Craig Parkinson Movies
British actor Craig Parkinson first gained critical and viewer attention with his effective portrayal of English music mogul Tony Wilson in director Anton Corbijn's Control (2007). The film -- a despairing, haunting biopic of Joy Division frontman Ian Curtis (Sam Riley) -- brought audiences the second onscreen incarnation of Wilson, and Parkinson imparted a much-needed element of gravitas to it. He thus earned a healthy amount of critical praise. ~ Nathan Southern, All Movie Guide
A man (Liam Neeson) travels to Milan in hopes of tracking down his missing wife (Laura Linney), only to discover that she was leading a secret life after crossing paths with her handsome lover (Antonio Banderas). Devastated and enraged, the husband begins plotting his ultimate revenge. Adapted from Bernhard Schlink's novel of the same name. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Liam Neeson, Antonio Banderas, (more)
Prolific music-video helmer and award-winning photographer Anton Corbijn makes his feature directorial debut with this biographical drama concerning the late Joy Division frontman Ian Curtis. Based on the book Touching from a Distance: Ian Curtis & Joy Division by the enigmatic singer's wife Deborah Curtis, Control documents the life of a legend who changed the face of modern music but never lived to witness the remarkable impact of his life's work. The time was the late 1970s, and the post-punk explosion was just gaining momentum in England. At the forefront of this movement was a band named Joy Division. Formed in 1976 and first calling themselves Warsaw, Joy Division favored mood and expression over the aggressive stance that had come to define punk rock. The band was championed by Factory Records founder Tony Wilson, and collaborated with producer Martin Hannett on the album that would become their undisputed masterpiece -- 1979's Unknown Pleasures. But despite the band's rising popularity, lead singer Curtis was not in good mental or physical health due a debilitating battle with epilepsy and an extramarital affair, and hanged himself in his Macclesfield home on the eve of the band's first U.S. tour. Newcomer Sam Riley stars opposite Samantha Morton in the film that sets out to tell the definitive story of a true rock & roll legend. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Samantha Morton, Sam Riley, (more)
- 2007
Tim Plester wrote, directed and stars in this short comedy about the ups and downs of both love and communication. A British man (Plester) is in love with a woman from Scandinavia (Myanna Buring). The language barrier between them proves to be emotional was well as verbal, and we're given access though their inner thoughts through subtitles as they break up, reconcile and generally try to understand one another. English Language (With English Subtitles) received its American premiere at the 2007 Los Angeles Film Festival. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Tim Plester, MyAnna Buring, (more)
