Another Year (movie)

Mike Leigh will finally have a canvas for his J.M.W. Turner film

2013-03-19 12:56:00

There are few movies that famed British director Mike Leigh has wanted to see out in the world as much as his real-life story of British artist J.M.W. Turner. Now it appears he'll get his wish. Sony Pictures Classics, the distributor that released the...

'The King's Speech,' 'True Grit' top Academy Award nominations

2011-01-25 06:46:00

"The King's Speech" dominated the Oscar nominations on Tuesday morning, earning 12 nods including best picture and best lead actor for Colin Firth as King George VI, who battles to eradicate his stammer before he unexpectedly takes the throne. Joel and...

The Oscars: Fresh story ideas a tough sell in Hollywood

2011-02-20 00:00:00

David Seidler first sparked to the idea of writing a movie about the life of King George VI in 1980. A stutterer himself, he found the real-life narrative of the English monarch's struggles to overcome a debilitating stammer moving and profoundly...

Local film group to show 'Another Year' Wednesday

2011-06-21 11:21:00

The Petoskey Film Theater will be showing the film "Another Year" at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 22, at the Petoskey District Libary, Carnegie building.� Donations are appreciated. "Another Year," starring Jim Broadbent, was nominated for an Academy...

Pick the correct Oscar winners and win $50

2011-01-28 12:55:00

They say that in Hollywood, it's all about who you know. In this case, knowing who to pick for The Herald-Mail's eighth Oscar Picks Contest could make you $50 richer. The Herald-Mail's Oscar contest is back. James Franco and Anne Hathaway will co-host...

Reel Critics: 'Year' delivers intimate portrait of sadness

2011-01-06 18:27:00

British director Mike Leigh ("Secrets and Lies") has a way of making films that are quite about nothing, yet speak volumes about the human condition. His latest film, "Another Year," has no plot, no action. It's just got ordinary people leading lives of...

'Another Year'

2011-05-03 13:31:23

Acclaimed British filmmaker Mike Leigh reunites with actress Lesley Manville, who also has worked for him in such movies as "Secrets & Lies," in this comedy-drama that traces the lives of several friends over 12 months. Manville plays a pivotal member of...

"The King's Speech" star Colin Firth arrives at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills.

2011-02-07 00:00:00

accepts his best actor award at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills on Monday for AARP Magazine's Movies for Grownups Awards.

2011-02-07 00:00:00