Richard III film libel case

[Larry O'Hara]

Apologies if this has been covered already but very disturbed to see judge has ruled in favour of the academic creep and against the superb film :
See here
In my experience of academia I thought the portrayal of the academic involved and the University (PLC) was totally and utterly believable.

 

[belboid]

Believable. But not true. Its an important distinction.

 

[Larry O'Hara]

Believable. But not true. Its an important distinction.

Though I would disagree there: each to their own view.

 

[Santino]

The atmosphere has turned rather sour.

 

[tim]

Now is the winter of his discontent
Made glorious summer by a judicial ruling.

 

[littlebabyjesus]

Though I would disagree there: each to their own view.

It was a real person being depicted. Unless you know him personally, I'm not sure you are entitled to a view on its accuracy, are you?

 

[Larry O'Hara]

It was a real person being depicted. Unless you know him personally, I'm not sure you are entitled to a view on its accuracy, are you?

I obviously do not know him personally: but merely say the way he was portrayed rang totally true in terms of my experience of academics. I notice, for example, there was no rebuttal of the sly move whereby his name was on the car park exhumation order and Philippa’s not. And I ask you: have you even seen the film?

 

[Larry O'Hara]

It was a real person being depicted. Unless you know him personally, I'm not sure you are entitled to a view on its accuracy, are you?

If a judge can have such a view so can I: it’s not like Starmer’s Labour Party: dissent is not yet illegal

 

[belboid]

If a judge can have such a view so can I: it’s not like Starmer’s Labour Party: dissent is not yet illegal

His view is based on actual facts tho, not a vague impression of the probable fact that academics can be arseholes.

 

[ElizabethofYork]

Philippa Langley is a bit of an oddball though, isn't she?

 

[tim]

If a judge can have such a view so can I: it’s not like Starmer’s Labour Party: dissent is not yet illegal

Yes, but deciding thar someone must a shower of shit, because that is the way that Steve Coogan decided to portray them in a film is not the approach one would expect from Urban75's foremost investigative journalist; not illegal, just bad form.

 

[Epona]

This is just making me want to see the film...

 

[littlebabyjesus]

I obviously do not know him personally: but merely say the way he was portrayed rang totally true in terms of my experience of academics. I notice, for example, there was no rebuttal of the sly move whereby his name was on the car park exhumation order and Philippa’s not. And I ask you: have you even seen the film?

It wasn't obvious. From what you posted, you appeared to have knowledge about the accuracy of the portrayal - the details, not the general vibe.

 

[Epona]

I mean clearly from my above comment I haven't seen it, but I know that it's very dodgy in legal terms to portray a named real life person in a particular way and just because some academics are like that doesn't make it OK to portray an individual a particular way if it's untrue or without factual evidence.
Anyone know what streaming service if any this is on? I'm intrigued now.

 

[Nanker Phelge]

Cue up Paula Vennels & Angela van den Bogerd suing ITV.

 

[bellaozzydog]

Streisand effect

 

[belboid]

Cue up Paula Vennels & Angela van den Bogerd suing ITV.

the Sheffield chief exec promised to sue Channel 4 for their portrayal of her during the covid parties. She never did though. Almost as if the portrayal was reasonably accurate.

 

[A380]

This is just making me want to see the film...

It's a great film with a pantomime villain. Probably not a documentary though...

 

[Larry O'Hara]

I mean clearly from my above comment I haven't seen it, but I know that it's very dodgy in legal terms to portray a named real life person in a particular way and just because some academics are like that doesn't make it OK to portray an individual a particular way if it's untrue or without factual evidence.
Anyone know what streaming service if any this is on? I'm intrigued now.

You haven’t seen it…its on Netflix I think (I have the DVD)

 

[Larry O'Hara]

This is just making me want to see the film...

Its a great film: though a tad too sympathetic to RIII

 

[Larry O'Hara]

Philippa Langley is a bit of an oddball though, isn't she?

Maybe: but you’d have to be to persevere like she did

 

[Larry O'Hara]

His view is based on actual facts tho, not a vague impression of the probable fact that academics can be arseholes.

Not probable, more invariable

 

[Yossarian]

Yes, but deciding thar someone must a shower of shit, because that is the way that Steve Coogan decided to portray them in a film is not the approach one would expect from Urban75's foremost investigative journalist; not illegal, just bad form.

Coogan plays Langley's husband, the academic is played by Lee Ingleby.

Wasn't aware of the film before but I definitely want to see it now that it's been Streisand Effected by the lawsuit

 

[Epona]

Coogan plays Langley's husband, the academic is played by Lee Ingleby.

Wasn't aware of the film before but I definitely want to see it now that it's been Streisand Effected by the lawsuit

I think Coogan directed though?
So fair enough to say it was his portrayal/direction if that is the case.

And yes it's just made me want to see the film - actually not sure how I missed it, this is right up my alley car park

 

[Larry O'Hara]

I see a gimp who I have put on ignore has commented

 

[tim]

I see a gimp who I have put on ignore has commented

Larry O'Hara ,your witty turn of phrase rivals that of Wilde.


Urban Dictionary: gimp


Anyway, given his campaigning against phone hacking and tabloid intrusion into the private lives of celebrities, it's ironic that Steve Coogan is now being accused of defaming a non-celebrity.

 

[tim]

Coogan plays Langley's husband, the academic is played by Lee Ingleby.

Wasn't aware of the film before but I definitely want to see it now that it's been Streisand Effected by the lawsuit

Coogan co-wrote the script.