Cyrano De Bergerac: A review

"I shun the normal and the commonplace," proclaims Cyrano de Bergerac, writer and duelist. "My style comes from within!" The 17th-century swashbuckler was a real Frenchman whose life was the basis of Edmond Rostand's 1897 play Cyrano de Bergerac, now on Broadway at the American Airlines Theater.

Douglas Hodge, Tony winner for La Cage aux Folles, stars as Cyrano -- and it's an inspired, riveting performance. Hodge imbues Cyrano, famed for his impressive wit, freethinking and large, ugly nose, with energy and vulnerability. His pugilistic impulses, which rally his loyal friends, are muted by his love for Roxanne (Clémence Poésy).

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'Finger Painting' a brush with love

Rehearsals for the fall play at Highland Community College are in full swing with the play “Finger Painting in a Murphy Bed,” which opens Oct. 5 at the Ferguson Fine Arts Theatre in Freeport.

Under the direction of Elwyn Webb, this romantic comedy offers a twist on the traditional ideas of romance.

Webb said this show is a “gem,” and adds not only is the writing “superb,” but the three actors deliver on a play he is excited to bring to the local stage. The play is written by David Paterson.

“This is a newer play that I am sure most people have not seen,” Webb said. “It’s a quirky romantic comedy.”

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Cybeline: A review

Although over the years I have had the fortune to hear all of Shakespeare’s plays performed (including the disputed ones), until now I had never witnessed a coherent, let alone credible,Cymbeline. Lurching back and forth from comedy to tragedy to history to pastorale, it is generally classed as one of the late-period “Romances” with such other problem children as A Winter’s Tale orPericles. Like them, it has in recent years become a popular challenge for adventurous directors (another production comes to the Broad Stage in Santa Monica in December).

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Alberta Ranch hosts stars of 'The Right Kind of Wrong'

It seems an idyllic day on set of The Right Kind of Wrong near Pincher Creek.

The wind is unusually calm. The sky is a cloudless blue. Cows are roaming nearby and actress Sara Canning has spent the better part of the morning punching her leading man in the face.

The action may seem a little out of place given the glorious surroundings. But that’s the point. Today’s scene, without giving too much away, involves a wedding, a wedding crasher, a reluctant bride and, finally, that surprise right hook. But it’s not as easy as it sounds.

“It’s funny, throwing punches on film,” says the Edmonton-raised Canning, still sporting a wedding gown while on a lunch break from shooting. “Not that I walk around punching people every day. But there are a lot of specifics (on film). Certain camera angles will sell things differently and at different speeds. It gets very technical.”

So the scene is done over and over, all under the watchful eyes of Alberta stunt co-ordinator Guy Bews and director Jeremiah Chechik. Our leading man, Australian Ryan Kwanten, takes it all with good humour, slipping in and out of a flawless American accent as the cameras start and stop.

Hours later, however, the scene still isn’t finished.

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The guys weigh in: 10 Romantic Movies that they secretly love

Look, I don’t always like to group things into categories of “for men” and “for women” but it can’t be denied that common belief is that guys like action movies and women like romances. And frankly, most men I know would confirm that (women’s opinions seem to be more split). But deep down, I think a lot of guys have a soft spot for at least one stereotypically “girlie” movie, and sometimes, they aren’t even ashamed of it. And rightfully so, some of these movies are undeniably awesome.

An informal poll of some friends, and some of my own experiences, contributed to this non-comprehensive list.

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The Way They Were: Review

My choice for second-best romantic movie is The Way We Were (1973 with Robert Redford and Barbra Streisand). It is the story of a Jewish Marxist and a WASP playboy, and it covers a period of more than 20 years. It was directed by talented Sydney Pollack.

The movie starts in the ’30s with Streisand supporting leftist political causes while at university, and Redford dallying with his social circle. The story goes on to World War II and to the anti-communist paranoia of the 1950s. We see the two stars interacting throughout the years, including falling in love, having an affair, and going on to separate lives.

Like Dr. Zhivago, The Way We Were looks at a society over the long term, the significant political and social events and trends of the years, and the changing of the two young people, including their influences on one another. The acting is superb, the affair very engaging, and the story remarkable. It offers humour, pathos, and spirit. It is the second best love story on film in my opinion, and it has a considerable impact on the viewer.

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Robert Pattinson's favorite 'Twilight' moment

In an interview withTeen Nowmagazine (viaPerez Hilton), Robert Pattinson revealed which of the romanticTwilightscenes with Kristen Stewart were his favorite to shoot.

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Romantic Comedy 'Almost Maine' comprised of love story vignettes

Some 10 years ago, Amy LeCates and Kim Fratesi worked together in a community theatre production of "The Robber Bridegroom," and there have been several occasions since when the two have shared the stage.

#For the New Depot Players' fall production, however, LeCates and Fratesi are handling backstage and front-of-house duties as co-directors of John Cariani's "Almost, Maine," which opens Thursday, Oct. 11, at Center Street Arts in Olde Town Conyers.

#"Kim's a very positive person, which is very good for me," said LeCates, who has directed performances at Rockdale County High School but will be making her directorial (or co-directorial) debut with "Almost, Maine."

#"She's my ray of sunshine. I guess that makes me the reality-check girl. She's also designed the set and has selected the music that will accompany the play. She's got a very creative eye."

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Miley Cyrus is 'So Undercover'

Miley Cyrus stars as MOLLY, a private investigator who chose to leave high school to work with her father (Mike O'Malley), a former police officer. Together their days are filled with busting cheating spouses and taking down petty thieves. However, her life unexpectedly changes when she is approached by an FBI agent (Piven) to go undercover in the one place they're unable to infiltrate — and a world she knows nothing about... A university sorority.

During a major makeover, Molly physically transforms herself from the tough, streetwise investigator, to a very affluent sorority girl BROOKE STONEBRIDGE. However, Molly also has to learn how to "walk the walk" and "talk the talk" to keep her cover for her mission: protect the life of sorority sister ALEX PATRONE (McKnight) whose father plans to testify against some very dangerous people.

Surveillance proves nearly impossible for outsider Molly, who struggles to adjust to university culture, her new friends, and her new assignment, which includes NICHOLAS (Josh Bowman) — a strong, self confident guy who may have taken a piece of Molly's heart, if only he weren't possibly the hit man in disguise.

With multiple suspects on her list and the trial fast approaching, Molly must navigate a minefield of double crosses as well as the pageantry and chaos of a sorority sister's social life. Through her journey, Molly must protect Alex while discovering that not everyone is who he or she appears to be — including herself.

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'Good People' review

Drama, music and dance are all represented in this week’s picks of the tix in southern Maine.

Under the rubric of drama there’s the New England premiere of David Lindsay-Abaire’s “Good People,” the season-opening show at Portland’s Good Theater. And “Good People” is way more than good; it’s great.

Two top-notch musical events are slated for this weekend. Laura Kargul, one of Maine’s favorite classical pianists, plays a recital of Romantic sonatas in Gorham on Friday. The Midcoast Symphony Orchestra opens its 2012-2013 season with a pair of concerts in Lewiston on Saturday and Topsham on Sunday.

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'Game of Thrones' Richard Madden and Rebecca Hall in 'A Promise'

Actor Richard Madden is movie from the dynastic war of Westeros in the hit HBO series Game of Thrones to the pre-World War I Germany setting of the upcoming Patrice Leconte-directed film A Promise. Based on a script written by Leconte and Jerome Tonnerre, the story follows an engineer who goes to work for a wealthy old man and ends up falling in love with the man’s wife. Their relationship is paused, however, when the war begins and they find themselves separated for nine years.

According to Variety, which reported the new casting, the film is already set to star Rebecca Hall, who is currently in production on Shane Black's Iron Man 3. It would seem that she will be going straight to A Promise following her work on the superhero movie as production is aiming to begin at the end of this year.

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Raghavenra Rao to direct new romantic drama

After making religious film "Shirdi Sai" with Akkineni Nagarjuna, now veteran Telugu filmmaker K. Raghavendra Rao has teamed up with debutant Revanth to make romantic drama "Intinta Annamayya".

Yelamanchili Saibabu, who is producing "Intinta Annamayya" and he told IANS: "The film is a modern day love story that will emphasise on the greatness of Indian culture."

"Music will play a pivotal role in the film because for the first time we are mixing Annamayya kirtanas with Hindustani music," he added.

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Glee's Dianna Agron up for role of Kate Kavanagh in 50 Shades of Grey?

The 50 Shades of Grey movie might have found its perfect Anastasia Steele in Mila Kunis, but fans can still have fun arguing over who should play Ana's BFF Kate Kavanagh.


Blonde bombshell Blake Lively has been one of the big favorites for the role. Unlike jeans-loving Ana, Kate is very fashion-forward and sophisticated, so Blake should have no problem playing the part with her experience portraying a glam gal on the show Gossip Girl.

However, The Insider has added a new option to the mix of Kate Kavanagh favorites—Glee star Dianna Agron.

Dianna would probably love to see her movie career start to take off, and playing a supporting role in a big movie like 50 Shades of Grey could be the best way to get it going. The 50 Shades film is set to be just as big as Twilight, and just look at what that movie did for the careers of supporting actresses like Ashley Greene and Anna Kendrick.

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'Sightseers' - a review

Chris (Steve Oram) and Tina (Alice Lowe) have fallen in love, and they've decided to take a trip together.  Chris has a caravan that he's decked out for the trip, and Tina's as excited as she could possibly be.  She's been living with her demanding, angry mother her whole life and she's reached a point where she can't imagine doing it any longer.  Chris isn't just a possible romance, he's an escape from a life that has become insufferable to her.  She's got the trip idealized in her head before she even leaves the house, and if Wheatley just wanted to tell a story about how real life rarely meets our expectations, that could be potent material. 

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'Ngorat' has quirky charm

EVER liked someone but have no clue on how to approach her? Ever get tongue-tied when talking to the person you have fallen in love with?

A young man named Ijam faces these problems and seeks help from a cyber love guru named Arjuna Kasih in Grand Brilliance’s latest romantic comedy, Ngorat.

Ijam marks budding actor Iedil Putra Alauddin’s first leading role on the big screen. The other cast include the well-known Erra Fazira and Aaron Aziz.

In Ngorat, Erra plays Ijam’s tomboyish best friend and secret admirer Keyra, while Aaron plays the costume-obsessed Arjuna.

Iedil, whose elder brother Tengku Iesta Tengku Alauddin is the film’s executive producer, says he was excited about being in a film that also starred two of his favourite actors.

“It was an honour and a great learning experience because they are humble and helpful professionals. I’d always dreamt of working with them.”

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Q&A with cast and director of 'The Oranges'

On Orange Drive in Orange, New Jersey two families have been neighbors and best friends for over twenty-five years. Terry and Cathy Ostroff (Oliver Platt, Allison Janney) and their 24-year-old daughter Nina (Leighton Meester) have been so close—practically family—with David and Paige Walling (Hugh Laurie, Catherine Keener) and their son Toby and daughter Vanessa (Adam Brody,Alia Shawkat).

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'About Time's first splash, featuring Rachel McAdams

Romantic comedy, time travel and Rachel McAdams -- they will all blend together in "About Time," with the first image arriving today.

Co-starring Domhnall Gleeson (who is great as the emotionally wounded, sensitive Levin in "Anna Karenina"), the film is the latest from "Love Actually" writer/director Richard Curtis that tells the story of a man who can time-travel and ends up meeting the girl of his dreams.

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Vega Tamotia to star in Romantic Comedy with Vir Das

Actress Vega Tamotia, who is all set to make her Bollywood debut with "Chittagong", has bagged a romantic comedy opposite Vir Das.

The 27-year-old, who has already worked in Tamil and Telegu movies, just finished shooting the film tentatively titled "Amit Sahni Ki List" and says her role is completely opposite from her freedom fighter character in "Chittagong".

"My next film is a romantic comedy opposite Vir Das. I finished shooting for it last month. It is completely different from the one I play in 'Chittagong'. I play a fun,

mad woman in it," Vega said.

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Well Go acquires new romantic comedy 'Not Suitable for Children'

Arclight Films announces the sale of romantic comedy NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN starring Ryan Kwanten to Well Go USA.

NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN is an epic comedic and romantic journey centered on the life of Jonah (Ryan Kwanten) who is surviving on the profits of the infamous parties he hosts every weekend with his roommates. His life is nothing but huge nights, sex,friends, and very occasionally, sleep. When Jonah is hit with a health crisis and told that he’ll be infertile within a month, he undergoes a massive shift in priorities and suddenly transforms from a freewheeling party-boy into a young man with a burning desire to be a father. 

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Anne Hathaway joins Mindy Kaling comedy

Anne Hathaway is attached to the romantic comedy The Low Self-Esteem of Lizzie Gillespie, co-written by Mindy Kaling and The Office writer Brent Forrester.  The project, about a self-conscious gal involved with losers whose love life perks up when a supreme hottie pursues her, is still without a director. Kaling and Forrester will also co-produce. 

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Universal hires Dana Fox to pen new romantic comedy 'The Gauntlet'

With her new Fox comedy series Ben and Kate recently receiving a full season order, screenwriter Dana Fox could have her hands full with her small screen work, but she isn't out of ideas for features. In the case of The Gauntlet, while the idea is Fox's, Universal is bringing someone else in to pen the script for the comedy, which is set to be produced by Scott Stuber through Bluegrass Films.

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Adam Brody's Q&A about 'juicy' new film role in 'The Oranges' as well as his past

In the romantic comedy drama, “The Oranges,” Adam Brody plays Toby Walling, the son of David and Paige Walling (Hugh Laurie and Catherine Keener). Toby’s younger sister Vanessa is played by Alia Shawkat. They all live in Orange, New Jersey, next door to their best friends, Terry and Cathy Ostroff (Oliver Platt, Allison Janney). When the Ostroff's sexy 24-year old daughter Nina (Leighton Meester) shows up unexpectedly for Thanksgiving, worlds are tossed upside down.

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