Hot prospectBafta hopeful Sam Riley on being touted as a star of the future Feb 7, 2008
"I was watching it convinced I might do something in each scene that I'd be disappointed with. By the end I wasn't sure whether I was there or not. Samantha Morton is Bafta-nominated for playing Deborah Curtis in Control "There were moments I thought it was good, others I thought could have been better. If I thought I was perfect I'd be in the right business. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Critic's corner Jan 19, 2008
GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY Longford Tomorrow at 9 p.m., HBO SignatureThis excellent HBO movie won a few Golden Globe awards last week, for best actor, best supporting actress (Samantha Morton), and best TV movie. Written by Peter Morgan of "The Queen," and based on a true story, it's about an aristocrat who campaigns for prisoners rights in the 1960s. (Boston Globe)
'Atonement' leads BAFTA race Jan 18, 2008
In the supporting actress race, Blanchett is up against Kelly Macdonald ("No Country for Old Men"), Samantha Morton ("Control"), Saoirse Ronan ("Atonement") and Tilda Swinton ("Michael Clayton"). Javier Bardem and Tommy Lee Jones (both for "No Country for Old Men"), Paul Dano ("There Will Be Blood"), Philip Seymour Hoffman ("Charlie's Wilson War") and Tom Wilkinson ("Michael Clayton") are in the running for supporting actor. (Variety)
Thompson on Hollywood Jan 18, 2008
A Michael Jackson impersonator (Diego Luna) befriends a Marilyn Monroe impersonator (Samantha Morton), who takes him to live at an unusual commune for others like them. The Promotion, directed by Steve Conrad. (Variety)
Baftas give strike-hit Hollywood a chance to show off Jan 17, 2008
Cate Blanchett I'm Not There; Kelly Macdonald No Country for Old Men; Samantha Morton Control; Saoirse Ronan Atonement; Tilda Swinton Michael Clayton. Carl Foreman Award for Special Achievement by a British Director, Writer or Producer for their First Feature Film. (Guardian Unlimited)
'Atonement' Tops British Academy Film Noms Jan 17, 2008
"Michael Clayton" also earned Tilda Swinton a Best Supporting Actress nomination, along with Blanchett for "I'm Not There," Kelly MacDonald for "No Country For Old Men," Samantha Morton for "Control" and Saoirse Ronan for "Atonement.". In the Best Director category, the nominees include Joe Wright for "Atonement," Paul Greengrass for "The Bourne Ultimatum," Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck for "The Lives of Others," Joel Coen and Ethan Coen for "No Country For Old Men" and Paul Thomas Anderson... (NBC 11, CA)
Atonement’ wins best drama Jan 16, 2008
Samantha Morton won the supporting actress honor for Longford. Pearl Jam s Eddie Vedder won the prize for best original song in a movie for Guaranteed, featured in director Sean Penn s road drama Into the Wild. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Atonement dominates BAFTA film nominations Jan 16, 2008
Samantha Morton - Control. Saoirse Ronan - Atonement. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Full list of Bafta nominees Jan 16, 2008
Cate Blanchett - I'm Not There Kelly Macdonald - No Country For Old Men Samantha Morton - Control Saoirse Ronan - Atonement Tilda Swinton - Michael Clayton. Music. (Guardian Unlimited)
Irony of Blanchett's Golden Globe Jan 15, 2008
Another British actress was triumphant in the category, Samantha Morton, for Longford. British comedian Gervais remains a favourite of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, the journalists' organisation that decides the Golden Globes. (NEWS.com.au)
Stars flicker in Tinseltown Jan 15, 2008
The most-honored work overall was HBO's little-heralded movie Longford, which took three trophies for actor Jim Broadbent and supporting actress Samantha Morton, as well as for the film itself. Surprises were scant, although best comedy/musical winner Sweeney Todd had tough competition from the likes of Juno and Hairspray. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Golden Globes of a different color Jan 14, 2008
Even Katherine Heigl from "Grey's Anatomy," last year's It Girl, lost out to Samantha Morton, who was in a potent but unknown HBO movie called "Longford," which also won best TV movie. The excellent but little-seen AMC series "Mad Men" took best drama against "House" and "Grey's Anatomy," and its unknown star, Jon Hamm, beat out Hugh Laurie and Michael C. Hall for best dramatic actor. (Boston Globe)
Atonement takes top Globe Jan 14, 2008
Samantha Morton won best actress in a mini-series or motion picture made for TV for her performance as Hindley. The Globes are typically seen as an indicator of the likely nominees, if not the winners, of the Oscars. (Guardian Unlimited -- Film)
Honors handed out at dulled Globes Jan 14, 2008
Samantha Morton supporting actress for Longford. . (MSNBC -- Race)
Blanchett wins Golden Globe for Dylan role Jan 14, 2008
The two Aussies were nominated in the best supporting TV actress category, won by Samantha Morton for her performance in Longford. Byrne was nominated for her new American TV series, Damages. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Producer hails UK wins at Globes Jan 14, 2008
Andy Serkis and Samantha Morton starred in Longford ... " Sweeney Todd's Helena Bonham Cater lost to Marion Cotillard for the best actress in a musical or comedy award, and Tilda Swinton missed out on the best supporting actress gong, despite her well received performance in Michael Clayton. Tom Wilkinson also failed to win the best supporting actor award for Michael Clayton. In the TV categories, Channel 4's Longford won three gongs, including best supporting actress in a mini-series for... (BBC News -- UK)
Tina Fey wins network TVs only Globe Jan 14, 2008
Jim Broadbent and Samantha Morton, who played those characters, both earned Globes. Longford also won as best TV movie or miniseries. (MSNBC -- News)
Golden Globes 2008: The winners Jan 14, 2008
Samantha Morton - Longford. Also nominated: Rose Byrne - Damages Rachel Griffiths - Brothers and Sisters Katherine Heigl - Grey's Anatomy Anna Paquin - Bury My Heart On Wounded Knee Jaime Pressly - My Name is Earl. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
'Atonement' wins best drama award at deflated event Jan 14, 2008
" And like Blanchett, who took the honor for the gender-bending role as one of six actors playing incarnations of Dylan, no other winners were there, either. Actors and filmmakers skipped the Golden Globes because of the two-month-old strike by the Writers Guild of America, which had planned pickets outside the show if organizers had tried to do their usual televised ceremony. Globe planners and NBC canceled the three-hour star-studded bash in favor of an hour-long news conference at which clips... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Johnny Depp, 'No Country For Old Men' Are Big Winners At Downsized Golden Globes Jan 14, 2008
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'Sweeney Todd' Wins 2 Globes Jan 14, 2008
Cate Blanchett won the supporting actress Globe for the Bob Dylan tale "I'm Not There, in which she has a gender-bending role as one of six actors playing incarnations of Dylan, her own performance a spot-on rendition of the musician during the transition from acoustic to electric that infuriated his folk fans. Marion Cotillard won for best actress in a musical or comedy for a remarkable personification of singer Edith Piaf in "La Vie En Rose," playing the French icon from youth through middle... (Time.com)
Golden Globes Jan 11, 2008
Television: Supporting Actress Samantha Morton 'Longford', Jaime Pressly 'My Name is Earl', Rachel Griffith 'Brothers rs', Anna Paquin 'Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee', Katherine Heigl 'Grey's Anatomy', Rose Byrne 'Damages' It's hard to make sense of this catch-all category where some thesps are supporting players over a 22- or 13-episode run while others have a vital but small role in a two-hour movie. View Galleries. (Variety)
Morton gives birth to girl Jan 9, 2008
8, 2008 09:42 AM Samantha Morton has given birth to a baby girl ... Samantha Morton plays Mary Queen of Scots opposite Cate Blanchett in 'Elizabeth: The Golden Age. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Abortion movie sweeps UK awards Jan 9, 2008
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)
Directors on directors Jan 4, 2008
He inspires unforgettable performances by Sam Riley and Samantha Morton, and his firm handle on Curtis' spiraling descent never loses its grip. In the end, there is a simple oppressive shot of a baby pram in the street in front of a banal set of row houses that leaves a devastating emptiness. (Variety)
List Of Nominees Dec 14, 2007
Supporting Actress, Series, Miniseries or Movie Rose Byrne, "Damages" Rachel Griffiths, "Brothers rs" Katherine Heigl, "Grey's Anatomy" Samantha Morton, "Longford" Anna Paquin, "Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee" Jaime Pressly, "My Name Is Earl". Supporting Actor, Series, Miniseries or Movie Ted Danson, "Damages" Kevin Dillon, "Entourage" Jeremy Piven, "Entourage" Andy Serkis, "Longford" William Shatner, "Boston Legal" Donald Sutherland, "Dirty Sexy Money". (CBS News)
Complete list Dec 14, 2007
ROSE BYRNE - DAMAGES RACHEL GRIFFITHS - BROTHERS RS KATHERINE HEIGL - GREYS ANATOMY SAMANTHA MORTON - LONGFORD ANNA PAQUIN - BURY MY HEART AT WOUNDED KNEE JAIME PRESSLY - MY NAME IS EARL. BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN A SERIES, MINI-SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Golden Globe awards wide open as 'Atonement' leads nominees Dec 14, 2007
Here is a list of the 65th annual Golden Globe nominations announced today at the Beverly Hilton: MOTION PICTURE CATEGORIES BEST MOTION PICTURE, DRAMA -- "American Gangster" -- "Atonement" -- "Eastern Promises" -- "The Great Debaters" -- "Michael Clayton" -- "No Country for Old Men" -- "There Will Be Blood" BEST MOTION PICTURE, MUSICAL OR COMEDY -- "Across the Universe" -- "Charlie Wilson's War" -- "Hairspray" -- "Juno" -- "Sweeney Todd" FOREIGN LANGUAGE PICTURE -- "4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days"... (North County Times)
Reactions from the nominees Dec 14, 2007
Golden Globe nominees speak out - Entertainment News, Los Angeles, Media - Variety. Golden Globe nominees speak out Nominees share their reactions By , Posted: Thurs. (Variety)
Golden Globe nominees speak out Dec 14, 2007
Dec. 13, 2007, 6:45am PT. More News 'Atonement,' musicals lead the pack12/13/2007 Neither flick is in running for best film12/13/2007 Awards show now a high-profile player12/13/2007 HBO scores 18; 'Mad Men' a hit for AMC12/13/2007 Nominees say they'll respect WGA strike12/13/2007. (Variety)
Best Movies Of 2007, By Kurt Loder Dec 13, 2007
Also in strong contention in this category were Kelly Macdonald, the touchingly true-blue wife in "No Country for Old Men"; Marisa Tomei, the deeply deceptive wife in "Before the Devil Knows You're Dead"; and Samantha Morton, the discarded wife who brought explosions of feeling to the otherwise muted "Control.". Best Screenplay: Tony Gilroy, "Michael Clayton". (VHI.com -- Music News)
Beyond Bollywood: A focus on South Asian directors Dec 9, 2007
In The Golden Age, Cate Blanchett reprises her role as Elizabeth I, whose sovereignty is threatened by two Catholics: Mary Queen of Scots (Samantha Morton), next in line to the throne, and King Philip II of Spain (Spanish heartthrob Jordi Molla), who's building up an armada to invade England ... Cate Blanchett looks set to receive another Best Actress nod for the role she got her first nomination for, while Samantha Morton delivers a humanistic performance in portraying the film's key villainess... (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Comeback Kid Dec 6, 2007
Sam Riley makes an astonishing debut as Curtis, the genius composer, and Samantha Morton is brilliant as his wife, Deborah. Joe Anderson, from "Across the Universe," turns in a very good supporting showing. (Fox News)
Joy Division biopic highlights loss of control Nov 13, 2007
Ian Curtis's wife, Deborah (who wrote "Touching From a Distance," the biography that is based on their marriage) is played by Samantha Morton, clearly depicting a warm, lighthearted woman who wants nothing but love and support from her detached husband. Ian had immense love for his wife and daughter but was unable to grasp the tools to express it. (The Loyola Greyhound, MD)
Michael Jackson Admits Drug Use in Testimony Oct 26, 2007
Other Best Supporting Actress names floating around: Cate Blanchett for "I'm Not There"; Indian superstar Tabu for "The Namesake"; Amy Ryan for "Gone Baby Gone"; Alison Janney for "Juno"; Samantha Morton for "Control"; the aforementioned Tomei in "Devil." These are the performances you have to see if you're an Academy voter. Which brings, or brought us, to the Highline Ballroom last night for Latifah's sold-out show to promote her new album "Trav'lin Light.". (Fox News)
Four films: Great, good, eh, ugh Oct 25, 2007
(And why does Samantha Morton play Mary Queen of Scots with a thick Scottish accent. Mary was sent to France at age 5, she wouldn't have had a brogue. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
'Elizabeth: Golden Age' is a gilded performance Oct 18, 2007
There is another who would be queen, Mary, Queen of Scots (Samantha Morton, terrific). There is another would-be lover that the "Virgin Queen" can't let herself have, Sir Walter Raleigh (Clive Owen, also splendid). (Sun-Sentinel.com)
Elizabeth is a golden glorification Oct 18, 2007
When the Queens dutiful, yet controlling advisor Sir Francis Walsingham (Rush) intercepts a conspiracy to destroy Elizabeths supremacy, he unmasks the involvement of Elizabeths imprisoned cousin, Mary Stuart, better known as Mary, Queen of Scots (Samantha Morton). Due to Sir Franciss unwitting provocation of the Spanish enemy, Elizabeth proceeds, with tremendous hesitation, with the execution of the Catholic Mary Stuart enraging Spain and plunging both nations into war. (Muse)
Elizabeth: the Golden Age Oct 11, 2007
This Elizabeth, a Protestant ruler in an era of rising Catholic fundamentalism, faces down aggression from a proselytizing Spanish Catholic king (Jordi Molla) and her own traitorous Catholic cousin Mary Stuart (Samantha Morton). Attracted to the dash and passion of the adventurer Sir Walter Raleigh (Clive Owen), she accepts her kingdom's rules against union with a commoner and watches in pain as he falls for her own favored lady-in-waiting, Bess (Abbie Cornish). (Entertainment Weekly)
Being a queen comes easily to Cate Blanchett Oct 10, 2007
Blanchett is a walking, talking Wikipedia when it comes to deciphering Elizabeth I, who during this period of her life was struggling with her affection for Sir Walter Raleigh (Clive Owen); the betrayal she felt after learning that Bess was carrying Raleighs child; the Holy War; and her conflicted feelings toward her cousin, Mary Stuart (Samantha Morton), who wanted the queen dead. When faced with the choice of kill or be killed, the daughter of Henry VIII took her cousin out by putting her... (MSNBC -- News)
Cate Blanchett plays Dylan and Elizabeth Oct 8, 2007
Where the first film showed Elizabeth's unlikely ascent to the throne and her consolidation of power in almost "Godfather"-like fashion, the new one examines the mature ruler confronting the threat of Catholic zealots, in the form of both the king of Spain and her cousin, Mary, Queen of Scots (played by Samantha Morton). "Once Elizabeth ascended to the throne, she gripped it tightly with two hands and never let go," Blanchett says. (New York Daily News)
Older 'View' Sep 27, 2007
And then of course there s Samantha Morton, who radiates off the screen in Control as Deborah Curtis, Ian s put-upon wife. Control is based on her memoir, and her memories of the short, meteoric career of Curtis as the leader of Joy Division before his suicide in 1980. (Fox News)
Not afraid of the dark Sep 26, 2007
Samantha Morton has always taken on the hard, unhappy roles ... Samantha Morton as Deborah Curtis in Control ... There is a story Samantha Morton tells about when she was a kid going to drama club. (Guardian Unlimited)
Best actress: Christie, Blanchett, Cotillard? Sep 26, 2007
As expected, she s strong and controlling though it could be argued that Samantha Morton does the better work as Mary, Queen of Scots. I also can t wait to see Blanchett as Bob Dylan in I m Not There. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
The 2007 Emmy Awards: And the Winners Are... Sep 17, 2007
Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Miniseries Or A Movie: Broken Trail - Greta Scacchi as Nola Johns Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee - Anna Paquin Longford - Samantha Morton The Starter Wife - Judy Davis Tsunami, The Aftermath - Toni Collette as Kathy Graham. Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series The Comedy Central Roast of William Shatner The Kennedy Center Honors: A National Celebration Of The Performing Arts Lewis Black: Red, White ed Tony Bennett: An American Classic A Tribute To James... (WOKR13 Rochester)
Emmys 2007: Main nominations Sep 17, 2007
Supporting actress in a mini-series/TV movie Toni Collette (Tsunami, The Aftermath) Judy Davis (The Starter Wife) Samantha Morton (Longford) Anna Paquin (Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee) Greta Scacchi (Broken Trail). SEE ALSO 19 Jul 07 | Entertainment 28 Aug 06 | Entertainment 28 Aug 06 | Entertainment. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Elizabeth III Sep 16, 2007
But as he unmasks traitors that may include Elizabeth's own cousin Mary Stuart (Samantha Morton), he unknowingly sets England up for destruction. Will Elizabeth's big-screen story continue past the events of Golden Age. (IGN FilmForce)
Northern lights Sep 16, 2007
His toiling young wife Debbie - played by Samantha Morton - looked after their new baby back in their tiny terrace in Macclesfield while this secret love bloomed and Ian's group became post-punk cult favourites ... I was terrified just of acting, especially with Samantha Morton as Debbie, just in case she wiped me out. (Guardian Unlimited)
Iraq and terrorism figure on screen - but so do bees, Beatles, and multiple Bob Dylans Sep 12, 2007
Shekhar Kapur returns as director and Geoffrey Rush as adviser/spymaster Sir Francis Walsingham, with Clive Owen newly spreading his cape as Sir Walter Raleigh and Samantha Morton fomenting as Mary, Queen of Scots ... Samantha Morton is his wife, Deborah. (Boston Globe -- Living)
Britney Spears' Disaster: Dead Career Bounce Sep 11, 2007
Elizabeth who was known as the Virgin Queen is facing war with Spain and an assassination attempt sponsored by her cousin, Mary, Queen of Scots (Samantha Morton). In her court, she s still supported by Francis Walsingham (Geoffrey Rush) and a new lady in waiting, Bess (Abbie Cornish). (Fox News)
Movies that matter: the best of fall Sep 6, 2007
With Clive Owen, Geoffrey Rush, Samantha Morton ... A music video vet, director Anton Corbijn knows his way around the world of rock music and won a special award at Cannes this year for "Control." The presence in the cast of the ever-capable Samantha Morton is encouraging. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Fall Film Preview: Familiarity Rules Aug 28, 2007
The new film has the spinster monarch juggling romantic temptation for Sir Walter Raleigh (Clive Owen), opposition from Mary Queen of Scots (Samantha Morton) and the threat of conquest by Spain and its armada. "The first film was about denial, what one has to do to sort of extricate oneself from oneself in order to rule. At the beginning of this film, she's still in a place of denial, but this film is more about acceptance in a way," Blanchett said. (Santa Maria Times)
Fall of the gunslinger Aug 25, 2007
""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)
