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“Maggie Thatcher, your boys took a hell of a beating”

“Maggie Thatcher, your boys took a hell of a beating”

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3 min readUpdated: Jul 9, 2026 07:29 PM IST It was a time when narration mattered more than narratives. And he was more Jon Champion’s wit than Peter Drury’s poetry. But Bjorge Lillelien commentating on Norwegian radio to register their 2-1 win over England in World Cup qualifying in 1981, turned epic for his feisty, direct monologue addressing then UK PM Margaret Thatcher. “Maggie Thatcher, can you hear me?” he bellowed. “Maggie Thatcher, your boys took a hell of a beating.” BBC4 recalled the iconic piece of commentatory that heralded the first of two times Norway have beaten England in a World Cup cycle. That English team for the 1982 qualifiers had Glen Hoddle, Bryan Robson and Kevin Keegan, while Norway had part-timers – rallies from a goal down, through goals for Roger Albertsen and Hallvar Thoresen. Norway had Hallvar before football got VAR. And goalkeeper Tore Antonsen couldn’t celebrate because he needed to go back to work next morning of September 10, at 7 a.m. The result however became famous for Lillelien’s throaty, giddy …

Maggie Gyllenhaal to serve as President of Venice Film Festival 2026 jury

Maggie Gyllenhaal to serve as President of Venice Film Festival 2026 jury

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Actor and filmmaker Maggie Gyllenhaal will preside over the main competition jury for the 83rd Venice International Film Festival later this year. Festival organisers announced the selection on Thursday. Maggie Gyllenhaal on the red carpet of the 80th Venice Film Festival on September 8, 2023 at Venice Lido. (Photo by GABRIEL BOUYS / AFP) (AFP) Maggie Gyllenhaal is Venice jury chair Gyllenhaal, who most recently directed The Bride!, brought her directorial debut, The Lost Daughter, to the festival in 2021. Her adaptation of Elena Ferrante’s novel, starring Jessie Buckley, Olivia Colman and Dakota Johnson, won the festival’s screenplay award that year. “Maggie Gyllenhaal embodies an artistic path of uncommon consistency, constructed over time with intelligence and courage,” festival director Alberto Barbera said in a statement. “Having her as the president of our jury means being able to rely on an authoritative and independent voice.” The jury, which will eventually be filled out with others in the international film community, is responsible for watching all the competition titles and assigning prizes, including the Golden Lion. Previous …

HUNTR/X is coming back: Netflix confirms KPop Demon Hunters sequel with Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans returning | Hollywood News

HUNTR/X is coming back: Netflix confirms KPop Demon Hunters sequel with Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans returning | Hollywood News

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3 min readHyderabadMar 13, 2026 08:58 PM IST Netflix on Thursday announced that KPop Demon Hunters is getting a sequel, with directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans returning to write and direct. The announcement arrives days before the original film heads into the 98th Academy Awards on Sunday with two nominations, Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song for “Golden.” Released in June 2025, KPop Demon Hunters became Netflix’s most-watched title of all time, amassing more than 500 million views worldwide. The scale of that number becomes clearer with context. In the second half of 2025 alone, the film accumulated 481.6 million views, a figure that beat the combined total of the three previous films to lead Netflix’s biannual charts. In the United States, the film racked up 20.5 billion viewing minutes, making it the most-streamed movie of 2025, and it charted on Nielsen’s Streaming Top 10 for 25 consecutive weeks. Its music matched its viewership. The OST became the first film soundtrack to place four songs simultaneously in the top ten of the Billboard …

Maggie Gyllenhaal’s ‘The Bride!’ is a Frankenstein riff with a pulse| Entertainment News

Maggie Gyllenhaal’s ‘The Bride!’ is a Frankenstein riff with a pulse| Entertainment News

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Maggie Gyllenhaal’s “The Bride!” is a big, brash swing at a new “The Bride of Frankenstein” that struggles to cohere its many parts. But I’ll say this for it: It’s alive. Movie Review: Maggie Gyllenhaal’s ‘The Bride!’ is a Frankenstein riff with a pulse Just months after Guillermo del Toro presented his lavish “Frankenstein,” Gyllenhaal, in her follow-up to her excellent 2021 directorial debut, “The Lost Daughter,” has set her sights on reimagining 1935’s “The Bride of Frankenstein.” The sequel starred Boris Karloff and, in the dual role of the Bride and Mary Shelley, Elsa Lanchester. But in “The Bride of Frankenstein,” the shock-haired Bride is only on screen for a handful of minutes at the end of the film. Gyllenhaal, who also wrote her film, has corrected the imbalance, refashioning the story from the Bride’s perspective and concocting a protagonist of unfiltered feminist fury. As played by Jessie Buckley, she is both a victim of male control and a reanimated avenging angel. Buckley is also, like Lanchester was, Shelley. In the movie’s opening moments, …

Jake Gyllenhaal on working with sister Maggie Gyllenhaal in The Bride: ‘She’s been directing me since we were kids’

Jake Gyllenhaal on working with sister Maggie Gyllenhaal in The Bride: ‘She’s been directing me since we were kids’

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The Bride!, starring Christian Bale and Jessie Buckley in lead roles, is gearing up for release this Friday. A bold reimagining of the Bride of Frankenstein, the film is written and directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal. Maggie’s brother, actor Jake Gyllenhaal, also plays a pivotal role in it as the Matinee’s beloved Hollywood idol, Ronnie Reed. Jake has now opened up about his experience of collaborating with Maggie on the film. Actor Jake Gyllenhaal with director Maggie Gyllenhaal during the shoot of The Bride! (Warner Bros) What Jake said In a statement, Jake said, “My first impression of the script was that it was truly one of a kind. A singular vision from a brilliant mind. It felt completely individual, unlike anything I’d encountered before.I had spoken with my sister about the project for a couple of years beforehand, but when I finally read the script, it was as if she had somehow gathered and distilled all the ideas she’d been contemplating and metabolising for so many years, and woven them into this rich, deep, modern …

EXCLUSIVE: Jessie Buckley says creating The Bride was ‘no joke’, lauds Maggie Gyllenhaal’s fearless female perspective

EXCLUSIVE: Jessie Buckley says creating The Bride was ‘no joke’, lauds Maggie Gyllenhaal’s fearless female perspective

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The bloom, doom, and daze of The Bride is dawning upon us! Helmed by Maggie Gyllenhaal, the upcoming Gothic romance film stars Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale in the lead roles of the titular character or Ida, and Frank, respectively. Amid an ongoing Oscar campaign for her role in Hamnet opposite Paul Mescal, the actress is also promoting her character of The Bride, which has reunited her with the director. The two have previously worked together in the 2021 psychological drama The Lost Daughter, which also made them Academy Award favorites.  Now, ahead of the worldwide premiere of her film, Jessie Buckley exclusively shared with us why she decided to join forces again. Calling her one of the most important women in her life, the 36-year-old shared what it was like to become her Ida, “She has woken me up in a way that I didn’t think was possible in a lifetime. She’s an absolute artist at her core. She is fearless, even if she has fear she walks towards it.” Being a female director …

EXCLUSIVE: Christian Bale couldn’t forget Maggie Gyllenhaal’s fiery, eccentric The Bride script, ‘Really lingered with me’

EXCLUSIVE: Christian Bale couldn’t forget Maggie Gyllenhaal’s fiery, eccentric The Bride script, ‘Really lingered with me’

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The world of Frankenstein is intriguing and challenging the tale this time is none other than Maggie Gyllenhaal, the Academy Award-nominated writer and director of The Lost Daughter. And while the story itself may be one many have tried to champion, this one is being talked about for its bold attempt and a star-studded cast. In the lead are Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale as The Bride herself, Ida, and Frank, respectively. The characters were introduced to the world first in 1818 and have since evolved into these intense existences on the screen, so that their impact is immeasurable.  Christian Bale shares his admiration for Maggie Gyllenhaal and the creators of The Bride In an exclusive note to Pinkvilla, the Oscar winner himself shared his thoughts about being handed the script and how he felt stepping into the shoes of Frank. On his first meeting with the deeply intellectual character, now reimagined via Maggie Gyllenhaal’s world, Christian Bale recalls being ‘totally surprised.’  Adding to that, the actor shares how it has been an experience in …

Steve & Alex Object To Stephanie’s New Idea While Maggie Confronts Xander

Steve & Alex Object To Stephanie’s New Idea While Maggie Confronts Xander

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Days Of Our Lives’ Latest Spoilers Are Out (Photo Credit – X) The previous week on Days of Our Lives saw Dimitri’s return, causing chaos for Leo and Javi’s marriage as well as Gwen’s life. Rafe and Jada kept with their investigations while Kristen made some big decisions. Rachel asked Sophia for a favor. And lastly, Saah and Brady got even closer together. The drama, worry, disappointment, sorrow, danger, joy, and chaos are about to intensify soon. Here’s what fans can expect from the January 12, 2026, episode of Days of Our Lives when they tune in to Peacock to stream the daytime drama revolving around Salem. Days Of Our Lives Spoilers: January 12, 2026 The first episode of the week features Dimitri shocking Leo. Moments after Leo and Javi tied the knot on New Year’s Eve, Leo’s ex-boyfriend Dimitri came back to town. This caused some major drama and a sad start to their newly married lives. Leo tried to reassure Javi about their love and life. But Javi made it clear that Leo …

Rafe & Jada Search For Answers, Tate Fills Holly In, While Maggie Upsets Jeremy

Rafe & Jada Search For Answers, Tate Fills Holly In, While Maggie Upsets Jeremy

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Days Of Our Lives Spoilers (Photo Credit – X) The previous episode of Days of Our Lives saw EJ becoming fixated on his past. Meanwhile, Jack advised Thomas regarding the custody battle. On the other hand, Gabi warned Theo while Cat offered Jennifer a deal. And then last but not least, Kristen and Tony updated Chad in the crypt. From questions and interruptions to suggestions and discoveries, the fans have plenty to look forward to on the soap opera. Here’s what the audience can expect from the upcoming week on Days of Our Lives when they tune in to CBS to watch the popular daytime drama set in Salem, Illinois. Days Of Our Lives: Spoilers Of The Week Monday, December 8, 2025 The first episode of the week features Jada’s date night with Theo being interrupted. But by whom? Gabi and Philip grow concerned. Is this about the constant disappearances? Cat questions EJ. But what will this lead to? Paulina comforts Abe while Chad, Kristen, and Tony debate escape options. Tuesday, December 9, 2025 Susan …

Kate & Maggie Talk Titan Business, Holly Frets To Ari While Sophia Shocks Rachel

Kate & Maggie Talk Titan Business, Holly Frets To Ari While Sophia Shocks Rachel

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Days Of Our Lives Spoilers ( Photo Credit – CBS ) The previous episode of Days of Our Lives featured Leo and Javi having a scratchy encounter with Gwen. On the other hand, Cat asked EJ for help. Kayla finally confirmed Marlena’s diagnosis. Belle asked Paulina for some needed support. And then lastly, Brady struggled to get through to Rachel. The drama, the worries, the disappearances, the worries, plotting, the danger, and the secrets are about to get heated. Here’s what the fans can expect from the December 3, 2025, episode of Days of Our Lives when they tune in to Peacock to stream the daytime drama revolving around Salem. Days Of Our Lives Spoilers: December 3, 2025 The episode on Wednesday features Marlena confiding in Leo. Ever since Brady told her that he does not want her involved in taking care of Rachel, Marlena has not been too pleased. After all, she knew it was Rachel who shot EJ, and she still kept it from him. And so he took this major decision. Marlena …