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Dench's performances in classic British historical roles showcase her acting versatility beyond genre typecasting. Hardy life realities and complex character study in "Notes On A Scandal" highlight Dench's captivating portrayal of moral complexities. Dench's latest work in "Belfast" secures her legacy as a top actress, proving her ability to emotionally resonate with audiences.

Dame Judi Dench has been a hallmark of British cinema and theater for generations, and audiences have long been enraptured by her ability to capture any role with ease. Though she got her start on the stage, Dench has shown herself to be capable of bringing any genre of film to life. Though she's received plenty of accolades for her performances in movies, Dench isn't defined by these awards but by the lives she's touched with her performances. She's an excellent example of a woman that the film industry has continued to celebrate as she ages gracefully.

Despite initial success, Growing Pains experienced a decline in viewership by the '90s and added Leonardo DiCaprio to the cast in hopes of attracting a younger demographic. Tracey Gold, who played Carol Seaver, struggled with anorexia while on the show and faced insensitive jokes about her weight, leading to a decline in her mental and physical health. Kirk Cameron, who played Mike Seaver, became a born-again Christian and made script demands to align with his personal values, causing tension on set and alienating his co-stars.

The classic ‘80s sitcom Growing Pains was a popular show that centered on the Seaver family as they attempted to raise their rambunctious kids. The series featured a dynamic cast including Robin Thicke, Joanna Kerns, and Kirk Cameron and was a ratings hit for ABC upon its 1986 premiere, swiftly establishing itself as one of television’s most wholesome and good-natured sitcoms.

Despite experiencing initial success,...

Rosemary Leach with Helena Bonham Carter in A Room With A View

Rosemary Leach, who received BAFTA nominations for her roles in A Room With A View and That'll Be The Day, has died following a short illness, her agent announced today. She was 81.

The Shropshire born actress focused most of her career on theatre and television, winning an Olivier Award for 84 Charing Cross Road and appearing in popular series The Jewel In The Crown and Berkeley Square. She was also known for her work in sitcom My Family, and as a reader on children's storytelling series Jackanory.

Leach is survived by actor husband Colin Starkey....

Agent announces death of star known for films such as A Room With a View and TV series including The Jewel in the Crown

Rosemary Leach, the award-winning stage and screen actor best known for the films A Room With a View and That’ll Be The Day, has died after a short illness.

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Ready for something actually relaxing? Perhaps the Merchant Ivory team's most gentle and pleasant film, this comedy of English manners at home in Surrey and abroad in Italy is a visual and dramatic delight. Society more or less prevents Helena Bonham Carter's opinionated young woman from experiencing the full glory of Florence, but a frowned-on romance blooms anyway. Everybody likes this picture. A Room With a View Blu-ray The Criterion Collection 775 1988 / Color / 1:66 widescreen / 117 min. / available through The Criterion Collection / Street Date September 29, 2015 / 39.95 Starring Maggie Smith, Helena Bonham Carter, Denholm Elliott, Julian Sands, Simon Callow, Judi Dench, Daniel Day-Lewis, Rosemary Leach, Rupert Graves Cinematography Tony Pierce-Roberts Production Designer Brian Ackland-Snow, Gianni Quaranta Art Direction Elio Altramura, Brian Savegar Film Editor Humphrey Dixon Original Music Richard Robbins Written by Ruth Prawer Jhabvala from the novel by E.M. Forster Produced by Ismail Merchant Directed by James Ivory

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Killer cops are nothing new in the horror genre, but this next one is going viral. Check out the trailer for the UK horror comedy May I Kill You?, which dispatches street justice later this month!

Look for the film in Los Angeles on January 31st, with a VOD release to follow on February 4th.

Directed by Stuart Urban, the flick stars Kevin Bishop, Jack Doolan, Frances Barber. Hayley-Marie Axe and Rosemary Leach.

Synopsis

Baz (Barry Vartis) is one of Britain’s new breed of police, a cycle cop. Although he appears to be a figure of fun, a freak accident turns him into a psychopath…

As riots break out in London, a head injury changes Baz from an everyday police officer into a mad vigilante, offering no-hope criminals a stark choice, arrest or death. Baz sees this campaign as ‘lawful killing’. Criminals too stunned, confused, or drunk to argue are politely asked,...

A new foursome of stills have been revealed from Stuart Urban's new comedy horror 'May I Kill You?', currently shooting in London. The movie stars Brit funnyman (or not so funny - dependent on your point of view) Kevin Bishop as Baz, a cycling vigilante cop who has his own way of dealing with London's 'scum'. Urban also penned the script and for those who are not familiar with the TV character work of Bishop may remember him as the young Jim Hawkins in 'Muppet Treasure Island' all those years back. Jack Doolan, Frances Barber, Hayley-Marie Axe, Kasia Koleczek, Rosemary Leach, Rachael Evelyn and Tyson Oba all co-star. Check out the four new stills below....

Four images from Stuart Urban's May I Kill You? have been sent our way. Shooting began on the horror-comedy in the UK last month. Set against the backdrop of the recent riots in London, Kevin Bishop plays a policeman with his own "riotous" thoughts. With a helmet cam for company, he pedals forth in search of fame and retribution - with hilarious and devastating consequences. Also starring are Hayley-Marie Axe, Frances Barber, Jack Doolan and Rosemary Leach.

Written and directed by Stuart Urban, (Revelation) and starring Kevin BIshop as Baz, a cycling vigilante cop who has his own way of dealing with London’s ‘scum’, alongside Frances Barber, Jack Doolan, Rosemary Leach and Hayley-Marie Axe, black comedy May I Kill U? is set against the backdrop of the recent riots in London, Kevin Bishop plays a policeman with his own ‘riotous’ thoughts. With a helmet cam for company, he pedals forth in search of fame and retribution – with hilarious and devastating consequences.

UK production company Cyclops Vision has today released four new images from the film featuring Kevin Bishop and Hayley Marie-Axe. Check them out below:...

Even if you watched it, it's unlikely you'll ever remember the 90s supernatural horror/fantasy series Chiller originally shown in 1995 on ITV; There's a good reason for that. Recognisable writers and well-respected British actors make everything look good on paper, but watching the five episodes suggests they were nothing more than early pre-fame career-building work for the majority of the cast.

Set in London and flashing back to a Ouija board séance, Prophecy is the opening story. As Francesca's friends drop around her, she comes to realise her new boyfriend's son, Edward, may have something to do with the tragic bout of accidents. Prophecy relies on the lead's Catholic religion and her boyfriend's (Nigel Havers) family history. As a sadist and paedophile, Marquis Francis Halkin is the “black sheep” of the family and somehow young Edward seems psychically linked to him. The eerie Halkin family motto “Non Omnis Moriar” (“I...

Network DVD have been trawling the forgotten archives of British TV, and have come up with a bizarre series of detective stories made from 1969 to 1970, and set in London in the 1920's. They feature Hugh Burden as Mr. J. G. Reeder, a shy civil servant who's really a super sleuth. I couldn't believe I'd missed it, so I was very happy to step into the Shadowlocked time machine to check it out.

The writer of the original stories from which the show is dramatised is Edgar Wallace, a classic name to men of a certain age. My father recounted to me the story of the man himself, forced into a life of production-line detective creativity by his own dire financial circumstances. I spent my youth watching Tales Of Edgar Wallace 1 hour black & white stories, drenched in atmosphere and usually with a twist in the tale, sometimes absurdly unbelievable, and sometimes emotionally shocking.