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Tom Basden Wants the Heartwarming Success of ‘The Ballad of Wallis Island’ to Give British Indie Filmmakers Hope

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Even Tom Basden is surprised by how affecting his new film is. "We hit a few ideas early on," he explains, referencing the short ...
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Tom Basden Would Reunite the Smiths If He Could

If you were one of these jerk-off billionaire oligarchs, whom would you hire to play at your remote island? That’s the premise of The Ballad of Wallis Island. Comedian Tim Key plays lottery winner ...
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Tom Basden’s Scariest ‘The Ballad of Wallis Island’ Ask: Carey Mulligan’s Mumford & Sons Husband Hearing His Songs

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Carey Mulligan and Tom Basden in "The Ballad of Wallis Island" (Alistair Heap) Writing songs for the gently bent comedy "The ...
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Tom Basden on Here We Go and The Ballad of Wallis Island: ‘Writing love songs for Carey Mulligan? Mortifying’

He may not be a household name, but Tom Basden has had a hand in some of the best British comedies of the past two decades. There's his dark, brilliant Noughties sketch show Cowards, his ...
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‘The Ballad of Wallis Island’ is a Charming British Film with Music on its Mind

Carey Mulligan, Tim Key and Tom Basden star in the story of a lottery winner who aims to reunite his favorite musical duo with comic results. 'The Ballad of Wallis Island’ receives 7 out of 10 stars.
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Can the ‘feel-good’ movie exist in 2025? ‘The Ballad of Wallis Island' proves maybe it can

Read full article: Fourth annual Cuts with Cops helps kids start the school year right One dead, two injured in Martinsville shooting One dead, two injured in Martinsville shooting Read full article: ...
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Interview: Tom Basden and Tim Key on Playing ‘The Ballad of Wallis Island’ with Carey Mulligan

L to R: Co-writer/actor Nell Mortimer, director James Griffiths and actor Carey Mulligan on the set of "The Ballad of Wallis Island." “To be honest, I think the main thing was that Tim and I, and ...
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‘The Ballad of Wallis Island’ Review: Carey Mulligan Adds Grace Notes but Tom Basden and Tim Key Provide the Melody to This Minor-Key Charmer

James Griffiths’ comedy-drama with songs stirs up the troubled romantic past of a once-popular Brit folk-rock duo, their awkward reunion engineered by an oddball superfan. By David Rooney Chief Film ...
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"It's Unbelievably Rare To Read Really Good Writing": Carey Mulligan Highlights the "Hilarious" Trio Behind 'The Ballad of Wallis Island'

The Sundance Film Festival is a huge stepping stone for independent filmmakers to make a name for themselves. The festival, in particular, has been a launching pad for filmmakers and creative artists ...
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The Brains Behind 'Fresh Meat' Is Starring In A New BBC Comedy About Richard Branson

However you look at it, the British comedy scene is thriving and being a part of it is a major privilege. The UK has arguably birthed some of the best comedians and comedy writers on the planet. And ...
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Tom Basden’s Scariest ‘The Ballad of Wallis Island’ Ask: Carey Mulligan’s Mumford & Sons Husband Hearing His Songs

Carey Mulligan and Tom Basden in "The Ballad of Wallis Island" (Alistair Heap) Writing songs for the gently bent comedy “The Ballad of Wallis Island” was a tricky job for British actor, writer, ...