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""Black Irish" A teen falls in love while his religious South Boston family begins to fall apart after his brother gets involved in street crime. Stars: Michael Angarano, Brendan Gleeson, Emily VanCamp Sept. 29 "The Darjeeling Limited" Three estranged brothers set off on a journey through India in this comedy from "Rushmore" filmmaker Wes Anderson. Stars: Jason Schwartzman, Owen Wilson, Adrien Brody Oct. 5 "The Heartbreak Kid" Ben Stiller-izing of the 1972 comedy classic about a just-wed guy who... (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Quirky art-house films Aug 24, 2007
Starring: Samantha Morton, Sam Riley, Alexandra Maria Lara, Joe Anderson, Toby Kebbell Director: Anton CorbijnStory: This biopic follows Ian Curtis (Riley) of Joy Division, who committed suicide at age 23. Morton plays Curtis wife Debbie (they married as teens). (MSNBC -- Movies)
Buzz-worthyOscar bait Aug 24, 2007
Starring: Cate Blanchett, Geoffrey Rush, Clive Owen, Samantha Morton, Abbie CornishDirector: Shekhar KapurStory: Nine years after Elizabeth, Blanchett and director Kapur reunite to continue the story of Queen Elizabeth I. The Queens rule is challenged by Spanish King Philip II (Jordi Molla), who is determined to bring Catholicism back to England. Elizabeths trusted adviser Sir Francis Walsingham (Rush) discovers that theres an assassination plot in the works with the Queens own... (MSNBC -- Movies)
TIFF world films feature Ang Lee, Ken Loach Aug 16, 2007
The Marilyn Monroe look-alike is played by Samantha Morton, who stars in an interesting combination of films at the festival since she is also in Universal Pictures' Elizabeth: The Golden Age, alongside Cate Blanchett. But that's typical of TIFF's international assortment. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Hallam Foe starts film festival Aug 16, 2007
The film festival will also see appearances from actors Samantha Morton and Bob Hoskins as well as directors Stephen Frears and Mike Leigh. The Hallam Foe red carpet premiere, starts at Edinburgh's Cineworld in Fountain Park at 1800 BST.. (BBC News)
Morton pregnant with second child Aug 9, 2007
8, 2007 08:00 AM British actress Samantha Morton is pregnant with her second child. The 30-year-old 'Minority Report' star - who already has a seven-year-old daughter, Esme, from a previous relationship with British actor Charlie Creed-Miles - and her fianc Harry Holm are expecting their first child in January. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
'Wounded Knee,' 'Sopranos' top Emmy nominations Jul 20, 2007
Supporting Actor, Miniseries or a Movie: Thomas Haden Church, "Broken Trail," AMC; August Schellenberg, "Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee," HBO; Aidan Quinn, "Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee," HBO; Edward Asner, "The Christmas Card," Hallmark; Joe Mantegna, "The Starter Wife," USA. Supporting Actress, Miniseries or a Movie: Greta Scacchi, "Broken Trail," AMC; Anna Paquin, "Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee," HBO; Samantha Morton, "Longford," HBO; Judy Davis, "The Starter Wife," USA; Toni Collette,... (Florida Today)
Elizabeth sequel in Toronto debut Jun 28, 2007
The film sees Cate Blanchett reprise her role as the Virgin Queen, opposite Clive Owen as Sir Walter Raleigh and Samantha Morton as Mary Queen of Scots. Shekhar Kapur returns as director, alongside Geoffrey Rush as the Queen's close advisor Sir Francis Walsingham. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Movie to make case for homegrown talent at festival opening Jun 23, 2007
" Former director Jim Hickey used Hollywood fare ET and Back to the Future as opening-night films in the 1980s. Other big-name films to appear at the festival include the remake of the Thomas Crown Affair, which had its European premiere at the festival in 1999. Mr Hickey said there was a "constant argument" over celebrating a Scottish film or a Hollywood blockbuster. In his time, the Edinburgh Playhouse was a huge venue, so big films were needed to fill it. First-night films in Edinburgh have... (Scotsman)
Genius cut short Jun 15, 2007
Control is based only partly on the book written by Curtis's wife Debbie, played in the movie by Samantha Morton ... CONTROL Director Anton Corbijn Stars Sam Riley, Samantha Morton, Craig Parkinson. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Critics applaud Joy Division film May 18, 2007
" Control, which also stars Samantha Morton as Curtis's wife, follows the singer's rise with Joy Division until his suicide in 1980, aged 23. The singer battles epilepsy and is torn between his love for his wife and a Belgian girlfriend he meets while on tour. Riley said his research involved studying the effects of epilepsy, as well as viewing surviving footage of Curtis's performances. Director Anton Corbijn made his name as a photographer "I spent a lot of time in the mirror doing dance... (BBC News -- Entertainment)
And Cannes created woman May 14, 2007
Although not in competition, Britain's own mercurial Samantha Morton also has three on show, including a role as Marilyn Monroe in Harmony Korine's Mister Lonely, so she'll no doubt be giving the cameras some boop-boop-be-doo. But the Cannes paparazzi love ing;nues above all, so they'll go wild for laidback crooneuse Norah Jones, making her screen debut in Wong Kar-Wai's road romance My Blueberry Nights. (Independent)
* When love hurts, pain is happiness May 11, 2007
Jed loves Joe (Daniel Craig), who in turn loves Claire (Samantha Morton), who in the way of the world and tragic romances, mostly seems to love herself ... Starring: Daniel Craig (Joe), Rhys Ifans (Jed), Samantha Morton (Claire), Bill Nighy (Robin), Andrew Lincoln (Tv Producer), Helen Mccrory (Mrs. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Movie File: 'Dark Knight,' Christian Bale, 'Simpsons Movie' & More May 2, 2007
The film, "Mister Lonely," co-stars Samantha Morton as a wannabe Marilyn Monroe, alongside other characters who wish they were Abraham Lincoln, James Dean and the Queen of England. Luna said the flick is about "finding the person inside" while "understanding who you are and being OK with that which isn't always easy." On a more surface level, however, the return flick from freaky filmmaker Harmony Korine ("Gummo") is about an abnormal family helping each other through tough times. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Potter star Daniel's theatre debut sets West End alight Mar 2, 2007
Movie stars Helena Bonham-Carter and Samantha Morton were among the famous faces at the after-partyPhoto: Getty Images. Potter star Daniel's theatre debut sets West End alight. (hellomagazine.com)
The Queen's pleased as Dame Helen triumphs Feb 27, 2007
Samantha Morton (playing a Marilyn Monroe lookalike in "Mr Lonely") is a very lovely actor but compared with Suzie Kennedy, she is totally un-convincing and a very poor substitute for "the real thing". - Derek Williams, Welwyn GC UK. (This is London)
Superior HBO film portrays faith-driven politician Feb 17, 2007
He scandalized the nation when he took up the cause of Myra Hindley (Samantha Morton), the convicted female half of a team of killers who kidnapped, abused and murdered children. The movie does a rare and subtle job of letting viewers evaluate Longford's mission and motivations. (The Standard-Times, MA)
'Longford' challenges with questionsabout forgiveness, redemption Feb 17, 2007
Samantha Morton is a convicted child murderer and Jim Broadbent is an aristocrat who campaigns for prisoners' rights in "Longford." (GILES KEYTE) ... The strong cast also features Samantha Morton, who makes Hindley into a beady-eyed woman-child who knows how to tell people what they want to hear. (Boston Globe -- Living)
The lost crusader Feb 16, 2007
Co-produced with British television, Longford is a prestige project for HBO. Beyond the presence of Broadbent, who collected the coveted statuette in 2002 for Iris, the docudrama casts Oscar nominee Samantha Morton ( Sweet and Lowdown) as Hindley. Much of the film trains on the latter stages of Longford's life, following a mostly distinguished career in British politics, when his active interest in penal reform led him to strike up an unlikely kindredship with Hindley. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Mercy, murder collide in story of Lord Longford Feb 15, 2007 Which films and stars have the most buzz? Jan 20, 2007
Once again, Morgan's name has attracted two high-level performers in Oscar winner Jim Broadbent ("Iris") and Oscar nominee Samantha Morton ("In America," "Sweet and Lowdown"). Broadbent stars as Lord Longford, a respected, eccentric government minister who in 1987 might have been the only person in England willling to forgive a notorious killer, Myra Hindley (Morton). (Buffalo News -- Arts)
Abortion movie sweeps UK awards Jan 27, 2007
Also nominated: Paddy Considine - My Summer of LoveGary Stretch - Dead Man's ShoesRomola Garai - Inside I'm Dancing Samantha Morton - Enduring Love. Best director. (Yahoo News -- Film Awards)
Expired stars Samantha Morton (the psychic in Minority Report and the embattled mom in In America) as a wallflower parking officer who falls in love with Jason Patric (Sleepers, Narc) another cop on her beat. Patric's law-and-order character loves ticketing and torturing motorist scofflaws, but Morton's officer prefers to give people breaks and dislikes enforcing the rules, which leads to trouble in their budding relationship. (USA Today -- Life)
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