http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/feed/? Latest topics Sat, 20 Jun 2009 13:29:07 GMT 10 http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i212/Rumpelstiltskin_2006/SBKForum/FORUM.jpg http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/feed/? http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/tv-mini-series-f7/alice-in-wonderland-1999-t160.htm Fagin Stage fright leads Alice down the rabbit hole, through the looking glass, and into the pool of tears of Wonderland. Here she meets the oddest creatures imaginable, where doors lead into trees and claustrophobic halls where you shrink to three inches or grow to ten feet and get stuck in a vault. You can take tea with a Mad Hatter and play croquet with a Queen made-up as a playing card, listen to singing trees and talking flowers, or get advice from a hallucinating veteran caterpillar. But everything ... TV & Mini-series Mon, 15 Sep 2008 14:16:42 GMT http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/tv-mini-series-f7/alice-in-wonderland-1999-t160.htm#423 http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/tv-mini-series-f7/alice-in-wonderland-1999-t160.htm http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/off-topic-f9/roman-polanski-movies-t157.htm Paul What do you all think about Roman Polanski's films? A few nights ago, with some family members, we watched The Pianist, which they had never seen before. At the end, one of them said "oh, Roman Polanski. Well, I should have known!"... I don't quite know what they meant by that. I think his films are good. There's a lot of effort that goes into them. There are too many directors nowadays who go in for the special effects over the story line side, where as Roman pays a lot of attention ... Off Topic Mon, 15 Sep 2008 13:34:06 GMT http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/off-topic-f9/roman-polanski-movies-t157.htm#420 http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/off-topic-f9/roman-polanski-movies-t157.htm http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/off-topic-f9/which-other-actors-do-you-like-t107.htm Fagin Even though, BK is one of my favourite actors, I do of course enjoy watching others as well. If I had to make a list of my favourites, I think I would choose: James Nesbitt. Robert Hardy. Whoopi Goldberg. Daniel Day Lewis. Orlando Bloom. Rupert Grint. Eli Wallach. Jennifer Aniston. Kate Winslet. I have to admit that I tend to latch on to male actors more easily than female ones, and of course, my list is probably longer than this one if I really put my mind to it. Off Topic Sun, 13 Apr 2008 12:35:59 GMT http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/off-topic-f9/which-other-actors-do-you-like-t107.htm#157 http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/off-topic-f9/which-other-actors-do-you-like-t107.htm http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/off-topic-f9/what-sort-of-music-do-you-listen-to-t121.htm Fagin I'm just wondering what sort of music you forumers listen to. Myself, I like a big variety of music, of all genres. At the moment, I'm listening mainly to Oriental Fusion or general Fusion styles. If I had to choose my favourite singers, I would tell you frankly that they are Sarit Hadad (an Israeli star) and Celine Dion, whom I have seen twice in concert, the last time being on 2nd May 2008. Off Topic Tue, 10 Jun 2008 08:26:53 GMT http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/off-topic-f9/what-sort-of-music-do-you-listen-to-t121.htm#243 http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/off-topic-f9/what-sort-of-music-do-you-listen-to-t121.htm http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/introduce-yourself-here-f2/hi-everyone-t173.htm Katarzyna Hi all, My name is Katarzyna and I am from Warsaw. I would like to thank you dear Administrator for the invitation, we met on my space I am a true fan of Sir Ben and I am glad to be here. I am not working professionally in movie industry however always was fascinated mainly by cinematography. Nice to meet all of you Introduce yourself here! Fri, 10 Apr 2009 16:18:49 GMT http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/introduce-yourself-here-f2/hi-everyone-t173.htm#500 http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/introduce-yourself-here-f2/hi-everyone-t173.htm http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/from-the-press-f5/ben-kingsley-plays-the-bollywood-card-t177.htm Fagin http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/film/cannes/article6301645.ece]]> From The Press... Sat, 20 Jun 2009 13:29:07 GMT http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/from-the-press-f5/ben-kingsley-plays-the-bollywood-card-t177.htm#516 http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/from-the-press-f5/ben-kingsley-plays-the-bollywood-card-t177.htm http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/the-films-f6/the-wackness-2008-t97.htm Fagin Story, set in 1994, centers on a troubled teenage drug dealer and a drug-addled psychiatrist -- after the former trades pot for therapy sessions, then falls for the doctor's daughter. from IMDB). Kingsley's character: Dr. Squires. At the 2008 Sundance Festival, The Wackness won the Audience Award in the Dramatic category. The Films Sat, 29 Mar 2008 14:58:31 GMT http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/the-films-f6/the-wackness-2008-t97.htm#127 http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/the-films-f6/the-wackness-2008-t97.htm http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/video-f3/oscars-2009-t176.htm Fagin Video Wed, 15 Apr 2009 09:22:02 GMT http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/video-f3/oscars-2009-t176.htm#514 http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/video-f3/oscars-2009-t176.htm http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/off-topic-f9/the-curious-case-of-benjamin-button-t174.htm Paul I suppose on this forum, with so many members - actually, "most" members - liking cinematography, it is a bit of a waste of time asking you if you all saw "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button"... But, I'm curious to know what you thought? Off Topic Wed, 15 Apr 2009 09:02:49 GMT http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/off-topic-f9/the-curious-case-of-benjamin-button-t174.htm#507 http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/off-topic-f9/the-curious-case-of-benjamin-button-t174.htm http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/general-f1/no-more-gambit-t175.htm Paul ]]> General Wed, 15 Apr 2009 09:05:40 GMT http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/general-f1/no-more-gambit-t175.htm#508 http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/general-f1/no-more-gambit-t175.htm http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/from-the-press-f5/behind-the-mask-t172.htm Brit http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/2009/mar/29/ben-kingsley

Nice article in The Observer this Sunday! ]]> From The Press... Wed, 01 Apr 2009 17:25:01 GMT http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/from-the-press-f5/behind-the-mask-t172.htm#499 http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/from-the-press-f5/behind-the-mask-t172.htm http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/introduce-yourself-here-f2/hello-from-a-die-hard-fan-t114.htm Paul I was very happy to find this forum as I have been following Sir Ben Kingsley's work for many years. I have all of his films, mainly on DVD (for better picture quality), and to be honest, I have even had to buy a completely new DVD case, because my collection takes up so much room. I really hope this forum gets more members. It's scandalous for me that there is no other proper discussion board, and even his own site is now down. Introduce yourself here! Thu, 08 May 2008 11:18:08 GMT http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/introduce-yourself-here-f2/hello-from-a-die-hard-fan-t114.htm#181 http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/introduce-yourself-here-f2/hello-from-a-die-hard-fan-t114.htm http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/the-films-f6/transsiberian-2008-t98.htm Fagin A Trans-Siberian train journey from China to Moscow becomes a thrilling chase of deception and murder when an American couple encounters a mysterious pair of fellow travelers. (from IMDB)

Kingsley's character: Grinko.

]]> The Films Sat, 29 Mar 2008 14:59:01 GMT http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/the-films-f6/transsiberian-2008-t98.htm#128 http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/the-films-f6/transsiberian-2008-t98.htm http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/tv-mini-series-f7/jackanory-2006-t80.htm Fagin Sir Ben narrated the stroy of The Magician of Samarkand.]]> TV & Mini-series Sun, 16 Mar 2008 16:08:41 GMT http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/tv-mini-series-f7/jackanory-2006-t80.htm#83 http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/tv-mini-series-f7/jackanory-2006-t80.htm http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/the-films-f6/gandhi-1982-t1.htm Fagin The film portrays the life of Mahatma Gandhi, the lawyer who became the famed leader of the Indian revolts against the British through his philosophy of non-violent protest. The film won 8 Oscars, and recieved another 26 wins and 16 nominations. Sir Ben was awarded Oscar for Best Actor. On February 20, 2007, A new 2 disc widescreen edition was released on DVD A piece of Trivia : Sir Ben lost 20 pounds for the role of Mahatma Gandhi! See the trailer here : http://www.movie-list.com/trailers.php?id=gandhi The Films Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:02:50 GMT http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/the-films-f6/gandhi-1982-t1.htm#1 http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/the-films-f6/gandhi-1982-t1.htm http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/the-films-f6/species-1995-t25.htm Fagin In 1993, the Search for Extra Terrestrial Intelligence Project receives a transmission detailing an alien DNA structure, along with instructions on how to splice it with human DNA. The result is Sil, a sensual but deadly creature who can change from a beautiful woman to an armour-plated killing machine in the blink of an eye. Government agent Xavier Fitch assembles a team of scientists and mercenaries to locate and destroy Sil before she manages to find a mate and breed. Kingsley's character: ... The Films Fri, 14 Mar 2008 15:31:11 GMT http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/the-films-f6/species-1995-t25.htm#25 http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/the-films-f6/species-1995-t25.htm http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/the-films-f6/dave-1993-t20.htm Fagin Bill Mitchell is the philandering and distant President of the United States. Dave Kovic is a sweet-natured and caring Temp Agency operator, who by a staggering coincidence looks exactly like the President. As such, when Mitchell wants to escape an official luncheon, the Secret Service hires Dave to stand in for him. Unfortunately, Mitchell suffers a severe stroke whilst having sex with one of his aides, and Dave finds himself stuck in the role indefinitely. The corrupt and manipulative Chief ... The Films Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:57:38 GMT http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/the-films-f6/dave-1993-t20.htm#20 http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/the-films-f6/dave-1993-t20.htm http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/the-films-f6/schindler-s-list-1993-t23.htm Fagin Oskar Schindler is a vain, glorious and greedy German businessman who becomes unlikely humanitarian amid the barbaric Nazi reign when he feels compelled to turn his factory into a refuge for Jews. Based on the true story of Oskar Schindler who managed to save about 1100 Jews from being gassed at the Auschwitz concentration camp. (from IMDB). Kingsley's character: Itzhak Stern Won 67 awards including 7 oscars, 6 BAFTAs & 3 Golden Globes. Kingsley was awarded the Evening Standard ... The Films Fri, 14 Mar 2008 15:24:49 GMT http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/the-films-f6/schindler-s-list-1993-t23.htm#23 http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/the-films-f6/schindler-s-list-1993-t23.htm http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/the-films-f6/rules-of-engagement-2000-t34.htm Fagin Colonel Terry Childers is a 30-year Marine veteran: a decorated officer with combat experience in Vietnam, Beirut and Desert Storm. But now, the country he served so well has put him on trial for a rescue mission that went terribly wrong. For his attorney, he has chosen Marine Colonel Hayes Hodges, a comrade-in-arms who owes his life to Childers. Hodges is not the best lawyer in the service, but Childers trusts him as a brother Marine who knows what it's like to risk death under fire. Bound by ... The Films Fri, 14 Mar 2008 15:52:13 GMT http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/the-films-f6/rules-of-engagement-2000-t34.htm#34 http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/the-films-f6/rules-of-engagement-2000-t34.htm http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/the-films-f6/sexy-beast-2000-t35.htm Fagin Gal, a retired gangster, lives a happy life with his wife Deedee in a beautiful house in Spain. Don Logan, a respected name with the mob and an old "friend" to Gal, suddenly shows up. He wants Gal to join him on this big strike in London together with a well picked out gang of respected gangsters. When Gal keeps turning him down, Don gets more and more threatening, no is not an answer. How far will Don go to get his will done? What options are there for Gal? Will this ever end? (from IMDB.) Kingsley's ... The Films Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:10:52 GMT http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/the-films-f6/sexy-beast-2000-t35.htm#35 http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/the-films-f6/sexy-beast-2000-t35.htm http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/the-films-f6/artificial-intelligence-2001-t36.htm Fagin In this futuristic fairy tale, "David", a highly-advanced robotic boy, hopes to become a real boy so that he can win back the affection of the human mother who abandoned him. Like Pinocchio, he goes on a long journey hoping to find his "Blue Fairy," who can make his dreams come true. Kingsley's character: Specialist (voice). TRAILER: http://a.videodetective.com/movies/AI:_ARTIFICIAL_INTELLIGENCE/trailer/P00189404.htm The Films Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:13:23 GMT http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/the-films-f6/artificial-intelligence-2001-t36.htm#36 http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/the-films-f6/artificial-intelligence-2001-t36.htm http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/the-films-f6/the-triumph-of-love-2001-t37.htm Fagin In an unidentified country in 18th century Europe, a usurper's daughter has inherited the throne and feels guilty about her family's crimes. She learns that a rightful heir exists but has been taught to hate her and reject all love, and who additionally is kept in seclusion to protect him from her. Spying on his household, she falls in love at the first sight of him, suggesting an obvious happy ending as regards the throne. But to even get close enough to him to talk about it, she must embark ... The Films Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:14:49 GMT http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/the-films-f6/the-triumph-of-love-2001-t37.htm#37 http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/the-films-f6/the-triumph-of-love-2001-t37.htm http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/the-films-f6/house-of-sand-and-fog-2003-t39.htm Fagin House of Sand and Fog is the story of an Iranian political refugee family who are in struggle for a better life in the United States. Amir Behrani (Ben Kingsley), who was a colonel in Shah's regime, spends most of his savings on a fancy wedding ceremony for his daughter. Once she is married, he purchases a house in auction in the hope of making a profit by selling it for a higher price. Behrani's goal is to spend the money he earns from selling the house to achieve his dream of building a place ... The Films Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:22:55 GMT http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/the-films-f6/house-of-sand-and-fog-2003-t39.htm#39 http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/the-films-f6/house-of-sand-and-fog-2003-t39.htm http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/the-films-f6/thunderbirds-2004-t40.htm Fagin The year is 2010. Teenager Alan Tracy, sent off to a distant boarding school, is the youngest of the sons of Jeff Tracy, a retired American astronaut. Jeff, a widower, has formed International Rescue, and raised his sons to act as a secret, volunteer organization which uses highly advanced technology to save lives worldwide. Jeff and his older sons John, Virgil, Scott, and Gordon, who like Alan were named after the Mercury Seven astronauts are joined in this effort by Lady Penelope and her butler/chauffeur ... The Films Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:24:30 GMT http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/the-films-f6/thunderbirds-2004-t40.htm#40 http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/the-films-f6/thunderbirds-2004-t40.htm http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/the-films-f6/suspect-zero-2004-t41.htm Fagin When Dallas FBI Agent Thomas Mackelway violates serial killer Raymond Starkey's civil rights during an unorthodox arrest, Starkey goes free and Mackelway is demoted to a remote branch of the agency in Albuquerque. His first day on the job, Mackelway investigates the murder of a traveling salesman Harold Speck, which turns out to be the first of three seemingly random killings. Or perhaps they are not random at all; the last to die is Mackelway's nemesis, Raymond Starkey. The assignment consumes ... The Films Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:25:51 GMT http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/the-films-f6/suspect-zero-2004-t41.htm#41 http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/the-films-f6/suspect-zero-2004-t41.htm http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/the-films-f6/oliver-twist-2005-t43.htm Fagin In the Nineteenth Century, the orphan Oliver Twist is sent to a workhouse, where the children are barely fed and mistreated. He moves to the house of an undertaker, but after an unfair severe spank, he starts a seven day runaway to London. He arrives exhausted and starving, and is welcomed by a gang of pickpockets lead by the old crook Fagin. When he is mistakenly taken as a thief, the wealthy victim Mr. Brownlow brings Oliver to his home and shelters him. But Fagin and the dangerous Bill Sykes ... The Films Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:29:19 GMT http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/the-films-f6/oliver-twist-2005-t43.htm#43 http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/the-films-f6/oliver-twist-2005-t43.htm http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/the-films-f6/bloodrayne-2005-t44.htm Fagin In the Eighteenth Century, Rayne is the half-human half-vampire Dhampir and the lead attraction in a carnival's freak-show in Romania. When she escapes, she meets a fortuneteller that tells that her mother was raped by the king of the vampires Kagan and she decides to destroy her father. In her journey for revenge, she meets Vladimir and Sebastian, the leaders of the fortress of vampire hunters Brimstone, and she joins their society. She seeks for powerful talismans to defeat Kagan, while the ... The Films Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:32:19 GMT http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/the-films-f6/bloodrayne-2005-t44.htm#44 http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/the-films-f6/bloodrayne-2005-t44.htm http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/the-films-f6/lucky-number-slevin-2006-t45.htm Fagin In an airport waiting room, a man in a wheelchair tells a stranger a story about a fixed horse race in 1979 that resulted in a family's deaths. In Manhattan, two bookies and the son of a Mob boss die. A young man just out of the shower answers the door to a neighbor woman and explains that he's visiting, has had a bad week, including being mugged, and doesn't know where his pal, who lives there, is. The neighbor is chatty; she's a coroner. Two thugs arrive and, believing the visitor to be the ... The Films Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:35:07 GMT http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/the-films-f6/lucky-number-slevin-2006-t45.htm#45 http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/the-films-f6/lucky-number-slevin-2006-t45.htm http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/the-films-f6/you-kill-me-2007-t46.htm Fagin Frank Falenczyk loves his job. He just happens to be the hit-man for his Polish mob family in Buffalo, New York. But Frank's got a drinking problem and when he messes up a critical assignment that puts the family business in peril, his uncle sends him to San Francisco to clean up his act. Frank is not a touchy-feely kind of guy, but he starts going to AA meetings, gets a sponsor and a job at a mortuary where he falls for the tart-tongued Laurel, a woman who is dangerously devoid of boundaries. ... The Films Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:37:30 GMT http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/the-films-f6/you-kill-me-2007-t46.htm#46 http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/the-films-f6/you-kill-me-2007-t46.htm http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/the-films-f6/the-last-legion-2007-t47.htm Fagin Circa 460 A.D. Mira was born in a warrior-family in Kerala, British India, was well versed in martial arts and self-defense, so much so that she was recruited by the Spanish royalty and re-located to Constantinople. From there she was instructed to assist Roman Commander Aurelius to plan the escape of 12-year old Romulus Augustus Caesar from a prison in Capri after his parents had been killed by the leader of the Alliance in turmoil-stricken Rome that has seen the deaths of five emperors in five ... The Films Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:38:51 GMT http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/the-films-f6/the-last-legion-2007-t47.htm#47 http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/the-films-f6/the-last-legion-2007-t47.htm http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/general-f1/is-he-overrated-what-do-you-think-t108.htm Fagin I've read in many places that BK is a very overrated actor. Some people think that it's the whole "gandhi" and "schinlder's list" thing that have started it. By that, they mean to say that because he has been in some very good and ground-breaking films, he is often overrated and his talents exaggerated. Other people think that the amount of films he makes adds to the whole problem. For example, there is a forum (I think it's a forum), called something like "the home of the astoundingly overrated" ... General Sun, 13 Apr 2008 12:47:42 GMT http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/general-f1/is-he-overrated-what-do-you-think-t108.htm#159 http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/general-f1/is-he-overrated-what-do-you-think-t108.htm http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/general-f1/an-optical-illusion-t163.htm davsow ]]> General Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:55:49 GMT http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/general-f1/an-optical-illusion-t163.htm#442 http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/general-f1/an-optical-illusion-t163.htm http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/introduce-yourself-here-f2/hi-everyone-t170.htm Thomas
My name is Thomas and I found this forum through its Myspace page. I'm 25 years old (almost 26) and I study Criminal Law and sociology. But as always, I do have some outside interests and cinema is one of them. I like all kinds of things but lately I am very interested in dramas and films which are very character driven. I find that in Sir Ben's films and I'm never disappointed, even though I have seen only a few of them.]]> Introduce yourself here! Thu, 26 Mar 2009 09:22:15 GMT http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/introduce-yourself-here-f2/hi-everyone-t170.htm#477 http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/introduce-yourself-here-f2/hi-everyone-t170.htm http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/video-f3/one-on-one-interview-with-riz-khan-t169.htm Paul I found this interview on YouTube. It was for the Al Jazeera English program "One on One", presented by Riz Khan. It's a good interview, but I CAN'T BELIEVE that Riz made a mistake like saying that "Sexy Beast" was made in 2006... Anyway, watch when Riz says that he's been afraid of SBK ever since seeing him as Don Logan in Sexy Beast... He gets no reaction, at least none that you can see. Video Tue, 16 Dec 2008 17:29:20 GMT http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/video-f3/one-on-one-interview-with-riz-khan-t169.htm#473 http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/video-f3/one-on-one-interview-with-riz-khan-t169.htm http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/general-f1/as-an-admiral-in-the-14-18-war-t167.htm fruhling I was reading an article today that announced that Sir Ben is to play the part of an admiral of the 14-18 war in a new drama called "Jutland 1916". The drama is based on Peter Hart's historical novel which charters one of the most famous battles in History, and one of the most important ones of WWI, as Germany and Great Britain fought for control of the North Sea. Even though the Germans retreated, Historians are still debating over which side actually triumphed in the battle. The ... General Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:58:33 GMT http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/general-f1/as-an-admiral-in-the-14-18-war-t167.htm#468 http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/general-f1/as-an-admiral-in-the-14-18-war-t167.htm http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/general-f1/variety-club-showbiz-award-ceromony-t168.htm Brit http://www.hellomagazine.com/celebrities/2008/11/17/noel-caine-variety/
]]> General Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:00:55 GMT http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/general-f1/variety-club-showbiz-award-ceromony-t168.htm#469 http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/general-f1/variety-club-showbiz-award-ceromony-t168.htm http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/photoshoots-f13/on-the-set-of-prince-of-persia-t166.htm davsow

]]> Photoshoots Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:48:11 GMT http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/photoshoots-f13/on-the-set-of-prince-of-persia-t166.htm#466 http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/photoshoots-f13/on-the-set-of-prince-of-persia-t166.htm http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/film-premieres-and-festivals-f12/berlinale-2008-t110.htm Fagin Ben Kingsley and Daniela Lavender during 7th Annual Cinema For Peace Gala sponsored by BMW CleanEnergy as part of the 58th Berlinale International Film Festival held at the Konzerthaus am Gendarmenmarkt, on February 11, 2008 in Berlin, Germany. Actor Sir Ben Kingsley and his wife Daniela Lavender attend the 'Cinema for Peace' event during day five of the 58th Berlinale International Film Festival held at the Konzerthaus am Gendarmenmarkt, on February 11, 2008 in Berlin, Germany. Photos ... Film Premieres and Festivals Tue, 06 May 2008 12:35:25 GMT http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/film-premieres-and-festivals-f12/berlinale-2008-t110.htm#169 http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/film-premieres-and-festivals-f12/berlinale-2008-t110.htm http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/the-films-f6/shutter-island-2009-t137.htm Fagin Drama is set in 1954, U.S. Marshal Teddy Daniels is investigating the disappearance of a murderess who escaped from a hospital for the criminally insane and is presumed to be hiding on the remote Shutter Island. (Plot summary is from IMDB).

Kibgsley's Character: Dr. John Cawley.]]> The Films Mon, 14 Jul 2008 15:30:35 GMT http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/the-films-f6/shutter-island-2009-t137.htm#351 http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/the-films-f6/shutter-island-2009-t137.htm http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/general-f1/a-tribute-to-minor-threat-an-american-band-t164.htm Fagin I found this completely by accident. Hats off for giving this a go! Sir Ben Kingsley STOMPS into the shoes of Minor Threat's Ian MacKaye from Mean Magazine on Vimeo. General Fri, 19 Sep 2008 13:22:45 GMT http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/general-f1/a-tribute-to-minor-threat-an-american-band-t164.htm#443 http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/general-f1/a-tribute-to-minor-threat-an-american-band-t164.htm http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/general-f1/honary-doctorate-at-scarborough-university-t151.htm Fagin On July 20, Sir Ben was awarded an Honary Doctorate by the University of Scarborough, in recognition of his contribution to the ancient art of acting. It must be a great feeling to have your talents recognized in such a way, don't you think? General Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:37:56 GMT http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/general-f1/honary-doctorate-at-scarborough-university-t151.htm#386 http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/general-f1/honary-doctorate-at-scarborough-university-t151.htm http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/introduce-yourself-here-f2/nice-to-be-here-t162.htm davsow
I'm David! I found this forum completely by accident on a Yahoo! search. I don't often join forums because I find that sometimes the members can become clannish (no offense intended), but this forum seems OK. I love movies and entertainment in general.]]> Introduce yourself here! Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:11:01 GMT http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/introduce-yourself-here-f2/nice-to-be-here-t162.htm#426 http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/introduce-yourself-here-f2/nice-to-be-here-t162.htm http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/awards-f14/academy-awards-t143.htm Fagin

I think it's about time he won another Oscar!]]> Awards Mon, 14 Jul 2008 17:40:47 GMT http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/awards-f14/academy-awards-t143.htm#357 http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/awards-f14/academy-awards-t143.htm http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/the-films-f6/twelfth-night-or-what-you-will-1996-t26.htm Fagin Brother and sister Viola and Sebastian, who are not only very close but look a great deal alike, are in a shipwreck, and both think the other dead. When she lands in a foreign country, Viola dresses as her brother and adopts the name Cesario, becoming a trusted friend and confidante to the Count Orsino. Orsino is madly in love with the lady Olivia, who is in mourning due to her brother's recent death, which she uses as an excuse to avoid seeing the count, whom she does not love. He sends Cesario ... The Films Fri, 14 Mar 2008 15:33:42 GMT http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/the-films-f6/twelfth-night-or-what-you-will-1996-t26.htm#26 http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/the-films-f6/twelfth-night-or-what-you-will-1996-t26.htm http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/film-premieres-and-festivals-f12/premiere-of-tennesee-during-the-2008-trideca-film-festival-t109.htm Fagin Actor Sir Ben Kingsley and his wife Daniela Lavender attend the after party for "Tennessee" hosted by Cadillac at Tenjune lounge during the 2008 Tribeca Film Festival on April 26, 2008 in New York City. Actor Sir Ben Kingsley attends the premiere of "Tennessee" during the 2008 Tribeca Film Festival on April 26, 2008 in New York City. Photos from Zimbio Film Premieres and Festivals Tue, 06 May 2008 12:33:18 GMT http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/film-premieres-and-festivals-f12/premiere-of-tennesee-during-the-2008-trideca-film-festival-t109.htm#168 http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/film-premieres-and-festivals-f12/premiere-of-tennesee-during-the-2008-trideca-film-festival-t109.htm http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/film-premieres-and-festivals-f12/the-wackness-premieres-t165.htm Fagin

Photo is from contactmusic.com]]> Film Premieres and Festivals Fri, 19 Sep 2008 13:52:03 GMT http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/film-premieres-and-festivals-f12/the-wackness-premieres-t165.htm#445 http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/film-premieres-and-festivals-f12/the-wackness-premieres-t165.htm http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/video-f3/bbc-breakfast-interview-22nd-july-2008-t161.htm Fagin Found it! I've been looking for this for months! The day when Sir Ben is on TV and I was at work!!! I couldn't believe it when I came home and my Mum told me! Video Mon, 15 Sep 2008 16:41:46 GMT http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/video-f3/bbc-breakfast-interview-22nd-july-2008-t161.htm#425 http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/video-f3/bbc-breakfast-interview-22nd-july-2008-t161.htm http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/fan-art-f11/sir-ben-portrayed-by-me-t119.htm The-Dark-Lady Being an artist (or sort of), I did a few portraits of Sir Ben some time ago. I'd like to share them here. Here's the first one (click to enlarge): Sir Ben Kingsley as Fagin. I've done this one shortly after watching the movie "Oliver Twist", as I was so amazed by the character. The media were pencils, coloured pencils, pastels and everything that was there. Sir Ben in "House of sand and fog". I've done this pencil drawing of him more than two years ago. I'd probably ... Fan Art Sat, 07 Jun 2008 00:17:13 GMT http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/fan-art-f11/sir-ben-portrayed-by-me-t119.htm#201 http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/fan-art-f11/sir-ben-portrayed-by-me-t119.htm http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/the-films-f6/the-assignment-1997-t27.htm Fagin An American naval officer is recruited by the government to impersonate the most vicious and cold-blooded terrorist there is in order to catch him. But are things really what they seem to be? (from IMDB) Kingsley's character: Amos TRAILER: http://a.videodetective.com/movies/THE_ASSIGNMENT/trailer/P00007235.htm The Films Fri, 14 Mar 2008 15:35:15 GMT http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/the-films-f6/the-assignment-1997-t27.htm#27 http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/the-films-f6/the-assignment-1997-t27.htm http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/general-f1/sir-ben-kingsley-what-do-you-think-of-the-big-deal-t93.htm Fagin I find it really annoying to read that people don't think BK should be addressed as "Sir Ben Kingsley". I mean, if he's been awarded it, it's because he's earned it. I don't know whether or not it's true that he "demanded" to be addressed as Sir on the set of "Oliver Twist". From what I've seen of him, I actually find it hard to believe, and if he did request it then I think the circumstances were quite different from a direct "demand". And then there ... General Sat, 29 Mar 2008 10:30:19 GMT http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/general-f1/sir-ben-kingsley-what-do-you-think-of-the-big-deal-t93.htm#114 http://sirbenkingsley.forumotion.com/general-f1/sir-ben-kingsley-what-do-you-think-of-the-big-deal-t93.htm