Monty Phyton and the Holy Grail(1975)

Production Year:1975

Directed By:Terry JONES and Terry GILLIAM

Written and Screenplay By:Graham CHAPMAN,Michael PALIN,Terry JONES,Eric IDLE,Terry GILLIAM,John CLEESE,

Produced By: Mark FORSTATER,John GOLDSTONE and Michael WHITE

Main Cast: Graham CHAPMAN,John CLEESE,Michael PALIN,Terry JONES,Eric IDLE and Terry GILLIAM

Preview of the Movie:The movie is the parody of the legend of King Arthur.King Arthur and it’s crew set off an adventure to find the Holy Grail.However their journey is not a normal journey as usual.They deal with many gallantries till they get the Holy Grail.The movie also bases on relations between UK and France,media reality and in addition what is the right definition of “reality”.The style of the movies is sarcastic as same as the Monty Phyton’s previous movies.

Info about the Movie: Monty Phyton is an English comedy group.They were very different from other comedy groups which were existed in same time in England.The members of Monty Phyton weren’t afraid of critisizing the issues of politics,religion etc.Most of the members graduated from University of Oxford and Cambridge and they were experienced in comedy sector when they founded the group.They had a comedy TV show called “Monty Phyton’s Flying Circus” on BBC chanel and they raised their voice with that show.After that they shot several cinema films which were contributions to group’s worldwide reputation.The group members fell apart at the end of 1970s.

Awards that the Movie Nominated for:

1975 Hugo Awards-Best Dramatic Presentation

2001 DVD Exclusive Awards-Video Premiere Award/Best Audio Commentary “John CLEESE,Eric IDLE and Michael PLAIN

Becoming Jane(2007)

Production Year:2007

Directed By:Julian JARROLD

Written and Screenplay By: Kevin HOOD and Sarah WILLIAMS

Produced By: Douglas RAE,Robert BERNSTEIN and Graham BROADBENT

Main Cast: Anne HATHAWAY,James McAVOY,Julie WALTERS,James CROMWELL and Maggie SMITH

Preview of the Movie:That is the movie of British novelist Jane Austen and her only love Thomas Lefroy.It is the late 18th century in North England.Jane Austen believes in real love and hopes to find it.Opposite to her Jane’s parents wish that their daugther could find a rich man and marry him in exchange for money.While Jane tries to resist her parent’s insistence,she met charming Irish Thomas Lefroy.At the very beginning of their relationship they hate each other but  in time their hatreds turn into an eternal love.

Info about the Movie: The movie contains of the letters between Jane Austen and her sister Cassandra Austen.Just because there is very limited information about the relationship between Thomas Lefroy and Jane Austen,the producers of the movie have decided to benefit from the ancient letters.Jane Austen told about her feelings and love of Thomas Lefroy her sister Cassandra by writing her hundreds of letters.The letters are the only proof of their love and this movie is the only long-length production about their relationship.

Awards that the Movie Won:

2007 Heartland Film Festival-Truly Moving Sound Award

2008 People’s Choice Awards-Favorite Independent Movie

Awards that the Movie Nominated for:

2007 British Independent Film Awards-Best Actress “Anne Hathaway”

2008 Golden Trailer Awards-Best Romance TV Spot

2008 Irish Film and Television Awards-Best Costume Design “Eimer Ni MHAOLDOMHNAIGH”

2008 Irish Film and Television Awards-Best Sound “Nick ADAMS,Tim JOHNSON and Mervyn MOORE”

2008 Irish Film and Television Awards-Best Film “James FLYNN and Douglas RAE”

 

Alfie(1966)

Production Year: 1966

Directed By: Lewis GILBERT

Written and Screenplay By: Bill NAUGHTON

Produced By: Lewis GILBERT

Based Upon the Book By: Bill NAUGHTON

Main Cast: Michael CAINE,Shelley WINTERS,Millicent MARTIN,Julia FOSTER,Jane ASHER,Alfie BASS,Shirley Anne FIELD,Murray MELVIN and Graham STARK

Summary of the Movie: Young British limo driver Alfie Elkins attracts women in Manhattan streets with his overwhelming charm.He is job is not only driving and also making young women customer feel happier as extra service.After his adventures in Manhattan he arrives at London to make more money as much as possible.He chases after all women by using his temptation to get money by having sex with those women.According to Alfie it is  the easiest and the fastest way to be rich.He has a rule though.He promises himself he won’t ever fall in love or won’t have any serious relationship with any woman-ever.And also he tries to look himself like a total unfaithful casanova because he does not either let any women to love him.But the things never works out as Alfie had wished for.

Info about the Movie:  There’s an another “Alfie” movie without Lewis GILBERT and Michael CAINE.Charles SHYER directed the movie just same as the former one with Jude LAW instead of CAINE.Most authorities didn’t like the new version of “Alfie” as much as the old one.For many people Jude LAW was the best choice for Alfie and after Michael CAINE but he couldn’t give the spirit to his character as much as CAINE did.According to general observations and cinematographic results,new version of old movies cannot be more successful than the original ones.”Alfie(2004)” is a good example for this outcome.

Awards that the Movie Won:

1966 Cannes Film Festival-Jury Special Prize “Lewis GILBERT”

1967 BAFTA Awards-Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles “Vivien MERCHANT”

1967 Golden Globe Awards-Best English Language Foreign Film

1967 Kansas City Film Critics Circle Awards-Best Actor “Michael CAINE”

1967 National Board of Review-Best Supporting Actress “Vivient MERCHANT”

1967 National Society of Film Critics Awards-Best Actor “Michael CAINE”

Awards that the Movie Nominated For:

1966 Cannes Film Festival-Golden Palm Award “Lewis GILBERT”

1967 BAFTA Awards-Best British Actor “Michael CAINE”

1967 BAFTA Awards-Best British Film

1967 BAFTA Awards-Best British Cinematography “Otto HELLER”

1967 BAFTA Awards-Best British Film Editing “Thelma CONNELL”

1967 BAFTA Awards-Best British Screenplay “Bill NAUGHTON”

1967 Academy Awards-Best Actor in a Leading Role “Michael CAINE”

1967 Academy Awards-Best Actress in a Supporting Role “Vivien MERCHANT”

1967 Academy Awards-Best Music/Original Song “Burt BACHARACH and Hal DAVID”

1967 Academy Awards-Best Picture “Lewis GILBERT”

1967 Academy Awards-Best Writing,Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium “Bill NAUGHTON”

1967 Director Guild of America- Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures “Lewis GILBERT”

1967 Golden Globe Awards- Best Motion Picture Actor /Drama “Michael CAINE”

1967 Golden Globe Awards- Best Motion Picture Director “Lewis GILBERT”

1967 Golden Globe Awards-Best Screenplay “Bill NAUGHTON”

1967 Golden Globe Awards-Best Supporting Actress “Vivien MERCHANT”

1967 Golden Globe Awards-Best Supporting Actress “Shelley WINTERS”

1967 Golden Globe Awards-Best Original Song in a Motion Picture “Burt BACHARACH and Hal DAVID” / Song “Alfie”

1967 Laurel Awards – Best Soundtrack “ Hal DAVID and Burt BACHARACH”

1967 Laurel Awards- Best Female Supporting Performance “Shelley WINTERS”

007 Goldfinger(1964)

Production Year:1964

Directed By:Guy HAMILTON

Written and Screenplay By:Richard MAIBAUM and Paul DEHN

Produced By: Harry SALTZMAN and Albert R.BROCCOLI

Based Upon the Book By:Ian FLEMING

Main Cast: Sean CONNERY,Honor BLACKMAN,Gert FRÖBE,Harold SAKATA,Shirley EATON,Tania MALLET,Desmond LLEWELYN,Lois MAXWELL,Bernard LEE and Cec LINDER

Preview of the Movie: The English spy 007 James Bond is struggling with Goldfinger who is an international diamond smuggler and gold Merchant.Aurec Goldfinger shows that his prior plan is burgling the world’s greatest and wealthiest bank Fort Knox.But after digging the adventure more it is appealed that his aim is different.He wants to put a nuclear bomb in Fort Knox to keep the golden reserves in radiation for 58 years.He tries to make his plans happen towards the radiation reserves.And James Bond’s job is stop the Goldfinger’s plan.Bond deals not only with Goldfinger and also with the Korean spy who can turn everyting gold whatever he touches..

Info about the Movie: “Goldfinger”is the third movie of the 007 James Bond Series.Different from former two movies “Goldfinger” was directed by Guy HAMILTON.First movie “Dr.No”(1962) ,the second movie “From Russia with Love”(1963) and also the fourth movie “Thunderball(1965) of the series were directed by Terence YOUNG.

Awards that the Movie Won:

1965 Academy Awards-Best Sound Effects “Norman WANSTALL”

1965 Laurel Awards-Best Supporting Performance Male “Gert FRÖBE”

1965 Laurel Awards-Best Action Drama

1965 Laurel Awards-Best Action Performance “Sean CONNERY”

Awards that the Movie Nominated For:

1965 Grammy Awards-Best Original Score Written for a Motion Picture or TV Show”John BARRY”

1965 BAFTA Film Awards-Best British Art Direction “Ken ADAM”

1965 Edgar Allan POE-Best Foreign Film “Richard MAIBAUM and Paul DEHN”

Notting Hill(1999)

Production Year:1999

Directed By:Roger MICHELL

Written and Screenplay By:Richard CURTIS

Produced By: Duncan KENWORTHY

Main Cast:Hugh GRANT,Julia ROBERTS,Emma CHAMBERS,Hugh BONNEVILLE,Rhys IFANS,Gina McKEE and Tim McInnerny.

Preview of the Movie:Will Thacker is the owner of a bookstore which is located in Notting Hill.He is divorced and lives in Notting Hill with a flatmate named Spike.One day famous Hollywood star Anna Scott goes into  Will’s bookstore to buy a book about Turkey.They fall in love and try to be together but because of Anna is a worldwide star things become harder complicated for them.

Info about the Movie: As it can be understood from its name,the whole movie was shot in Notting Hill which is in the West part of London.Will Thacker character’s home is at the centre of Portobello Road and most of street scenes include the view of colorful Portobello Road.And maybe the most memorable scene of the movie is Thacker’s walking part on the Portobello Road.What makes the special that scene is especially the soundtrack of it.While Thacker is walking,”Ain’t No Sunshine” by Bill Withers is at the background.And the changes of the sessions in the walking process makes the scene remarkable.

Awards that the Movie Won:

1999 Bogey Awards-Bogey Award in Silver

1999 British Comedy Awards-Best Comedy Film

2000 Csapnivalo Awards-Best Actor in a Leading Role “Hugh GRANT”

2000 Empire Awards-Best British Actor “Hugh GRANT”

2000 Empire Awards-Best British Director “Roger MICHELL”

2000 Empire Awards-Best British Film

2000 Evening Standard British Film Awards-Peter Sellers Award for Comedy

2000 Huabiao Film Awards-Outstanding Translated Foreign Film

2000 Brit Awards-Best Soundtrack

2000 ASCAP Awards-Top Box Office Film “Trevor JONES”

2000 BAFTA Awards-Audience Award

Awards that the Movie Nominated for:

1999 European Film Awards-Best Film

1999 Teen Choice’s Awards-Movie of the Summer

2000 Kid’s Choice Awards-Favorite Movie Actress “Julia ROBERTS”

2000 Kid’s Choice Awards-Favorite Movie Couple “Hugh GRANT and Julia ROBERTS”

2000 Satellite Awards-Best Motion Picture/Comedy or Musical

2000 Satellite Awards-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role “Rhys IFANS”

2000 Satellite Awards-Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role “Julia ROBERTS”

2000 Golden Globe Awards-Best Motion Picture

2000 Golden Globe Awards-Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture “Hugh GRANT”

2000 Golden Globe Awards-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture “Julia ROBERTS”

2000 Amanda Awards-Best Foreign Feature Film “Roger MICHELL”

2000 BAFTA Awards-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role “Hugh GRANT”

2000 BAFTA Awards-Alexander Korda Award for Best British Film “Duncan KENWORTHY and Roger MICHELL”

2000 Blockbuster Entertainment Awards-Favorite Actor “Hugh GRANT”

2000 Blockbuster Entertainment Awards-Favorite Actress “Julia ROBERTS”

2000 Blockbuster Entertainment Awards-Favorite Supporting Actor “Rhys IFANS”

2000 Blockbuster Entertainment Awards-Favorite Supporting Actress “Emma CHAMBERTS

A Clockwork Orange(1971)

Production Year: 1971

Directed By: Stanley KUBRICK

Written and Screenplay By: Stanley KUBRICK

Produced By: Stanley KUBRICK

Based Upon the Book By: Anthony BURGESS

Main Cast: Malcolm McDOWELL,Warren CLARKE,James MARCUS,Patrick MAGEE,Adrienne CORRI and Michael TARN

Preview of the Movie: In future Britain,year is 2001.There is a drug addicted gang who commit crimes and resort violence to the random innocent people every night .They beat people,rape them and rob them.The gang separetes in two groups:the leader and rest of the gang.Their leader is Alex and he behaves the gang members violently too.And the gang is not pleased Alex’s attitudes at all.Thus they set a snare for Alex and grass on him to police during an another offense they commit.Alex goes to prison and he is given two choices to alleviate his criminal punishment.He has to decide whether he will stay in prison or he’ll be used for a psychological experiment.After this experiment Alex’s life changes forever.

Info about the Movie: “A Clockwork Orange” is concerned as it’s expression items created a massive effect on popular culture.Comparing to Burgess’s novel,movie has some little differencess such as the final part.In novel Alex kind of accomplishes his process and matures at the end.But in Kubrick’s perspective Alex stil believes that he’s a sociopath.As an explanation of this Kubrick said that he did not read the final part of the novel until he finishes writing the screenplay.He decided to choose his own final in different way.One way or another Kubrick is accepted one of the best director ever after this movie by most of the people all around the world.

Awards that the Movie Won:

1971 New York Film Critics Circle Awards-Best Director “Stanley KUBRICK”

1971 New York Film Critics Circle Awards-Best Picture

1973 Kansas City Film Critics Circle Awards-Best Film

1972 Hugo Awards-Best Dramatic Presentation

1973 Italian National Syndicate of Film Journalists/Silver RIBBON Award-Best Director Foreign Film “Stanley KUBRICK”

Awards that the Movie Nominated For:

1972 Academy Awards-Best Director “Stanley KUBRICK”

1972 Academy Awards-Best Film Editing “Bill BUTLER”

1972 Academy Awards-Best Picture “Stanley KUBRICK”

1972 Academy Awards-Best Writing,Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium “Stanley KUBRICK”

1972 Writers Guild of America-Best Drama Adapted From Another Medium “Stanley KUBRICK”

1972 Director’s Guild of America Awards- Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Picture “Stanley KUBRICK”

1972 Golden Globe Awards-Best Motion Picture-Drama

1972 Golden Globe Awards-Best Director-Motion Picture “Stanley KUBRICK”

1972 Golden Globe Awards-Best Motion Picture Actor-Drama “Malcolm McDOWELL”

1973 BAFTA Awards-Best Direction “Stanley KUBRICK”

1973 BAFTA Awards-Best Art Direction “John BARRY”

1973 BAFTA Awards-Best Cinematography “John ALCOTT”

1973 BAFTA Awards-Best Film

1973 BAFTA Awards-Best Screenplay “Stanley KUBRICK”

1973 BAFTA Awards-Best Film Editing “Bill BUTLER”

1973 BAFTA Awards-Best Soundtrack “Bill ROWE,John JORDAN and Brian BLAMEY”

Wimbledon (2004)

Production Year:2004

Directed By:Richard LONCRAINE

Written and Screenplay By:Adam BROOKS,Jennifer FLACKETT and Mark LEVIN

Produced By: Mary RICHARDS,Eric FELLNER,Tim BEVAN and Liza CHASIN

Main Cast:Paul BETTANY,Kirsten DUNST,Sam NEILL and Jon FAVREAU

Preview of the Movie: Peter Colt is an English professional tennis player .He earns a wildcard spot to the Wimbledon tournament. Tired of it all, he resolves to quit after this last tournament, and even gets a job to coach tennis at a country club. However, as Wimbledon begins, Peter meets and falls in love with Lizzie Bradbury a young American tennis player.They try to deal with the diffuculties of relationship such as their Professional lives,Lizzie’s negative attitudes through Peter and the effects of the world press.John gets better at his job after meeting Lizzie but he is afraid of being an obstacle in Lizzie’s tennis career and private life.

Info about the Movie: The movie was dedicated to Mark McCormack, who died on 16 May 2003 after suffering cardiac arrest four months earlier.And the story was inspired by Goran Ivanišević, a Croatian tennis player who won Wimbledon in 2001, becoming the only player to win men's singles at Wimbledon with a wildcard entry.In addition to these the whole movie was shot during the real Wimbledon tournament in London.They surely made sets but the courts,players and the audiences were real.

Awards that the Movie Nominated for:

2005 Empire Awards-Best British Actor “Paul BETTANY”