Javier Bardem

Biutiful - Alejandro González Iñárritu interview

The Mexican filmmaker talks about his new film Biutiful, Spain, Javier Bardem and fatherhood

18 Jan 2011

‘The starting point for Biutiful was the character of Uxbal [played by Javier Bardem], who got into my head one day. I had listened to Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G Major and that had given me an idea for a tone and a mood. Then I had this image of Uxbal…

Biutiful a departure for Mexican Amores Perros director Alejandro González Iñárritu

Terminally ill underworld hustler Javier Bardem puts his life in order

18 Jan 2011

(15) 147min A departure for Mexican writer/director Alejandro González Iñárritu, following a trilogy of films (Amores Perros, 21 Grams and Babel) notable for their achronological, criss-crossing narratives. Save for its mysterious prologue, Biutiful…

'Self-amputation' scene in Danny Boyle's 127 Hours disturbs cinema audiences

Five of the best self-surgery scenes in film

23 Nov 2010

Danny Boyle's new film 127 Hours has been met with much critical acclaim after its US premiere. While it isn't out in the UK until January, the buzz has still been brewing just as much. Panic attacks have been reported as a result of the climactic…

Eat Pray Love

22 Sep 2010

(PG) 139min From Nip/Tuck to Glee, director Ryan Murphy has the golden touch when it comes to television. Not so, however, with film. His 2006 adaptation of Augusten Burroughs’ memoir Running With Scissors was a middle-of-the-road misfire and much…

Javier Bardem and Julia Roberts for Glee?

TV Gossip

6 Aug 2010

Javier Bardem and Julia Roberts are being lined up to star in 'Glee'. The Oscar-winning stars are now being written into the programme after Javier begged producer Ryan Murphy for a role as a Spanish rock star in the musical TV series, with Julia…

Javier Bardem's Glee role

TV Gossip

6 Jul 2010

Javier Bardem is to guest star in the new series of 'Glee'. The Oscar-winning actor - who is currently dating 'Nine' beauty Penelope Cruz - will appear as a rock star who befriends Artie (Kevin McHale) in season two of the hit Fox musical television…

Vicky Cristina Barcelona

5 Feb 2009

COMEDY/ROMANCE Another year, another execrable Woody Allen film. Our bankrupt Icelandic friends have a proverb for this kind of thing – ‘mediocrity is climbing molehills without sweating.’ Young Americans Vicky (Rebecca Hall) and Cristina…

Penelope Cruz's rocky romance?

Celebrity Gossip

26 Nov 2008

Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem's relationship is reportedly on the rocks. The 'Vicky Cristina Barcelona' actress - who has been dating Oscar-winning star Javier since August - is said to be furious after Javier broke their agreement to take a…

Penelope Cruz's sunny romance

Celebrity Gossip

9 Sep 2008

Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem have enjoyed a romantic holiday. The 'Vicky Cristina Barcelona' co-stars, who are believed to have been dating for around a year, spent a week in the luxurious private resort of Cayo Espanto, off the coast of…

Javier Bardem's Penelope proposal

Celebrity Gossip

28 Jul 2008

Javier Bardem is set to propose to Penelope Cruz. The Oscar-winning actor - who began dating Penelope when they worked together on Woody Allen movie 'Vicky Christina Barcelona' - is planning to pop the question during the couple's holiday next…

Penelope Cruz's Javier co-star

Celebrity Gossip

21 Jul 2008

Penelope Cruz loves working with her boyfriend Javier Bardem. The 'Vanilla Sky' actress - who made her acting debut alongside Javier in 1992 movie 'Jamon, jamon' - says it was "great" to be reunited on screen for Woody Allen's new movie 'Vicky…

No Country For Old Men

17 Jan 2008

THRILLER (15) 122min After the public ambivalence and critical lambasting of their last two films – Intolerable Cruelty and The Ladykillers – the Coen Brothers return to form with this adaptation of Cormac McCarthy’s novel, which features many…