A Cinema inspired by a song
Romantic comedy ‘Last Christmas’ inspired by a George Michael beat is now being screened at theatres in Colombo and suburbs.
Starring Emilia Clarke (HBO’s Game of Thornes), Henry Golding (A Simple Favor, Crazy Rich Asians), Michelle Yeoh and Emma Thompson, the film is directed by ‘A Simple Favor’, ‘Spy’ and ‘Bridesmaids’ famed filmmaker Paul Feig.
Kate (Emilia Clarke) harumphs around London, a bundle of bad decisions accompanied by the jangle of bells on her shoes, another irritating consequence from her job as an elf in a year-round Christmas shop.Tom (Henry Golding) seems too good to be true when he walks into her life and starts to see through so many of Kate’s barriers. As London transforms into the most wonderful time of the year, nothing should work for these two. But sometimes, you got to let the snow fall where it may, you got to listen to your heart … and you got to have faith.
Last Christmas features the music of George Michael, including the bittersweet holiday classic of the film’s title.The film will also premiere brand new unreleased material by the legendary Grammy-winning artist, who sold more than 115 million albums and recorded 10 No. 1 singles over the course of his iconic career.
For the director, what adds to the magic of this world capital are the timeless sounds of George Michael. “The power of George’s music is breathtaking,” Feig says. “His songs are so well written and arranged that we can take them, rearrange and give them a secondary life. On top of that, we have an unreleased song that nobody has ever heard; this movie is just as much a love letter to George as it is to London. It is exciting for fans because they will get to re-experience his music in this new way. I’m also excited for people like myself who are aware of George but didn’t fully appreciate how amazingly talented he was.”
Regardless of his accomplishments, the filmmaker admits that he was the biggest fanboy on set. “I honestly had to pinch myself sometimes,” Feig says. “I had a fantastic script by Emma Thompson and Bryony, an amazing cast, music from the great George Michael, and we filmed in London!”
Produced by BAFTA winner David Livingstone for Calamity Films, by Emma Thompson, and by Paul Feig and Jessie Henderson for Feigco Entertainment. The film is executive produced by Sarah Bradshaw.
Originally released on November 8, the film is now being screened at Liberty by Scope Cinemas, Colombo City Center, Majestic Cinemas, Empire Cinema and PVR Cinemas.
