portrayals

Stories about Kings, Queens, Princes, and Princesses have long been a Hollywood favorite. Sure, there are amazing fictional kings and queens like T’Challa in Black Panther and Abe Froman, the Sausage King of Chicago in Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, but this list is about the real ones. Historical depictions of some of the greatest, and worst, monarchs in world history. Kings like Henry VIII and Louis XIV. Queens like Elizabeth II and Victoria. Sure, the movies they appear in are not always the most historically accurate, but…

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse LoughreyGet our The Life Cinematic email for freeDavid Tennant took on one of his darkest roles to date when he played Dennis Nilsen – the notorious “Muswell Hill Murderer” who killed at least 12 young boys and men in North London from 1978 to 1983 – in ITV’s Des.Tennant was the latest in a long line of actors to dramatise the lives of some of the world’s most prolific murderers – and it’s easy to see why such a part would be…

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Children should get lessons in school on how to build strong relationships to counteract negative role models and any "Disneyfied" portrayals of love they are exposed to, experts have said. Learning how to build and sustain a strong partnership should be an integral part of work in schools to promote…

Queen Elizabeth II was laid to rest on Monday 19 September at St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle.The history-making monarch, who died aged 96 on Thursday 8 September, ruled for 70 years and oversaw significant social and political change.Directors and screenwriters have therefore had plenty of material to work from when it comes to depicting her in TV and film. From Oscar-winning biopics to TV documentaries, here’s a handful of the best portrayals of Her Majesty.The QueenHelen Mirren’s acting career is about as regal as…

On Friday, September 8, Britain’s longest-serving monarch and one of the world’s most famous people--Queen Elizabeth II--died at the Balmoral Castle in Scotland. The Royal Family confirmed the news in a statement. In the 70 years she spent atop the throne of the United Kingdom, Elizabeth was portrayed by a number of acclaimed actors on film, TV, theatre, and lately in web series. Perhaps no British monarch--save for her 16th century namesake--has been so well represented in the performing arts. But certainly, no public…

The details of Diana, Princess of Wales’ life in the limelight have long made for a captivating story, leading to a variety of on-screen portrayals of the late princess.From Emma Corrin to Kristen Stewart, here is a look at a number of the actors who have taken on the role.– Emma Corrin in The CrownIn Netflix’s hit historical drama The Crown, Corrin, 26, undertook the role of Lady Diana Spencer as she first entered the life of Prince Charles, heir to the British throne and Diana’s husband-to-be.English actor Corrin, who…

David Tennant took on one of his darkest roles to date when he played Dennis Nilsen – the notorious “Muswell Hill Murderer” who killed at least 12 young boys and men in North London from 1978 to 1983 – in ITV’s Des.Tennant was the latest in a long line of actors to dramatise the lives of some of the world’s most prolific murderers – and it’s easy to see why such a part would be appealing. Playing a serial killer allows an actor to show their range and move away from being typecast. For those who’ve gone before them, such…