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Savage Messiah: Ken Russell / Re: Ken Russell quiz
« Last post by EThomson on July 10, 2023, 03:33:48 AM »
I'll give it a go. Without any cheating  :)

Which is the only Ken Russell film to have a sequel?  It was not directed by Ken.
Billion Dollar Brain - already a sequel itself, but followed by two more in the nineties.

Which film of his is one of the few non-Beatles films to include a Beatles song (not a cover)?
Again, Billion Dollar Brain. I believe it's been silenced and/or snipped from all home video releases. Probably used without permission and now too expensive to clear.

Which film includes a homage to Eisenstein’s Alexander Nevsky?
Can't answer, I glanced at the last post.

The connection between Russell, Godard and Sturridge?
All directed TV films commissioned by London Weekend Television??? Although, Godard's British Sounds was rejected.

Which film has a script based on a translation by his then wife Vivian?
Considering the rich language, Salome's Last Dance?

Which film star has a role in Altered States aged five?
Drew Barrymore

Which ballet dancer appears in five Russell films as well as two television films?
You've got me. It's not right, but Rudolf Nureyev?

The connection between Polanski’s Cul de Sac and French Dressing?
Pass

Which film was later adapted into 3D?
Pass again

Which film includes a homage to Death in Venice?
Mahler

Which actor has appeared in the most Russell films (excluding television films): Oliver Reed/ Glenda Jackson/ Murray Melvin/ Christopher Gable / Georgina Hale?
Glenda Jackson?
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Savage Messiah: Ken Russell / Re: Ken Russell quiz
« Last post by Ross_R on July 10, 2023, 02:27:00 AM »
Huh, I actually know the answer to the third one.

Billion Dollar Brain. The scene of the final battle is a homage to Eisenstein’s Alexander Nevsky.
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Steven Berkoff discussion / Dog/ Actor in Salford UK and Norway
« Last post by Iain Fisher on July 08, 2023, 11:44:38 PM »
Two Steven Berkoff one-man plays, Dog and Actor, are performed in Kristiansandin in Norway on 8 Sept 2023 and at the Quarry Theatre in Bradford, UK on 21 Sept 2023.  It is a Threedumb Theatre production.

Directed and Performed by Stephen Smith.  Dramaturgical Support from Michael Blundell-Lithco and Scott Le Crass.  Sound Design by Stephen Smith and Paul Richardson.

"Two explosive and comedic short plays written by Steven Berkoff, performed back-to-back by the same one actor.  The first play: DOG follows a day in the life of a racist football hooligan and his beloved pitbull terrier, Roy, who changes his life. The second play: ACTOR is a spoken word monologue which delves into the heart of the acting industry, humorously and poignantly portraying the trying life of a struggling artist.
Without the use of any set or props, DOG/ACTOR presents a masterclass in physical theatre and comedic storytelling, promising a thrilling theatrical experience."

"Ikke gĂĄ glipp av denne spennende teateropplevelsen! Kanon Produksjon samarbeider med Threedumb Theatre pĂĄ tvers av landegrenser for ĂĄ bringe denne enestĂĄende oppsetningen til Norge for første gang. Engelske Stephen Smith stĂĄr alene pĂĄ scenen og presenterer DOG/ACTOR uten bruk av scenografi eller rekvisitter. Stykkene blir fremført rett etter hverandre og gir publikum en mesterklasse i fysisk teater og komisk historiefortelling.  Det første stykket, DOG, følger en dag i livet til en rasistisk fotballhooligan og hans elskede pitbull terrier, Roy, som forandrer livet hans. Det andre stykket, ACTOR, er en spoken-word monolog som dykker inn i skuespillerbransjen og pĂĄ humoristisk og gripende mĂĄte skildrer det prøvende livet til en artist som sliter."

More details are here
http://www.iainfisher.com/berkoff/berkoff-news.html


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Savage Messiah: Ken Russell / Ken Russell quiz
« Last post by Iain Fisher on July 08, 2023, 07:05:56 PM »
Which is the only Ken Russell film to have a sequel?  It was not directed by Ken.

Which film of his is one of the few non-Beatles films to include a Beatles song (not a cover)?

Which film includes a homage to Eisenstein’s Alexander Nevsky?

The connection between Russell, Godard and Sturridge?

Which film has a script based on a translation by his then wife Vivian?

Which film star has a role in Altered States aged five?

Which ballet dancer appears in five Russell films as well as two television films?

The connection between Polanski’s Cul de Sac and French Dressing?

Which film was later adapted into 3D?

Which film includes a homage to Death in Venice?

Which actor has appeared in the most Russell films (excluding television films): Oliver Reed/ Glenda Jackson/ Murray Melvin/ Christopher Gable / Georgina Hale?
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Savage Messiah: Ken Russell / Re: Ken Russels Treasure Island
« Last post by EThomson on July 04, 2023, 01:58:51 PM »
Hi,

Does anyone know where I could obtain a copy? For private use only. Been scouring around searching for over a year and would be very grateful.

By the way, great site. I've never seen such a definitive guide to Russell's Monitor programmes and TV work as here.
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Savage Messiah: Ken Russell / Re: Bing AI Chat on Ken Russell
« Last post by Ross_R on June 21, 2023, 01:34:53 PM »
It seems like this site is the biggest source of info on Ken Russell indeed, so I guess it is not that surprising.

It is, however, definitely an achievement.
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Savage Messiah: Ken Russell / Re: Ken Russell - Alice In Russialand
« Last post by Ross_R on June 21, 2023, 01:10:10 PM »
Can I ask for a copy as well? I've recently found out about this film by stumbling upon a cassette with random outtakes from this movie:
https://youtu.be/i_fcSsQsSjo

I've since really wanted to take a look at the full movie, so if it is possible, please?..

Obviously, I will not upload it on YouTube, unless such action is welcome.
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Steven Berkoff discussion / East in Salford UK
« Last post by Iain Fisher on June 21, 2023, 11:43:30 AM »
Steven Berkoff's East is performed in the Kings Arms Theatre, Salford on 19 Jul 2023.



"Ever wondered what Shakespeare would have written had he grown up in the smingy East End of London in the early 1970’s? EAST shows us that world through the eyes of an everyday family infested with a heady culture of rage, regret and lust in a world of pleasure palaces, casual racism, gin, Crossroads and ultraviolence".

The actors are Roisin McCusker (Sylv), Adam Gardiner (Mike), Taran Knight (Les), Dale S Vicker (Mum) and Luke Richards (Dad).  The director is Liam Grunshaw and the producer is Gareth Kavanagh.  It is a ROOM 5064 and SILENT JUDGE production.

For more details see the Kings Arms site click here.
https://www.kingsarmssalford.com/
For more on East click here
http://www.iainfisher.com/berkoff/berkoff-play-east.html
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Savage Messiah: Ken Russell / Ken Russell Book launch and Symposium
« Last post by Iain Fisher on June 16, 2023, 12:42:54 AM »
A new book and a symposium.  The book is Refocus: the Films of Ken Russell, part of ReFocus: The International Directors Series, edited by Matthew Melia.



The symposium will include

- Stewart Williams (University of East Anglia) - The Making of a Disreputation: the construction and development of Ken Russell’s authorial-critical reputation
- Caroline Langhorst (De Monfort University) - Inner Voids and the Abyss?: Ken Russell, Performed Masculinities and Actor Collaborations in the Long 1960s
- Kevin Fullerton (Dundee University) - Architecture and Class Representation in Ken Russell's work from 1956 to 1971
- William Kitchen (University of Bournemouth) – Romanticism and Virtuosity: Tommy and Lisztomania
- Sawako Omori (Independent Scholar and Journalist) - Ken Russell as a cult director in Japan
- Matthew Melia (Kingston University) – Ken in the Archive: Unmade Ken Russell.
- Q and A with Lisi Russell and Roger Crittenden

The event will also remember Russell's work with the actor Murray Melvin – who passed away, aged 90, on 14th April 2023.  This event aims to bring the importance of his work with Russell into focus. This event is dedicated to him.

 The symposium will be followed by the Book Launch panel and wine reception.  It will take place on Thursday 6 July 2023 in Kingston University Town House.

The book will be available to buy on the day with a 30% discount!!!

For details of the event click here
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ken-russell-book-launch-and-symposium-tickets-635308152787?aff=erelexpmlt

Thanks to Alex for the information.
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Savage Messiah: Ken Russell / Glenda Jackson passes away
« Last post by Iain Fisher on June 15, 2023, 12:43:06 PM »
Sadly Glenda Jackson has passed away.  More soon.
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