Documentary producer Lauren Haber has joined Amplify Pictures as its head of documentary, a newly created role at the studio.Amplify is an independent television studio founded back in 2018 by “Fleabag” producer Joe Lewis, Rachel Eggebeen and Colin King Miller. The studio recently released Season 2 of HBO’s docuseries “100 Foot Wave” which follows surf […]
Continue readingAndrew Scott sees dead people, but he could also see an Oscar nomination come his way with his heartbreaking and tenderly emotional turn as a gay screenwriter in Andrew Haigh’s drama “All of Us Strangers.”Loosely based on Taichi Yamada’s 1987 novel “Strangers,” the film follows screenwriter Adam (Scott), who, after an encounter with his neighbor […]
Continue readingWhether we’re talking about girlhood or womanhood, the transformation stage between both — and every other period before and after that — is assuredly not a walk in the park. As Kristin Scott Thomas said in her fan-favorite Fleabag monologue, the universal truth about women is that they are doomed by their physical destiny of […]
Continue readingWithout a doubt, Olivia Colman is one of the greatest actresses of our time. Her inclusion in the Marvel Cinematic Universe came as a very pleasant surprise for her fans and, until now, has proven to be a great casting choice as Sonya Falsworth for Marvel’s Secret Invasion. Colman is no stranger to appearing in […]
Continue readingFleabag, written by and starring Phoebe Waller-Bridge, is a masterclass of theater. Another classic released for streaming by The National Theatre, which is responsible for the best theatrical productions made accessible for all, Fleabag is arguably one of the best one-person shows ever made. Insanely well-written, intimate, hilarious yet sometimes heart-wrenching, it’s no surprise that […]
Continue readingEveryone knows Phoebe Waller-Bridge as the force behind Fleabag, Killing Eve, and Crashing – three impressive series that elevated their respective genres. What makes Waller-Bridge’s work universally accessible is her deeply flawed yet somehow redeemable and completely human characters. Her biggest strength is her ability to write characters that are constantly teetering on the brink […]
Continue readingPhoebe Waller-Bridge rose to prominence in the UK thanks to her irreverent sitcom, Crashing. However, she achieved international fame and critical acclaim with her now-iconic dramedy Fleabag, which earned her a plethora of awards, including three Emmys, a BAFTA, and a Golden Globe. Now, Waller-Bridge is back, this time on the big screen, with James […]
Continue reading“Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny” opens in theaters tomorrow, introducing Phoebe Waller-Bridge as Helena Shaw, Indiana Jones’ goddaughter and a crucial part of the new film’s story. So will Waller-Bridge’s turn as Helena be a Hollywood breakout for the “Fleabag” creator? We’ll see. But Waller-Bridge already has a similar project lined up, once […]
Continue reading“Fleabag” star Angus Imrie and “Am I Being Unreasonable?” actor Juliet Cowan have joined the cast of the provocatively-titled short film “Does Your Condom Make You Fat?”Described as an “awkward” comedy-drama, the film explores a world in which men can become pregnant. The script is from Danielle Papamichael.Imrie plays Owen, a happy-go-lucky lad, whose reliance […]
Continue readingWe all need a laugh sometimes. There’s a reason why sitcoms are always in syndication and topping streaming metrics — everyone loves to kick back, have some giggles and hang out with their favorite comedic actors for a while. Good news for those of you looking for some humor: Prime Video has some of the […]
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