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THE GREEN ROOM

By Sameen Amer
Fri, 03, 17

by Ed Sheeran: Third album by the English singer, the follow-up to x (2014); includes the singles ‘Castle on the Hill’ and ‘Shape of You’.

Coming SoonTHE GREEN ROOM

Out this week:

* Albums

  • ÷ by Ed Sheeran: Third album by the English singer, the follow-up to x (2014); includes the singles ‘Castle on the Hill’ and ‘Shape of You’.

* Movies

  • THE GREEN ROOMLogan (starring Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, Richard E. Grant, Boyd Holbrook, Stephen Merchant) - action, the third and final Wolverine film; a weary Logan (Jackman) is drawn back into action when he has to help a young mutant being pursued by dark forces.
  • Table 19 (starring Anna Kendrick, Amanda Crew, Stephen Merchant, Lisa Kudrow, Wyatt Russell, Craig Robinson) - comedy; the ex-maid of honour (Kendrick) finds herself seated at a table intended for guests the hosts hoped would not arrive.
  • Catfight (starring Sandra Oh, Anne Heche, Alicia Silverstone) - comedy; two bitter rivals (Oh and Heche) clash while attending the same party.

Celeb Tweets

William Paxton (17th May 1955 - 25th February 2017)

  • Aaron Paul (@aaronpaul_8): Bill Paxton was hands down one of the greatest guys that I have ever met. I feel lucky to have called him my friend. Bill, I love you. RIP.
  • Jamie Lee Curtis (@jamieleecurtis): Nooooo. Bill Paxton is gone. Such a funny, talented, loving human. Louise and the children and family, my [love] and support to you. #TrueLies
  • Jordan Peele (@JordanPeele): Bill Paxton was notoriously one of the nicest people in the industry. He also gave us some of the all-time most iconic movie moments.
  • Zach Braff (@zachbraff): Bill Paxton. A very talented man. As skilled with comedy as he was with drama. Carpe diem. #RIP

SpotlightTHE GREEN ROOM

Moonlight

Cast: Trevante Rhodes, André Holland, Janelle Monáe, Ashton Sanders, Jharrel Jerome, Naomie Harris, Mahershala Ali, Alex Hibbert

Director: Barry Jenkins

Tagline: This is the story of a lifetime.

  • Drama; tells the story of a young black man from childhood to adulthood as he struggles to find his place in the world.
  • Based on the play In Moonlight Black Boys Look Blue by Tarell Alvin McCraney.
  • Had a budget of $1.5 million; has made around $28 million since its release in October last year.
  • Received critical acclaim upon release, drawing praise for the direction and performances, although some, including actor Samuel L. Jackson, have dismissed the film as an ‘Oscar-bait’ movie.
  • The three actors who play the film’s protagonist Chiron - Rhodes, Sanders, and Hibbert - did not meet during production; the director wanted them to shape their own portrayals of the character without being influenced by each other.
  • Score composed by Nicholas Britell.

Awards

89th Academy AwardsTHE GREEN ROOM

Winners:

  • Best film: Moonlight
  • Director: Damien Chazelle - La La Land
  • Actor: Casey Affleck - Manchester By The Sea
  • Actress: Emma Stone - La La Land
  • Supporting actor: Mahershala Ali - Moonlight
  • Supporting actress: Viola Davis - Fences
  • Original screenplay: Manchester By The Sea
  • Adapted screenplay: Moonlight
  • Cinematography: La La Land
  • Original score: Justin Hurwitz - La La Land
  • Original song: ‘City of Stars ‘ - La La Land
  • Visual effects: The Jungle Book
  • Production design: La La Land
  • Film editing: Hacksaw Ridge
  • Sound editing: Arrival
  • Sound mixing: Hacksaw Ridge
  • Make-up: Suicide Squad
  • Costume design: Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them
  • Live action short film: Sing
  • Animated film: Zootopia
  • Animated short film: Piper
  • Foreign language film: The Salesman
  • Documentary feature: O.J.: Made in America
  • Documentary short subject: The White Helmets