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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Death by Lightning review absolutely nobody plays losers like Matthew Macfadyen

He tried to insert himself into history by assassinating the US president, James Garfield, in 1881 but Garfield was only four months into his tenure, so all Guiteau did by shooting him was turn them both into difficult pub quiz answers. Death by Lightning pays careful tribute to Garfield, a quietly extraordinary statesman, but its focus is Guteau and, if this show is a hit, he might finally get his wish.
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fromNew York Post
6 months ago

'Pride & Prejudice' director reveals Matthew Macfadyen improvised this iconic Mr. Darcy moment

The improvised hand tremble by Darcy reflects a deeper connection between characters, emphasizing the intelligence of bodily responses over conscious thought.
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