Angus Deayton

Synopsis: Oscar-winning drama portrays the early years of the reign of Elizabeth I - royal intrigues, assassination attempts and foreign political interference cause turmoil in 16th century England. USA - 1998 - R

Swinging With The Finkels is the story of what happens after the honeymoon ends and couples get bored with married life. Having met at University, American born Ellie (MANDY MOORE) and her husband Alvin (MARTIN FREEMAN) are several years into their marriage. The heady sparks of lust and fun have sadly faded and they’re left with the day to day normality of their everyday life. Advised by best friends Peter (JONATHAN SILVERMAN) and Janet (MELISSA GEORGE), who are having their own marital problems, Ellie and Alvin are desperate to 'spice things up'. Having explored various options, including an unfortunate incident with a cucumber as witnessed by Ellie's Grandfather (played by comedy legend JERRY STILLER), Ellie hits upon the brilliant idea to mix things up with another couple - to have a 'consensual affair' within the confines of the marriage. The couple embarks on finding the ideal couple and begins to interview a plethora of perverse and quirky swingers. They finally settle on what seem to be the perfect couple - played by the well known UK media personality Angus Deayton and the hilarious Daisy Beaumont. A night of insanity and hilarity follow. Filled with brilliantly observed truths about men and woman, and some side achingly funny set pieces, "Swinging With The Finkels" is a romantic comedy with a unique edge that anyone that has ever been in a relationship will relate to.

Elizabeth -- A film of the early years of the reign of Elizabeth I of England and her difficult task of learning what is necessary to be a monarch.

When catholic Queen Mary dies the succession goes to Elizabeth, the protestant half-sister Mary was not prepared to execute. The new queen finds herself surrounded by advisers, some supportive but some plotting to restore the catholic line by almost any means. She is also under pressure to marry and produce an heir, but her lover Lord Robert Dudley is not considered suitable. Elizabeth realizes she has some decisions to make, the most important being who rules England.

Five-minute preview gives a timeline of events for the film leading to the ultimate conflict between Queen Elizabeth I (Cate Blanchett) and Spanish King Philip II (Jordi Molla). Other characters introduced include Sir Walter Raleigh (Clive Owen), Bess (Abbie Cornish) and Sir Francis Walsingham (Geoffrey Rush).

Trailer introduces the upcoming conflict ready to take place between England and Spain. The Spanish strike fear with their armada. Sir Walter Raleigh (Clive Owen) makes his introduction as an ally to the Queen (Cate Blanchett).

Elizabeth -- CineMagia.ro - Trailer (Flash)

Feature trailer for Swinging With the Finkels. Swinging With The Finkels is the story of what happens after the honeymoon ends and couples get bored with married life. Having met at University, American born Ellie and her husband Alvin are several years into their marriage. The heady sparks of lust and fun have sadly faded and they re left with the day to day normality of their everyday life. Advised by best friends Peter and Janet, who are having their own marital problems, Ellie and Alvin are desperate to 'spice things up'. Having explored various options, including an unfortunate incident with a cucumber as witnessed by Ellie's Grandfather, Ellie hits upon the brilliant idea to mix things up with another couple - to have a 'consensual affair' within the confines of the marriage. The couple embarks on finding the ideal couple and begins to interview a plethora of perverse and quirky swingers. They finally settle on what seem to be the perfect couple - played by the well known UK media personality Angus Deayton and the hilarious Daisy Beaumont. A night of insanity and hilarity follow. Filled with brilliantly observed truths about men and woman, and some side achingly funny set pieces, Swinging With The Finkels is a romantic comedy with a unique edge that anyone that has ever been in a relationship will relate to.