The Queen Helen Mirren, Michael Sheen, James Cromwell 395 votes Depicting the British monarchy's response to the tragic death of Princess Diana, The Queen is a riveting exploration of the delicate balance between public image and private grief. Helen Mirren's Oscar-winning portrayal of Queen Eliz...
Mary, Queen of Scots, was depicted as a mermaid on a placard posted in Edinburgh following the murder of her husband, Lord Darnley. Implicating Mary and her future husband, James Hepburn, Lord Bothwell, in the (still unsolved) murder, the placard drew public attention to a longstanding ...
There’s a purity to “Bambi” — evident in the scene where Thumper encourages the wobbly fawn to walk — unmatched by any cartoon since, though the death of the mother at the hands of man has traumatized countless kids. What makes this Disney’s best is the simple way it invites ...
Accidental Death (1963) Derek Nimmo Diner 1 Casino Royale (1967) Sylvia Marriott Miss Briggs 1 Never Say Never Again (1983) Anthea Wyndham Julia 1 The Saint (1962) Pamela Abbott Secretary 1 The Return of the Pink Panther (1975) Anne Sharp Mrs. Jones 1 Jack the Rip...
And the real prince struggles dealing both with his father's death and how to get out of this predicament, making only one real friend out there, Oliver Reed as Miles Hendon.Director Richard Lester was lucky enough to secure four Best Actor Oscar Winners for his cast, Borgnine, Heston, ...
‘Harold, everyone has the right to make an ass out of themselves.’ Director: Hal Ashby Cast: Bud Cort, Ruth Gordon Genre-non-specific movies like Harold and Maude have suffered on this list: is it really a comedy? Isn’t there a bit too much death and holocaust talk for that? But...
One of my essays in the 6 Degrees of film book is about the notion that with James Dean’s death, the torch of the young mis-understood rebel passed to Paul Newman and Steve McQueen. Newman even took over his role in the film about Rocky Marciano: Somebody Up There Likes Me. 6 ...
MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS (2018) DirectorJosie Rourkeis best known for her stage productions, some of which have been broadcast live in cinemas. This is her debut feature film, and her talent is quite obvious. She gets “big” with stunning sweeping vistas, and intimate with dark chamber meetings...
1)A Star Is Born.As it did, I'm presuming, for many of you, my affair with this one began with its trailer. It wasn't one of those major celebrity-death moments; I don't remember where I was – or rather, what movie I was there to see – when it happened. But I can still...
Death Hole- the space between the inner and outer curtain walls of a concentric circle that trapped attackers. Garden- green area located in the bailey near the kitchen. Was split into several sections: fruit trees and bushes, herbs for cooking, herbs for medicine, vegetables, flowers for cook...