Cillian Murphy's latest role as J. Robert Oppenheimer in Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheimer" has garnered significant buzz and critical acclaim, with some predicting that his intimate, complex portrayal of the man behind the atomic bomb will earn him an Oscar nomination. Though Murphy is undoubtedly brilliant in the biographical epic, the Irish actor has had over 25 years of preparation for the role through a number of projects in film, TV, and theater.
Murphy, like many actors, began his acting career on stage. In 1996, he made his stage debut in Enda Walsh's play "Disco Pigs," which was later adapted into a feature film starring Murphy in 2001. By the early 2000s, the actor took on several roles, but his role as Jim in the post-apocalyptic horror film "28 Days Later" propelled him into Hollywood. In 2005, he starred in "Batman Begins" and began what would become a decades-long collaborative friendship with Christopher Nolan.
Murphy, like many actors, began his acting career on stage. In 1996, he made his stage debut in Enda Walsh's play "Disco Pigs," which was later adapted into a feature film starring Murphy in 2001. By the early 2000s, the actor took on several roles, but his role as Jim in the post-apocalyptic horror film "28 Days Later" propelled him into Hollywood. In 2005, he starred in "Batman Begins" and began what would become a decades-long collaborative friendship with Christopher Nolan.
- 8/2/2023
- by Alicia Geigel
- Popsugar.com
The Booker Prize Foundation today announces The Booker Prize Podcast, launching on July 6, 2023. The new weekly podcast will cast a fresh eye over some of the 500+ novels previously nominated, as well as peering behind the curtain of the latest prizes. It will feature lively discussion and comment, and interviews with authors and many others who take a keen interest in modern fiction.
Hosted by novelist and critic Jo Hamya and critic and broadcaster James Walton, the podcast will delve into the fascinating history of the Booker Prizes, looking at the shortlists and ceremonies from years gone by – and some of the Booker’s more controversial moments. The conversations will be wide-ranging, covering the novels’ historical context, as well as how they relate to other books and writers – and to current events and other art forms. Jo and James will also provide insight and opinion around the current prize seasons.
Each...
Hosted by novelist and critic Jo Hamya and critic and broadcaster James Walton, the podcast will delve into the fascinating history of the Booker Prizes, looking at the shortlists and ceremonies from years gone by – and some of the Booker’s more controversial moments. The conversations will be wide-ranging, covering the novels’ historical context, as well as how they relate to other books and writers – and to current events and other art forms. Jo and James will also provide insight and opinion around the current prize seasons.
Each...
- 7/5/2023
- Podnews.net
Fifty-four new college graduates — all of whom are youth in the foster system — received a surprise gift in late May. At a graduation celebration thrown by Ready to Succeed, an L.A.-based nonprofit that worked with each student throughout their college journey, each matriculating student got a $2,000 graduation gift, money that will help them reach their next goal in life.
“They have all overcome tremendous odds to get this far,” says Romi Lassally, the co-founder and co-executive director of the Hollywood-loved nonprofit Ready to Succeed. Those odds are highlighted in a sobering statistic: Only 4 percent of youth who age out of the foster system in Los Angeles County get a college degree.
By contrast, scholars in Ready to Succeed’s wrap-around career and personal development program have a remarkable success rate: Ninety percent graduate college in 4.5 years and 89 percent find “strong entry-level jobs in fields they want to work...
“They have all overcome tremendous odds to get this far,” says Romi Lassally, the co-founder and co-executive director of the Hollywood-loved nonprofit Ready to Succeed. Those odds are highlighted in a sobering statistic: Only 4 percent of youth who age out of the foster system in Los Angeles County get a college degree.
By contrast, scholars in Ready to Succeed’s wrap-around career and personal development program have a remarkable success rate: Ninety percent graduate college in 4.5 years and 89 percent find “strong entry-level jobs in fields they want to work...
- 6/23/2023
- by Degen Pener
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Indie feature Choir Girl is set to go into production in early April on location around Melbourne..
The film marks the debut of writer-director Michael Wormald, a former editor who directed shorts.The Death and Life of John Vaughan in 2008 and Legacy in 2014.
Choir Girl is a drama set in the 90s about a lonely photographer, Eugene, who becomes obsessed with a fifteen year-old girl who is trapped in the illegal sex trade.
The film, to be shot entirely in black-and-white, is produced by Ivan Malekin of Nexus Production Group and Lucinda Bruce. Daniela Ercoli is the associate producer.
Cast includes Roger Ward (Mad Max), Peter Flaherty (The Leftovers), Krista Vendy (Neighbours), Andy McPhee (Ali.s Wedding), Kym Valentine (Neighbours) and Vca grad Sarah Timm.
Budget is around half a million, with shooting to take place over 24 days, including a stint at Docklands Studios.
Bridget Borgobello is the casting director...
The film marks the debut of writer-director Michael Wormald, a former editor who directed shorts.The Death and Life of John Vaughan in 2008 and Legacy in 2014.
Choir Girl is a drama set in the 90s about a lonely photographer, Eugene, who becomes obsessed with a fifteen year-old girl who is trapped in the illegal sex trade.
The film, to be shot entirely in black-and-white, is produced by Ivan Malekin of Nexus Production Group and Lucinda Bruce. Daniela Ercoli is the associate producer.
Cast includes Roger Ward (Mad Max), Peter Flaherty (The Leftovers), Krista Vendy (Neighbours), Andy McPhee (Ali.s Wedding), Kym Valentine (Neighbours) and Vca grad Sarah Timm.
Budget is around half a million, with shooting to take place over 24 days, including a stint at Docklands Studios.
Bridget Borgobello is the casting director...
- 3/20/2017
- by Harry Windsor
- IF.com.au
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