-LSB-...] Not far from David Zwirner is another new gallery, this one owned by Michael Werner, the German dealer who befriended many of the artists of the post-war period who followed the shamanistic teachings of Joseph Beuys. (michaelwerner.com)
He is also befriended by his mysterious and nosy new neighbor W.F. (Jeff Bridges, all mouth movements and glasses - fiddling mannerisms), who provides sage one - on - one counsel — and occasional narration — in a hammy way that briefly raises the question of whether he's a figment of Thomas's imagination. (film.avclub.com)
Speaking of characters, the story's self - loving and eccentric villain, played by the charmingly buffoonish Hugh Grant, is just another highlight of the picture, while Brendan Gleeson shines as the no - nonsense Chef Knuckles who Paddington befriends in prison, with their friendship blossoming through their shared love of marmalade. (cairo360.com)