Prick Up Your Ears
Screened in August 2008
Director: Stephen Frears. Cast: Gary Oldman, Alfred Molina, Vanessa Redgrave, Wallace Shawn, Lindsay Duncan, Frances Barber, Julie Walters, James Grant, Janet Dale, Margaret Tyzack. Screenplay: Alan Bennett (based on the book by John Lahr).
Twitter Capsule: Familiar Frears-y blend of intriguing off-rhythms and desultory construction. Oldman's good, Molina's overripe

Photo 1987 Civilhand/Zenith Entertainment/
The Samuel Goldwyn Company
Not yet reviewed in full. Grade: C+

Golden Globe Nominations:
Best Supporting Actress: Vanessa Redgrave

Other Awards:
Cannes Film Festival: Best Artistic Contribution (Stanley Myers, composer)
New York Film Critics Circle: Best Supporting Actress (Redgrave)
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