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| Posted: 13 Oct 2011 07:50 AM PDT  Aaron Johnson and Glenn Close in 'Albert Nobbs'. – Courtesy of Roadside Attractions The film has been a pet project for the actress since 1982 after she won an Obie award for the off-Broadway theatrical production. Close co-wrote the script based on a short story by Irish writer George Moore. Telling the story of a 19th century woman who must pass as a man to survive, the footage shows her working as a fastidious butler in a Dublin hotel. Inspired by a painter who discovers her secret, Albert Nobbs breaks out of a restrained life to open a tobacco shop and consider an impossible love. Directed by Rodrigo Garcia (Mother & Child), the film co-stars Mia Wasikowska (Alice in Wonderland), Aaron Johnson (Kick-Ass) and Jonathan Rhys Meyers (Mission Impossible III), and Brendan Gleeson (In Bruges). Albert Nobbs hits theatres January 27, 2012 with a limited run in December in the US to be eligible for the Oscars. Trailer: http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1810192757/video/26907436 – AFP Full content generated by Get Full RSS. |
| Beyonce admits inspired by Belgian dance moves Posted: 13 Oct 2011 03:01 AM PDT  US singer Beyonce (C). – AFP pic But the singer said her "Countdown" video had other influences, and noted that it had already been viewed by 2 million people and could generate publicity for the Belgian work "Rosas danst Rosas" or "Rosas dances Rosas." Choreographer Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker has accused Beyonce of stealing routines for her "Countdown", calling it "pure plagiarism," Belgian dance troupe Rosas said Monday. On Tuesday, Beyonce issued a statement saying: "Clearly, the ballet 'Rosas danst Rosas' was one of many references for my video, 'Countdown.' It was one of the inspirations used to bring the feel and look of the song to life." But she added: "I was also paying tribute to the film, 'Funny Face' with the legendary Audrey Hepburn. My biggest inspirations were the 60's, the 70's, Brigitte Bardot, Andy Warhol, Twiggy and Diana Ross." Adria Petty, the co-director of her video, showed Beyonce the contemporary ballet from almost 30 years ago, she added in the statement issued by her publicist. "It was refreshing, interesting and timeless. I've always been fascinated by the way contemporary art uses different elements and references to produce something unique. "The video already has close to two million views so hopefully the fans will look at all the tributes and then discover Audrey Hepburn, Warhol, Bardot, 'Rosas danst Rosas' and all the works that inspired me and shaped this video." There was no immediate reaction from the Belgian dance troupe, but Rosas spokeswoman Johanne De Bie said Monday that they had discovered the Beyonce clip on Friday. "We noticed more than a few resemblances to the film that director Thierry De Mey made in 1997, 'Rosas dances Rosas',... and 1994's 'Achterland' ... We have passed the details to our lawyer to see about our rights," she said. The decor, a warehouse dance studio, plus the clothing and the dance moves in the video bear a striking resemblance to the filmed choreography "Rosas dance Rosas", as a comparative clip on YouTube entitled "Beyonce vs. Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker" clearly shows. "I was never contacted, this is pure plagiarism," the Belgian choreographer told Flemish radio. The clips can be seen at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HaWxhbhH4c – AFP Full content generated by Get Full RSS. |
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