Colin Firth had not read the book when Paterson and Webber approached him to play the artist Joannes Vermeer, but read the script and quickly accepted the role. He says, “It felt refreshing. It takes itself seriously, which is not a popular position in most films—it is safer to have your tongue in cheek these…
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Love Actually Production Notes (2003)
Acclaimed screenwriter Richard Curtis (Four Weddings and a Funeral, Notting Hill, Bridget Jones’s Diary) now steps behind the camera for his directorial debut on his latest project, Love Actually—the ultimate romantic comedy that weaves together a spectacular number of love affairs into one amazing story. Curtis is re-teamed with producers Duncan Kenworthy and Working Title’s…
What A Girl Wants Production Notes (2003)
Inspired by the fairy tale charm of the 1958 Sandra Dee–Rex Harrison romantic comedy The Reluctant Debutante, producer Denise Di Novi developed What A Girl Wants, the coming-of-age story of a spirited young woman who dreams of forging a relationship with the father she’s never known. “I think every young girl dreams of finding her…
Girl with a Pearl Earring (2003)
Set in 17th century Holland, “Girl with a Pearl Earring” tells the imagined, intriguing and highly seductive story behind one of Vermeer’s greatest and most enigmatic paintings. Griet (Johansson), a tilemaker’s daughter, is forced by tragedy to become a maid for the master painter (Firth). Fascinated by his craft, she soon shows an aptitude for…
Love Actually (2003)
Taglines: The ultimate romantic comedy. Against the backdrop of aged has-been rock star Billy Mack’s Christmas themed comeback cover of “Love Is All Around” which he knows is crap and makes no bones about it much to his manager Joe’s chagrin as he promotes the record, several interrelated stories about romantic love and the obstacles…
What A Girl Wants (2003)
Taglines: Trying to fit in. Born to stand out. Daphne Reynolds (Amanda Bynes) has what every girl wants – or so it seems. This spirited young American girl has a unique style all her own, an unconventional but loving relationship with her bohemian mother Libby (Kelly Preston) and a future full of possibilities – but…