Last Night in Soho (2021)
Last Night in Soho was the link movie connecting Being Julia and The Power of the Dog.
Linked through Rita Tushingham and Thomasin McKenzie.
Both Rita Tushingham and Thomasin McKenzie appeared in Last Night in Soho.
About Last Night in Soho
"A murder in the past. A mystery in the future."
A young girl, passionate about fashion design, is mysteriously able to enter the 1960s where she encounters her idol, a dazzling wannabe singer. But 1960s London is not what it seems, and time seems to be falling apart with shady consequences.
Directed by Edgar Wright
Written by Edgar Wright, Krysty Wilson-Cairns
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Last Night in Soho was nominated for two BAFTA Film Awards, including Outstanding British Film and Best Sound.
Soundtrack
Score by Steven Price
The film's score includes a mix of 1960s songs, with notable selections like Cilla Black's 'You're My World' and Siouxsie and the Banshees' 'Happy House'. Anya Taylor-Joy performed 'Downtown' in the film, contributing to the nostalgic atmosphere, and the soundtrack was released on double vinyl.
Movie trivia
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Edgar Wright conceived the idea for Last Night in Soho in 2007, inspired by his parents' stories of their experiences in the 1960s, which shaped his fascination with that era.
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The film's original title was Red Light Area, later changed to The Night Has a Thousand Eyes before settling on Last Night in Soho, a title inspired by a 1968 hit single.
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Wright initially envisioned the 1960s scenes to have no dialogue, but screenwriter Krysty Wilson-Cairns convinced him that the character Sandie needed to speak to engage the audience.
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Anya Taylor-Joy was initially considered for the role of Eloise but was ultimately cast as Sandie after reading the script, while Thomasin McKenzie was cast as Eloise due to her performance in Leave No Trace.
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Diana Rigg and Margaret Nolan both appeared in the film and passed away in 2020, making it their final film roles; the film is dedicated to their memories.
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The soundtrack features several songs from the 1960s, with Taylor-Joy performing 'Downtown' by Petula Clark, a song that Wright felt was essential to the character's story.
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