features highlights from Winehouse’s discography and several songs from artists who inspired her, including Billie Holliday and The Shangri-Las. The film’s score was composed by Cave and his longtime collaborator Warren Ellis. Stream both albums below.
Back to Black has already opened in the UK, but won’t arrive in US theaters until May 17th. Directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson off a script penned by Matt Greenhalgh, the...
On “Song for Amy,” Cave sings over a gorgeous arrangement of piano, flute, and strings while delivering somber lyrics like, “I’d give you anything for you to stay/ But if you go now, I won’t stay in your way.”
In addition to “Song for Amy,” the Back to Black soundtrack features highlights from Winehouse’s discography and several songs from artists who inspired her, including Billie Holliday and The Shangri-Las. The film’s score was composed by Cave and his longtime collaborator Warren Ellis. Stream both albums below.
Back to Black has already opened in the UK, but won’t arrive in US theaters until May 17th. Directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson off a script penned by Matt Greenhalgh, the...
- 4/12/2024
- by Eddie Fu
- Consequence - Music
Nick Cave and Warren Ellis have shared their “Song for Amy” from the new Amy Winehouse biopic Back to Black.
The Bad Seeds duo also composed the score for the film, but the swirling ballad “Song for Amy” features vocals by Cave, who croons on the track, “You needn’t care what they say / I’ll still love you anyway / Love kills everything / Just to take it away.”
“Nick and Warren were the only musicians in my mind to score Back to Black,” director Sam Taylor-Johnson previously said of working with Cave and Ellis.
The Bad Seeds duo also composed the score for the film, but the swirling ballad “Song for Amy” features vocals by Cave, who croons on the track, “You needn’t care what they say / I’ll still love you anyway / Love kills everything / Just to take it away.”
“Nick and Warren were the only musicians in my mind to score Back to Black,” director Sam Taylor-Johnson previously said of working with Cave and Ellis.
- 4/12/2024
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Amy Winehouse biopic Back To Black sets a new widest UK-Ireland opening record for Studiocanal, starting its run in 719 sites.
The film beats the distributor’s previous record – February release Wicked Little Letters – by 33 venues. It is also the widest opening of the year, beating Warner Bros’ Dune: Part Two by two sites.
Directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson from a script by Matt Greenhalgh, Back To Black depicts the life of music icon Winehouse, from her early career through her turbulent relationship with Blake Fielder-Civil, and her creation of seminal 2006 album Back To Black.
The film stars 2023 Screen Star of Tomorrow Marisa Abela as Winehouse,...
The film beats the distributor’s previous record – February release Wicked Little Letters – by 33 venues. It is also the widest opening of the year, beating Warner Bros’ Dune: Part Two by two sites.
Directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson from a script by Matt Greenhalgh, Back To Black depicts the life of music icon Winehouse, from her early career through her turbulent relationship with Blake Fielder-Civil, and her creation of seminal 2006 album Back To Black.
The film stars 2023 Screen Star of Tomorrow Marisa Abela as Winehouse,...
- 4/12/2024
- ScreenDaily
How does an actor authentically and respectfully embody a legendary real-life singer on screen without it being seen as tribute act? And how do they do it when so much of that person’s life as a performer — a life that tragically ended not long ago — was played out in front of the cameras, across the media, in interviews and captured on phones?
This was the task given to Sara Green, the choreographer and movement coach who worked closely with “Back to Black” star Marisa Abela to help transform her into Amy Winehouse for Sam Taylor-Johnson’s biopic, which releases in the U.K. on Friday with StudioCanal (and in the U.S. on May 17 with Focus Features). It was a task she admits, given the “plethora of footage” of the late music icon, was “quite daunting.”
Unsurprisingly, hours of hard work and research were essential, with Abela and Green...
This was the task given to Sara Green, the choreographer and movement coach who worked closely with “Back to Black” star Marisa Abela to help transform her into Amy Winehouse for Sam Taylor-Johnson’s biopic, which releases in the U.K. on Friday with StudioCanal (and in the U.S. on May 17 with Focus Features). It was a task she admits, given the “plethora of footage” of the late music icon, was “quite daunting.”
Unsurprisingly, hours of hard work and research were essential, with Abela and Green...
- 4/12/2024
- by Alex Ritman
- Variety Film + TV
In “Back to Black,” Jack O’Connell’s Blake Fielder-Civil comes into the life of Amy Winehouse — played by an exceptional Marisa Abela — with seductive bravado, sweeping the singer off her feet on their first meeting in a London pub thanks to, among other things, a lip-synced rendition of the Shangri-La’s “Leader of the Pack”.
As the divisive biopic, directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson and released in the U.K. by StudioCanal this Friday (and in the U.S. by Focus Features on May 17), agonizingly portrays, the smitten pair quickly descend into violent self-destruction — a “toxic co-dependency” as Fielder-Civil later describes it in the film — fueled by alcoholism and drug abuse.
Many may question the ethics of picking at a tragic story that was heavily chronicled and sensationalized by the media in real-time during Winehouse’s final years. But for anyone who’s been tracking O’Connell’s career, the opportunity to...
As the divisive biopic, directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson and released in the U.K. by StudioCanal this Friday (and in the U.S. by Focus Features on May 17), agonizingly portrays, the smitten pair quickly descend into violent self-destruction — a “toxic co-dependency” as Fielder-Civil later describes it in the film — fueled by alcoholism and drug abuse.
Many may question the ethics of picking at a tragic story that was heavily chronicled and sensationalized by the media in real-time during Winehouse’s final years. But for anyone who’s been tracking O’Connell’s career, the opportunity to...
- 4/11/2024
- by Alex Ritman
- Variety Film + TV
Sam Taylor-Johnson wanted to reclaim "agency" for Amy Winehouse in the biopic 'Back to Black'.The 57-year-old director has helmed the film about the life of the tragic singer and wanted to place Amy's accomplishments – rather than her troubled life and untimely death aged 27 in 2011 – at the centre of the picture.Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, Sam said: "Everything that she had achieved was being eclipsed by the tragedy of how her life ended."In listening to her music, it was full of paradox and nuance in a way that seemed to have been neglected. I wanted to take her to a place where she had her agency back."The 'Nowhere Boy' filmmaker met with the 'Love Is a Losing Game' artist's family before starting work on the biopic but insisted that she had to have total creative control on the picture.She said: "It was taking on...
- 4/11/2024
- by Ayaan Ali
- Bang Showbiz
Focus Features chairman Peter Kujawski teased exclusive first-looks on Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu and Edward Berger’s Conclave at the studio’s CinemaCon presentation on Wednesday.
The audience at The Colosseum in Caesars Palace also saw trailers for Sam-Taylor Johnson’s Amy Winehouse biopic Back To Black, and footage from Jeff Nichols’ crime drama The Bikeriders, which premiered in Telluride last year.
“At the core of what we do is the belief that bringing people together makes their lives better by sharing an experience,” Kujawski said by way of introduction.
Below are the titles featured in the session:
Back To Black...
The audience at The Colosseum in Caesars Palace also saw trailers for Sam-Taylor Johnson’s Amy Winehouse biopic Back To Black, and footage from Jeff Nichols’ crime drama The Bikeriders, which premiered in Telluride last year.
“At the core of what we do is the belief that bringing people together makes their lives better by sharing an experience,” Kujawski said by way of introduction.
Below are the titles featured in the session:
Back To Black...
- 4/11/2024
- ScreenDaily
For anyone who witnessed her tumultuous rise to fame and eventual fall from grace, it’s clear that Amy Winehouse was truly one of a kind. A diamond in the rough that not only needed to be handled with kid gloves, but one who also craved love and attention from all the wrong people. Her sudden death at the age of 27 in the summer of 2011, while not entirely unexpected, was still a huge shock for most of us.
The story of how a bright and talented nice Jewish girl from North London became prime tabloid fodder and a global superstar, is told with a fair amount of contrivance in this slightly disjointed biopic from Fifty Shades of Grey director Sam Taylor-Johnson.
Starring Marisa Abela (Industry) as Amy, Back To Black – the title taken from one of the singer’s most iconic singles and album – focuses the bulk of its narrative...
The story of how a bright and talented nice Jewish girl from North London became prime tabloid fodder and a global superstar, is told with a fair amount of contrivance in this slightly disjointed biopic from Fifty Shades of Grey director Sam Taylor-Johnson.
Starring Marisa Abela (Industry) as Amy, Back To Black – the title taken from one of the singer’s most iconic singles and album – focuses the bulk of its narrative...
- 4/10/2024
- by Linda Marric
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Amy Winehouse’s music endures because of her voice, obviously — that sultry Billie Holiday-esque sound that could lend timelessness to lyrics that referenced Slick Rick. Her regular producers, such as Salaam Remi and Mark Ronson, imbued her classical jazz training with a pop sound that borrowed from ’60s and ’70s soul as well as contemporary garage rock and hip hop. Her image was a knowing collage of vintage looks, but while you can’t talk about Winehouse’s hair without referencing Ronnie Spector, that amalgamation of “bad girl” styles became entirely her own. She had the unique ability to cultivate originality from a self-conscious fusion of different musical designs; any traces of influences disappeared under the weight of sampling and swagger.
The gap between Winehouse’s music and her troubled personal life was never as dichotomous as people insisted; her personal demons fueled her music, and she nurtured a refreshingly rebellious persona.
The gap between Winehouse’s music and her troubled personal life was never as dichotomous as people insisted; her personal demons fueled her music, and she nurtured a refreshingly rebellious persona.
- 4/10/2024
- by Vikram Murthi
- Indiewire
Ahead of the release of the Amy Winehouse biopic Back to Black in the U.K. this weekend, the singer’s “Tears Dry on Their Own” has been re-uploaded onto YouTube with a visual featuring previously unseen footage from the single’s original music video shoot.
Like the recently rereleased video for “In My Bed” — which arrived earlier this year to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Winehouse’s 2004 debut album Frank — the new “Tears Dry on Their Own” visual combines the original clip with never-before-seen behind-the-scenes footage and outtakes, in this case,...
Like the recently rereleased video for “In My Bed” — which arrived earlier this year to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Winehouse’s 2004 debut album Frank — the new “Tears Dry on Their Own” visual combines the original clip with never-before-seen behind-the-scenes footage and outtakes, in this case,...
- 4/10/2024
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
When Sam Taylor-Johnson started working on her Amy Winehouse biopic, Back to Black, she asked screenwriter Matt Greenhalgh to listen to one of Winehouse’s tracks, “Tears Dry on Their Own,” before he started writing. “I kept saying in those early days, ‘I feel like this song is our path to understanding her,’ ” Taylor-Johnson says.
In the deceptively upbeat single about Winehouse’s tumultuous relationship with her on-again, off-again love, Blake Fielder-Civil, she sings, “It’s my responsibility/And you don’t owe nothing to me.”
For Taylor-Johnson, 57, that line spoke to something largely misunderstood about Winehouse, the English singer who died of alcohol poisoning in 2011: Just 27, she left behind an outsize cultural impact. Winehouse’s defining album, Back to Black, sold more than 16 million copies worldwide, and her unique mix of jazz and soul with punk-era defiance would go on to influence artists like Adele, Lady Gaga and Billie Eilish.
In the deceptively upbeat single about Winehouse’s tumultuous relationship with her on-again, off-again love, Blake Fielder-Civil, she sings, “It’s my responsibility/And you don’t owe nothing to me.”
For Taylor-Johnson, 57, that line spoke to something largely misunderstood about Winehouse, the English singer who died of alcohol poisoning in 2011: Just 27, she left behind an outsize cultural impact. Winehouse’s defining album, Back to Black, sold more than 16 million copies worldwide, and her unique mix of jazz and soul with punk-era defiance would go on to influence artists like Adele, Lady Gaga and Billie Eilish.
- 4/10/2024
- by Rebecca Keegan
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Universal’s “Kung Fu Panda 4” topped the U.K. and Ireland box office with £2.8 million ($3.6 million), according to numbers from Comscore. The film now has a total of £12.7 million after two weekends.
Also in its second weekend, Warner Bros.’ “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” collected £1.9 million in second place for a total of £9.1 million.
In third place, in its third weekend, Sony’s “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” added £1.3 million for a total of £12.1 million. In fourth position, in its sixth weekend, Warner Bros.’ “Dune: Part II” collected £1.1 million for a total of £36.8 million. Universal’s “Monkey Man,” directed by and starring Dev Patel, debuted in fifth place with £810,253.
There were three more top 10 debuts – Disney’s “The First Omen” in sixth place with £521,573, Entertainment Film Distributors’ “Seize Them!” in eighth with £132,207 and Disney’s “Luca” in 10th with £110,964.
There are three mid-week releases on Wednesday, April 10. To coincide with the Eid festival,...
Also in its second weekend, Warner Bros.’ “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” collected £1.9 million in second place for a total of £9.1 million.
In third place, in its third weekend, Sony’s “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” added £1.3 million for a total of £12.1 million. In fourth position, in its sixth weekend, Warner Bros.’ “Dune: Part II” collected £1.1 million for a total of £36.8 million. Universal’s “Monkey Man,” directed by and starring Dev Patel, debuted in fifth place with £810,253.
There were three more top 10 debuts – Disney’s “The First Omen” in sixth place with £521,573, Entertainment Film Distributors’ “Seize Them!” in eighth with £132,207 and Disney’s “Luca” in 10th with £110,964.
There are three mid-week releases on Wednesday, April 10. To coincide with the Eid festival,...
- 4/10/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Tortured genius, chaotic addict or frustrated homemaker? As Sam Taylor-Johnson’s biopic hits cinemas, we look at how its depiction compares with previous accounts of the singer’s life
From the moment it was announced, in July 2022, the Amy Winehouse biopic Back to Black has been plagued by controversy, with fans criticising everything from the casting choices (Industry star Marisa Abela plays the singer) to the timing, with some people claiming not enough years have passed since Winehouse’s death from alcohol poisoning in 2011.
Biopics of famous musicians can be hugely lucrative but they’re also a minefield. Bohemian Rhapsody, the 2018 Freddie Mercury biopic, was widely criticised for downplaying the singer’s gay partners in favour of his relationship with Mary Austin, but ended up grossing $910m (£718m). Like Bohemian Rhapsody, Back to Black is authorised by and made with the involvement of the lead character’s estate.
Continue reading.
From the moment it was announced, in July 2022, the Amy Winehouse biopic Back to Black has been plagued by controversy, with fans criticising everything from the casting choices (Industry star Marisa Abela plays the singer) to the timing, with some people claiming not enough years have passed since Winehouse’s death from alcohol poisoning in 2011.
Biopics of famous musicians can be hugely lucrative but they’re also a minefield. Bohemian Rhapsody, the 2018 Freddie Mercury biopic, was widely criticised for downplaying the singer’s gay partners in favour of his relationship with Mary Austin, but ended up grossing $910m (£718m). Like Bohemian Rhapsody, Back to Black is authorised by and made with the involvement of the lead character’s estate.
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- 4/9/2024
- by Shaad D'Souza
- The Guardian - Film News
It’s the film everyone is talking about, so why not hear from those behind it – as HeyUGuys were fortunate participants at the press junket for the forthcoming Amy Winehouse biopic, Back to Black.
To mark the film’s cinematic release on April 12, we spoke to the leading lady herself, Marisa Abela, as she talks about embodying such an icon, and her process in undertaking all of the songs of the subject, which she herself sings in the movie. She was paired with director Sam Taylor-Johnson, who talks about the talents of the actress sat besides her. We also spoke to Eddie Marsan who plays Amy’s father Mitch, as he talks about addiction, and how he went about understanding and connecting to his character. Finally you can watch our interview with producer Alison Owen, alongside screenwriter Matt Greenhalgh.
Marisa Abela & Sam Taylor-Johnson
Eddie Marsan
Matt Greenhalgh & Alison Owen
Synopsis...
To mark the film’s cinematic release on April 12, we spoke to the leading lady herself, Marisa Abela, as she talks about embodying such an icon, and her process in undertaking all of the songs of the subject, which she herself sings in the movie. She was paired with director Sam Taylor-Johnson, who talks about the talents of the actress sat besides her. We also spoke to Eddie Marsan who plays Amy’s father Mitch, as he talks about addiction, and how he went about understanding and connecting to his character. Finally you can watch our interview with producer Alison Owen, alongside screenwriter Matt Greenhalgh.
Marisa Abela & Sam Taylor-Johnson
Eddie Marsan
Matt Greenhalgh & Alison Owen
Synopsis...
- 4/9/2024
- by Stefan Pape
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Jack O'Connell admires the individuality of Amy Winehouse.The 33-year-old actor stars opposite Marisa Abela in the biopic 'Back to Black' as Amy's ex-husband Blake Fielder-Civil and respects the way that the 'Rehab' hitmaker was able to remain authentic in the music industry during her tragically brief career.Jack said at the picture's world premiere in London on Monday (08.04.24): "She didn't waver, she didn't let herself get parcelled and packaged and marketed. She stayed true to herself and as a young twenty something to do that and not give in, I just have a tremendous amount of respect for her."The 'This Is England' actor had the opportunity to meet with Blake before filming and was struck by the "palpable admiration" he has for the late singer.He recalled: "I didn't go in there to study him. It wasn't really for research, just out of courtesy.
- 4/9/2024
- by Joe Graber
- Bang Showbiz
Marisa Abela had to do "justice" to Amy Winehouse in 'Back to Black'.The 27-year-old star plays the late singer in Sam Taylor-Johnson's biopic and said that respect for the 'Tears Dry on Their Own' artist was at the heart of her performance – particularly when she got to met Winehouse's parents Mitch and Janis on set.Speaking at the movie's world premiere in London on Monday (08.04.24), Marisa said: "Once I was on set I was really trying to stay focused on the job at hand because at the end of the day the most important thing is that we try and do justice to Amy in this film."It requires a lot of respect and a lot of empathy and understanding of the intricacies around that moment."What I saw when I met Amy's parents were people that were grieving and, especially if I was in hair and makeup already,...
- 4/9/2024
- by Joe Graber
- Bang Showbiz
For her “unofficial” 2009 John Lennon biopic Nowhere Boy, Sam Taylor-Johnson had so little music to work with that the opening chord of “Hard Day’s Night” pretty much had to carry the whole movie. You might think that history would repeat for Back to Black, the short but fast-lived story of Amy Winehouse, who rose to international fame in her teens and never saw 28, never mind 30. Surprisingly, the Winehouse estate is all in, and although one might argue that the singer’s trainwreck notoriety has been slightly snow-washed to protect the living, there’s still a surprisingly hard edge here, in a rare film that gives rock ’n’ roll agency to a woman for once, like a reverse-angle Sid & Nancy.
In a way, any music biopic is off to a bad start, since there’s always going to be the curse of symmetry: everything must square with what we already know,...
In a way, any music biopic is off to a bad start, since there’s always going to be the curse of symmetry: everything must square with what we already know,...
- 4/9/2024
- by Damon Wise
- Deadline Film + TV
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