The great director Stephen Frears (“High Fidelity”, “The Queen”) makes his first appearance on Filmwax to discuss his latest film, “The Lost King” starring Sally Hawkins and Steve Coogan. Guided by instinct and spectral visions, an ambitious writer and amateur historian defies the academic establishment to unearth Richard III’s long-missing remains in a Leicester car park. The film opens theatrically on Friday, March 24th.
Guests include director John Clayton Doyle and the subject of his acclaimed, award-winning “I’m An Electric Lampshade”, Doug McCorkle. The film premiered on digital platforms March 28 from Gravitas Ventures. Called both “one of the best documentaries of the year” (on-magazine.co.uk), and “One of the best films we’ll see all year” (KQED), this unique, mind-bending musical odyssey stars Doug McCorkle, a buttoned-up, mild-mannered corporate accountant. After retiring at age 60, Doug puts his marriage, life savings, and reputation on the line to chase his wildest dream.
