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Death Valley season 2 review: Timothy Spall elevates crime drama

Death Valley season 2 review: Timothy Spall elevates crime drama

Published by Daniella Wilson

A star rating of 3 out of 5. In the eyes of retired actor John Chapel (Timothy Spall), there’s very little to separate crime-solving from workshopping a play. Suspects become dramatis personae, motives neatly sketched character arcs. He’s self-important, certainly. Occasionally, downright pompous. But, irritatingly, he also gets results. So, when a car dealer on community payback plunges (or is he pushed?) from the parapet of a 12th-century castle, newly promoted DI Janie Mallowan (Gwyneth Keyworth) is instructed to enlist Chapel’s help once again. Janie is less than thrilled. The pair have been keeping their distance ever since it emerged that he has been “boffing” her mum Yvonne (Melanie Walters). Chapel, however, is incapable of staying away from the spotlight. Donning a hi-vis tabard with the gusto of a Shakespearean leading man in doublet and hose, he throws himself into the case and heads undercover among a shady cohort completing court-mandated voluntary work. What follows is the sort of light-hearted fare that would feel out of place almost anywhere else but fits perfectly in its …

Timothy Spall: ‘I can’t abide this modern taste for outrage’

Timothy Spall: ‘I can’t abide this modern taste for outrage’

Published by Sam Flores

If anyone asks Timothy Spall to describe what actors actually do, he often finds himself lost for words. “Partly because of the ineffable nature of it,” he says. “But also because, if you don’t watch out, you can end up sounding like a big pseud. Pretentious. You can overcomplicate it.” It’s hard to imagine the avuncular, easygoing Spall popping up in Pseuds Corner. Perhaps this is why he is having so much fun playing the reclusive retired thespian John Chapel in the BBC’s crime caper Death Valley, which returns for a second series on Sunday 17 May. Chapel played a fictional detective on TV, and so finds himself assisting Gwyneth Keyworth’s Detective Mallowan each time a murder disrupts the calm of their rural Welsh life, which naturally happens with preposterous frequency. Chapel is prone to giving grandiloquent masterclasses on the art of acting, and Spall takes evident pleasure in his actorly affectation and plummy delivery, rolling vowels around like marbles. “I do like to expose the weakness in a man,” he says casually. “We have …

Melissa Gilbert stands firm in her support for husband Timothy Busfield amid child sex abuse allegations

Melissa Gilbert stands firm in her support for husband Timothy Busfield amid child sex abuse allegations

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Melissa Gilbert is standing by her husband, Timothy Busfield, amid the child sex abuse allegations against him. For the first time since Busfield, 68, was arrested in February, Gilbert sat down for a forthcoming interview with George Stephanopoulos on Good Morning America to “clarify the facts” in the case, according to People. Busfield is awaiting trial after he was indicted on four charges of criminal sexual contact with a child under the age of 13 while he worked as the director on Fox series The Cleaning Lady from 2022 to 2024. He has denied all allegations and vowed to fight the charges against him. Gilbert maintained her husband’s innocence in her new interview, which is set to air April 6, and said that Busfield’s ongoing legal battle has been “hell” for their family. “This has been the most traumatizing experience of …

London’s Timothy Taylor to Close New York Outpost After a Decade

London’s Timothy Taylor to Close New York Outpost After a Decade

Published by Jenni Sidey

The London-based gallery Timothy Taylor will close its New York outpost next month at the conclusion of its current show for James Prapaithong, after nearly a decade of operation in Manhattan. The decision was made “to ensure the long-term stability of the gallery and the community around it,” the gallery told ARTnews. The gallery, however, will maintain an office and viewing room in New York. “In light of current market conditions, the gallery has made the decision to close its New York space and consolidate its operations while continuing our relationships with artists and maintaining our gallery space in London,” Timothy Taylor, the gallery’s founder, said in an emailed statement to ARTnews. “However, the realities of the present climate, combined with the considerable costs of operating a second permanent space, make this a prudent and responsible step.” Related Articles Taylor opened in London’s Mayfair district in 1996, and first expanded to New York in September 2016, opening on the ground floor of a townhouse on 19th Street in Chelsea. In 2023, it moved to Tribeca, …

Combating “Opinion”: Gilles Deleuze Meets Timothy “Speed” Levitch

Combating “Opinion”: Gilles Deleuze Meets Timothy “Speed” Levitch

Published by Jenni Sidey

Below we find a clip from The Cruise, a 1998 documentary by Bennett Miller that follows the now-infamous New York City tour bus guide Timothy “Speed” Levitch on some of his untraditional excursions into the “total cacophony” that is New York. In the clip, Levitch recalls a conversation wherein he denounces the city grid plan, only to be met with the response, “everyone likes the grid plan.” Levitch diagnoses this response as a form of the exclusionary power intrinsic to common sense. In this way, he allows us to appreciate Gilles Deleuze’s critique of “opinion,” as opposed to “thought,” in a refreshing light. In teaching Introduction to Philosophy, I find that conveying the difference between thought and opinion, critical insight and common sense, can be one of the most difficult tasks. While students often prove eager to weigh in on particular debates or passages, it can be challenging to grasp the difference between a well-argued position and an unscrutinized belief, a philosophically grounded argument and an expression of personal agreement or preference. A course that …

Timothy Very death: Manchester Orchestra drummer dies aged 42

Timothy Very death: Manchester Orchestra drummer dies aged 42

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the inside track from Roisin O’Connor with our free weekly music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This Timothy Very, longtime drummer of the Manchester Orchestra, has died at age 42. The Atlanta-based rock group announced his death Saturday. His cause of death has not been disclosed. “The entire Manchester Orchestra family has been devastated by the sudden passing of our brother, Timothy Very,” bandmates Andy Hull, Robert McDowell and Andy Prince wrote on Instagram. “The most beloved human being any of us were lucky enough to know in this life. “We’ve all been dreading sharing this news as we are all still in absolute disbelief.” The group remembered Very as “instantly likable and interacted with everyone he met with kindness and warmth,” saying, “His laugh was infectious and he immediately made people feel invited and encouraged. His humor and energy were the very foundation that held together the entire MO universe. Strangers quickly became friends and friends became family.” open …

West Wing actor Timothy Busfield indicted by grand jury on child sexual abuse charges

West Wing actor Timothy Busfield indicted by grand jury on child sexual abuse charges

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Timothy Busfield has been indicted by a grand jury and will stand trial on four counts of criminal sexual contact with a child. The West Wing actor, 68, was released from custody last month. In a statement, Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman said: “As with all criminal proceedings, Mr. Busfield is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. “This case will proceed through the judicial process and is expected to move forward to trial.” He added that the Special Victims Unit of the Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office will prosecute the case, and concluded: “The Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office remains committed to doing everything possible to protect children and ensure justice for victims across New Mexico.” Busfield has denied all the allegations against him. Timothy Busfield has been indicted on four counts of criminal …

Actor Timothy Busfield Indicted in New Mexico on 4 Counts of Sexual Contact With a Child

Actor Timothy Busfield Indicted in New Mexico on 4 Counts of Sexual Contact With a Child

Published by Sam Flores

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — “West Wing” and “Field of Dreams” actor Timothy Busfield has been indicted by a grand jury on four counts of criminal sexual contact with a child under age 13, a New Mexico prosecutor announced Friday. The allegations are tied to Busfield’s work as a director on the set of the TV series “The Cleaning Lady” from 2022 to 2024. Busfield has denied the allegations, initially filed in court by police, and a defense attorney on Friday said he would “fight these charges at every stage.” Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman announced the indictment in a social media post. Busfield had turned himself in to authorities in January on related charges by police and was released from jail by a judge who found no pattern of criminal conduct or similar allegations involving children in Busfield’s past. The grand jury indictment allows the case against Busfield to proceed toward possible trial without a preliminary courtroom hearing on evidence. Larry Stein, an attorney for Busfield, did not comment directly on the sexual …

Timothy Busfield Indicted on Child Sexual Abuse Charges in New Mexico

Timothy Busfield Indicted on Child Sexual Abuse Charges in New Mexico

Published by Daniella Wilson

A grand jury in New Mexico has returned an indictment against actor and director Timothy Busfield, according to a review of the court docket. Busfield was charged with four counts of criminal sexual contact with a child. He’s been accused of sexually abusing two boys on the set of the former Fox/Warner Bros. Television series The Cleaning Lady. “As with all criminal proceedings, Mr. Busfield is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law,” said Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman in a statement. “This case will proceed through the judicial process and is expected to move forward to trial.” The case will be prosecuted by the special victim’s unit. Bregman said that “protecting children remains a top priority for his office.” Lawyers for Busfield didn’t immediately return a request for comment. He’s denied allegations of sexual misconduct. More to come. Source link

Melissa Gilbert Speaks Out Amid Timothy Busfield’s Abuse Allegations

Melissa Gilbert Speaks Out Amid Timothy Busfield’s Abuse Allegations

Published by Daniella Wilson

Melissa Gilbert is speaking out amid her husband Timothy Busfield‘s recent child sexual abuse allegations. The Little House on the Prairie alum took to the lifestyle company Modern Prairie’s Instagram on Monday, which she co-founded in 2022, to share her appreciation for her fans during “the extraordinarily difficult time.” “I’m sending you all my love and gratitude during this extraordinarily difficult time. Not only for Tim, me and our family, but in the collective heaviness so many of us seem to be carrying right now. Add an unexpected storm to the mix, and it can all feel like a bit too much,” Gilbert wrote. “This season has reminded me, very clearly, how important it is to slow down, prioritize what truly matters, and allow ourselves moments of rest. Stepping back from the noise, the news, and even our daily responsibilities from time to time gives us space to recharge, reflect, and find our center again.” She continued, “Thank you, truly, for the love, patience, and support you continue to show Tim and me. Thank you …