The Ravi Report's official spot on the red carpet!
The press lining up for the premiere of "Amelia" at the Paris Theater.
Hilary Swank is gifted. Mira Nair is remarkable, Richard Gere is incredible, Ewan McGregor is a star and “Amelia” is a terrific film. Plain and simple. Any more questions?
The recent premiere of the epic film at the famed Paris Theater in NY was proof that Swank, Nair, Gere & McGregor have enough star power to light up a dozen skyscrapers. The A Listers took to the red carpet and were mobbed by their fans, reporters, photographers and The Ravi Report was front and center to get the details.
Acclaimed director Mira Nair talking to the press about "Amelia"
Nair, whose previous films such as “The Namesake” & “Monsoon Wedding” have become box office sensations , spoke to The Ravi Report about how she felt now that her most talked about film is being release.
“I am so relieved to be here tonight and I think this film has the force of nature, Amelia, Hilary and myself in it,” states the acclaimed director who looked elegant dressed in a white sequined outfit complete with high heels which the director rarely wears.
Nair also says that because it’s an epic film, it required an epic amount of work and only finished the film a few weeks ago. She said she gave it “her everything” and in some ways it was the most difficult & longest endeavor she had ever engaged in.
“We shot around the world, we shot aerial action in a very real way not just with computers, we also made it an action adventure in addition to showing the world what Amelia was all about,” states the award-winning director.
Ravi Yande and Mira Nair pose for The Ravi Report
Amelia Earhart really needs no introduction. We all know by now that the courageous and non-traditional woman who disappeared while flying over the Pacific in 1937 had the courage, stamina and guts of more than a hundred people put together and she was the first lady to fly solo across the Atlantic in 1928. We knew that the avaitrix was a risk taker, had an open marriage and refused to take “no” for an answer no matter what she tried to achieve in her short-lived life. Her legacy comes to screen via Swank. It’s also uncanny how much Swank resembles Earhart in the film.
The two-time Oscar-winning actress (“Boys Don’t Cry“(2000) and “Million Dollar Baby” (2005) ) spoke to The Ravi Report about the Oscar buzz that has slowly generated for the talented actress and her film.
Oscar winning actress Hilary Swank smiles exclusively for The Ravi Report
“You know it’s very humbling and it practically leaves me speechless. It’s a great honor just to live my dream and be a working actor and to be in films like Amelia is enormous” she exclusively told The Ravi Report.
The iconic star Richard Gere has entertained the world for decades and critics are praising his role in the film. The superstar plays the role of Earhart’s devoted husband and long time supporter George Palmer Putnam. Gere does a phenomenal job.
Actor Richard Gere gives one of his finest performances in "Amelia".
Harry Connick Jr told The Ravi Report that he has been a long time fan of Swank.
“I got to know her a few years ago and man, I am a big fan of hers. I can’t wait until I see her portray Amelia which I think will be ground breaking” states the award-winning actor and singer. He also says that women are getting stronger roles in Hollywood films now and hopes the trend continues.
The film’s writer Anna Hamilton Phelan whose past films include “Girl, Interrupted” and “Chains” and “In Love & War“, says that she has been a fan of Amelia Earhart for years. The research for the scrip, including reading several biographies on the hero, was part of the process of writing the screenplay.
Screenwriter Anna Hamilton Phelan poses exclusively for The Ravi Report
“She was a risk taker and reckless, she took risks she shouldn’t have taken. She had many insecurities.” states the award winning writer.
Phelan says that the first time she saw Swank in make up and costume, it took her breath away.Swank’s mannerisms and character transformation was so identical to Amelia’s that she said Swank was “just extraordinary in the role”.
“She makes my dialogue look great!” laughed the writer.
The film also stars British actor Joe Anderson, a very talented performer but not quite a household name yet in Hollywood. He plays the role of Bill in the biopic.
Nair has done an amazing job with “Amelia” and many will agree that Swank is a true actress to the core with an incredible way of portraying the legendary Earhart. The talk of Oscar for both Swank and Nair solidifies that both know how to pick and make films. This is one movie you don’t want to miss and it will be a damn shame if you do. www.foxsearchlight.com/Amelia
The Journey continues…
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