Hearts are broken, but it’s hard to feel the love for this unconvincing romantic dramedy
There are some nice moments in this romantic comedy-drama from first-time screenwriter Laura Graham, but the romance and characterisation are so shallow and unconvincing.
Sean Maguire plays Galway musician Sean, lead singer in a struggling but talented band. He is nursing a broken heart, unable to forget his lost love: beautiful music journalist Amy (Lorna Anderson), whose heart he broke by getting drunk on his stag night, winding up at a dodgy party miles away in Limerick and not showing up for their wedding. To the bemusement of his bandmates, Sean pays for studio time to record an agonised concept album about his feelings, titled Songs for Amy. Midway through the movie, the plot takes an unconvincing sideways lurch regarding a death in the family and a legacy, and Sean finds himself the proprietor...
There are some nice moments in this romantic comedy-drama from first-time screenwriter Laura Graham, but the romance and characterisation are so shallow and unconvincing.
Sean Maguire plays Galway musician Sean, lead singer in a struggling but talented band. He is nursing a broken heart, unable to forget his lost love: beautiful music journalist Amy (Lorna Anderson), whose heart he broke by getting drunk on his stag night, winding up at a dodgy party miles away in Limerick and not showing up for their wedding. To the bemusement of his bandmates, Sean pays for studio time to record an agonised concept album about his feelings, titled Songs for Amy. Midway through the movie, the plot takes an unconvincing sideways lurch regarding a death in the family and a legacy, and Sean finds himself the proprietor...
- 8/4/2016
- by Peter Bradshaw
- The Guardian - Film News
I’ve got an awesome proof of concept short film for you to watch today that was directed by Conor Maloney. It’s called Ayamé and it stars Laura Graham and the voice of John Hurt. Here's the brief story summary:
An impending disaster looms. Facing total extinction, a military operation turns to the stars in order to relocate the entire human race. During the exodus, one man is sent to rescue his former comrade after she mysteriously disappears while executing a covert operation off world.
The short has some stunning visuals, and I love the design work. There’s a lot of potential here, and I’d love to see how this story plays out.
An impending disaster looms. Facing total extinction, a military operation turns to the stars in order to relocate the entire human race. During the exodus, one man is sent to rescue his former comrade after she mysteriously disappears while executing a covert operation off world.
The short has some stunning visuals, and I love the design work. There’s a lot of potential here, and I’d love to see how this story plays out.
- 11/5/2015
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Pretty much the comic book Oscars, the 2012 nominations for the Eisner awards have been announced. There is quite are large showing from Marvel in the superhero department, not so much from DC. Surprising, considering the company’s high profile New 52 relaunch. Save for Jeff Lemire’s nomination for Best Writer, most of DC’s nomination are pre-relaunch, or from their Vertigo imprint which has been left untouched by the New 52. The nominations are usually as controversial as the Oscars, with books and whole companies being left out, much to fans, sometimes, anger and confusion.
A full list of the nominations are below, courtesy of Bleeding Cool, and the award will take place at this years San Diego Comic Con.
Best Short Story “A Brief History of the Art Form Known as Hortisculpture,” by Adrian Tomine, in Optic Nerve #12 (Drawn & Quarterly) “Harvest of Fear,” by Jim Woodring, in The Simpsons’ Treehouse of Horror #17 (Bongo) “The Phototaker,...
A full list of the nominations are below, courtesy of Bleeding Cool, and the award will take place at this years San Diego Comic Con.
Best Short Story “A Brief History of the Art Form Known as Hortisculpture,” by Adrian Tomine, in Optic Nerve #12 (Drawn & Quarterly) “Harvest of Fear,” by Jim Woodring, in The Simpsons’ Treehouse of Horror #17 (Bongo) “The Phototaker,...
- 4/7/2012
- by Tom White
- Obsessed with Film
As many of you may already know, each and every year, awards distributed at San Diego Comic Con to a few select (and noteworthy) nominees who are chosen by retailers and professionals in the comic book industry. The ceremony is better known as the Eisner Awards which is now heading into its 24th year with some great talent in the running. One of the most loved titles in this year’s nominee list is Marvel’s Daredevil, picking up 6 nominations that include Best Continuing Series, Best Single Issue, Best Writer (Mark Waid), Best Cover Artist (Marcos Martin), and Best Penciller/Inker Team Marcos Martin, and Paolo Rivera/Joe Rivera). DC also scored some decent recognition with their iZombie Vertigo series, gathering 3 nominations (Cover Art, Coloring, Inker/Penciller) for the creative team.
You can check out the full list of nominees below.
Eisner Award Nominees 2012
Best Short Story
“A Brief History...
You can check out the full list of nominees below.
Eisner Award Nominees 2012
Best Short Story
“A Brief History...
- 4/4/2012
- by GeekRest
- GeekRest
Government Issue: Comics For The People, 1940s-2000s
By Richard L. Graham
Abrams Comic Arts, 304 pages, $29.95
The rich history of comics is also one of the public’s perception of it being mainly for children. What is only recently being uncovered are the many ways comics have been used beyond cheap entertainment for the masses. As early as 1940, Will Eisner saw their potential and he was among the first to use the graphic form for educational purposes with what became P*S, the preventative maintenance magazine produced by the Army. During World War II, Stan Lee wrote comics to explain how forms need to be filled out and DC Comics did special editions of Superman to help teach America’s soldiers to improve their reading.
Now, we’re learning that the Federal Government has long been a proponent of using comics as educational and propaganda tool, dating back to the field’s infancy.
By Richard L. Graham
Abrams Comic Arts, 304 pages, $29.95
The rich history of comics is also one of the public’s perception of it being mainly for children. What is only recently being uncovered are the many ways comics have been used beyond cheap entertainment for the masses. As early as 1940, Will Eisner saw their potential and he was among the first to use the graphic form for educational purposes with what became P*S, the preventative maintenance magazine produced by the Army. During World War II, Stan Lee wrote comics to explain how forms need to be filled out and DC Comics did special editions of Superman to help teach America’s soldiers to improve their reading.
Now, we’re learning that the Federal Government has long been a proponent of using comics as educational and propaganda tool, dating back to the field’s infancy.
- 10/28/2011
- by Robert Greenberger
- Comicmix.com
I was saddened to learn this morning that Betty Garrett, the great star of stage, screen, and TV, passed away yesterday at the age of 94 after suffering an aortic aneurysm.
Garrett was one of those rare people — like, say, Jack Valenti — who happened to be a witness to and/or participant in a remarkably high number of historic events of the 20th century. She was a member of Orson Welles’s famed Mercury Theatre company, and was with him on the night that he shook up America with his infamous radio broadcast of “The War of the Worlds” (1938); she was Frank Sinatra’s leading lady in two of the earliest great M-g-m musical-comedies, “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” (1949) and “On the Town” (1949); her career was greatly hurt by the Hollywood Red Scare after her husband, the Oscar nominated actor Larry Parks, refused to name names before the House Committee...
Garrett was one of those rare people — like, say, Jack Valenti — who happened to be a witness to and/or participant in a remarkably high number of historic events of the 20th century. She was a member of Orson Welles’s famed Mercury Theatre company, and was with him on the night that he shook up America with his infamous radio broadcast of “The War of the Worlds” (1938); she was Frank Sinatra’s leading lady in two of the earliest great M-g-m musical-comedies, “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” (1949) and “On the Town” (1949); her career was greatly hurt by the Hollywood Red Scare after her husband, the Oscar nominated actor Larry Parks, refused to name names before the House Committee...
- 2/13/2011
- by Scott Feinberg
- Scott Feinberg
Neil Patrick Harris, Betty White, John Krasinski, and January Jones were some of the presenters who attended the Primetime Emmy Awards rehearsals in La yesterday. Running Wilde costars Keri Russell and Will Arnett joked around during their practice run, and tonight he'll be escorting his wife, Amy Poehler, who's going head-to-head against her good friend, 30 Rock's Tina Fey, for lead actress in a comedy. All these famous faces and more will trade their casual wear for black tie in just a few hours. Join us later today for live streaming coverage from the red carpet - and don't forget to follow us on Twitter for behind-the-scenes news and photos! View 20 Photos › To see more photos from the rehearsals, just read more. View 20 Photos › Images include: Keri Russell, Neil Patrick Harris, January Jones, John Krasinski, Anna Paquin, Ricky Gervais, Christopher Meloni, Will Arnett, Betty White, Stephen Moyer, Matthew Morrison, Maura Tierney,...
- 8/29/2010
- by PopSugar
- Popsugar.com
M.I.A. has been forced to cut short her recent performance due to stage invasion. Headlining Big Chill festival in Herefordshire on Saturday, August 7, the 35-year-old rapper tried to get her fans to participate when she performed "Paper Planes" by inviting them to the stage, but was soon overwhelmed by the numbers of fans responding to the request.
Big Chill organizers have released a statement explaining why the "Sunshowers" singer has to end her set early. "A spokesperson for M.I.A. thanked the wonderful audience at the Big Chill for the fantastic reception received and apologized for having to cut the set short due to overwhelming demand for fans to come on stage when only a few were expected," the statement read.
About the chaos, a festival goer named Laura Graham told BBC News, "People were sprinting from the back of the crowd to get their moment of...
Big Chill organizers have released a statement explaining why the "Sunshowers" singer has to end her set early. "A spokesperson for M.I.A. thanked the wonderful audience at the Big Chill for the fantastic reception received and apologized for having to cut the set short due to overwhelming demand for fans to come on stage when only a few were expected," the statement read.
About the chaos, a festival goer named Laura Graham told BBC News, "People were sprinting from the back of the crowd to get their moment of...
- 8/9/2010
- by celebrity-mania.com
- Celebrity Mania
This is upsetting?!?!? Time for a running gag...
Following this assortment of carefully-selected news items, interested readers can find a refreshing pic of a hot man in underwear. Yes, we're serious.
Italian footballer (soccer) Jesus Datolo is facing disciplinary action and fines from his team for posing for gay magazine Romeo, above. Seriously? Do they not know the history of sports stars and gay promotion? Let me show them. Nick Youngquest wasn't fined for Attitude Magazine. I'm not sure how to go about revoking the Gay Card of one of the most prominent activists on the internet, but would someone get me the paperwork? Bil Browning over at Bilerico posted an incredible video of the out Gavin Creel singing a never released "Do You Remember" from a scrapped Peter Pan show, and he admitted he had to look up who Gavin Creel was. Seriously?!?! Somebody take his toaster oven. And his boyfriend!
Following this assortment of carefully-selected news items, interested readers can find a refreshing pic of a hot man in underwear. Yes, we're serious.
Italian footballer (soccer) Jesus Datolo is facing disciplinary action and fines from his team for posing for gay magazine Romeo, above. Seriously? Do they not know the history of sports stars and gay promotion? Let me show them. Nick Youngquest wasn't fined for Attitude Magazine. I'm not sure how to go about revoking the Gay Card of one of the most prominent activists on the internet, but would someone get me the paperwork? Bil Browning over at Bilerico posted an incredible video of the out Gavin Creel singing a never released "Do You Remember" from a scrapped Peter Pan show, and he admitted he had to look up who Gavin Creel was. Seriously?!?! Somebody take his toaster oven. And his boyfriend!
- 1/6/2010
- by lostinmiami
- The Backlot
This week in television brought us renewals, cancellations, casting, news, and everything else that indicates the television season is officially in swing (even if a couple late bloomers haven't begun yet). In ratings news, Tuesday's NCIS continued to dominate as the most watched TV show of the week, bringing in an impressive 19.8 million viewers. Fox's Glee stayed stable at 7.3 million viewers, while the rest of the Wednesday shows saw a slight dip in viewers. Monday's Castle, a show that I love, had slightly higher ratings than usual, bringing in a comfortable 11.3 million viewers. On the other end of the spectrum, Heroes continues its fantastic crash-and-burn from being a TV powerhouse into bringing in a wimpy 5.3 million viewers. Hopefully NBC will soon realize it is time to take Heroes out to pasture.
Indulging my favorite shows, I want to start with House. The Fox medical drama delved into remarkable ethical and...
Indulging my favorite shows, I want to start with House. The Fox medical drama delved into remarkable ethical and...
- 10/10/2009
- by Max Alexis
- JustPressPlay.net
The Acorn Acting Academy kicks off a fall series of events in the new Acorn Studio Theater with a free night of improvisational comedy featuring members of Acorn?s Shakespeare Ensemble showcasing another side of their talents. The evening begins at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 17th with a ½ hour set of traditional favorites performed by Acorn?s Producing Director Michael Levine and actors Keith Anctil, Stephanie Ross and Laura Graham. Following this set, audience members will be invited to replace members of the company on stage during the next hour of material, providing for a constantly changing repertoire of performers. This participation, however, will be purely voluntary as no one will be asked to come up on stage unless they volunteer. The event is designed to provide a fun forum for interested members of the community to see Acorn?s new theater space and meet members of Acorn's teaching faculty,...
- 8/26/2009
- BroadwayWorld.com
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