He is perhaps best known for his role as mr poppy in the nativity. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The kind of thing the kids youngish ones might enjoy at halloween time. Clip from high spirits with shirley ghostman channeling lady diana very funny. High spirits with shirley ghostman is a british television comedy show broadcast on bbc three it features character comedian marc wootton playing an effete and slightly vicious fake mediumpsychic. English actor toby dammit terence stamp arrives in rome to film the first catholic western in federico fellinis segment of the horror anthology spirits of the dead, 1969. Staring peter oh tool, daryl hannah, steve guttenberg and martin ferrero. Hannah and guttenberg are wonderful in high spirits dvd. A short and rare insight into the personal life of the psychic. Dark spirits 2008 someone evil stalks eva as she searches for her sisters killer. Oh, and did i forget to mention its an anthology horror film made up of offerings from roger vadim, louis malle and federico fellini with such names attached, spirits of the dead is one of those productions you cant believe exists, and youll walk away feeling totally satisfied that the film came out as brilliant as it. Steve guttenberg and daryl hannah are whimsical and funny together in high spirits dvd.
The idea of doing an anthology film consisting of edgar allan poe stories was certainly not a new idea by 1968, the year audiences saw a fascinating but extremely divisive film called spirits of the dead, shown in europe under a variety of titles like tales of mystery and imagination, histoires extraordinaries, and tre. Videos for spirits of the dead turner classic movies. But with her sexual awakening, tara unknowingly falls prey to a curse placed upon. High spirits with shirley ghostman tv series 20052005. Director, coproducer, and cowriter lydia nibley creates film and television projects under the banner of riding the tiger productions. I love it and highly reccommend high spirits to anyone with a good sense of humor. Consuming spirits vimeo the highquality home for video. I can only look back at that and laugh, because, while it is a unique ghost story, the ridiculousness of the situations and the quick clever dialogue clearly marks this as a comedy.
Arrow films presents the anthology horror film spirits of the dead, aka histoires extraordinaires featuring three short films based on the work of edgar allan poe directed by roger vadim, louis malle, and federico fellini, on bluray in the aspect ratio of 1. At the same time, strange feelings of intense desire and passion seem to overwhelm her. Reviews and profiles of consuming spirits, tribeca premiere, and film forum theatrical run. High spirits dvd is a fun and whimsical apparition comedy from the 80s. This is yet another comedy series that has been totally forgotten about a big part of that was probably marc wootton being interviewed in character on. This film will show how societies can be happier, healthier and more successful. High spirits with shirley ghostman see also british. Almost thirty years divorced from the initial tumult this film caused its time for revaluation. High spirits with shirley ghostman tv series 2005 imdb. Limerick, high spirits tells the story of peter plunkett peter otoole the owner of a dilapidated irish castle which has been converted to a bed and breakfast. Marc wootton who plays an effete and slightly vicious mediumpsychic. High spirits 1988 dvd is a fun and whimsical comedy from the 80s with ghostly vibe. High spirits with shirley ghostman sceptic duration.
This film had a turbulent shoot with directorwriter neil jordan miffed at the studio honchoes for meddling with his original vision. High spirits 1988 set in dromore castle castle plunkett in co. A radio controlled car rides onto the stage with a small teddy sitting on it in the form of a dog. When i first saw it i was about 8 and it scared me half to death. High spirits by neil jordan daryl hannah, peter otoole.
Oh, and did i forget to mention its an anthology horror film made up of offerings from roger vadim, louis malle and federico fellini with such names attached, spirits of the dead is one of those productions you cant believe exists, and youll walk away feeling totally satisfied that the film came out as brilliant as it did. The special effects are clumsy, but the strong supporting cast includes jennifer tilly, peter gallagher, and liam neeson as marys murderous 200yearold husband. It is narrated by patrick stewart, with animated sequences by rex crowle produced by onedotzero. High spirits with shirley ghostman mr unit youtube. The character of shirley ghostman is sometimes considered to be a parody of the supposed act of. High spirits is a 1988 fantasy comedy film directed by neil jordan and starring steve guttenberg, daryl hannah, beverly dangelo, liam neeson and peter otoole. Click on the links below to find out more about the.
This is yet another comedy series that has been totally forgotten about a big part of that was probably marc wootton being interviewed in character on jonathan ross he was either very drunk or acting drunk incredibly well its difficult to tell with wootton as you will know if youve ever seen this or cyderdelic for instance. High spirits with shirley ghostmanmy new best friend dvd. Comedy spoof following shirley ghostman, a psychic able to contact dead celebrities with a studio audience who believe they are seeing the real thing. Aug 08, 2017 marc wootton who plays an effete and slightly vicious mediumpsychic.
Friday 23rd october the monastry, manchester saturday 31st october st jamess piccadilly, london presale from 9am, wednesday. Shirley s apprentice ian jackson marc playing another character learns about rumpology the ability to predict the future whilst looking at someones bum. Mike odea says hes been working on a film with identical elements since 2010 and is drawing inspiration from a hobbits lawsuit. Great check out the spirit level documentary on indiegogo. High spirits with shirley ghostman marc wootton stars as spoof psychic shirley ghostman in this series, impressing a live studio audience who did not realise it was an act with her spiritual encounters with famous dead celebrities such as roy orbison and princess diana.
The spirit is a 2008 american neonoir superhero film written and directed by frank miller and starring gabriel macht, eva mendes, sarah paulson, dan lauria, paz. Play now spirits of the dead movie clip giuseppina giuseppina brigitte bardot loses a card game to austrian. High spirits with shirley ghostman british comedy guide. Find video, photos, forums, blogs and shop for some of. Returning to her ancestral home in the tiny town of brecon, north wales, for her fathers funeral, the redhaired beauty uncovers a dark family secret. In this episode, eleanor spoke with the telegraphs chief film critic robbie. Reviews of high spirits by some movie critics are prime proof of the theory that professional movie critics often dont what theyre talking about. Whilst having a manicure shirley explains how he became a medium and. Shirley is a very special medium because the spirits he contacts are literally dead famous. Not neil jordans best film, but a bit of harmless fun all the same. High spirits directed by neil jordan available on vhs, dvd. Maria wins shirley ghostmans spirit academy youtube. Her work has been broadcast internationally and she has created and contributed to works that have received emmy, clio, and numerous film festival awards.
High spirits 1988 irish hotelier peter plunkett peter otoole attempts to fill the chronic vacancies at his castle by launching an advertising campaign that wrongly portrays the property as. High spirits original, musical, comedy, broadway opened in new york city apr 7, 1964 and played through feb 27, 1965. Buy high spirits directed by neil jordan online at alibris. Whispering spirits tells the story of justin veatch, a talented musician who tragically died of a drug overdose at the age of seventeen. An individual who is initially widely accepted into an organisation or group but remains indifferent to any additional forms of communication choosing to not attend social gatherings, or participate in group chats. Quick to smell blood in the water the mass of critics trashed the film en masse when it was released.
High spirits original soundtrack george fenton songs. Sign up now to find fans of your favorite movies and shows. I will be live to audiences with my spooktacular onice for the very first time this october. If you like high spirits with shirley ghostman you may also be interested in these other comedy shows. The spirit is a 2008 american neonoir superhero film written and directed by frank miller and starring gabriel macht, eva mendes, sarah paulson, dan lauria, paz vega, scarlett johansson, and samuel l. High spirits with shirley ghostman dvd, 2006, 3disc set. Shirley challenges the contestants to channel the spirits of dead celebrities in order to win a place at spirit academy. Statham wannabe gary garner, and pretentious movie director wannabe brendan. Ruth also discussed her brief tenure as professor of poetry at oxford in 2009. Consuming spirits making oflink to full film below. Episode recap high spirits with shirley ghostman on. High spirits with shirley ghostman is a british television comedy show broadcast on bbc three and featuring character comedian marc wootton who plays an effete and slightly vicious mediumpsychic.
High spirits with shirley ghostmanmy new best friend dvd 2003. I am shirley ghostman, one of britains leading psychics. Turner classic movies presents the greatest motion pictures of all time from one of the largest film libraries in the world. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. High spirits is an odd foray into comedy by director neil jordan the crying game, interview with the vampire. His credits include the 11o clock show, high spirits with shirley ghostman. Shirleys apprentice colin reynolds marc playing another character entertains a group of. High spirits is a good time but the film is far from jordans best, and isnt quite what one would call memorable, even with the fun effects and witty quips from otoole.
High spirits with shirley ghostman shirley ghostman 2005 friday night with jonathan ross shirley ghostman 2005 french and saunders marc wootton 2004. This clip shows the grand finale of the spirit academy. The film follows jeffrey, justins father, as his family grapples with their devastating loss while reconnecting with him through the music he left behind. Stathamwannabe gary garner, and pretentious movie director wannabe brendan. I love it and highly reccommend high spirits to anyone with a. Get your team aligned with all the tools you need on one secure, reliable video platform. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. The participants of the show believe that shirley ghostman is real, but. Shirley is joined by princess diana and jimi hendrix in spirit form on the judging panel. Watch high spirits with shirley ghostman episodes, get episode information, recaps and more. Watch high spirits with shirley ghostman season 1, episode 8 episode eight.
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