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Now Is Good
''Now Is Good'' is a 2012 teen romantic drama film directed by Ol Parker. Based on Jenny Downham's 2007 novel ''Before I Die'', it was adapted by Parker, who had recently written the screenplay for ''The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel''. The film, which stars Dakota Fanning, Jeremy Irvine and Paddy Considine, centres on Tessa, a girl who is dying of leukaemia and tries to enjoy her remaining life as much as she possibly can. The first trailer for the film was released on 5 March 2012. Plot Tessa is seventeen with terminal acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Aided by her best friend Zoey, she fulfills an undisclosed bucket list before her impending death. One night, both attempt to engage in sex with two boys they pick up in a club. Tessa goes on a radio talk show with her overbearing single father, where she pokes fun at her terminal diagnosis and approaches it with humour. Tessa is loving and caring towards her brother Cal, towards whom she feels guilty for stealing her parents' attent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ol Parker
Oliver Parker (born 2 June 1969) is a British director, producer and screenwriter. He wrote and directed the 2018 musical film ''Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again''. Early life Parker was born in London, England, and brought up in the village of Radwinter, near the market town of Saffron Walden in Essex. Education Parker was educated at Dame Bradbury's School, an independent school in Saffron Walden in Essex, and at Clare College at the University of Cambridge, where he read English. Career Parker's directing credits include ''Imagine Me & You'' (2005) and ''Now Is Good'' (2012). He wrote the screenplay for ''Imagine Me & You'', ''The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel'' (2011) and ''The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel'' (2015), and wrote and directed the musical sequel, ''Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again'' (2018). Personal life He married the actress Thandiwe Newton in 1998, and they have three children: daughters Ripley (b. 2000) and Nico Naftiran Intertrade Company Société à responsab ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Romantic Drama Film
Romance films or movies involve romantic love stories recorded in visual media for broadcast in theatres or on television that focus on passion (emotion), passion, emotion, and the affectionate romantic involvement of the main characters. Typically their journey through dating, courtship or marriage, marriage is featured. These films make the search for romantic love the main plot focus. Occasionally, romance lovers face obstacles such as finances, physical illness, various forms of discrimination, psychological restraints or family resistance. As in all quite strong, deep and close romantic relationships, the tensions of day-to-day life, temptations (of infidelity), and differences in compatibility enter into the plots of romantic films. Romantic films often explore the essential themes of love at first sight young and mature love, unrequited love, obsession, sentimental love, Spirituality, spiritual love, forbidden love, platonic love, sexual and passionate love, sacrificial ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Julia Ford
Julia Ford (born 7 August 1963) is a British actress, voice actress and director. Early life She was born in Chester, Cheshire and grew up in Sutton Weaver. She attended Helsby County Grammar School. Career Her acting work includes theatre, film, radio and television productions. She played the lead role of Agnes in Molière's ''School For Wives'' at The National Theatre, aged 23. In 2017 she directed ''In His Kiss'' for BBC Radio 4. In 2015 and 2016 she playing Lydia Lambert in ''Husbands and Sons'' at the National Theatre. In 2018 she directed Harlan Coben's ''Safe'' for Netflix. In 2019 she directed a new three-part series for ITV ITV or iTV may refer to: ITV *Independent Television (ITV), a British television network, consisting of: ** ITV (TV network), a free-to-air national commercial television network covering the United Kingdom, the Isle of Man, and the Channel Islan ... ''Sticks and Stones''. In 2022 she directed the last 3 episodes of the BBC Series “Everythin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rakie Ayola
Rakie Olufunmilayo Ayola (born May 1968) is a Welsh actress known for her work in theatre and television. Ayola has appeared in television shows including ''Black Mirror'', ''Noughts + Crosses'', ''Doctor Who'', ''Silent Witness'' and ''EastEnders,'' a number of Shakespearean theatrical performances and feature films such as '' Great Moments in Aviation,'' '' The i Inside'' and ''Sahara.'' She appeared as Kyla Tyson in the BBC medical drama ''Holby City'' from its eighth to eleventh series. In 2017, Ayola took over the role of Hermione Granger in the West End production of ''Harry Potter and the Cursed Child''. In 2020, she won the Best Female Actor in a Play award at the Black British Theatre Awards for her performance in ''On Bear Ridge'' for National Theatre Wales and the Royal Court. In 2021, she won a BAFTA for her role in the BBC One drama ''Anthony''. Ayola is an advocate of increased ethnic representation in the entertainment industry, and in 2001 founded her own pro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Susan Brown (English Actress)
Susan Elizabeth Brown (born 6 May 1946) is an English actress of stage and screen. She had roles in the film '' The Iron Lady'' (2011) and the first season of the television series ''Game of Thrones'' (2011). Brown has been nominated for a Tony Award for her performance in the 2018 revival of the play ''Angels in America'' and a Laurence Olivier Award for her performance in the 2018 play ''Home, I'm Darling''. Biography Brown was born in Bristol, England. Before starting her professional career, Brown trained at Rose Bruford College. She has appeared in such stage productions as ''The Wild Duck'' (Donmar Warehouse), ''Henry IV'' Parts 1 & 2, ''Playing with Fire'', ''Cardiff East'' and ''The Hour We Knew Nothing of Each Other'' (National Theatre), ''Easter'', ''Romeo and Juliet'', ''Richard III'' and ''Bad Weather'' (RSC), ''Road'', ''Shirley'', ''Downfall'', ''Gibraltar Straight'' and ''Seagulls'' (Royal Court), ''Butterfly Kiss'' (Almeida), ''The House of Bernarda Alba'' an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Franz Drameh
Franz Alhusaine Drameh (born 5 January 1993) is an English actor. His film debut was in Clint Eastwood's fantasy drama, ''Hereafter'' (2010). He also appeared in British film '' Attack the Block'' (2011) and the 2014 blockbuster ''Edge of Tomorrow''. He played Jefferson Jackson/Firestorm in The CW's ''The Flash''’s second season as well as the first three seasons of ''Legends of Tomorrow'' (2016–2018), and portrayed Boots in the Apple TV+ series ''See See or SEE may refer to: * Sight - seeing Arts, entertainment, and media * Music: ** ''See'' (album), studio album by rock band The Rascals *** "See", song by The Rascals, on the album ''See'' ** "See" (Tycho song), song by Tycho * Television * ...'' (2019–2021). Filmography Film Television References External links * * English male film actors Black British male actors English male television actors English people of Gambian descent 21st-century English male actors 1993 births Living people People fro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Patrick Baladi
Patrick Bashir Baladi (born 25 December 1971) is an English actor and musician. He is best known for playing Neil Godwin in the BBC sitcom ''The Office'', Michael Jackson in the Sky 1 drama '' Stella'' and Stephen Holmes in the ITV thriller ''Marcella''. Early life and education Baladi was born in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands. His father was a Syrian gynaecologist and obstetrician, and his mother a midwife.Jones, Alison (2009"Patrick Baladi goes from The Office to Hollywood" ''Birmingham Post'', 3 June 2009. Retrieved 29 January 2011. Baladi grew up with his siblings, Sara, Charlotte, Sophie and Nicholas. He was educated at Stonyhurst College, where he was the first student to win the Charles Laughton Prize for his roles in ''Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat'' (as Pharaoh) and ''Amadeus'' (as Mozart). After school he went on to train as an actor at the Central School of Speech and Drama. Career Baladi is known for his portrayal of David Brent's nemesis, Neil Godwi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sarah Hadland
Sarah Hadland is an English actress. She is best known for her role as Stevie Sutton in the BBC One BAFTA-nominated comedy television series '' Miranda'' (2009–2015) and Trish in ''The Job Lot'' (2013–2015). Hadland appeared as the Ocean Sky receptionist in the 2008 ''James Bond'' film ''Quantum of Solace''. Her other movie roles include ''Magicians'' (2007), ''Leap Year'' (2010) and ''Learners'' (2007). Hadland appeared in the comedy-drama television series ''Moving Wallpaper'' (2008–2009) as script writer Gillian McGovern, and had roles in the British comedy TV shows ''That Mitchell and Webb Look'' (2008–2010), ''Horrible Histories'' (2009, 2012–2013, 2015), ''The Job Lot'' (2013–2015) and ''Brotherhood'' (2015). She appeared in the BBC miniseries ''The Moonstone'' (2016). Early life and education Sarah Hadland was born on May 15 and trained in dance from the age of three. During her schooling at Wilmslow High School in Cheshire, she became involved in amateur dr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joe Cole (actor)
Joseph Michael Cole (born 28 November 1988) is an English actor from Kingston, London. Some of his most notable roles include: Luke in '' Skins'', Tommy in '' Offender'', John Shelby in ''Peaky Blinders'', Marzin and Beckwith in ''Secret in Their Eyes'', Reece in ''Green Room'', Billy Moore in '' A Prayer Before Dawn'', Frank in the ''Black Mirror'' episode "Hang the DJ", Sean Wallace in '' Gangs of London'' and Iver Iversen in ''Against the Ice''. Career Cole's acting career began when he was accepted into the National Youth Theatre. He obtained his first roles in a one-night show in the West End, on ''The Bill'' and '' Holby City'', and then in roles on stage at the Bush Theatre's sell-out ''School Season''. Cole has also penned a comedy series with Matt Lucas. He starred as John Shelby in the British historical crime drama ''Peaky Blinders''. He also played a part in a season 4 episode of Charlie Brooker's ''Black Mirror'', earning a BAFTA nomination for Best Actor. For ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rose Leslie
Rose Eleanor Arbuthnot-Leslie (born 9 February 1987) is a Scottish actress who rose to fame as Gwen Dawson in the ITV drama series ''Downton Abbey'' and Ygritte in the HBO fantasy series ''Game of Thrones''. She starred as Maia Rindell for three seasons of the CBS All Access legal and political drama ''The Good Fight''. She was the star of 2022's ''The Time Traveler's Wife''. Early life and ancestry Leslie was born in Aberdeen, Scotland, and raised at Lickleyhead Castle in Aberdeenshire, her family's 15th-century ancestral seat, where she lived until the age of 10. Her father, Sebastian Arbuthnot-Leslie, is the Chieftain of the Aberdeenshire branch of the Scottish Clan Leslie. Her mother is Candida Mary Sibyl "Candy" Leslie (née Weld) of Clan Fraser of Lovat, whose maternal great-grandfather was Simon Fraser, 13th Lord Lovat and a descendant of King Charles II. Through her mother, Leslie is a great-great-granddaughter of Frederick Weld, the sixth prime minister of New Zealand ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy (often abbreviated to chemo and sometimes CTX or CTx) is a type of cancer treatment that uses one or more anti-cancer drugs (chemotherapeutic agents or alkylating agents) as part of a standardized chemotherapy regimen. Chemotherapy may be given with a curative intent (which almost always involves combinations of drugs) or it may aim to prolong life or to reduce symptoms ( palliative chemotherapy). Chemotherapy is one of the major categories of the medical discipline specifically devoted to pharmacotherapy for cancer, which is called ''medical oncology''. The term ''chemotherapy'' has come to connote non-specific usage of intracellular poisons to inhibit mitosis (cell division) or induce DNA damage, which is why inhibition of DNA repair can augment chemotherapy. The connotation of the word chemotherapy excludes more selective agents that block extracellular signals (signal transduction). The development of therapies with specific molecular or genetic targets, wh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kick The Bucket
To kick the bucket is an English idiom considered a euphemistic, informal, or slang term meaning "to die". Its origin remains unclear, though there have been several theories. Origin theories A common theory is that the idiom refers to hanging, either as a method of execution or suicide. However, there is no evidence to support this. Its earliest appearance is in the '' Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue'' (1785), where it is defined as "to die". In John Badcock's slang dictionary of 1823, the explanation is given that "One Bolsover having hung himself from a beam while standing on a pail, or bucket, kicked this vessel away in order to pry into futurity and it was all UP with him from that moment: ''Finis''". The theory favoured by the OED relates to the alternative definition of a bucket as a beam or yoke that can be used to hang or carry things on."Bucket". ''The Oxford English Dictionary''. 2nd ed. 1989. The "bucket" may refer to the beam on which slaughtered pigs are suspended. T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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