On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. In 1985, potter wrote the screenplay for a film called dreamchild, which is often referred to as a remake of alice. Irreverent british writer dennis potter speaks aloud what many literary historians have only postulated in whispers in dreamchild. Exploring the somewhat darker and more mysterious side of lewis carrolls classic book, the movie follows alice liddell hargreaves coral browne the books inspiration as an old woman who is haunted by the characters, by whom she was once so amused. Dennis potters haunting, melancholy fictional take on the reallife alice of charles l. Coral browne, ian holm, peter gallagher, gavin millar. Despite being portrayed as jewish on the show, gallagher is of irish catholic descent. Roger ashtongriffiths born 19 january 1957 is an english character actor, screenwriter and film director.
The film is set in 1932, on the 100th anniversary of the birth of. A disappointingly substantial number of them have yet to be made available in any form, while others are out only on some pretty obscure discs. Ian holm dodgson and coral browne alice the elder keep everything grounded with fine performances. As she thinks back on it, she starts to see her relationship with the shy authorprofessor in a new way and realizes the vast change between the young alice and the old. He now hosts an annual award ceremony named the sandy cohen awards, or the sandys, which in honor of his character now give a scholarship to a law school student at uc berkeley who wants to become a public defender. Roger ashtongriffiths wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. Dreamchild 1985 february 23rd, 2011 by unkle lancifer 19 comments. Dreamchild 1985 grand hotel 1932 man who would be king, the 1975. Dreamchild tells the semibiographical story of charles dodgson aka lewis carroll and his relationship with young alice liddell. Gates mcfadden aka cheryl mcfadden primarily works in television and is best known for playing dr. In 1932, alice liddell hargreaves, age 80, travels to new york to attend a celebration of lewis carrolls.
Moviegaga allows you to watch latest updated movies and tv series online for free in hd quality. Featuring the work of legendary puppet master jim henson. Nickelodeon initially ordered a twelveepisode first season, later increased to twenty. Feb 23, 2011 you cant mention dreamchild without pointing out that mrs. With coral browne, ian holm, peter gallagher, caris corfman. A lot of people return to it in their adulthood and are able to look back on their childhoods that way, said guston. Dreamchild is a 1985 british drama film written by dennis potter, directed by gavin millar and. A film based on the insights of in the shadow of the dreamchild is currently in production. Jims most famous creation of all came while at the television station, kermit the frog. They became the best friends and on may 28, 1954, jim henson married jane nebel.
It focuses on the twilight of the woman who once inspired the tale as she travels to new york for a celebration of the work and life of its author. Fewer people know that after a boating party on july 4, 1862, the girls mother. I f the definition of underrated is that the only copy i could find of this particular film was a snarledup vhs tape recorded from channel 5, then dreamchild is that. Mar 25, 2008 dennis potters haunting, melancholy fictional take on the reallife alice of charles l. Overview of dreamchild, 1985, directed by gavin millar, with coral browne, ian holm, peter gallagher, at turner classic movies. Schneider stated that having nimoy host the series was part of a strategy to seduce kids into watching using popular actors. Nov 29, 2015 a lot of people return to it in their adulthood and are able to look back on their childhoods that way, said guston. Dreamchild is a 1985 british drama film written by dennis potter, directed by gavin millar and produced by rick mccallum and kenith trodd. In a 1984 interview with the new york times, warneramex president john a. Dreamchild the cult movie collection dvd region 2 for sale. Dreamchild news, posters, trailers, images, cast and plot. This is a unique view of the classic story of alice in wonderland which shows what happens to alice in her later life.
The next generation 19871994, but she has also done some film work, including the star trek film series. Alices adventures in wonderland, by lewis carroll, was first published in 1865, and revolutionized childrens literature and influenced popular culture in many ways. Dreamchild is an ambitious movie that tries to do a lot of things, and does most of them surprisingly well. Variety offering her performance for your consideration in oscar season, all at her own cost. Dreamchild 1985 upcoming movies movie database joblo. Read more from jim hensons red book in imagination illustrated. Dreamchild 1985, the double baftanominated collaboration between respected film and television director gavin millar and acclaimed screenwriter dennis potter. Dreamchild 1985 return to oz 1985 supergirl 1984 superman iii 1983. Rent, buy or watch dreamchild movie now family video. Roger ashtongriffiths wikimili, the free encyclopedia wikimili, the free encyclopedia. You can read it as a child and look at the book completely differently when. Jim henson met jane anne nebel at the university of maryland.
Choose your favorite movies from our best collections at movieninja. Moviegaga watch movies and tv series online free, hd quality. Alice and dreamchild dennis potter has written so many great, rare and unreleased television plays for the bbc over the years. Dec 05, 2009 i f the definition of underrated is that the only copy i could find of this particular film was a snarledup vhs tape recorded from channel 5, then dreamchild is that. Strangelove 1964 seasons 50, 14 draughtsmans contract 1982 season 46 dreamchild 1985 season 24 dreams 1990 season. Caroll dedicated his books alices adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass, and what alice found there to liddell, and her name was borrowed for the fictional alice. In 1932 browne is an 80yearold british woman coming to the us. Exploring the somewhat darker and more mysterious side of the lewis carrolls classic book, the movie follows alice liddell the books inspiration as an old woman who is haunted by the characters she was once so amused by. A new understanding of lewis carroll is a 1999 book by british author karoline leach that posited the concept of the carroll myth.
Jim hensons performing partner was a woman named jane nebel, who later would become his wife. Dreamchild 1985 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. As she thinks back on it, she starts to see her relationship with. This was an outofnowhere delight when critic pauline kael helped rescue it from oblivion in 1985, and time has only added to its charms. Lets be real coral browne could wipe the floor with judi dench. Strangelove 1964 seasons 50, 14 draughtsmans contract 1982 season 46 dreamchild 1985 season 24 dreams 1990 season 49 duck soup 1933 seasons 39, 5. Dreamchild is a 1985 british drama film written by dennis potter, directed by gavin millar and produced by rick mccallum and.
Alice in wonderland 1985, anglia television episode 1 duration. Dreamchild official trailer uneasy blend of fantasy, flashback, and historical recreation, salvaged by the superb coral browne. The myth and reality of lewis carroll 150th anniversary special edition by karoline leach isbn. At age 80, the alice behind alice in wonderland recalls the deacon who wrote as lewis carroll. Mcfadden has also worked as a choreographer on the dark crystal 1982, dreamchild 1985, and labyrinth 1986. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A radical reevaluation of the life and work of one of englands most mysterious literary figures, the revised edition here presented as a 150th anniversary collectible paperback expands on leachs important work. It stars coral browne, ian holm, peter gallagher, nicola cowper and amelia shankley and is a fictionalised account of alice liddell, the child who inspired lewis carrolls alices adventures in wonderland. He is best known for his role as mace tyrell in hbo series game of thrones. The jim henson journal available from chronicle books. Steve whitmire in dreamchild 1985 coral browne in dreamchild 1985 mick. Now in her early 80s, she is invited to new york to speak in honor of lewis carroll rev.
An intriguing title with an intriguing premise, based on true events. Dreamchild tells the semibiographical story of charles dodgson aka lewis carroll and his. Jim henson, creator of the muppets from greenville, mississippi. Alices adventures in wonderland and through the looking. Dreamchild is a 1985 british drama film written by dennis potter, directed by. For fans of wonderland, dreamchild is really a must see. The toronto film festival, now in its 21st year, is the major launching pad for many of the films that will be honored, applauded and damned during oscar season, which started, in case you.