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Article Title: The Life and Times of Idris Elba
Author: Zachary Mandell
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After performing in dozens of films, some fans still feel surprised when Idris Elba opens his mouth and speaks with a British accent. Born and raised in the UK, Elba made a name for himself in the United States with roles on several popular television shows and in a handful of films. His latest film, "Pacific Rim," will likely introduce new viewers to this actor.
Elba's life as an actor started at a young age. Given the name Idrissa Akuna Elba at birth, he grew up as an only child. His father worked for Ford on one of its assembly lines, and his mother was a clerical worker. He credits his parents with his unique look, as his mother moved from Ghana and his father came from Sierra Leon. The two met in West Africa and moved to Britain before the birth of their son.
Elba stumbled into the entertainment world by accident. His uncle worked as a disc jockey, spinning records at wedding venues across London. Elba started working with him in 1986, and less than one year later, he and his friends launched their own company. After finishing school, Elba won a Prince's Trust grant that helped him pay for his studies at the National Youth Music Theatre. Elba admits he worked a number of different jobs to stay in the program. He also got his brush with acting during the late 1980s when he worked on the British television series "Crimewatch," which recreated different murder investigations.
Despite working as an actor and studying music, Elba didn't give up on his DJ company. He spun records in clubs across the city and was known as DJ Big Driis. He also worked for Ford. By the beginning of the 1990s, he decided to try his hand at acting. Using the skills he learned on the set of "Crimewatch," he found some success.
Elba auditioned for every role he could and took every part he was offered. He accepted a role on an episode of "Absolutely Fabulous," which led to a role on "Bramwell," a show that focused on doctors and medical experts living in the 19th century. Elba gained more fans after working on "Family Affairs" and "Ultraviolet," but his biggest break came when he earned a role on the hit show "Dangerfield."
Like many British actors, Elba took the advice of those in the industry and moved to the United States. In 2001, he appeared on "Law & Order," and one year later, he earned a starring role on "The Wire." Elba quickly discovered that some fans thought he was similar to his character on "The Wire" Russell Stringer Bell. He even admits that he often shocked fans by talking to them with his real accent and introducing himself when they used his character's name.
Despite finding success in the United States, Elba often went overseas for work. Prior to working on "The Wire," he appeared on "Inspector Lynley Mysteries" in the UK, and he also starred in "The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency." Though the producers filmed the series in Botswana, it aired in the UK. Following his success on "The Wire," Elba took on a lead role on "The Office." Elba played Charles Miner, the character who replaced Steve Carell's character Michael Scott when the former character quit his job. Elba appeared in six episodes reappeared in a later episode to wrap up his storyline.
Elba then headed back to the UK to work on the show "Luther." The first season ran for only six episodes, but he won a Golden Globe for his performance. He later returned for a four-episode second season, and a four-episode third season will air in 2013. The success he found on television helped the actor launch his film career. He starred in "Tyler Perry's Daddy's Little Girls" and "28 Weeks Later" in 2007. Elba also gained roles in "This Christmas," "Prom Night" and "The Unborn." The actor appeared in a handful of films in the coming years and signed on for "Alex Cross" before dropping out of the film. His most recent film roles include "Prometheus" and "Pacific Rim."
Despite a successful film and television career, Elba still loves music. He released the album "Big Man" in 2006, and he worked as a DJ for several parties hosted by the NBA. In 2009, he toured various cities in Europe with his album "King Among Kings." When not working on his music or acting, he spends time in Atlanta with his daughter. He married in 1999, but his ex-wife remained in Georgia after their divorce. He currently has a home in Atlanta and London.
Elba made a name for himself in the United States and abroad by appearing in films and on television. With the excitement surrounding his latest film "Pacific Rim," it seems like fans will want to know even more about this British actor.
About The Author: As a long time fan of Hollywood I was able to carve out the perfect career in the entertainment industry by writing initially for celebrity news sites and am now the owner of http://MovieRoomReviews.com
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Article Title: Movie Review: "Fruitvale Station"
Author: Zachary Mandell
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Rating: R (some violence, language throughout, some drug use)
Length: 85 minutes
Release Date: July 12, 2013
Directed by: Ryan Coogler
Genre: Biography/Drama
Stars: 3 out of 5
Plenty of films start off with a shooting, but few start off with cellphone footage of a real-life shooting like "Fruitvale Station" does. It's a shocking start to a film that is equal parts hopeful, tragic, and bittersweet as it recounts the final hours of young African American Oscar Grant (Michael B. Jordan) before he is gunned down just after midnight on New Year's Day by a white cop. It's a real-life tale that captured the imagination of a nation and renewed talk of race relations and just how far the country has to go despite how far it has come.
Grant is from a tough neighborhood and has had more than his fair share of run-ins with the police. Ever since the birth of his young daughter, Tatiana (Ariana Neal), he has been trying to have a life outside of the crime and drugs he grew up around. He bickers a lot with his girlfriend Sophina (Melonie Diaz), but he hopes one day to marry her and have more children, which is why he got a job at a local grocery store. He loses his job but is too afraid to say anything to Sophina for fear of starting another fight. This is a far cry from the tough life he used to live, and his worried but proud mother, Wanda (Octavia Spencer), encourages him to keep striving for the family life he is trying to build.
On New Year's Eve in 2008, Grant and a few of his buddies decided to party and ring in the new year in nearby San Francisco. They fatefully took the BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) and found themselves at Fruitvale Station around two in the morning. BART officers detained Grant and several others on suspicion of fighting, and one of the police officers shot Grant in the back, puncturing his lung and wounding him so badly that he would die seven hours later in a nearby hospital. Several people in the train and on the station platform witnessed the incident, and some recorded it with their phones, which is where the footage at the beginning of the film comes from.
Tackling a story based on true events, especially one so tragic, is not an easy project for a film director. This is especially true when the director is making his feature-film debut, which is the case with Ryan Coogler. He wrote the screenplay for "Fruitvale Station" and serves as its director, which is a lot of pressure on the shoulders of a rookie. Fortunately for everyone involved, Coogler shows that he is more than capable of helming a film based on a police case that was so controversial when it happened. Even though the police officer who shot Grant did go to jail for his crime, the incident remains a hot-button issue for many people. Because of this notoriety, Coogler could have easily penned the script with more controversy and hype in mind, but he didn't. Instead, he pays homage to an innocent young man who was desperately looking for the silver lining in every cloud.
Jordan is already known to viewers of the critically acclaimed television show "Friday Night Lights," but has only had bit roles beyond that. "Fruitvale Station" could be the star turn he needs to catapult his career to the next level. The final day of Grant's life was fairly mundane by most standards and shows a wandering, aimless man looking for an opportunity to improve his life. Although the last twelve hours of his life were uneventful before the shooting, Jordan gives Grant and his actions that day a quiet dignity that makes his death feel all the more tragic. No matter how jaded audience members might feel by the violence they see onscreen daily, it would be surprising to find any dry eyes in the house after Jordan reenacts Grant's last breaths.
In Hollywood, risky films are fairly rare. Studio executives prefer to give the green light to films they think have a built-in audience or a greater chance to recoup costs. With millions of dollars and countless jobs on the line, it is hard to blame them for their caution. Thankfully, the industry has risk takers like Coogler who want to tell a story even if it doesn't guarantee them a fat paycheck. After a well-received run at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2013, "Fruitvale Station" is getting a limited theatrical release, and Coogler will have a chance to see if his risk will pay off financially. Even if the film doesn't make millions, Coogler has a bright future as long as he is willing to continue to take those gutsy risks that Hollywood desperately needs.
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