Sir Sean Connery was in an unusually sentimental and jovial mood when he introduced a screening of John Huston's 1975 classic The Man Who Would Be King at the Edinburgh International Film Festival. Adding to the delight was his reunion with actor Saeed Jaffrey, who gave such a wonderful portrayal of Billy Fish in the film. Click here to watch
Cinema Retro's Matthew Field is covering the action at the Edinburgh International Film Festival. Here is his first report:
Big Tam, as Sir Sean was nicknamed in childhood, arrives and greets fans (Photo copyright Matthew Field. All rights reserved)
The 64th Edinburgh
International Film Festival kicked off Wednesday night and CINEMA RETRO were
there on the red carpet. The film chosen for the opening gala was Sylvain
Chomet’s The Illusionist - an animated feature by Academy Award® nominated
filmmaker Sylvain Chomet - which was made and set predominantly in the Scottish
capital.
(Photo copyright Matthew Field. All rights reserved)
Arrivals at the Edinburgh Festival
Theatre, a venue used for the first time by EIFF, were greeted by the
eight-piece Horndog Brass Band which entertained the huge crowds that lined
Nicolson Street. The biggest star of the night was none other than Sir Sean
Connery - one of the festival’s patrons. He entertained the crowds and
happily signed autographs for fans. He later entertained the paps with a dance
outside the after party in Bristo Square!
Click here for video of Connery dancing with the band.
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? marked Nichol's debut as a film director.
Director Mike Nichols was the honoree at a star-packed tribute held by the American Film Institute on Thursday. As was the custom, the program appeared to be more a Friar's Club roast than a staid tribute to the acclaimed director. Robin Williams chided Nichols about his penchant for having total control over his projects by saying, " "it's rumored that you even had final cut at your own circumcision." For more click here