Executioner review – sleazy MP hams it up with sex worker in darkly comic blackmail thriller

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Based on actor-director Peter Benedict’s own play this tiny-budget thriller has the feel of a stagey recording as the double-crosses pile up higher than an MP’s promises The fictional shadow cabinet minister at the centre of this darkly comic blackmail thriller is offended when the male prostitute he has hired describes his reputation as “colourful”. Colourful MPs support bloodsports and wear bow ties, he says; he prefers the term “maverick”. It’s never said out loud, but clearly he sits on the right in political terms; you can tell from the sneer in his voice as he utters the word “proletariat”. Executioner is adapted by Peter Benedict from his play Deadlock, with a staginess that feels a bit much for the screen. Benedict also co-directs and stars as the MP, called Robert Marlowe, giving a lip-smacking performance that makes Hannibal Lecter look like a character from kitchen sink realism. The entire film is set in the basement studio of Marlowe’s country pile, where he dabbles in pott...
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Alicia Vikander and Michael Fassbender appeared on the red carpet at Cannes

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Alicia Vikander and Michael Fassbender appeared on the red carpet at Cannes. Recently, naked dresses have reigned at world ceremonies, but in Cannes, many guests rely on timeless, elegant classics. At one of the events of the film festival, Hollywood traditions were supported by the star spouses, Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander. They rarely delight the audience with joint exits, so it was especially interesting to watch the actors. Last year, a joyful event happened in the life of lovers because they had a long-awaited baby, but at the same time, young parents literally disappeared from the public radar. However, they finally marked their new status with a joint exit in the south of France. The Swedish actress expressed her allegiance to fashion house Louis Vuitton, of which she has been an ambassador since receiving her first Oscar for The Danish Girl in 2016. The bronze "mail" of her outfit in a seductive performance was woven from the smallest details, shimmering in the light of the spotlights. The criss-cross top and high-waisted skirt combination perfectly highlighted the figure of the star, who hasn't gotten any better since the baby was born. Otherwise, Alicia kept her make-up understated, with minimal jewelry, and completed the look with a high bun that showed off her delicate features. Michael settled on a discreet suit with a white shirt and a neat tie. The happy dad is not trying to outshine his wife, who decided to personally introduce her heroine Mira from the new comedy series Irma Vep.

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