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...Director Eleni Andreadis tells it, it was precisely the famously tragic American elements of the story that drew her to the play. Indeed, the London-trained actress and first-time director said, “Coming from the U.K., I have already done plays by the sort of Oscar Wildes and other typical British playwrights. Being here, now, in the States, I was really excited to do something by an American playwright—in particular, Tennesse Williams...
...further down the road are more distinct: in fifteen years, he hopes to have a few feature films under his belt, with funding to do another one. “I want to be the next Hal Hartley,” he says. “Never made an Oscar, never made a ton of money at the box office. But he’s doing it how he wants to do it and getting by that way, so that’s how I see myself.” Until then, Johnson contents himself with the wonderful prospects...
...actress, 26, around Italy, with reps for both admitting they're "dating." Skeptics note the pair have summer films to promote--Batman Begins for her and War of the Worlds for him--making this a nice time to toss the paparazzi some A-list meat. Indeed, Cruise's exes--Oscar winner Nicole Kidman and Sahara star Penlope Cruz--have enjoyed boosts from being on his arm. So, Katie, dear, if the love affair doesn't last, the line on your rsum will...
...versatile, much loved British actor; in Denham, Britain. While touring Asia with a traveling theater company, the young Mills was spotted by Nol Coward, who helped him find good parts in London, some in plays (Cavalcade) and films (In Which We Serve) by Coward. Mills won an Oscar for his supporting role as a mute in David Lean's 1970 film Ryan's Daughter. Lean also directed him in Great Expectations and Hobson's Choice. The nimble, enduring Mills, who appeared in more than 100 movies, made four with his daughter Hayley, including Tiger Bay and The Chalk Garden...
Died. Ruth Hussey, 93, onetime model best known for her Oscar-nominated role as the wisecracking photographer sent with reporter Jimmy Stewart to cover the high-society wedding of Katharine Hepburn in The Philadelphia Story; in Thousand Oaks, Calif. Hired by MGM in 1937, reportedly as a threat to keep stars Myrna Loy and Norma Shearer in line, she appeared in more than 40 films, including Northwest Passage, opposite Spencer Tracy, and as athlete Jordan Baker in the 1949 remake of The Great Gatsby...