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Brimstone (2016 Film)
''Brimstone'' is a 2016 psychological western horror film written and directed by Martin Koolhoven, starring Dakota Fanning, Guy Pearce, Emilia Jones, Kit Harington, and Carice van Houten. The film is a Dutch-American as well as French, German, Belgian and Swedish international production. It was selected to compete for the Golden Lion at the 73rd Venice International Film Festival on 3 September 2016, where it caused controversy. It premiered in the Netherlands on 12 January 2017, where it was very well received, as in the rest of Europe and was released on 10 March in the United States, where it received mixed reviews from critics. Plot The plot consists of four acts, which are presented in anachronic order. The chronological order is acts 3 (Genesis), 2 (Exodus), 1 (Revelation), 4 (Retribution). So, after the first act, Revelation, the following acts are what happened before and the fourth act is chronologically the last. 1. Revelation Liz lives in the old west with her hu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Martin Koolhoven
Martinus Wouter "Martin" Koolhoven (born 25 April 1969) is a Dutch film director and screenwriter. Internationally he is most known for ''Schnitzel Paradise'' (2005), '' Winter in Wartime'' (2008) and '' Brimstone'' (2016), which was his first film in English. It was released in 2017, after it premiered in the competition of the Venice Film Festival in 2016. Early life and education Martin Koolhoven was born on 25 April 1969 in The Hague in the Netherlands. Koolhoven went to the Dutch Film Academy (in Amsterdam) and graduated in 1996 as a screenwriter and director. Career His first film was a 53-minute television film named ''Duister Licht'' (''"Dark Light"''). His second film ''Suzy Q'' featured actress Carice van Houten, who Koolhoven worked with several times in the films to come. It was also the feature debut of actor Michiel Huisman. His first (Dutch) cinematic release was ''AmnesiA'' (2001), which also got a small release in New York City. In 2004, Koolhoven was one ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wanted Poster
A wanted poster (or wanted sign) is a poster distributed to let the public know of a person whom authorities wish to apprehend. They generally include a picture of the person, either a photograph when one is available or of a facial composite image produced by the police. Description The poster will usually include a description of the wanted person(s) and the crime(s) for which they are sought. There is typically a set monetary reward offered to whoever catches the wanted criminal that is advertised on the poster. Wanted posters are commonly produced by a police department or other public government bureaus intended for public display such as on a physical bulletin board or in the lobby of a post office. Today many wanted posters are displayed on the Internet. However, wanted posters have also been produced by vigilante groups, railway security, private agencies such as Pinkerton, or by express companies that have sustained a robbery. Wanted posters also might include rew ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Pattinson
Robert Douglas Thomas Pattinson (born 13 May 1986) is an English actor. Known for starring in both big-budget and independent films, Pattinson has ranked among the world's highest-paid actors. In 2010, ''Time'' magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world, and he was featured in the ''Forbes'' Celebrity 100 list. After starting to act in a London theatre club at age 15, Pattinson began his film career by playing Cedric Diggory in the fantasy film '' Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire'' (2005). He gained worldwide recognition for portraying Edward Cullen in '' The Twilight Saga'' film series (2008–2012), which grossed over $3.3 billion worldwide. After starring in the romantic dramas '' Remember Me'' (2010) and ''Water for Elephants'' (2011), Pattinson began working in independent films from auteur directors. He received praise for his starring roles in David Cronenberg's thriller '' Cosmopolis'' (2012), James Gray's adventure drama '' The Lost Cit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mia Wasikowska
Mia Wasikowska ( ; born 25 October 1989) is an Australian actress. She made her screen debut on the Australian television drama '' All Saints'' in 2004, followed by her feature film debut in '' Suburban Mayhem'' (2006). She first became known to a wider audience following her critically acclaimed work on the HBO television series ''In Treatment''. She was nominated for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Female for ''That Evening Sun'' (2009). Wasikowska gained worldwide recognition in 2010 after starring as Alice in Tim Burton's '' Alice in Wonderland'' and appearing in the comedy-drama film '' The Kids Are All Right'', a role for which she received the Hollywood Film Festival Award for Breakthrough Actress. She starred in Cary Fukunaga's ''Jane Eyre'' (2011), Sophie Barthes' ''Madame Bovary'' (2014), and Guillermo del Toro's ''Crimson Peak'' (2015). The following year, she reprised her role as Alice in the fantasy film ''Alice Through the Looking Glass'', and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ad Van Kempen
Ad van Kempen (born 12 July 1944) is a Dutch actor. He performed in more than forty films since 1974. Selected filmography External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Kempen, Ad van 1944 births Living people 20th-century Dutch male actors Dutch male film actors Dutch male television actors Maastricht Academy of Dramatic Arts alumni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Martha Mackintosh
Martha Mackintosh (born 1992) is an English actress best known for playing Katie Jackson in the Sky1 TV comedy drama series ''Stella''. She is the daughter of actors Steven Mackintosh Steven Mackintosh (born 30 April 1967) is an English actor and narrator. He is perhaps best known for his role as Andreas Tanis in the action horror films '' Underworld: Evolution'' (2006) and '' Underworld: Rise of the Lycans'' (2009). Mack ... and Lisa Jacobs. Filmography Film Television Video games Audiobooks References External links * Living people Place of birth missing (living people) English film actresses English television actresses English video game actresses 1992 births {{England-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joseph Kennedy (actor)
Joseph Kennedy (born Joseph Wilson, 1 November 1981 in Oxford) is an actor, singer and musician. Early life and education Joseph was born to the actor John Bowe (actor), John Bowe. He was a student at Dragon School and then Abingdon School from 1995–2000 where he appeared in the productions ''Jesus Christ Superstar'' and ''Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, Sweeney Todd''. After having obtained the equivalent of a bachelor's degree in France, he joined the Central School of Speech and Drama in London. Acting In 2008 he played the role of the assassin Carter, in the British television programme TV series Robin Hood (2006 TV series), ''Robin Hood'', the character Carter was killed by the Sheriff of Nottingham at the end of season 2 in episode 13. Episode 8 "Get Carter!" was named after his character. More recently he appeared in the films ''The Incident (2011 film), The Incident'' and ''The Grind (2012 film), The Grind,'' and in 2014 played the character Will Scarl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frederick Schmidt
Frederick Schmidt is a British actor who has appeared in such films '' Mission: Impossible – Fallout'' (2018) and '' Angel Has Fallen'' (2019). Career In his early career, he starred in many British films. In '' Mission: Impossible – Fallout'' (2018), he appears alongside Tom Cruise. In '' Angel Has Fallen'' (2019), he plays Wade Jennings's assistant. He also stars in the TV series ''Supergirl Supergirl is the name of several fictional superheroines appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The original, current, and most well known Supergirl is Kara Zor-El, the cousin of superhero Superman. The character made her fir ...'', in which he plays Metallo. Filmography Film Television References External links * 1984 births Living people 21st-century British male actors {{UK-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ivy George
Ivy George is an American child actress. Her first acting role was opposite Robin Williams on his last television series before his death. She has two younger siblings, Finnegan and Elsa, who are also actors. She enjoys karate, swimming, creating art, and playing guitar. Career George's first professional acting job came at 6 years old in a scene opposite Robin Williams. She then went on to guest star in other TV Series including ''Kirby Buckets'', and '' Agent Carter''. She then appeared in ''Girl Meets World ''Girl Meets World'' is an American comedy television series created by Michael Jacobs and April Kelly that premiered on Disney Channel on June 27, 2014. The series ran for three seasons, consisting of 72 episodes, and concluded on January 20 ...'' and '' Big Little Lies''. Ivy has also appeared in quite a few films including '' Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension'', and '' Brimstone'' In 2016, Ivy George was nominated at the 37th Young Artist Awards for the film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naomi Battrick
Naomi Faye Battrick (born 11 April 1991) is an English actress. Career She was born in Kettering Northamptonshire and her first television appearance was in a guest role on ''The Bill'' as Miranda Roscoe, following which she won the part of 15-year-old band member Toyah Swann in the 2009 CBBC show '' My Almost Famous Family'', for which she is predominantly known, starring alongside Dominique Moore and Rakie Ayola. It revolved around a family band who were part of a chat show. The series ended in November 2009. Following this, Battrick made guest and recurring appearances on television shows including ''Casualty'' and as Grace Jacobs in ''Doctors'', for which she is also predominantly known. She has also appeared in films, including the 2012 thriller film ''Blood'' as Miriam Fairburn. In January 2014, she joined the cast of BBC One school drama '' Waterloo Road'' where she appeared as the new girl Gabriella Wark, and in 2015 signed on for the third season of ''Crossing Lines'' a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Houston (actor)
William Houston (born 19 July 1968), sometimes credited as Will Houston, is an English actor. Early life and career Born in Sussex, he grew up in Northern Ireland. Trained at the Central School of Speech and Drama, Houston has played many leading classical stage roles, including Troilus in ''Troilus and Cressida'', Prince Hal in both parts of ''Henry IV'' and the title roles in ''Henry V'' (for which he was nominated for an Evening Standard Theatre Award for Best Actor), Ben Jonson's ''Sejanus'', and ''Coriolanus'', all for the Royal Shakespeare Company; Pentheus/Agave in Sir Peter Hall's production of Euripides' '' Bacchai'' at the National Theatre. He replaced Iain Glen in the lead role in '' Fortune's Fool'' at the Old Vic from January 2014. Between May and July 2014 he played Titus in Shakespeare's Titus Andronicus directed by Lucy Bailey at Shakespeare's Globe Theatre. In April 2009, he appeared in " Cause and Effect", the second episode of the third series of ''Robin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vera Vitali
Anna "Vera" Vitali (born 3 October 1981) is a Swedish actress and playwright, who stars as Lisa in the drama series '' Bonus Family''. Biography Anna Vera Vitali was born October 3, 1981 in Stockholm. Vera Vitali grew up in a film family. Her father Leon Vitali worked as Stanley Kubrick's production assistant and also starred in his last films. Her mother, Kersti Vitali, has worked as a costumier for a number of large Swedish films, musicals and theater productions. Through her father's work, she visited the London set of Kubrick's film '' Full Metal Jacket''. Her brother Max Vitali is also an actor. She studied acting at Stockholms Elementära Teaterskola, and she also studied in New York. She acted in the premiere of the play ''Bageriet'' at the Orion Theatre in 2007. In 2009 she wrote the comical monologue ''Vilja vara Vera Vitali''. In 2008 she made her film debut in Ruben Östlund Ruben Östlund (born 13 April 1974) is a Swedish filmmaker best known for his black com ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
