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Like most people without easy access to the West End and Broadway, I did not get the full measure of Dame Maggie Smith's genius as a performer. This is true of many great actors who found their way to film and television from the boards, and it is why I am often reluctant to enter arguments over or make lists ranking the greatest actors of all time. Theatrical performance requires a flexing of radically different muscles; you must fill the space, or recede from it, or mingle harmoniously within it without the emotive aid of close-ups and cutting. And you must play each role every night for weeks upon weeks (upon weeks should the show become a hit) while remaining in moments that cannot be manufactured – because an astute audience (and they'd better be good and goddamn astute given what they're paying to see a show in either of...

Generally, if a movie is set in England, it will take place in the capital city of London. London is home to 8,000,000 people and houses most of the well-known UK landmarks: Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, the Shard, and so on. It's not surprising that it's such a popular location for filmmakers.

However, Britain is much bigger than London alone, and movies that come out of the country reflect this. While big blockbuster movies tend to stick to London, other areas of Britain have more personal and intricate stories told about them. They have the added effect of teaching people about lesser-known areas of the United Kingdom.

The Secret Garden Is A Story Of Overcoming

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Directed by: Agnieszka Holland

There have been several versions of The Secret Garden,...

Jolly Griffin is based in the East Midlands, and will produce Rubinstein’s work among others.

Producer Anna Griffin, a 2018 Screen Star of Tomorrow, has founded UK production company Jolly Griffin alongside actor-filmmaker Jolyon Rubinstein.

The company is based in the East Midlands, and will produce projects created by Rubinstein, while also working with regional talent.

Named after its founders, Jolly Griffin aims to work 50/50 across film and TV; the company is looking to collaborate with established TV partners while in its early stages.

The company’s initial film projects include an ‘eco-anxiety inspired’ comedy-drama, currently in development with ecological-focused streaming platform WaterBear,...

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The Movie: "The Secret Garden" (1993)

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The Pitch: Young Mary Lennox (Kate Maberly) is an orphan. She was born in British-occupied India, where she was raised by her exceptionally wealthy and thoroughly ineffectual parents who were killed during an earthquake. Mary was always doted on by servants, never wanting for anything ... except basic affection from her mom and dad. In the aftermath of their death, she's sent to live with her estranged uncle, Lord Archibald Craven (John Lynch), in his enormous mansion in the English countryside. The Yorkshire estate, Misselthwaite Manor, is dark and brooding, teeming with her family's long-held secrets of sorrow and loss.

After arriving, Mary is warned by the manor's stern housekeeper,...

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Seeing is believe, but fantasy films are a special genre that will push your imagination to the limit and maybe even open up a part of your mind that you didn’t know existed. The good thing about fantasy movies is that they typically have a deeper subtext that will give you a deeper appreciation for life, and film.

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New UK Sales Firm Strikes Slate Deal

Exclusive: New UK sales firm Mise En Scene has set a distribution deal with New York and European distributor Spi International which includes all six of the company’s first titles. Spi has picked up non-exclusive rights to What Lies Ahead, starring Rumer Willis and Emma Dumont; I Wrote This For You with Brennan Keel Cook; Eating Cars starring Lexi Pappas, Lauren Ashley Carter; Super November, starring Josie Long, Sean Biggerstaff and Heydon Prowse; Synchronicity, starring Sara Mitich and Ash Catherwood; and Reach, starring Garrett Clayton, Jordan Doww and Johnny James Fiore. London-based Mise En Scene was launched last March by Paul Yates and Netto Fernandes. Spi International and its aggregation service FilmBox operates a portfolio of 42 TV channels and digital services in multiple countries.

Crackle Plus Takes South African Feature

Exclusive: AVOD platform Crackle Plus has picked up rights to South African...

The BBC Two show Revolting aired a humorous sketch called “The Real Housewives of Isis,” which has been met with a lot of controversy on social media. BBC Two Airs Satirical “Real Housewives Of Isis” “It’s important not to pull your punches in satire,” said show co-creator Heydon Prowse. “You have to be fearless or it undermines your credibility.” […]

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A new BBC sketch comedy show Revolting spoofs a Bravo franchise and terrorist group in its first episode in "The Real Housewives of Isis." The controversial bit satirizes the ways young women are manipulated by Isis online. For instance, one housewife says her seducer had her at "free healthcare." Another quips, "It's only three days until the beheading, and I've got no idea what I'm going to wear!"

The crux of the sketch is an awkward scene in which Zaynab (Anjli Mohindra) models a new suicide vest for her friends,...

Satire is taking modern form in “The Revolution Will be Televised.” The television show, which airs on BBC Three and on FilmOn’s BBC Three channel, features sketches and stunts led by Joylon Rubenstein and Heydon Prowse, who play characters such as James and Barnaby, Dale Maily, Ewan Jeffries, Raffa and Ralph and Zam Zmith. Here’s more about the show: “Satirical series featuring bite-sized comedy hits, from fictionalised characters to stunt-led sketches, which brings the corruption, greed and hypocrisy of politicians, multi-nationals and tax-shy billionaires who have been taking the British public for a ride for years to the fore. Dale Maily enjoys a day out at an Edl march in [ Read More ]

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Pride of Britain Awards: ITV, 8pm

Carol Vorderman hosts the 16th annual ceremony of the awards that celebrate the great and good of Britain.

The likes of Prince Charles and prime minister David Cameron will be in attendance to witness unsung everyday heroes receive recognition for their outstanding feats of courage and selflessness.

The Driver: BBC One, 9pm

BBC One's three-part crime thriller concludes tonight as Vince's (David Morrissey) life begins to unravel.

His wife Ros (Claudie Blakley) has had enough and wants him out of the house, while Vince's risky decision to work with the authorities could have major repercussions.

Beauty and the Beast: Watch, 9pm

Season two of Beauty and the Beast returns from its mid-season break tonight.

After Vincent (Jay Ryan) is arrested, Cat (Kristin Kreuk) and the team are tasked with finding out who reported him, all while keeping him from transforming in custody.

The Secret Garden. Family/Drama. Rated G. Recommended for viewing by adults and kids of all ages. Check your favorite local and online movie rental stores for availability. Some movies may be borrowed from your local public library. The Secret Garden is a one-hour, forty-two minute, Warner Brothers 1993 release, in color, directed by Agnieszka Holland, starring Kate Maberly, Heydon Prowse, Andrew Knott, John Lynch and Maggie Smith. This movie is based on the novel The Secret Garden, by Frances Hodgson Burnett, who also authored another well-known classic, A Little Princess. While on the...