Simon Brew Jan 27, 2017
Director Mick Jackson on Denial, Donald Trump, directing films, and how he followed The Bodyguard...
Mick Jackson has lived through several chapters of his directorial career. His background was television, in particular the stunning Threads, and his classy adaptation of Chris Mullins’ A Very British Coup. Then he went to Hollywood, directing the likes of L.A. Story, The Bodyguard and Volcano.
He’s been away from cinema for a while, courtesy of some intriguing television projects. But he returns to the big screen this weekend with Denial, a classy courtroom drama that brings the story of Holocaust denier David Irving’s infamous libel action to the cinema. We snagged a chat with him ahead of its release, with the promise of further conversation about his 90s output at a later date too.
Can you talk us through this particular film, and why you wanted to bring it to the big screen?...
Director Mick Jackson on Denial, Donald Trump, directing films, and how he followed The Bodyguard...
Mick Jackson has lived through several chapters of his directorial career. His background was television, in particular the stunning Threads, and his classy adaptation of Chris Mullins’ A Very British Coup. Then he went to Hollywood, directing the likes of L.A. Story, The Bodyguard and Volcano.
He’s been away from cinema for a while, courtesy of some intriguing television projects. But he returns to the big screen this weekend with Denial, a classy courtroom drama that brings the story of Holocaust denier David Irving’s infamous libel action to the cinema. We snagged a chat with him ahead of its release, with the promise of further conversation about his 90s output at a later date too.
Can you talk us through this particular film, and why you wanted to bring it to the big screen?...
- 1/25/2017
- Den of Geek
New Jersey governor Chris Christie bravely donned a baseball uniform and played in Wednesday night's "True Blue" celebrity softball game, which honored three NYPD officers killed in the line of duty. Joe Torre, Todd Bowles, Rex Ryan, Chris Mullin, Bill Cowher, Dwight Gooden, Bernie Williams and Rudy Giuliani were among the celebs who also played. Christie was actually named the unofficial Mvp of the game, whose proceeds go to the Silver Shield Foundation and the Pba Widows' and Children's Fund.
- 6/4/2015
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
On the basketball court, Cliff Robinson's statistics were quite robust. He ranks ninth in NBA history in games played and, with playoff appearances in 17 of his 18 seasons, those were often meaningful games. He was the league's Sixth Man of the Year for the 1992-1993 season, was an All-Defensive Team second teamer twice and an All-Star once. Thanks to his longevity, he ranks in the Top 50 in NBA/Aba history in scoring, ahead of Hall-of-Famers like Chris Mullin, Isiah Thomas and Scottie Pippen. Sadly, Cliff Robinson won't be remembered for his "Survivor" longevity. This week, Robinson became the fifth player voted out on "Survivor: Cagayan" and the first player booted after the season dissolved its Brains vs. Beauty vs. Brawn twist. Cliff could have been voted out even earlier, but a basketball-themed Immunity Challenge thwarted Brawn teammate Sarah's attempts to throw the game. After leading his post-Shuffle tribe to a big Reward win,...
- 3/23/2014
- by Daniel Fienberg
- Hitfix
Ex-Golden State Warriors Chris Mullin and Mitch Richmond took it to the hole yesterday in L.A. -- the holes on their faces ... and we got video of their frozen yogurt get-together.The two basketball stars were hanging outside of Menchies Frozen Yogurt in Calabasas and told us they're "friends for life" who kick it all the time.Check out the video to hear their thoughts on modern day basketball and the perks of retirement.
- 9/8/2013
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
From Meryl Streep's Iron Lady to Spitting Image and the Spice Girls, Observer writers and critics pick the films, books, art, music and TV that show Thatcher's lasting influence
Art, chosen by Laura Cumming
Treatment Room (1983)
In Richard Hamilton's installation, Thatcher administered her own harsh medicine from a video above the operating table with the viewer as helpless patient: a case of kill or cure.
Taking Stock (1984)
Hans Haacke portrayed Thatcher enthroned, nose in the air like a gun-dog, surrounded by images of Queen Victoria, the Saatchi brothers and, ominously, Pandora. Caused national furore.
In the Sleep of Reason (1982)
Mark Wallinger edited Thatcher's 1982 Falklands speech from blink to blink, fading to black in between, emphasising her solipsistic tendency to close her eyes when speaking as if nobody else existed.
The Battle of Orgreave (2001)
Jeremy Deller's restaged the worst conflict of the miners' strike from multiple viewpoints, uniting...
Art, chosen by Laura Cumming
Treatment Room (1983)
In Richard Hamilton's installation, Thatcher administered her own harsh medicine from a video above the operating table with the viewer as helpless patient: a case of kill or cure.
Taking Stock (1984)
Hans Haacke portrayed Thatcher enthroned, nose in the air like a gun-dog, surrounded by images of Queen Victoria, the Saatchi brothers and, ominously, Pandora. Caused national furore.
In the Sleep of Reason (1982)
Mark Wallinger edited Thatcher's 1982 Falklands speech from blink to blink, fading to black in between, emphasising her solipsistic tendency to close her eyes when speaking as if nobody else existed.
The Battle of Orgreave (2001)
Jeremy Deller's restaged the worst conflict of the miners' strike from multiple viewpoints, uniting...
- 4/13/2013
- by Robert McCrum, Kitty Empire, Philip French, Andrew Rawnsley, Euan Ferguson
- The Guardian - Film News
Political thriller Secret State was stripped of ideology and a plot, while Dara O Briain had a decent stab at making science sexy
Secret State C4|4oD
Dara O Briain's Science Club BBC2 | iPlayer
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Imagine BBC1 | iPlayer
In an age when politics lacks any great thrills, it appears harder to make a great political thriller. The last one that comes readily to mind was Paul Abbott's State of Play, which was way back in 2003, during Tony Blair's eventful second term as prime minister. But since then the air has seeped out of the Westminster bubble and not even the prospect of global economic collapse has succeeded in reflating public interest or screenwriters' conspiratorial imagination. The Killing and Borgen suggest the Danes know how to breathe life into coalition politics but so far it's an art for which British TV...
Secret State C4|4oD
Dara O Briain's Science Club BBC2 | iPlayer
Richard Hammond's Miracles of Nature BBC1 | iPlayer
Imagine BBC1 | iPlayer
In an age when politics lacks any great thrills, it appears harder to make a great political thriller. The last one that comes readily to mind was Paul Abbott's State of Play, which was way back in 2003, during Tony Blair's eventful second term as prime minister. But since then the air has seeped out of the Westminster bubble and not even the prospect of global economic collapse has succeeded in reflating public interest or screenwriters' conspiratorial imagination. The Killing and Borgen suggest the Danes know how to breathe life into coalition politics but so far it's an art for which British TV...
- 11/11/2012
- by Dara O Briain, Andrew Anthony
- The Guardian - Film News
Right from the apocalyptic opening sequence, we knew what waters this boat 'Secret State' was heading, straight into the seas of all those other elliptical political thrillers - 'State Of Play', 'House of Cards', 'Heart of Darkness', something of something else.
Deputy Prime Minister Tom Dawkins (Gabriel Byrne) is a man with a lot on his mind
As the Deputy Prime Minister, Gabriel Byrne was a man with a lot on his mind - capably portraying existential guilt ("you're thinking about Bosnia, you did the right thing"), the ambition ("what if I stand?") and fear of a deputy prime minister who can see that the disappearance of his boss carries with it opportunity, but also the burden of too many secrets. Hopes for a residence at Number 10 loom, but in the meantime, he had to clean up the mess of a...
Deputy Prime Minister Tom Dawkins (Gabriel Byrne) is a man with a lot on his mind
As the Deputy Prime Minister, Gabriel Byrne was a man with a lot on his mind - capably portraying existential guilt ("you're thinking about Bosnia, you did the right thing"), the ambition ("what if I stand?") and fear of a deputy prime minister who can see that the disappearance of his boss carries with it opportunity, but also the burden of too many secrets. Hopes for a residence at Number 10 loom, but in the meantime, he had to clean up the mess of a...
- 11/8/2012
- by Caroline Frost
- Aol TV.
When Secret State hits our screens, watch out for the vicar: he's played by novelist and former MP Chris Mullin, who wrote the book it's based on, A Very British Coup. Here is his diary from his time in front of the camera
Thursday, 16 February, 2012
To Manchester where I am to have a walk-on part in a new TV version of my first novel, A Very British Coup, about the overthrow of a radical, very left-wing prime minister. Not that this new series bears much resemblance to my book. Even the title has been changed – to Secret State – and the credits say "inspired by" rather than "based on".
Director Ed Fraiman has kindly agreed that I might have a walk-on part, a la Alfred Hitchcock. I thought he might reincarnate me as a backbench MP or even a minister; instead I am to be the vicar conducting a memorial service...
Thursday, 16 February, 2012
To Manchester where I am to have a walk-on part in a new TV version of my first novel, A Very British Coup, about the overthrow of a radical, very left-wing prime minister. Not that this new series bears much resemblance to my book. Even the title has been changed – to Secret State – and the credits say "inspired by" rather than "based on".
Director Ed Fraiman has kindly agreed that I might have a walk-on part, a la Alfred Hitchcock. I thought he might reincarnate me as a backbench MP or even a minister; instead I am to be the vicar conducting a memorial service...
- 11/6/2012
- by Chris Mullin
- The Guardian - Film News
'You could reverse an oil tanker into the gulf between what Secret State thinks it is (important, good) and what it actually is (cobblers with exploding CGI bells on)'
"The country needs you, Tom," hisses reptilian chief whip John Hodder (Charles Dance), cufflinks oscillating with indignation. Doughty Deputy Prime Minister Tom Dawkins (Gabriel Byrne) is unconvinced. "I'm not a leader," he mumbles, peering gloomily out of his Downing Street window. "You give off stability," persists Hodder. "People are craving that. We need someone (voice rises, eyebrows scrunch)… With Balls."
It's a rum old business, this modern politics lark, so thank Christ Secret State (Wednesday, 10pm, Channel 4) is here to sort everything out. A four-part conspiracy thriller ("inspired", the credits thunder, "by the novel A Very British Coup by Chris Mullin"), it arrives amid considerable hoopla. Its lavish trailer depicts a downtrodden Byrne gliding glumly through a deserted SW...
"The country needs you, Tom," hisses reptilian chief whip John Hodder (Charles Dance), cufflinks oscillating with indignation. Doughty Deputy Prime Minister Tom Dawkins (Gabriel Byrne) is unconvinced. "I'm not a leader," he mumbles, peering gloomily out of his Downing Street window. "You give off stability," persists Hodder. "People are craving that. We need someone (voice rises, eyebrows scrunch)… With Balls."
It's a rum old business, this modern politics lark, so thank Christ Secret State (Wednesday, 10pm, Channel 4) is here to sort everything out. A four-part conspiracy thriller ("inspired", the credits thunder, "by the novel A Very British Coup by Chris Mullin"), it arrives amid considerable hoopla. Its lavish trailer depicts a downtrodden Byrne gliding glumly through a deserted SW...
- 11/3/2012
- by Sarah Dempster
- The Guardian - Film News
After three seasons on HBO’s In Treatment, Gabriel Byrne is returning to UK TV to star in a four-part drama series for Channel 4. With the working title Coup, the Company Pictures/Newscope Films conspiracy thriller starts production in February and will air later this year. Byrne will play politician Tom Dawkins, a reluctant hero thrust into the spotlight following an industrial disaster that raises questions about the safety procedures of the U.S. petrochemical company involved. Dawkins risks everything by taking on the establishment in his pursuit of the truth, uncovering a web of secrets along the way. The series is based on the novel A Very British Coup by Chris Mullin and was adapted for the screen by Robert Jones. Ed Fraiman is directing with Johann Knobel (Shameless) producing. Executive producers are Jason Newmark, Fraiman, George Faber and Charles Pattinson.
- 1/24/2012
- by NANCY TARTAGLIONE, International Editor
- Deadline TV
Gabriel Byrne is to take the lead role in forthcoming Channel 4 drama Coup. The conspiracy thriller - based on former Labour MP Chris Mullin's novel A Very British Coup - will see Byrne play reluctant hero Tom Dawkins. Following a suspicious industrial accident in Teeside, politician Dawkins will rail against the establishment to uncover the truth and get justice for the families affected by the disaster. Struggling to keep his party onside and the electorate behind him, he gradually unravels a sinister government conspiracy. Byrne is best known for his film credits, including roles in 1990's Miller's Crossing, 1995's (more)...
- 1/24/2012
- by By Morgan Jeffery
- Digital Spy
He has served with the Special Forces in Afghanistan. But is Dan Jarvis facing his toughest challenge yet – as shadow arts minister?
Britain has had some unlikely arts (and shadow arts) ministers over the years. But none so far-fetched, perhaps, as Dan Jarvis, latterly Major Jarvis, company commander in the Parachute Regiment, who won the Barnsley Central byelection last March and is now three months into his role as shadow culture minister. It's a swift rise and it's easy to see what a valuable scalp he is for Ed Miliband's Labour: an officer who has just received an MBE for his military record, and who has been a committed Labour member since his teens. But is Jarvis, whose last frontline role was with the Special Forces Support Group in Afghanistan, right for the job of culture spokesman?
The night before we met, he was helping launch Labour Friends of the Forces,...
Britain has had some unlikely arts (and shadow arts) ministers over the years. But none so far-fetched, perhaps, as Dan Jarvis, latterly Major Jarvis, company commander in the Parachute Regiment, who won the Barnsley Central byelection last March and is now three months into his role as shadow culture minister. It's a swift rise and it's easy to see what a valuable scalp he is for Ed Miliband's Labour: an officer who has just received an MBE for his military record, and who has been a committed Labour member since his teens. But is Jarvis, whose last frontline role was with the Special Forces Support Group in Afghanistan, right for the job of culture spokesman?
The night before we met, he was helping launch Labour Friends of the Forces,...
- 1/10/2012
- by Charlotte Higgins
- The Guardian - Film News
The ladies of the new Broadway-bound musical Lysistrata Jones had the chance to meet Kris Humphries in happier days - specifically, October 12 when they shared a basketball court with him at Sports Club La on the Upper East Side - the girls were training for their new Basketball-themed Broadway musical Lysistrata Jones with NBA Hall of Famer Chris Mullin. Saddened, as we all are, by the news of his split with Kim, the girls wanted to send a quick video message to help cheer him up Check out their message to the Nbs star below...
- 11/7/2011
- by BroadwayWorld TV
- BroadwayWorld.com
Buzz Bissinger received a torrent of abuse for saying the NBA's popularity is declining without white superstars. Now comes Jimmer Fredette, who's dominating March Madness chatter not because he's the best-but because he's white.
A couple of weeks ago I wrote a column about the specter of race in the National Basketball Association. I said the league's popularity was being affected because some white fans were turned off to a game in which there was not a single white American superstar.
Related story on The Daily Beast: January 10: 7 Best Moments from Sunday Talk
It was not pretty. Most of the cuts have healed except for the one on my elbow.
I fervently believe what I wrote. There was supporting evidence I should have put in but did not because a column is an opinion and space isn't unlimited at The Daily Beast. I have since discovered more compelling evidence.
A couple of weeks ago I wrote a column about the specter of race in the National Basketball Association. I said the league's popularity was being affected because some white fans were turned off to a game in which there was not a single white American superstar.
Related story on The Daily Beast: January 10: 7 Best Moments from Sunday Talk
It was not pretty. Most of the cuts have healed except for the one on my elbow.
I fervently believe what I wrote. There was supporting evidence I should have put in but did not because a column is an opinion and space isn't unlimited at The Daily Beast. I have since discovered more compelling evidence.
- 3/23/2011
- by Buzz Bissinger
- The Daily Beast
Original Dream Teamer Chris Mullin thinks it's a travesty that 3-point legend Reggie Miller got snubbed by the Basketball Hall of Fame this year -- but tells us justice will be served. Speaking of justice -- Mullin also weighed in on Justin Bieber making basketball history. Or maybe that was the travesty part? Read more...
- 2/20/2011
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
'We're just here having a good time,' Bieber says after winning the coveted title.
By James Dinh
Justin Bieber at the 2011 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game on Feb. 18
Photo: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic
As his quest for world domination continues, Justin Bieber took to the basketball court on Friday evening to co-headline the 2011 Bbva NBA All-Star Celebrity Game in Los Angeles. And even though his team lost, the teen sensation won the coveted title of Mvp at the end of the star-studded game.
Bieber did his best to play alongside fellow celebrity participants including Romeo, Common, Rob Kardashian, Trey Songz, actor Michael Rapaport and Nick Cannon. Basketball stars Scottie Pippen, Bill Walton, Rick Fox, Jalen Rose, Mitch Richmond, Chris Mullin and Swin Cash rounded out the game players. While NBA luminary Bill Walton coached the Eastern Conference, Magic Johnson served as instructor for the Western Conference.
With the star talent covering the court,...
By James Dinh
Justin Bieber at the 2011 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game on Feb. 18
Photo: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic
As his quest for world domination continues, Justin Bieber took to the basketball court on Friday evening to co-headline the 2011 Bbva NBA All-Star Celebrity Game in Los Angeles. And even though his team lost, the teen sensation won the coveted title of Mvp at the end of the star-studded game.
Bieber did his best to play alongside fellow celebrity participants including Romeo, Common, Rob Kardashian, Trey Songz, actor Michael Rapaport and Nick Cannon. Basketball stars Scottie Pippen, Bill Walton, Rick Fox, Jalen Rose, Mitch Richmond, Chris Mullin and Swin Cash rounded out the game players. While NBA luminary Bill Walton coached the Eastern Conference, Magic Johnson served as instructor for the Western Conference.
With the star talent covering the court,...
- 2/19/2011
- MTV Music News
'We're just here having a good time,' Bieber says after winning the coveted title.
By James Dinh
Justin Bieber at the 2011 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game on Feb. 18
Photo: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic
As his quest for world domination continues, Justin Bieber took to the basketball court on Friday evening to co-headline the 2011 Bbva NBA All-Star Celebrity Game in Los Angeles. And even though his team lost, the teen sensation won the coveted title of Mvp at the end of the star-studded game.
Bieber did his best to play alongside fellow celebrity participants including Romeo, Common, Rob Kardashian, Trey Songz, actor Michael Rapaport and Nick Cannon. Basketball stars Scottie Pippen, Bill Walton, Rick Fox, Jalen Rose, Mitch Richmond, Chris Mullin and Swin Cash rounded out the game players. While NBA luminary Bill Walton coached the Eastern Conference, Magic Johnson served as instructor for the Western Conference.
With the star talent covering the court,...
By James Dinh
Justin Bieber at the 2011 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game on Feb. 18
Photo: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic
As his quest for world domination continues, Justin Bieber took to the basketball court on Friday evening to co-headline the 2011 Bbva NBA All-Star Celebrity Game in Los Angeles. And even though his team lost, the teen sensation won the coveted title of Mvp at the end of the star-studded game.
Bieber did his best to play alongside fellow celebrity participants including Romeo, Common, Rob Kardashian, Trey Songz, actor Michael Rapaport and Nick Cannon. Basketball stars Scottie Pippen, Bill Walton, Rick Fox, Jalen Rose, Mitch Richmond, Chris Mullin and Swin Cash rounded out the game players. While NBA luminary Bill Walton coached the Eastern Conference, Magic Johnson served as instructor for the Western Conference.
With the star talent covering the court,...
- 2/19/2011
- MTV Music News
Alan Plater's agent Alexandra Cann and Chris Mullin, author of A Very British Coup, remember the TV writer
Alexandra Cann, Alan Plater's agent
"How do you sum up Alan's career? With great difficulty. He was an astoundingly wonderful television writer and his contribution to British television was of a very high standard. He wrote many wonderful original things as well as adaptations.
"His swansong will be an original work — Joe Maddison's War — for ITV. When he died, he was writing an essay on Hull. "He was writing to the end, but his last TV writing was an episode of Lewis and Joe Maddison's War. His body was very frail but his mind was extremely robust. He really wanted to engage right through to the end.
"I was his agent for 20 years and had known him a little longer. He was just the most utterly delightful person, thoroughly enjoyable and amusing.
Alexandra Cann, Alan Plater's agent
"How do you sum up Alan's career? With great difficulty. He was an astoundingly wonderful television writer and his contribution to British television was of a very high standard. He wrote many wonderful original things as well as adaptations.
"His swansong will be an original work — Joe Maddison's War — for ITV. When he died, he was writing an essay on Hull. "He was writing to the end, but his last TV writing was an episode of Lewis and Joe Maddison's War. His body was very frail but his mind was extremely robust. He really wanted to engage right through to the end.
"I was his agent for 20 years and had known him a little longer. He was just the most utterly delightful person, thoroughly enjoyable and amusing.
- 6/25/2010
- The Guardian - Film News
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