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Irish Drama Owens

There's rarely a case where talented directors seek out new talent for a film's lead, or constantly challenge their own vision by choosing someone they haven't worked with. In most cases, if they're lucky, they find that one (or several in some cases) actor that clicks with them and form a collaboration. Often throughout the history of film these collaborations have resulted in great career for both director and actor, not rarely leading to masterpieces. This was the case with Mel Brooks and Gene Wilder, Hitchcock and James Stewart or Cary Grant, Elia Kazan and Marlon Brando, or John Ford and John Wayne. Apologizing for the lack of actresses in this list, here's some of the most lucrative present day dynamic duos:

Tim Burton and Johnny Depp

I've seen a lot of people complain about Burton's consistent casting of Depp in lead roles, but no matter how you look at it, it just feels right. Burton has been known to surround himself with the same crew of people while filming (case in point: Danny Elfman). And they gave us some unforgettable movies (Edward ScissorHands, Sleepy Hollow, and most recently Sweeney Todd). Their next project: a film based on a TV show, called Dark Shadow - Johnny Depp as a vampire, I've seen it coming for a long time.

Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio

DiCaprio's career wasn't much after the backlash of Titanic's popularity. A couple of years after that, fate lead Scorsese to pick him for the role of the son of an Irish immigrant hellbent of revenge. And this was the start of a great partnership resulting in some good (Aviator, Gangs of New York) and one great movies (The Departed). Basically DiCaprio is Scorsese's new De Niro, what with the aging bull. Their next project: Shutter Island, a murder mistery set in 1954 (if Leo's version of Teddy Roosevelt doesn't get released first). After seeing Catch Me If You Can, I can say DiCaprio is meant for roles set in the '50s-'60s.

Christopher Nolan and Christian Bale

Two of them may be part of a franchise, but I have no doubt Nolan favors the welsh actor, as seen in his truly amazing (yet imperfect) The Prestige. Bale seems to be the perfect conduit for Nolan's talent of psychological drama in dark, violent, unforgiving worlds. Their next project: unknown. Bale's near future work will include films with Michael Mann (can't wait for Public Enemies), McG (yup, finally a worthy actor for the grown up John Connor) and Joe Carnahan. But a third Batman movie is definitely not out of the question.

Ridley Scott and Russell Crowe

Now here's a tough nut to crack. This is by far one of the best duos on the list. Sure, they've had only one great movie (Gladiator, and what a movie), a good one (American Gangster, frankly I expected just a bit more) and two decent ones (A Good Year and the delightful Virtuosity), but this is one team that has all it takes to produce a masterpiece. Despite Crowe's personality, and Scott's erratic, yet admirable, choice of work, I'm have high expectations from this dynamic duo. Their next project might just fulfill those. And I'm not talking about Nottingham (I firmly believe no great movie can come from Robin Hood's story), but of Body of Lies, in which Crowe stars opposite DiCaprio (maybe back in Blood Diamond state of mind).

Tony Scott and Denzel Washington

Flipping the page, you find Ridley's brother, whom some might argue has less talent, yet as a film-maker I rank him just as high. It's his choice and taste in films that have lead to those assumptions, though I find it hard to imagine the action movie today without Scott. These two have made above average action movies with heart starting back with Crimson Tide and through Man on Fire (definitely their best collaboration) and Deja Vu. Denzel's stoic yet human portrayal of character goes well with Scott's stylized action. Their next project: The Taking of Pelham 123, a thriller about a subway hijacking. I expect this one to be less claustrophobic, and more gritty than usual.

David Fincher and Brad Pitt

Say what you want, but these two have given the world two great cult movies. The visual mastery of Fincher's dark flawed worlds goes well with Pitt's daring flair for lead men. Se7en was terrifying, but Fight Club put Fincher on the map and gave Pitt the broader choice in roles. Their next project: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, a tale of a man aging backwards. Casting one of the most attractive male stars out there is a no brainer (not that he can't act-see The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Rober Ford for references), but what I'm really interested in is how Fincher will handle it (expecially since the near-perfect Zodiac).

And there are other dynamic duos out there, ranging from Wes Anderson and Owen Wilson to David Cronenberg and Viggo Mortensen (I wouldn't be surprised at another collaboration after the great A History of Violence and Eastern Promises). And what can I say, except that I'm a fan, of all of these.

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A Companion to Modern British and Irish Drama $183.95 This wide-ranging Companion to Modern British and Irish Drama offers challenging analyses of a range of plays in their political contexts. It explores the cultural, social, economic and institutional agendas that readers need to engage with in order to appreciate modern theatre in all its complexity. An authoritative guide to modern British and Irish drama. Engages with theoretical discourses challenging a canon that has privileged London as well as white English males and realism. Topics covered include: national, regional and fringe theatres; post-colonial stages and multiculturalism; feminist and queer theatres; sex and consumerism; technology and globalisation; representations of war, terrorism, and trauma.

Masterpieces of Modern British and Irish Drama $73 Modern British and Irish dramatic works are among the plays most widely read by students. This volume conveniently introduces 10 major plays by British and Irish dramatists. Each chapter is devoted to a particular play and includes a brief biography, a plot synopsis, a discussion of major themes and characters, an overview of the play's historical background, an analysis of the work's dramatic style, an overview of the play's critical reception, and a list of works for further reading. Modern British and Irish dramatic works are widely enjoyed by general readers and high school students. But because they are rooted in literary Modernism and generally reflect particular historical and cultural concerns, they can also be difficult for students to understand. This volume concisely and conveniently introduces 10 masterpieces of British and Irish drama in an accessible manner.

The Cambridge Companion to Twentieth-Century Irish Drama $30 The essays in this collection cover the whole range of Irish drama from the late nineteenth-century melodramas to the contemporary Dublin of theatre festivals. With a full chronology and bibliography, this collection is an indispensable introduction to one of the world's most vibrant theatre cultures.

A Critical History of Modern Irish Drama 1891 1980 $65.33 This is a detailed, critical history of Irish drama from the founding of the Irish Literary Theatre to the eighties. Professor Maxwell pays special attention to the fortunes of the Abbey Theatre, home of the bestknown Irish playwrights, but also takes account of the Gate Theatre in Dublin and the Group, Arts and Lyric Theatres in Belfast. The main focus of the book is on the dramatists. At appropriate chronological points Professor Maxwell gives extended critical assessment of the work of the major writers: Yeats, Synge, OCasey, Denis Johnston, Samuel Beckett, Brian Friel. He comments also on other dramatists who have given Irish drama its distinctive voice, from George Fitzmaurice and St John Ervine, to Thomas Kilroy and Graham Reid. While arguing that Irish drama has a deeply indigenous nature, the book also evaluates its dealings with the European drama of Ibsen, the Symbolists and the Expressionists. A useful chronology, select bibliography and production photographs complement the text. Author: Maxwell, D. E./ Modern Irish Drama, 18911980 Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 272 Publication Date: 1984/11/22 Language: English Dimensions: 6.00 x 9.00 x 0.61 inches

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Contemporary Irish Drama and Cultural Identity $10 Within the last ten years there has been a renaissance in Irish drama from both sides of the border, including award-winning work which has transfered to London and New York, and has toured Britain as well as Europe and Australia. This book explores the dynamics of the relationship between these representations of Ireland and the fluid nature of cultural identity, especially during a period of economic and political change. Although the book establishes the historical context for contemporary Irish drama, and does include discussion of some of the earlier works of Brian Friel, Frank MacGuinness and Tom Murphy, the emphasis lies on their more recent work from 1980, and especially upon work created by new writers performed during the 1990's, during the emergence of the 'Celtic tiger economy' in the Republic, and the Peace Process in the North. Key themes provide the structure of the book, which examines especially those theatrical strategies which have been associated with the performance of identity, particularly in a post-colonial situation. References are also made to interviews with writers, performers, directors and groups, as well as performances seen across Ireland and Britain. Contemporary critical perspectives from post-colonial theory to psychoanalysis and performance praxis are deployed, but in an accessible way. In contrast to the tensions associated with the colonising relationship between Ireland and Britain, the relationship between Ireland and Europe are considered in terms of cultural and economic influences and performance practices, and that between Ireland and America in terms of the 'dream of the West', the diaspora and tourism.

The Politics of Identity in Irish Drama $133 This study examines the early dramatic works of Yeats, Synge, and Gregory in the context of late colonial Ireland’s unique socio-political landscape. Cusack demonstrates the complex negotiation of nationalism, class, and gender identities undertaken by these authors in the years leading up to Ireland’s revolution.

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A Concise Companion to Contemporary British and Irish Drama $111.95 A Concise Companion to Contemporary British and Irish Drama investigates key issues in British and Irish theatre since 1979. Covering topics from globalisation, genocide and terrorism to the use of new technologies, and physical and verbatim theatre practices, this volume illustrates the extraordinary diversity of contemporary drama and performance. Examines established and emerging playwrights, theatre companies, processes and ideological frameworks Analyses influential social, political, cultural and institutional contexts, among them globalization, genocide, and national identity, the use of new technologies, and the practice of physical theatre Challenges received ideas of the traditional canon, exploring work by Welsh, Scottish and Irish playwrights, as well as Black British Theatre, and Queer Theatres Chapters include notes, references, and guides to further reading

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