Ballintubbert House

The Irish Times: Irish exorcists advise on 'very real' paranormal film

FILMING IS coming to an end on a new Irish horror film The Exorcism Diaries, at Ballintubbert House near Stradbally Co Laois. It was home to the late Anglo-Irish poet and British poet laureate Cecil Day-Lewis, father of actor Daniel Day-Lewis and documentary film-maker Tasmin Day-Lewis.

Abe Lincoln as You’ve Never Heard Him

NY Times: Abe Lincoln as You’ve Never Heard Him -- Daniel Day-Lewis on Playing Abraham Lincoln

Mr. Day-Lewis, who has a deep voice and a British accent, not in the least Lincoln-like, prefers not to talk much about his method of acting. He doesn’t entirely understand it himself, he says, and doesn’t want to. “There’s a tendency now to deconstruct and analyze everything,” he said during a recent interview in New York, “and I think that’s a self-defeating part of the enterprise.” He added: “It sounds pretentious, I know. I recognize all the practical work that needs to be done, the dirty work, which I love: the work in the soil, the rooting around in the hope that you might find a gem. But I need to believe that there is a cohesive mystery that ties all these things together, and I try not to separate them.”

Cecil Day-Lewis letters donated to Oxford library by his children

The Guardian: Cecil Day-Lewis letters donated to Oxford library by his children -- Tamasin and Daniel Day-Lewis hand over poet laureate's archive including manuscripts and letter from WH Auden

Also being displayed is a limited edition with the final stanza of The Newborn, the poem Day-Lewis wrote to mark the birth of Daniel: "We time-worn folk renew/Ourselves at your enchanted spring."

EW - More from Daniel

EW.com: Daniel on whether he saw his father's ghost on the stage while playing Hamlet:

You think you’re traveling a vast distance to understand another life, but it may be that you’re bringing that life toward you at the same time. What allows that work to live is the common experience, the bond between the two of you. It’s utterly delusional to say you become some other person — you don’t. But you do get to know yourself in a different way, through the prism of that other life. That correspondence between father and son, or the son and the father who is no longer alive, played a huge part in that experience. So yes, of course, it was communication with my own dead father.

 http://popwatch.ew.com/2012/10/29/daniel-day-lewis-hamlet-ghost/

Living ‘Lincoln’

The NY Post: Living ‘Lincoln’

DDL: On his method acting, he said, “Over the years, I have made very little go a long way. I tend to believe that it may just be superstition on my part, but I found a way that suited me many years ago. It still suits me now.” He added: “I can’t help but believe that it compensates sometimes for a tendency for seeing the absurd in what I do and therefore I overcompensate by taking it that much more seriously,” Day-Lewis said. “But I take it seriously in a way that I took soccer seriously as a kid. I enjoy playing soccer as a game . . . but I played it seriously, and I feel the same way about this. It’s a game that I enjoy playing seriously.”

Time Magazine Cover

The Cover of this week's Time Magazine

Steven Spielberg, Daniel Day-Lewis and Tony Kushner on the Terrifying Process of Making Lincoln

Daniel Day-Lewis Sent Text Messages in Character as Lincoln

The NY Observer: Daniel Day-Lewis Sent Text Messages in Character as Lincoln

Six Lincoln Limericks to Text Your Loved Ones

Vulture: Six Lincoln Limericks to Text Your Loved Ones

There once was a Lewis named Day
And weird characters he liked to play
Gets so into his part He drinks milkshakes?
It's art! Oscars follow him every which way.
—Yours, A

Daniel Day-Lewis: How the Greatest Living Actor Became Lincoln

Time Magazine: Daniel Day-Lewis: How the Greatest Living Actor Became Lincoln

Russell Means Obit - The NY Times

The NY Times: Russell Means, Who Clashed With Law as He Fought for Indians, Is Dead at 72

Mr. Means began his acting career in 1992 with “The Last of the Mohicans,” Michael Mann’s adaptation of the James Fenimore Cooper novel, in which he played Chingachgook opposite Daniel Day-Lewis and Madeleine Stowe. Over two decades he appeared in more than 30 films and television productions, including “Natural Born Killers” (1994) and “Pathfinder” (2007). He also recorded CDs, including “Electric Warrior: The Sound of Indian America” (1993), and wrote a memoir, 

Lincoln - 60 minutes

The Orlando Sentinal: Following football bolstered CBS’ “60 Minutes,” which drew 14.8 million viewers. The news magazine previewed Steven Spielberg’s “Lincoln.” CBS also aired “The Amazing Race” (9.4 million) and “The Good Wife” (10 million)

Russell Means, Who Revived Warrior Image of American Indian, Dies at 72

The Last of the Mohicans is gone --The NY Times: Russell Means, Who Revived Warrior Image of American Indian, Dies at 72


Mr. Means cut off his braids a few months before receiving his cancer diagnosis. It was, he said in an interview in October 2011 , a gesture of mourning for his people. In Lakota lore, he explained, the hair holds memories, and mourners often cut it to release those memories, ad the people in them, to the spirit world.

60 minutes - DDL & Spielberg on Lincoln

In the above video, you'll hear from the famously reticent Daniel Day-Lewis on his feelings for Lincoln, the man, in the actor's first interview about "Lincoln," the movie. In an interview with Lesley Stahl, Day-Lewis said of Lincoln: "I never, ever felt that depth of love for another human being that I never met."

The Eternal Reach: How Steven Spielberg’s evolving ideas continue to ignite cinema

Awards Daily: The Eternal Reach: How Steven Spielberg’s evolving ideas continue to ignite cinema

“After Daniel Day-Lewis committed to playing Lincoln, we postponed filming for a year so we actually spent a year with Tony Kushner, Daniel and myself in conversation, Daniel and I had an entire year to get to know each other. We became friends during that year and we were friends on the first day of shooting, so all of the big narrative adjustments in the story, but also some of the choices that Daniel could have made and other characters, other actors, these choices were available for them to make as well....

Oscar-worthy: Actor John Hawkes Searches for Love in The Sessions

Time Magazine: Oscar-worthy: Actor John Hawkes Searches for Love in The Sessions

One of the movies he avoided watching was My Left Foot—the film that won Daniel Day-Lewis his first Oscar and the one to which The Sessions has drawn apt comparisons. But a few months after wrapping, he did have a chance to watch Day-Lewis in action. Those doors that opened because of The Sessions landed Hawkes an introduction to Spielberg at a party and then a part in the director’s epic Lincoln The part is small, as was the pay scale, but the Civil War buff in Hawkes thrilled at the experience. So was the actor who got to see the legendary Day-Lewis at work in their one scene together. “I have never met Daniel Day-Lewis, I can honestly say,” Hawkes says. “But I certainly hung out with Abraham Lincoln for 10 hours.”

There is a God...

Letter: There is a God governing the world:

Lincoln at the Library of Congress

Lincoln at the Library of Congress - Links

How Lincoln's Fiercest Rival Became His Close Ally

NPR: New Book: How Lincoln's Fiercest Rival Became His Close Ally

Becoming another person

Daniel Day-Lewis describes the process of becoming another person.

"At some point, if I'm lucky, a life will begin to emerge, a sensation first and foremost," he says. "In other words, you might look at exactly the same objects but in a slightly different way." He adds: "The impression one might have, the subjective impression, is that a great distance has been traveled. Of course the truth, and the paradox, is that if you're not still working from the very center of yourself and your own experience, then really you're working from an empty vessel."

From the Film Quotes page at this blog

More on the Q&A At Empire

Empire on Line: "It’s well worth watching, and if you’ve got 42 minutes to spare, put your feet up, grab a brew and a biscuit and enjoy."

Oscar Front Runners - Lincoln's Voice

Zimbio:We've included our full list of Oscar front runners below, which we'll be updating once a week from here on out. Also, Daniel Day-Lewis has officially heard your somewhat baffled reaction to his voice, and he has an explanation. Daniel Day-Lewis Explains His Lincoln Voice -- No one knows more about the much-anticipated Lincoln biopic than the men who brought the story to life, so film geeks should love this new 42-minute Q&A with Steven Spielberg and Daniel Day-Lewis. If all you're interested in is Day-Lewis' take on Lincoln's voice, skip to 24:15, when a Twitter user asks how he knows what the 16th president sounded like.

"Luckily, I don't. But nor do you," Day-Lewis said. "So we'll just have to shake hands and agree to differ on that. There are no contemporary recordings. Quite honestly, if I were doing work related to a living being or historical being where there was visual or audio recordings available, I would find that extremely difficult because I don't know how you would avoid the process of mimicry. And mimicry, to me at any rate, is a very dull prospect."A voice is such a deep, personal reflection of character. So I tried as far as possible, and it may be an illusion of some kind, but usually as I begin working, I hear a voice, if I'm lucky, and it's a voice that's in my mind's ear."

Steven Spielberg, Daniel Day-Lewis explain 'Lincoln'

USA Today: Steven Spielberg, Daniel Day-Lewis explain 'Lincoln'

Day-Lewis said, "What do we have to lose? We talk of the danger of taking on a piece of work, and the worst thing that can happen is that you become a fool. And that's a risk that you take pretty much all the time."

Cecil Day Lewis Bio

Cecil Day Lewis Bio: (Daniel's father) In a much quoted remark in 1935, TE Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia) was reported to have told Winston Churchill, when the later bemoaned the lack of great men in Britain, ‘there is one great man in this country and his name is Cecil Day-Lewis’.

Watch the exclusive Q&A with director Steven Spielberg and star Daniel Day-Lewis

Yahoo Movies: Watch the exclusive Q&A with director Steven Spielberg and star Daniel Day-Lewis

Dakota Fanning & Steven Spielberg: 'Lincoln' NYFF Screening!

Just Jared: Dakota Fanning & Steven Spielberg: 'Lincoln' NYFF Screening! -- The screening was also attended by the film’s star Daniel Day-Lewis, who sat in a balcony box during the film

New Yorkers get early look at Steven Spielberg’s ‘Lincoln

NY Daily News: New Yorkers get early look at Steven Spielberg’s ‘Lincoln' with Daniel Day-Lewis in the title role

After some audience members waited outside Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall for almost an hour to get into what was billed as a 'Secret Screening,' the 50th New York Film Festival played host to the world premiere of 'Lincoln.'

Many of the movie's stars were in attendance at Alice Tully Hall, including Daniel Day-Lewis, Sally Field and David Strathairn.

Daniel Day-Lewis celebrates with American Academy of Arts and Sciences inductees in Cambridge

Boston.com: Daniel Day-Lewis celebrates with American Academy of Arts and Sciences inductees in Cambridge

Daniel Day-Lewis' Honest Work as Abraham Lincoln

E!online: (Scroll) - Daniel Day-Lewis' Honest Work as Abraham Lincoln

However, Lewis' legendary insistence on staying in character, even when the cameras aren't rolling, isn't as intimidating as it may sound. "He's still charming and he's personable," says Jared Harris, who plays Ulysses S. Grant in the movie. "He'll have interaction and he chats with you, but it's all appropriate, like he's not going to have a conversation about what was on television last night."

Harris said Spielberg's recreation of history is mind-blowing. "The scene where they were taking the vote for the amendment, it was as close as you can get without a time machine to see what that would have been like," he said.

Watch Live On Line at Yahoo

Wednesday, October 10th at 7pm ET:
Yahoo! Movies is giving film fans an exclusive opportunity to engage in a live question and answer discussion online with Steven Spielberg and Daniel Day-Lewis, the stars of the upcoming film “Lincoln.” Following a screening in New York Steven Spielberg & Daniel Day-Lewis will take to the stage to answer questions via Twitter using the hashtag #Lincolnmovie.

Fans not in the theater can watch the Q&A LIVE on Yahoo! Movies at: Watch at Yahoo Movies

Steven Spielberg's 'Lincoln' to Close AFI Fest

Hollywood Reporter: Steven Spielberg's 'Lincoln' to Close AFI Fest

Steven Spielberg's Lincoln to will have its world premiere at AFI Fest during a gala screening on Nov. 8 at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. The film will then open in selected engagements around the country the following day

Day-Lewis earns Britannia Kudo

Variety: Day-Lewis earns Britannia Kudo 

For the first time, the BAFTA Los Angeles Britannia Awards will broadcast in primetime on BBC America, airing as a two-hour special Nov. 11. Proceeds from the event support BAFTA/LA's education, scholarship, community outreach and archival projects.

Extended 'Lincoln' TV Spot Airs After Presidential Debate (Video)

The Hollywood Reporter: Extended 'Lincoln' TV Spot Airs After Presidential Debate (Video)

ABC, CBS and CNN showed the two-minute commercial for Steven Spielberg’s biopic starring Daniel Day-Lewis as the Great Emancipator. An extended TV spot for Steven Spielberg’s Lincoln aired after Wednesday’s presidential debate on ABC, CBS and CNN--and in a happy coincidence for the filmmakers, President Obama invoked the legacy of the 16th president near the evening's close.

Daniel Day-Lewis coming to Sanders Theatre for American Academy of Arts and Sciences induction

Boston.com: Daniel Day-Lewis coming to Sanders Theatre for American Academy of Arts and Sciences induction

The Sanders Theatre

Lincoln Gets Live Q&A with Steven Spielberg and Daniel-Day Lewis!

Movie Web.com: Lincoln Gets Live Q&A with Steven Spielberg and Daniel-Day Lewis! 

AMC Theatres will be presenting A Conversation with Daniel Day-Lewis and Steven Spielberg on Wednesday, October 10 at the AMC Loews Lincoln Square 13 in New York City. The event, which starts at 7:00 p.m. (ET), features a live Q&A session with director Steven Spielberg and Daniel Day-Lewis following the presentation of the film....This event gives film fans a unique opportunity to engage in a live question and answer discussion with Steven Spielberg and Academy Award winner Daniel Day-Lewis, who portrays President Lincoln, by submitting questions via Twitter using the hashtag #Lincolnmovie.

On Saturday, a Belated Inauguration for Daniel Day-Lewis

The NY Times Art Beat: On Saturday, a Belated Inauguration for Daniel Day-Lewis

Now, four score and a bunch of days later, the actor will be brought forth to attend the ceremony, where he will present a special reading of works by Presidents Lincoln and Washington.

[ed note: Wish I could be there. If any fans live near Cambridge Mass, let us know if you attended]