Cinema City in Norwich was host to an array of showbiz celebrities for a gala premiere screening of Harmony Korines latest movie gem 'Mister Lonely' The star studded event was masterminded by Norwich golden girl Melita Morgan who plays a madonna impersonator in the movie. "This means everything to me" said Melita "My dreams of appearing in a movie were born in Norwich. This event is a perfect platform to promote the vast spectrum of talent and quality art venues in our region. I am keen to develop art projects and film making in Norfolk"
The red carpet arrivals included cast from the movie, Melita Morgan, Daniel Rovai, Mal Whiteley and rising child star, Michael-Joel Stuart. They arrived in a white vintage Rolls Royce supplied by Vintage Occasions. Melita turned on the style wearing an elegant revealing Black and white dress supplied by Love Couture of Norwich.
Daniel Rovai (Moe, un Stooge) Mal Whitely (Larry, un Stooge) and Nigel Cooper (Curly, un Stooge) play three stooges in the Movie along side Samantha Morton, Diego Luna and Anita Pallenburg. Daniel and Mal were saddened by the fact Nigel Cooper that made up the third stooge in the movie could not attend but praised his essential part of the three characters. "We are missing Nigel tonight" said Mal "We enjoyed being directed by such a diverse and talented producer and we developed quite a rapport amongst ourselves during filming" The Stooges contributed some memorable moments both on screen and at the premiere with their willingness to entertain the press and the fans.
Harmony Korine has a tendency to discover un tapped talent and it's often household names are born through his movies. Michael-Joel Stuart is no acception and this young actor that plays Buckwheat in the movie stole the hearts of the crowd with his natural ability and magnetism. Judging by the laughter Michael generated during the screening he is certainly a name to look out for in the future.
Top television presenters and local personalities added to the proceedings as people poured onto the entrance of the Norfolk Art House. Amber Models UK provided the glamour with a bevy of beauties including Sunday Sport stunner Polly Guy, Rebecca Richardson (Former Miss Norwich 2007) and new girl on the block Miss Marie.
Melita Morgan's personal publicist, Andreas Yiasimi from Amber Models introduced Melita on stage with a short speech that numbed the audience into shocked silence. "There are a few people in this industry that have made a lasting impression on me over the years" said Andreas "I can count those people on one hand and Melita is not one of them" There was a calculated pause as the audience looked at each other in disbelief. Then Andreas dealt his trump card as he continued "Because she has surpassed that and found her way to my heart, that's what the industry needs, heart! In a world of synthetic value we need people like Melita Morgan"
After Melita's poignant speech focusing on the realities of the industry she introduced cast members to the stage, including her 9 year old daughter Angel that had a small part in the movie. Mister Lonely must rate as one of Korine's best efforts to date with powerful performances from all the actors. It tells a story of a group of impersonators trapped in the characters they play who gather in a commune in the highlands of scotland. The plot ingeniously unfolds into a web of laughter, drama and tragedy backed with superb cinematography and music score. It's no wonder Mister lonely is having rave reviews world-wide. The extravagant event in Norwich certainly lived up to the movie and will inevitably serve as another build up to what is going to be a Harmony Korine cult classic.
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