Win a Detectives DVD + Heart shoots in the spring
25 August 2008 at 08:11 AM | by Melty_Girl, with Quetzaltlaloc
andPOP contest for Detectives DVDs
andPOP, a site for "pop culture with substance," is giving away three copies of the Watching the Detectives DVD. Here's your chance to take Neil and Violet home for free!
White Male Heart production update
A minor update about the newest project Cillian has signed on for: Variety reports that White Male Heart will shoot in Spring 2009. (Brocken Spectre, the production company, had initially reported that the film would shoot now.) Still no word on which of the two lead roles is Cillian's.
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Detectives out on DVD: finally, some reviews
14 August 2008 at 12:36 PM | by Melty_Girl and Quetzaltlaloc
This week saw a long-awaited Cillian flick released: Watching the Detectives, which went straight to DVD, finally came out in North America. Though most newspapers simply ran plot synopses in their "New to DVD" columns, at last there are a few reviews of Detectives from mainstream publications.
The Star-Ledger deemed the film an "[o]verlooked but entertaining indie." The Globe and Mail praised the leads' chemistry: "Murphy and [Lucy] Liu work well together, which is just as well in a film built largely on banter and quirkiness."
Unfortunately, but as expected, some of the reviews were negative. Pennsylvania's Centre Daily Times summed up the minority view within The CillianSite Collective perfectly:
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International Edge release dates + site additions
9 August 2008 at 04:29 PM | by Quetzaltlaloc, with Melty_Girl and Pierspaul
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More countries to see Edge of Love
Theatrical release dates for The Edge of Love have been posted for a handful of countries. Still, not even a whisper of a date has been mentioned for North America. The current 2008 dates are:
- Australia: 21 August
- Hong Kong: 28 August
- New Zealand: 2 October
- Romania: 3 October
- Lithuania: 10 October
Many new photos and articles
While there's a lull in Cillian news, we've been using our free time to add quite a few new photos, articles, and reviews to the site. The July 2008 Harper's Bazaar U.K. feature article has been archived and the spread and photo added to the gallery. A few production stills and five film reviews for Edge have been added as well.
Since Watching the Detectives was released on DVD in Canada this past Tuesday, we've added screen captures for the entire film as well as ten new production stills included in the DVD extras.
Last, but in no way least, we've added a small portrait photo of unknown origin and ten long overdue, exquisite close-ups to the photoshoot gallery.
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Top 5 reminder + Cillian's Dark Knight cameo
18 July 2008 at 08:30 PM | by Melty_Girl, Pierspaul, and Quetzaltlaloc
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Don't forget to submit your summer Top 5!
The deadline for The CillianSite Top 5, the Top 5 TV Shows Cillian Murphy Should Guest Star In, is approaching quickly. We would love to read and include your choices, so take a moment to list your favorite shows that you'd like to see Cillian improve with his guest appearance, and explain what type of role you would envision him playing. Please submit your list to by 31 July.
Scarecrow flashes across the screen, reviewers skip him
The Dark Knight went into wide release in the Americas today, and the reviews for the film are overwhelmingly positive. However, Cillian's appearance is so brief and unimportant to the plot, all but a few reviewers neglected to even mention his role.
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Cillian's face on an Irish stamp
3 July 2008 at 12:35 PM | by Quetzaltlaloc, with Claudia
The An Post will release a set of postage stamps in honor of the Irish film industry on 8 July 2008. Irish Stamps Collectors News proudly describes the set:
The nation's cinematic past, present and future are saluted in "Filmed in Ireland", a series of four stamps featuring images from recent films produced here, all of which have been successful both in Ireland and abroad. The films have been selected to represent the broader spectrum of the vibrant Irish film industry.
The four films to be honored through these stamps are The Wind that Shakes the Barley featuring Cillian, Cré na Cille with Bríd Ní Neachtáin, Kings with Colm Meaney, and Garage with Pat Shortt.
The set will be available for purchase through the An Post's Stamp Shop, so if you've ever wondered what it would be like to lick Cillian, here's your chance!
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New Detectives review + Cillian nearly "run over"
25 June 2008 at 04:03 PM | by Quetzaltlaloc, with Pierspaul
New Watching the Detectives review and DVD cover
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Blogcritics' Chris Beaumont recently reviewed Watching the Detectives, and his opinions sound much like those that many Cillian fans have already voiced:
Have you ever seen a movie that you really liked, despite knowing that it is not really a good film? ... For me, Watching the Detectives is one of those movies.
Although Beaumont cites serious faults with the plot, he gave credit to the "considerable chemistry" between Cillian and Lucy Liu as the reason the film is so enjoyable.
In other Detectives news, another possible North American DVD cover has been added to the gallery. We'll have to wait until August to find out which of these covers, if any, makes it to the box.
Extra's account of Cillian's near bicycle accident
Sunshine, an extra on the set of Peacock, blogged today about her single day's work experiences. She happened to be working on a day when Cillian was present at the shoot, riding a bicycle through what will represent Peacock's town square. Although she did not have a personal encounter with him, she did witness a potentially frightening moment for Cillian as he biked on set:
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Keira on Cillian + Cillian lauded in Edge reviews
22 June 2008 at 08:22 PM | by Quetzaltlaloc, with Pierspaul
Keira jumped at the chance to wed Cillian—on film
When interviewed for Herald.ie, Keira Knightley gave two major reasons for choosing to act in a period piece so soon after Atonement: she'd get the chance to work with The Jacket's director John Maybury again, and her own mother, Sharman MacDonald, wrote the script. She then added another reason that any Cillian fangirl would approve:
And let's not forget I get to marry Cillian Murphy in this film. That's not something any sensible young actress could turn down.
I think we can all agree!
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Reviewers single out Cillian's Edge performance
Even more reviews of The Edge of Love are in. From a Cillian fan's standpoint, the best review came from The Sun, which outright names William Killick as the film's best character. Although the reviewer praises the performances of Sienna Miller and Keira Knightley,
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New and varied Edge reviews
18 June 2008 at 10:27 PM | by Quetzaltlaloc, with Pierspaul
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Reviews for The Edge of Love have run to extremes, but the consensus among reviewers has been about the visual beauty of the film.
DigitalSpy.co.uk's review is a good example; the film received four out of five stars for being "[b]eautifully shot and cerebrally involving."
The Hollywood Reporter calls Edge a "[w]onderfully atmospheric tale of love and war."
Shadows on the Wall gives three and a half stars out of five for "strong acting and atmospheric production design."
Cillian's performance is also often individually praised.
EdinburghGuide.com sums up the film's high points with a glowing compliment on Cillian's acting:
The entire cast deliver great performances but it's Cillian Murphy as the broodingly intense and traumatised war veteran Sergeant Killick who steals the film and lingers in the mind.
Orange gave Edge four out of five stars.
[T]his is a fine British movie that expertly conveys an impressive sense of mood, time and place, while reaping the rewards of its first-rate cast. ...[Murphy] nails both the romantic heroism of his pre-war courtship and the battle-weary disillusionment of his post-war veteran with effortless aplomb.
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Cillian's second child + more Edge reviews
15 June 2008 at 09:45 PM | by Quetzaltlaloc, with Melty_Girl
Belated confirmation of Cillian's second son's birth
The July 2008 issue of Harper's Bazaar U.K. contains an article with Cillian, "No More Mr Nasty Guy," which officially confirms the rumor that Cillian does indeed have another son, born last year. The article does not give the child's name, but as we know how private Cillian likes to keep his family life, we won't hold our breath on finding out soon. We are working on obtaining a copy of the magazine so that we may add the scans and text to our Gallery and Press archive.
Reviews begin to roll in for Edge
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As we approach the U.K. release of The Edge of Love, reviews of the film are rapidly being published.
The BBC gives the most positive review, as it praises the film for it's honest portrayal of Dylan Thomas. "[Matthew Rhys'] Dylan reflects all the wit, wisdom, machismo, grumpiness and vulnerability of the real man." Although this review did not rate the film, the reviewer gave a poetic overview of Edge through a critique of the director's work:
Ambitious, intelligent and seldom heavy-handed, John Maybury's direction allows the grand themes of love, friendship and genius, the horrors of war and its aftermaths, to float along on an uneasy, queasy sea of booze, sex and sudden violence.
Entertainmentwise.com gave Edge a three out of five star review, stating:
Thanks to uCillian.com for posting the Harper's Bazaar U.K. article!
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Cillian gives Killick "dignity" + Peacock train footage filmed
11 June 2008 at 04:06 PM | by Quetzaltlaloc, with Pierspaul
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Killick's granddaughter sees "dignity and integrity" in Cillian's Edge performance
The Telegraph recently published an article in which the granddaughter of William and Vera Killick, Rebekah Gilbertson, gives her opinion of the veracity of The Edge of Love. Interestingly, Gilbertson is also a producer of the film, who started this endeavor in her grandparents' honor. "I adored both my grandparents and, in an odd way, this film started off as a love letter to them." She admits, though, that she did not wish for the actors to try to imitate the real Killicks or Thomases for the film's sake:
"I was not interested in making a biopic or a documentary, but in taking four young people with the background of a global war and seeing the push and pull of their emotions. ... And I've been living with this for so long that they're not my grandparents any more. They're just two characters that we've developed."
However, Gilbertson was pleased with Cillian's "darkly smouldering performance" in his portrayal of the fictional version of her beloved grandfather. "He gives William dignity and integrity."
Train footage shot for Peacock special effects
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The CillianSite interviews Peacock actor
9 June 2008 at 03:17 PM | by Quetzaltlaloc, with Melty_Girl and Pierspaul
Cillian's fellow Peacock actor, Paul Cram
A few weeks ago, we blogged about actor Paul Cram's tale of shopping for sweaters with Cillian during the filming of Peacock. Of course, we had many questions for Paul, who graciously responded about his experience working with Cillian on the set of the film.
The CillianSite Collective: What can you tell us about Kenny, the character that you play in Peacock?
Paul Cram: Kenny is a tiny role in the film, though I had a lot of fun with him. He is the type of person that does his work and doesn't take it home. He's notorious in the town for finishing other people's sentences for them. Originally, I auditioned for the role of Will, a greasy 35-40 year old that no one trusts, but at my casting call-back, I read for so many roles that the director Michael Lander chuckled and said "Is there a part Paul isn't reading for?"
CSC: We've read that the film is set in the 1960s. Can you confirm this? What were you told about the time period of the film?
PC: Yes, the film is set in that era. Though during my wardrobe fitting and make-up test I came to understand the ageless aspect of the color scheme and styles. I was surprised that my hair was cut for the film, I don't have very long hair to begin with, but they wanted it very tight around the neck, nothing scruffy. There is a social properness infused into the film that isn't generally associated with the era of the 60s. Really, the set and wardrobe captured that wonderful Midwest American feeling of a small town where time has almost seemingly stood still, like a Norman Rockwell painting. It could be today—or sixty years ago.
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Iowa residents meet Cillian
8 June 2008 at 05:58 PM | by Pierspaul, with Quetzaltlaloc
A look at the exterior and interior locations used for the Skillpa house
The Des Moines Register has a feature about local residents who have been lucky enough to be cast as extras in Peacock, or employed by the production company, many of whom mentioned Cillian in their recollections.
Not only is Janice Cirksena an extra in the film, but her 1909 Craftsman home is being used as the Skillpa residence and has been redecorated with vintage wallpaper, curtains, and furniture to give it a 1950s or 1960s feel. Cirksena became used to having the cast and crew in her home:
One night after a shoot, she returned home to find one of the sound technicians jamming away on a blues guitar. Murphy came downstairs awhile later, and actor Keith Carradine grabbed the guitar to sing a song of his own.
Extra Tara Hilpipre confirms what we've already known, stating that "Cillian's quiet" and gives us an glimpse into the tedius, repetitive nature of filming scenes:
She watched Cillian Murphy walk across the wrap-around porch and knock on the front door. Again. And again. And once again.
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New Edge clips featuring Cillian
7 June 2008 at 05:05 PM | by Quetzaltlaloc
Six new clips from the upcoming film The Edge of Love surfaced in various places on the Internet today. Three of these clips feature Cillian as William Killick, as he attempts to woo Kiera Knightley's character, Vera Phillips. The first clip shows William watching in awe as Vera sings in a Tube station. The second seems to be his first attempt to speak with her. The third shows the dance scene that we've all wondered about since seeing the still photo, which you can view again in our Edge production stills gallery.
Clip one:
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Detectives rental news + more Peacock casting
7 June 2008 at 12:50 AM | by Pierspaul, with Quetzaltlaloc
Rent Detectives today
Although the Watching the Detectives DVD is not scheduled to be released in North America until 12 August, Cillian fans living in the U.S. don't have to wait that long; the film is available to rent exclusively at Blockbuster right now. This exclusive rental DVD contains no special features and will likely not be the version that hits stores in August as Detectives' distributor, Peace Arch, features an alternate DVD cover on the film's page. We'll also keep you posted as to any news about the DVD's sales release, as the distributor currently lists the release date as 5 August.
Peacock cast additions
Variety has reported that Keith Carradine and Graham Beckel have joined the cast of Peacock. Veteran actor Carradine will be reuniting with his Pretty Baby co-star, Susan Sarandon, who has been cast as the wife of Peacock's mayor.
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New Cillian and Keira photo + first Edge reviews
3 June 2008 at 11:30 PM | by Quetzaltlaloc, with Melty_Girl and Pierspaul
Capitol using new web banner featuring Cillian
Capitolfilms.com has changed the banner photo for their The Edge of Love page to a picture much to any Cillian fan's liking. Although the still is only an expanded shot of the love scene teased in the trailer, it is a welcome addition to our Edge production stills gallery.
See the full size photo in The Edge of Love production stills gallery
The first two Edge reviews are in—and unenthusiastic
Empire seems to be the first film magazine to have reviewed Edge. Unfortunately, the reviewer was not thoroughly impressed, stating lack of character development as a reason for the 3 out 5 stars rating:
