Emily Watson gave a powerhouse performance in the true story of concert cellist, Jacqueline du Pre. The story centers around two sisters (Watson and Rachel Griffiths) who are musically gifted; Jackie on cello and her sister Hilary on the flute. Jacqueline develops MS and is forced to stop performing. It's a touching and deep performance and Watson (who was nominated for a Best Actress Oscar) delivered.
Benedict Cumberbatch (July 19, 1976) was born in London to actors Wanda Ventham and Timothy Carlton. He attended Brambletye School and then Harrow School. Before studying drama at the University of Manchester, he took a year off to teach English in a Tibetan monastery. After graduating from U of M, he trained at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. Benedict began his career on the stage, even being nominated for an Olivier Award. From there he did a lot of television ("Heartbeat", "Tipping the Velvet", and "The Ends of the Earth") and several films ("Amazing Grace", "Atonement", "The Other Boleyn Girl", and "Creation"). In 2010, it was his performance in the mini-series "Sherlock" that really put him on the map. Up next: Steven Spielberg's "War Horse" (with Emily Watson and David Thewlis), "Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy" (with Gary Oldman, Tom Hardy, Colin Firth, and Mark Strong), and the highly anticipated "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" (with Ian McKellen, Andy Serkis, and his "Sherlock" costar Martin Freeman).
Actors: Helen Mirren, Maggie Smith, Kristin Scott Thomas, Camilla Rutherford, Charles Dance, Tom Hollander, Jeremy Northam, Bob Balaban, Clive Owen, Kelly Macdonald, Ryan Phillippe, Emily Watson, Richard E. Grant, Alan Bates, Michael Gambon, Stephen Fry
Year: 2001
Synopsis: A look at the difference between the upper and working classes in early 20th century England.
One of Robert Altman's last films, and definitely one of his best, "Gosford Park" delves into the complicated relationships and inner workings of an English upper crust household in the 1930s. The upper class (led by Kristin Scott Thomas and Michael Gambon) live their lives without much notice of their servants (led by Helen Mirren and Derek Jacobi). It's an amazing cast and an amazing story in typical Robert Altman style. Well worth a watch or two.
Actor: EMILY WATSON
Benedict Cumberbatch (July 19, 1976) was born in London to actors Wanda Ventham and Timothy Carlton. He attended Brambletye School and then Harrow School. Before studying drama at the University of Manchester, he took a year off to teach English in a Tibetan monastery. After graduating from U of M, he trained at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. Benedict began his career on the stage, even being nominated for an Olivier Award. From there he did a lot of television ("Heartbeat", "Tipping the Velvet", and "The Ends of the Earth") and several films ("Amazing Grace", "Atonement", "The Other Boleyn Girl", and "Creation"). In 2010, it was his performance in the mini-series "Sherlock" that really put him on the map. Up next: Steven Spielberg's "War Horse" (with Emily Watson and David Thewlis), "Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy" (with Gary Oldman, Tom Hardy, Colin Firth, and Mark Strong), and the highly anticipated "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" (with Ian McKellen, Andy Serkis, and his "Sherlock" costar Martin Freeman).
Film: GOSFORD PARK
