The sudden death of John Hughes has left so many people in shock. His films spoke to teenagers and were sentimental, hilarious and slyly subversive. He worked with great actors: John Cusack, John Candy, Steve Martin, Molly Ringwald and Matthew Broderick to name a few. There is a touching remembrance of John Hughes from a fan who persisted in penning the director her thoughts, and her efforts panned out big time. Please read Alison Byrne Fields' touching account of how an unlikely friendship developed and lasted in Hollywood: Sincerely,John+Hughes Encore celebrates the work of the late John Hughes, director of generation-defining teen comedies. He wrote, directed, or produced some of the most beloved and influential films of the...
- 8/8/2009
- by April MacIntyre
- Monsters and Critics
Among the outpouring of requiems for John Hughes, few if any boast the poignancy or revelation of the one written last night by his one-time pen pal Alison Byrne Fields. Yes, John Hughes had a pen pal -- a fan at first, then something of a friend and eventually a confidante who may or may not have just revealed the dirty little secret behind the prolific filmmaker's abrupt exit into reclusion.
- 8/7/2009
- Movieline
Speaking from his base in London, director David Drury (The Cry, Midnight Man) talked to Iftn about his latest drama 'The Take', which premieres on Sky1 tonight. Drury chats about recreating the London criminal underworld in Dublin and gives his thoughts on the latest Red Eye HD technology. Created with the support of investment incentives provided by the Irish Film Board 'The Take' features a cast of talent including; Tom Hardy (Bronson, Stuart A Life Backwards), Emmy award winner Brian Cox (Braveheart, The Bourne Supremacy, Deadwood), Kierston Wareing (It's a Free World, Fish Tank), Charlotte Riley (Easy Virtue), and Shaun Evans (Teachers). The series is produced by Willow Grylls of UK independent film and TV production company, Company Pictures. A large Irish crew included Owen McPolin (Eden), Costume Designer Allison Byrne (The Daisy Chain) and Production Designer Susie Cullen (Zonad). 'The Take' was shot...
- 6/17/2009
- IFTN
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