Captain Phillips, David Thomson, David Greig's The Events
Matthew Sweet with a review of Paul Greengrass's new film, Captain Phillips, starring Tom Hanks and a discussion of David Greig's play based on the Norwegian massacre.
Matthew Sweet presents.
Tom Hanks stars as Captain Phillips in the new film from Paul Greengrass, which tells the true story of American cargo ship hijacked by Somali pirates who take the captain hostage. Writer Kevin Jackson and Anja Shortland, who has studied the economics of Somali piracy, discuss whether the film gives a true picture of not only the events but their underlying causes.
Film historian David Thomson discusses the most memorable moments from 70 films, covering a hundred-year span and including films from Britain, France, Japan and Italy as well as from the United States.
On the opening night in London of David Greig's play, inspired by the Norwegian massacre perpetrated by Anders Breivik, Matthew Sweet discusses the possibility of forgiveness in the face of atrocity: with forensic psychiatrist Cleo Van Velsen, the priest and broadcaster Giles Fraser and the production's director Ramin Gray.
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Captain Phillips
Kevin Jackson and Anja Shortland discuss the film and its portrayal of Somali piracy
Duration: 10:40
Moments that Made the Movies
Film historian David Thomson discusses the most memorable moments in films
Duration: 17:08
The Events
A discussion on David Greig's play The Events and chances of forgiveness after atrocity
Duration: 17:19
The Events
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,Ìýby David Greig, is on at the Young Vic Theatre in London until 2nd November.
Image (right):ÌýNeve McIntosh and Rudi Dharmalingam in The Events.Ìý©ÌýSteven Cummiskey 2013.David Thomson
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Moments that Made the MoviesÌýby David Thomson is available now, published byÌýThames and Hudson.Captain Phillips
Ìýis released in UK cinemas on 18th October, certificate 12A.
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Captain Phillips is also the subject ofÌýthis weekend'sÌý as Matthew Sweet captures the action packed world of the thriller. On ±«Óãtv Radio 3 on 19th October at 4pm.
Credits
Role Contributor Presenter Matthew Sweet Interviewed Guest Kevin Jackson Interviewed Guest Anja Shortland Interviewed Guest Cleo Van Velsen Interviewed Guest Giles Fraser Interviewed Guest Ramin Gray Interviewed Guest David Thomson Broadcast
- Mon 14 Oct 2013 22:00±«Óãtv Radio 3
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