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Directed by John Turturro (ILLUMINATA), executive produced by The Coen Brothers (THE MAN WHO WASN’T THERE, O BROTHER WHERE ART THOU?, FARGO) and produced by John Penotti (IN THE BEDROOM, SWIMFAN, ILLUMINATA).
ROMANCE AND CIGARETTES is the new project from actor, writer and director JOHN TURTURRO. Set in contemporary America, ROMANCE AND CIGARETTES is a modern day musical, a dark and passionate comedy which tells the story of one man's journey into infidelity and redemption. It stars JAMES GANDOLFINI as our hero Nick Murder and revolves around the repercussions of his adultery and doomed fascination with the flame haired seductress Tula (KATE WINSLET). For Kitty (SUSAN SARANDON), Nick's long suffering wife, his treachery is the final straw. With faith in her husband shattered she surprises even herself with the ferocity of her anger as she struggles to cope with his betrayal. It is only through a tragic twist of fate that Nick finally understands the extent of the pain he has inflicted on his family. With time running out he discovers the essential value of Kitty's love and respect.
In ROMANCE AND CIGARETTES Turturro has crafted a gritty, exhilarating and intense script. He describes the film as a savage musical. "When the characters can no longer express themselves in words, they break into song, lip-synching the tunes that are lodged in their subconscious. It is their way to escape the reality of their world: to dream, to remember, to connect to another human being" says Turturro. The film combines sharp snappy dialogue worthy of David Mamet at his most brilliant with the visual flare and exquisite originality of the Coen Brothers.
"This is a project that we're proud to be a part of" say JOEL and ETHAN COEN Executive Producers of ROMANCE AND CIGARETTES.
Employing a fabulously eclectic mix of contemporary and classic songs, and featuring such diverse artists as James Brown, Nick Cave and Bruce Springsteen, ROMANCE AND CIGARETTES is a unique tale of sex and mortality that will mesmerise audiences.
Status
Post-production.
Filming wrapped on May 21, 2004.
Release Dates
UK : March 17, 2006
USA : Summer 2006
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Spark Duds Apparently Kate Winslet and James Gandolfini were a great pairing for Romance & Cigarettes, according to this their sex scene was "really provocative — and vocal". 22.June
Mandy Moore's Dance Apparently Susan Sarandon and Kate Winslet will be doing a silly dance choreographed by Moore and Parker. 20.June
Moore Saved! A few details about songs included in Romance & Cigarettes revealed in an interview with Mandy Moore. 18.June
Kate Winslet in new Mags Thanks to Victoria here are scans of Kate from People, Star, and The National Enquirer featuring the Romance and Cigarettes set. 25.May
Kate's Sprained Her Ankle! The almost fire mishap wasn't the last accident on the set of Romance and Cigarettes. 22.May
In Touch Magazine Scan Kate Winslet kissing James Gandolfini made it into In Touch. Thanks to Victoria for the scan! 17.May
People Magazine Brief DOUBLE AGENT: For his comedy Romance & Cigarettes, director John Turturro wanted Kate Winslet to play a shop girl from the lacy, racy lingerie store Agent Provocateur. But getting the Vivienne Westwood-designed uniform was a bit of a costume drama--it's strictly for employees. After some high-level diplomacy, Agent owners Joseph Corre (Westwood's son) and Serena Rees agreed to loan one. Great disguise, Kate.... 17.May
Scorching Set One paper gave a description of the scene filming two days ago. "Director John Turturro set out to film a fantasy sequence in which Gandolfini's character, Nick Murder, imagines he's a firefighter rescuing his mistress, Winslet, from a building where she's doing a scorching salsa dance as flames burst from her window." 15.May
She's Got the Moves!! Onlookers in Brooklyn, New York got a real show yesterday as Kate Winslet performed a tantalizing dance on the set of her new movie Romance and Cigarettes. 14.May
Kate Kisses Gandolfini The Sun has posted pictures of Kate and James Gandolfini on the set of Romance & Cigarettes. Thanks Victoria. 8.May
Kate Gets Tarted Up Kate Winslet as a sexy lingerie salesgirl on the set of Romance & Cigarettes. 30.April
Modern Romance An on set report from Variety for Romance & Cigarettes. Bits about location and filming. 28.April
Elaine Stritch Joins Romance Cast According to NY's columnist Liz Smith she will be Gandolfini's mother in the film. 22.April
Izzard Joins Cast Comedian Eddie Izzard has joined the Romance & Cigarettes cast. 15.April
Taming the Tempest NY Daily's interview with Kate Winslet discussing motherhood, Romance & Cigarettes, Eternal, and more. 14.March
Romance & Cigarettes FIlming According to USA Today filming will begin in March of this year. Yeah! 24.January
Mandy Moore Joines Romance & Cigarettes Cast According to this NY Daily News interview filming will begin in a few months. 6.January.2004
Romance & Cigarettes for Kate Variety reports that Kate is set to star in the 'dark musical' with James Gandolfini and Susan Surandon. 17.May.2003
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