‘The Souvenir Part II’ Film Review: Gentle British Drama Is Haunted by the Past

Cut through the noise by getting the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox

K.J. Yossman Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, is in talks with streaming platforms to turn her debut novel, “Her Heart for a Compass,” into a “Bridgerton”-inspired period drama series.The British royal, who is Prince Harry’s aunt, is already working on a treatment of her historical novel, Variety has learned.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorJack Whitehall says he didn’t know that his character McGregor in “Jungle Cruise” was gay when he originally auditioned for the film.“When I first read the script, there was only a like a couple of sides,” the British actor told me at the movie’s premiere at Disneyland. “So yeah, there wasn’t any indication of that.

border control laws proposed by Home Secretary Priti Patel breach historic global rules to protect asylum ­seekers, campaigners have warned.This Wednesday marks the 70th anniversary of the UN Refugee Convention.

Perth man, spared jail more than three years ago after attacking his heavily pregnant partner, causing her to lose the baby, fled to Germany part-way through a community payback order. But the long arm of the law caught up with 27-year-old Shaun Brown when he returned to the UK to finally face the music.

It’s hard to imagine anyone other than Luke Wilson playing Elle Woods sensitive other half Emmett in Legally Blonde, but the film’s casting director had someone entirely different in mind to play the part initially.

“The Story of Film: A New Generation,” which was afforded the honor of unofficially opening the 2021 edition, the Thomas film is split into thematic sections looking at sex, politics, death and stars.Thomas grew up on film sets. His father and uncle — Ralph and Gerald — were hugely successful producers and directors, making the iconically British series of “Doctor” films and “Carry On” comedies.

If the Merchant Ivory factory of well-appointed period British cinema was still in operation, a film adaptation Graham Swift’s novella Mothering Sunday, debuting today as part of the Cannes Film Festival Cannes Premiere section, might have been something they would have snapped up immediately.

Guy Lodge Film CriticA beloved ceramic sugar bowl drops from the mantelpiece in “The Souvenir Part II,” and for a few seconds, it’s as if the world itself has shattered and split open. All the air is sucked from the room, replaced with a thick, still silence of devastation, apology and irrational fury.

Arthouse sequels are a rare breed, as is British director Joanna Hogg, who brings her distinctive vision to Cannes’ Directors’ Fortnight with The Souvenir Part II. A follow up to 2019’s lauded, semi-autobiographical drama The Souvenir, it once again stars Honor Swinton Byrne as Julie, now mourning the loss of her boyfriend Anthony (Tom Burke), a drug addict who claimed to work for the Foreign Office.

Bridgerton has spawned everything from merchandise to food trends and official immersive experiences.

EXCLUSIVE: Starlings Entertainment has taken a financial stake in Lord Michael Grade-backed British drama producer StoryFirst as part of a wide-ranging deal that will see the two companies team up on scripted series.

Gallery: He was a STRIPPER!? 10 things you never knew about Chris Pratt (BANG Showbiz)He told Britain's OK! magazine: "If you're from somewhere where the land is so beautiful and iconic like Ireland, it's very hard not to be married to it. I am very proud of Ireland.

Both British and American embassies in the United Arab Emirates are receiving backlash online from conservative Emiratis after raising the rainbow Pride flag alongside their own national flags in celebration of Pride Month in June.The UAE still criminalises same-sex relationships.

being the first in the UAE to fly Pride flags from their buildings.Both embassies shared images of their flags on Twitter on June 28, the 52nd anniversary of the landmark Stonewall riots, which many consider the birth place of the modern LGBTQ rights movement.“On the anniversary of Stonewall, a milestone in the American civil rights movement, the U.S. Mission shows its support for the dignity and equality of all people,” the U.S.

Katy Perry and son Flynn, 10, while out on a stroll.  The actor, 44, who is believed to be in the UK, shared a picture of the trio all holding hands, with the caption 'FAMILY LOVE' - and a red heart emoji on Instagram.

Summer of 85 (★★★★☆) signals a clear warning from the start that whatever friendship or romance blossoms between teens Alexis and David, it won’t end well for at least one of them.