James Rogan — 导演 (5)
The Open Doors (2004) [电影] 豆瓣
导演: James Rogan 演员: 麦克·辛 / Charlotte Ritchie
This short film, made in 2005, starts when Framton Nuttel enters the house of Mrs Sappleton. He is a young man from London suffering from nervous exhaustion, and he goes to the country side for some prescribed rest. He calls upon Mrs Sappleton, an acquaintance of his sister’s.
He is shown to the parlour by Mrs Sappleton’s niece, Vera, who entertains the man while he awaits the appearance of his host. Vera tells a story, the terrible tragedy of Mr Sappleton and his sons. He is told how they went out hunting in the marshes, and were lost in a fog three years earlier. Their bodies were never found but the mistress of the house insists that the French doors are left open every day until dusk, preying and hoping that one day they will return.
Mrs Sappleton arrives in the room, and quite blithely references that the doors are left open in expectation of her husband and sons. Nuttell and Vera exchange a knowing look. Tea is served while Mrs Sappleton reads Framton’s letter of introduction. As they sit, trying to make polite conversation, Framton notices figures emerging from the mist and heading towards the open doors.
Mrs Sappleton exclaims in surprise and delight, but the look of horror on Framton’s face is obvious. He drops his tea cup and leaves the room and house as fast as he can.
When Mr Sappleton inquires after the guest he saw leaving in a hurry, Mrs Sappleton explains that he was visiting the country for his health but that she thought he was an odd man. Vera continues to explain his sudden departure as being caused by the dogs they had with them. She explains that he had spent a terrible night some years ago that he was chased along The Ganges by a pack of wild dogs. The film finishes with Vera giving the camera a cheeky knowing glance.
蒙地蟒蛇脫線音樂劇 (2014) [电影] 豆瓣
Monty Python:The Meaning of Live
导演: James Rogan / Roger Graef 演员: 约翰·克里斯 / 特瑞·吉列姆
其它标题: Monty Python:The Meaning of Live
被譽為「喜劇界披頭四」的「蒙地蟒蛇」(Monty Python)相隔34年後再度登台,推出成團45週年的告別演出,渾身喜感的祖父級天王,以誇張的肢體動作以及讓人捧腹大笑的演出,征服全場的觀眾。同時,影片應穿插團員的訪問以及過往演出的片段,讓這部紀錄片溢滿歡笑與回憶....。
2014,「蒙地蟒蛇」劇團正籌備告別演出,成團45年的他們距離上次同台已經是34年前了,其中一位團員格雷查普曼更於1989年因病過世,六人同台的光景也只能在紀錄片的片段追憶,也讓這場告別秀更增添幾分感傷。這場英國倫敦O2體育館現場的馬拉松演出座無虛席,不僅重現1973以及1980年兩場演出的橋段,更找來了《王牌大賤諜》麥克邁爾斯等人登台客串,而物理學家史蒂芬霍金與團員獻聲演唱〈銀河之歌〉噱頭十足。
然而,這部紀錄片除了捕捉在O2體育館的精彩實況,更重要的是讓這些喜劇泰斗們侃侃而談一路走來的點滴,以及許多不為人知的秘辛,還有穿插這場告別演出的彩排實況,而泰瑞吉蘭更直白的說明他們為什麼會再聚首的原因,儘管聽來相當諷刺,如此以來卻讓全球劇迷值回票價。
這部紀錄片讓新世代影迷一睹英倫天團的脫線魅力,也讓老影迷再度重溫他們絕無僅有的瘋狂喜劇,然而這也是獻給《蒙地蟒蛇》團員們一封難忘的情書,滿載著舞台上的掌聲以及觀眾的喝采。
弗莱迪·默克里 - 最后的演出 (2021) [电影] 豆瓣
Freddie Mercury - The Final Act
导演: James Rogan 演员: Stuart Blizzard / Kashmira Bulsara
其它标题: Freddie Mercury - The Final Act
The story of the extraordinary final chapter of Freddie Mercury's life and how, after his death, Queen staged one of the biggest concerts in history, to celebrate his life and challenge the prejudices around HIV/AIDS.