- TitleSlumdog Millionaire (Original)
- ArticlesArticles held in BFI Reuben LibraryIn: Adaptation v9 n2 2016, pp. 234-248
Uses and abuses of the child figure in Slumdog Millionaire and Vikus [sic] Swarup's Q&A / Heather Snell
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Explores the politics of adaptation with reference to Vikas Swarup's novel 'Q&A' (2005) and Danny Boyle's film version 'Slumdog Millionaire' (2008), focusing on the figure of the vulnerable child living in postcolonial poverty. Introduces Lee Eldman's concept of the 'sinthomosexual', and analyses the negative portrayal of Muslim characters in the film.In: Empire n247 January 2010, pp. 141-149
Review of 2009
Article, Filmography, Interview - English - illustrations
Listing of every film theatrically released in the UK for 2009, plus a profiles of the personalities and films of the year, and Empire's own top ten favourite films of 2009.In: Radio Times 9 Jan 2010, pp. 42-43
Can Brits Seize Oscar Gold? / Andrew COLLINS
Review - English - illustrationsIn: Sight and Sound v20 n2 February 2010, pp. 13
Rushes: Winner takes it all / Charles GANT
Short Article, Tables - English - illustrations
Brief report and analysis of the top ten arthouse films and foreign-language films at the UK box office for 2009 and discusses the impact of SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE on the box office.In: Screen International n1678 13 Feb 2009, pp. 15-16
Awards countdown: A dog's life / Mike GOODRIDGE
Article, Interview - English - illustrations
Producers of SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE, Christian Colson (Celador Films), Tessa Ross (Film4) and Paul Federbush discuss the production history of the film, the challenges of the shoot and the film's subsequent phenomenal awards success.In: Empire n236 February 2009, pp. 30-31
News etc.: Quiz queen
Short Article - English - illustrations
Profile of actress Freida Pinto with reference to her role in SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE.In: Empire n236 February 2009, pp. 46-47
In cinemas: Slumdog Millionaire / Ian Nathan
Review - English - illustrationsIn: Cinéaste v34 n2 Spring 2009, pp. 75-77
Film Reviews - Slumdog Millionaire / Robert KOEHLER
Credits, Review - English - illustrationsIn: Empire n235 January 2009, pp. 128-130
Oscars 2009: Slumdog Millionaire / Ian FREER
Article, Interview, Prod. Report - English - illustrations
Part of a feature on the 2009 Academy Awards contenders. Filmmaker Danny Boyle discusses the story and the making of SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE.In: Empire n238 April 2009, pp. 183
At home/Soundtracks: Slumdog Millionaire / Nick DE SEMLYEN
Soundtrack Review - English - illustrationsIn: Screen International n1676 30 Jan 2009, pp. 4
News digest: Slumdog ramps up awards momentum
Note - English
Brief report on the continuing awards success for Danny Boyle's SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE, with wins at both the SAG Awards and the Producer's Guild of America awards.In: Film Quarterly v62 n4 Summer 2009, pp. 34-38
Against the Clock: Slumdog Millionaire and The Curious ... / J.M. TYREE
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"...Case of Benjamin Button". A look at two Oscar-winning romantic blockbusters, both of which were directed by film- makers who built their reputations on cult movies containing extreme violence. Considers their treatment of love and timeIn: Vanity Fair n583 March 2009, pp. 89
Vanities: Freida Pinto / Krista SMITH
Note - English - illustrations
Brief profile of actress Freida Pinto with reference to her role in SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE.In: Written By v13 n2 Feb/Mar 2009, pp. [40]-45
Bollywood's million dollar city / David GRITTEN
Article, Interview - English - illustrations
Screenwriter Simon Beaufoy talks about SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE, including the effect on his writing style of visiting Mumbai, as well as The FULL MONTY and his subsequent career.In: Positif n575 January 2009, pp. 56
Actualité: De A à Z notes sur les films / Philippe ROUYER
Review - French - illustrationsIn: Screen Finance v22 n5 12 Mar 2009, pp. 3
Slumdog producer decries Film4 15% budget cut / Tim ADLER
Article - English
Christian Colson the producer of Slumdog Millionaire has ex- pressed his dissappointment that Film4 is about to have its budget cut by £150 million.In: Cinéaste v34 n3 Summer 2009, pp. 75
Letters
Letter - English
Two letters criticising the review of SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE by Robert Koehler in the last issue of Cineaste (Vol. XXXIV, No. 2) and responses from Robert Koehler and the Cineaste editors.In: Screen International nSpec. Best Picture 09, pp. [whole issue]
Top titles in a tough year
Article, Preview - English - illustrations
Profiles the films that are best picture contenders during the 2009 awards season, and assesses their chances of winning. Plus brief interviews with the directors of the films.In: Sight and Sound v19 n2 February 2009, pp. 40-43
Mumbai rising / Alkarim JIVANI
Interview - English - illustrations
Filmmaker Danny Boyle discusses the making of SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE. Includes his experiences of filming in India, working with children and the production of the film in general.In: Sight and Sound v19 n2 February 2009, pp. 75-76
Reviews: Slumdog Millionaire / Geoffrey MACNAB
Credits, Review, Synopsis - English - illustrationsIn: Empire n240 June 2009, pp. 222-223
At home/DVD new: Slumdog Millionaire / Ian FREER
DVD Review - English - illustrationsIn: Creative Screenwriting v16 n2 Mar/Apr 2009, pp. 41-43
Still Slumming... / Jeff GOLDSMITH
Article, Interview - English - illustrations
Simon Beaufoy talks about his approach to writing the screenplay for SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE.In: Sight and Sound v19 n3 March 2009, pp. 10
Rushes: Out of the ghetto / Charles GANT
Short Article, Tables - English
Analyses part of the success of SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE at the UK box office. Highlights in particular the marketing campaign by the film's distributor Pathé. Plus a table of the performance of Danny Boyle's films at the UK box office.In: Screen International n1680 27 Feb 2009, pp. 3
Never the twain? / Mike GOODRIDGE
Editorial - English
Overview of the Hollywood and Bollywood film industries. Notes that whilst both strive for closer ties and reach each others markets, both countries need to be mindful of the other's different storytelling conventions and audiences.In: CineAction! n78 2009, pp. 2-9
Global cinema: Slumdog Comprador: Coming to terms with the.. / Ajay GEHLAWAT
Article - English - illustrations
"...Slumdog phenomenon". An examination of SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE, looking at representations of the slum, Bollywood, its authenticity and the reaction of critics.In: Screen International n1690 15 May 2009, pp. 12-13
Breaking the boundaries / Mike GOODRIDGE
Article, Interview - English - illustrations
Profile and interview with Indian actor-producer Anil Kapoor Discusses the global success that starring in SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE has bought him, his plans as a producer and what Indian filmmakers can learn from Hollywood.In: Empire n233 November 2008, pp. 42
News etc.: Final answer?
Interview, Preview - English - illustrations
Preview of SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE with comments from the film's director Danny Boyle.In: Screen International n1668 21 Nov 2008, pp. 16-17
Fever pitch / Mike GOODRIDGE
Article - English - illustrations
Assessment of some of the films that could do well during the 2009 awards season. Notes that many of the heavyweight contenders have yet to be screened at a festival or released and concludes that there are no certainties yet.In: Screen International n1671 12 Dec 2008, pp. 14-16,18,20,22
Awards countdown: BAFTA special: Battle of Britain / Allan HUNTER
Article, Preview - English - illustrations
Overview of British filmmaking in 2008, noting that standards were high, with quality and diversity being the key. Includes profiles of the British films that could find success at the 2009 BAFTA Awards.In: Screen International n1659 19 Sep 2008, pp. 18
Reviews: Slumdog Millionaire / Allan HUNTER
Review - English - illustrationsIn: Creative Screenwriting v15 n6 Nov/Dec 2008, pp. 16
Why I write / Simon BEAUFOY
Article - English - illustrations
Simon Beaufoy comments on writing the script for SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE, adapted from a book by Vikas Swarup.In: Fade In v11 n1 2008, pp. 84-[85]
Rolling Boyle / Cristy LYTAL
Interview - English - illustrations
Director Danny Boyle talks about his work, including SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE.In: Screen International n1669 28 Nov 2008, pp. 27
The art of the crafts: Anthony Dod Mantle / Leon FORDE
Interview, Short Article - English - illustrations
Brief profile and interview with potential 2009 award season nominee, cinematographer Anthony Dod Mantle about his work on SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE.In: Screen International n1628 18 Jan 2008, pp. 27
Mumbai calling / Liz SHACKLETON
Interview, Location Report, Prod. Report - English - illustrations
Discusses the challenges of filming in the slums of Mumbai for the film SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE. With comments by Tessa Ross, Christian Colson, Loveleen Tandan, Danny Boyle and Tabrez Noorani.In: Screen International n1657 5 Sep 2008, pp. 5
News digest: Boyle's Slumdog to open London Film Festival
Note - English
Brief news that SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE directed by Danny Boyle will be the closing night film of the 2008 London Film Festival, where it will receive its European premiere.In: Screen International n1656 29 Aug 2008, pp. 14-16,18,20,22-23
The buck starts here / Denis [et al...] SEGUIN
Preview - English - illustrations
Overview of some of the challenges facing the Toronto International Film Festival as it aims to showcase Canadian talent despite tight funding. Plus brief previews of the films due to be screened during the 2008 festival.In: American Cinematographer v89 n12 December 2008, pp. 44-46,44,50,52,54,56,58,60-61
Rags to riches / Stephanie ARGY
Article, Interview, Prod. Report - English - illustrations
Cinematographer Anthony Dod Mantle discusses his work on SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE. Including working with Danny Boyle and the technical and creative decisions he had to make during the film's shoot.In: Film Comment v44 n6 Nov/Dec 2008, pp. 69-70
Slumdog Millionaire / Nicolas RAPOLD
Review - English - illustrationsIn: London Film Festival Catalogue v52nd 2008, pp. 9
Biofilmography, Credits, Note - English - illustrations
Credits include production/UK distributor contact details. Director's commentary, biography and filmography.In: Cinema Business n52 December 2008, pp. 23
Slumdog was BIFA top dog
Short Article - English - illustrations
Boyle's SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE won both Best Film and Best Director at the 11th edition of the British Independent Film Awards.In: Variety 8 Sep 2008, pp. 15,21
Film Reviews / Todd MCCARTHY
Credits, Review, Synopsis - English - illustrations