Jeff Pope talks The Lost King

Oscar-nominated/BAFTA-winning screenwriter Jeff Pope spoke with Solzy at the Movies about The Lost King, which is now playing in theaters. Pope reunites with his Philomena co-screenwriter Jeff Pope to pen the script for The Lost King. It’s a Philomena reunion all around because Stephen Frears handles directing duties behind the camera. This time around, it’s another feel-good story as Sally Hawkins portrays Philippa Langley, an amateur historian investigating the burial location of King Richard III.…

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Stan and Ollie: Laurel and Hardy Come To Life

Legendary comedy duo Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy come to life in Stan and Ollie as the film wisely centers on a narrow period of time. When people discuss biopics, they’re either praiseworthy or critical.  Most of this is because films will sometimes cover such a long period.  Playing the long game is never the best way to go about it.  Jeff Pope’s screenplay wisely doesn’t go in that direction.  There’s a quick cold open…

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