Tag Archives: Gary Oldman

Gallery: Who’s Who in ‘Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy’

By staff | Posted on January 6th, 2012

Smiley, a career spy with razor-sharp senses, has been forcibly retired by the SIS, code-named the Circus. But with the Circus now compromised by a double agent, or mole, Smiley is rehired in secret at the government’s behest to uncover the truth. Smiley is portrayed by BAFTA Award winner Gary Oldman, who describes him as “mild-mannered, sagacious, and perspicacious. He has a prodigious memory, like a steel trap.”

Gary Oldman: ‘Tinker Tailor’ Gives Me One of My Best Roles Ever

By Tom Brook | Posted on December 9th, 2011

Gary Oldman, one of Britain’s more revered actors, is making a big impact with the espionage drama Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy, which opens in US cinemas today (December 9).

Can ‘Tinker, Tailor’ Film Match Success of the 1979 Miniseries?

By Leah Rozen | Posted on October 20th, 2011

Remember when you were asked to compare and contrast two books for an English exam back in high school or college? Well, now you can do that in real life, if only for your own edification, with two versions of Tinker, Tailor, Sailor, ...

News Roundup: It’s Definitely ‘Downton Abbey’s Week

By Fraser McAlpine | Posted on September 19th, 2011

It was always a high-risk strategy, putting two of Britain’s best drama series up against each other on a Sunday night, especially given the plethora of means people can use to catch up with whichever one they didn’t watch ...

News Roundup: Adele’s Next Album Won’t Be About Her (New) Ex

By Fraser McAlpine | Posted on September 5th, 2011

Adele’s first album 19 was written largely about her first major boyfriend and the turmoil she went through when they broke up. Her second album 21 was written after she split with her second major boyfriend, and that is why it ...

WATCH: Second Trailer For ‘Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy’

By Fraser McAlpine | Posted on August 5th, 2011

Let’s play a game: while you’re watching this gripping trailer, for the new adaptation of John Le Carre’s international espionage thriller Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, try running through the Harry Potter franchise in ...

WATCH: Brit-Drenched Trailer For ‘Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy’

By Fraser McAlpine | Posted on June 30th, 2011

Hoo boy! This is like a convention of the cream of British male acting talent, and someone’s calling the register.

WATCH: ‘Red Riding Hood’ Trailer Starring Amanda Seyfried, Gary Oldman

By MacKenzie Wilson | Posted on January 21st, 2011

Twilight director Catherine Hardwicke and screenwriter David Johnson (Orphan) offer a dark and chilling twist to the beloved children’s story in this spring’s Red Riding Hood. Big Love star Amanda Seyfried dons the famous ...

Sacha Baron Cohen as Freddie: Other Stars Who’ve Played Brit Rockers

By Kevin Wicks | Posted on September 17th, 2010

Sacha Baron Cohen wants an Oscar, damn it! After years of presenting at various award ceremonies and shocking the audience with gleefully crude antics, the Borat comedian has decided he wants to go for the gold himself.