SECOND BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL GETS NEW POSTER
WITH JUDI DENCH, BILL NIGHY, RICHARD GERE, MAGGIE SMITH
We're having a poster day today at the spy's, people, since a number of the films we're awaiting this year have released new ones. THE SECOND BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL arrives first, March 6th, as the expansionist dream of Sonny (Dev Patel), and it’s making more claims on his time than he has available, considering his imminent marriage to the love of his life, Sunaina (Tena Desae). Sonny has his eye on a promising property now that his first venture, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel for the Elderly and Beautiful, has only a single remaining vacancy – posing a rooming predicament for fresh arrivals Guy (Richard Gere) and Lavinia (Tamsin Greig). Evelyn and Douglas (Judi Dench and Bill Nighy) have now joined the Jaipur workforce, and are wondering where their regular dates for Chilla pancakes will lead, while Norman and Carol (Ronald Pickup and Diana Hardcastle) are negotiating the tricky waters of an exclusive relationship, as Madge (Celia Imrie) juggles two eligible and very wealthy suitors. Perhaps the only one who may know the answers is newly installed co-manager of the hotel, Muriel (Maggie Smith), the keeper of everyone’s secrets. As the demands of a traditional Indian wedding threaten to engulf them all, an unexpected way forward presents itself.
'WOMAN IN GOLD'
HELEN MIRREN & RYAN REYNOLDS
Arriving a month later, April 3rd, is Simon Curtis' new drama WOMAN IN GOLD in which Academy Award winner Helen Mirren stars in the incredible story of Maria Altmann, a Jewish refugee who is forced to flee Vienna during World War II. Decades later, determined to salvage some dignity from her past, Maria has taken on a mission to reclaim a painting the Nazis stole from her family: the famous Lady In Gold, a portrait of her beloved Aunt Adele. Partnering with an inexperienced but determined young lawyer Ryan Reynolds, Maria embarks on an epic journey for justice 60 years in the making. Daniel Bruhl, Charles Dance, Max Irons, Katie Holmes, Tatiana Maslany also star.
Arriving a month later, April 3rd, is Simon Curtis' new drama WOMAN IN GOLD in which Academy Award winner Helen Mirren stars in the incredible story of Maria Altmann, a Jewish refugee who is forced to flee Vienna during World War II. Decades later, determined to salvage some dignity from her past, Maria has taken on a mission to reclaim a painting the Nazis stole from her family: the famous Lady In Gold, a portrait of her beloved Aunt Adele. Partnering with an inexperienced but determined young lawyer Ryan Reynolds, Maria embarks on an epic journey for justice 60 years in the making. Daniel Bruhl, Charles Dance, Max Irons, Katie Holmes, Tatiana Maslany also star.
'EFFIE GRAY'
EMMA THOMPSON, DAKOTA FANNING, JULIE WALTERS
Opening the very same day in USA, with UK release already done, is period set drama EFFIE GRAY which, based on the real-life scandal that shocked Victorian era England, tells the story of Euphemia "Effie" Gray (Dakota Fanning). At 19, she married the prominent art historian and critic John Ruskin (Greg Wise), but Ruskin refused to consummate their marriage. Lonely and frustrated Effie is drawn to pre Raphaelite painter John Everett Millais (Tom Sturridge), and finds a friend and champion in Lady Elizabeth Eastlake (Emma Thompson). After five years trapped in a loveless marriage, Effie will defy the rules of Victorian society... Robie Coltrane, Julie Walters, Claudia Cardinale, Russell Tovey, David Suchet, Derek Jacobi also star.
sign me up for all three, yes i still need to catch up on the first... though i will and shall. Dez have a great day...
ReplyDeletethe first one was ever so delightful! It's my fave type of movies.... nothing beats a movie with a good senior actor or more of them
DeleteGosh - a day of Grand Dames! I like them all.
ReplyDeleteyes, from Judi to Maggie and Celia and Julie!
Deleteand Helen and Emma :)
DeleteI love the winning care musical contest in the margin! So sweet of you to post it!!
DeleteI'm not sure I understood your comment :)
DeleteOh wow, these all look great. More movies to watch in the future. :)
ReplyDeletewe do like it when senior actresses take over!
DeleteIt is second best? Well, at least they're being honest about it.
ReplyDeleteonly because the first best has no more vacancies!
DeleteI see.
Deleteit's a sold out place
DeleteHow come we're not in it?
DeleteYay! I'm looking forward to the second Marigold movie. And doesn't Dame Dench look smashing in that poster. :)
ReplyDeleteShe is always so amazing!
DeleteLooking forward to all three of these!
ReplyDeletevery much so
Deletedidn't seem like long ago when Fanning was just a little girl
ReplyDeletewe didn't even notice her among all those shinning acting legends in the post
DeleteI agree with Jeremy. All 3 look delightful today!
ReplyDeleteit was a marvellous selection!
DeleteWoman in Gold sounds like a great movie...that will probably bring me to tears at some point.
ReplyDeletewe do love the sound of it. Helen had amazing movie 100 FOOT JOURNEY last year as well
DeleteSome great offerings today. I'm kind of surprised about the Marigold movie. Wasn't that impressed with the first one. Love the looks of The Woman in Gold.
ReplyDeleteIt was a huge success, since it earned more than 100 million around the world with ten times smaller budget :)
DeleteRyan Reynolds does look different with glasses on.
ReplyDeletesmarter? :)
DeleteDev Patel is everywhere these days. I loved him in The Newsroom and I'm glad his career is exploding.
ReplyDeletehe is in our CHAPPIE post today too
DeleteI'd like to see Woman in Gold. That sounds like an intriguing story.
ReplyDeleteshould be a good one!
DeleteI'd like to see Woman in Gold. That sounds like an intriguing story.
ReplyDeleteJudi always looks great!
ReplyDeletetrue!
DeleteEffie Gray will be something for my wife! She almost looks everything from that time period!
ReplyDeleteGreetings
Peter