Sam Mendes is no stranger to meaningful and heartfelt storytelling. Empire of Light is another example of that. Set in an English coastal town in the 1980s, the story is all about love, friendship, and compassion. Everything is set around a fading cinema, a place where people have come for all sorts of needs throughout the years. Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross Scoring Sam Mendes' 'Empire of Light' ". Film Music Reporter. 23 August 2022 . Retrieved 24 August 2022. Tartaglione, Nancy (28 February 2022). "Sam Mendes Starts Production on 'Empire of Light'; Tom Brooke & Hannah Onslow Join Cast of Searchlight Pic". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved 28 February 2022.

Grein, Paul (6 March 2023). " 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' Wins Big at 2023 Guild of Music Supervisors Awards: Full Winners List". Billboard . Retrieved 6 March 2023. If you need another movie to add to your DVD collection, look no further than Empire of Light. It heads to DVD and Blu-ray this month. Wright, Joe (22 November 2021). "Empire of Light, starring Olivia Colman and directed by Sam Mendes, to be filmed at Dreamland in Margate". Kent Online . Retrieved 29 November 2021. a b Bradshaw, Peter (12 September 2022). "Empire of Light review – Olivia Colman shines in Sam Mendes's darkening hymn to cinema". The Guardian . Retrieved 4 January 2023.The film was released for VOD on 7 February 2023, followed by a Blu-ray and DVD release on 21 February 2023. [18] [19] [20] Reception [ edit ] Critical response [ edit ] The performance of Olivia Colman received critical acclaim. It was announced in April 2021 that Sam Mendes had set his next film, which he would write and direct himself at Searchlight Pictures. Olivia Colman was in talks to star and Roger Deakins was announced as cinematographer. [5] Colman was confirmed in July, with Micheal Ward also joining the cast. [6] In December, Colin Firth, Toby Jones, Crystal Clarke and Tanya Moodie were added to the cast. [7] Tom Brooke and Hannah Onslow were confirmed to star in late February. [8] Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross composed the film's score. [9]

Zilko, Christian (2 September 2022). "New 'Empire of Light' Images Offer a Closer Look at Sam Mendes' Love Letter to Cinema". IndieWire . Retrieved 25 October 2022. Anderson, Erik (22 December 2022). "2022 Florida Film Critics Circle winners: 'Decision to Leave', 'Everything Everywhere All At Once' are top winners". AwardsWatch . Retrieved 22 December 2022. Remley, Hilary (25 January 2023). " 'Empire of Light' Arrives on Digital & Blu-ray Next Month". Collider . Retrieved 25 January 2023.

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Lang, Brent; Moreau, Jordan (10 January 2023). " 'The Fabelmans', 'The Banshees of Inisherin' Win Big at Revamped Golden Globes (Complete Winners List)". Variety . Retrieved 11 January 2023. Empire of Light premiered at the Telluride Film Festival on 3 September 2022. [15] It received a limited theatrical release by Searchlight Pictures in the United States on 9 December 2022 and was released theatrically in the United Kingdom on 9 January 2023. [16] [17] Empire of Light is a 2022 British romantic drama film directed, written, and co-produced by Sam Mendes. Set in an English coastal town in the early 1980s, the film is about the power of human connection during turbulent times. It stars Olivia Colman, Micheal Ward, Monica Dolan, Tom Brooke, Tanya Moodie, Hannah Onslow, Crystal Clarke, Toby Jones, and Colin Firth. Hilary becomes jealous when Stephen begins hanging out with Janine, a younger employee. While watching New Year's Eve fireworks from the cinema roof, Hilary impulsively kisses Stephen. The two of them begin a sexual relationship. Hilary cuts off Donald and, happy about the new relationship, stops taking her medication.

Kroll, Justin (6 April 2021). "Searchlight Lands Sam Mendes' Next Film 'Empire of Light' Starring Olivia Colman". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved 27 July 2021.Ramachandran, Naman (5 February 2023). " 'The Banshees of Inisherin', 'Tar' Lead London Critics' Circle Awards". Variety . Retrieved 5 February 2023. Toronto International Film Festival announces Empire of Light director Sam Mendes as recipient of TIFF Ebert Director Award" (Press release). TIFF.net. 16 August 2022 . Retrieved 1 March 2023.