In Focus - Our Cover Feature - Monday, March 1, 2010 14:17

Business as Usual

Whether starring in Hollywood blockbusters or independent art house projects, Tilda Swinton’s unique talent sees her stand out from the crowd. But, as she explains, being a British acting icon is all in a day’s work…

Dressed in charcoals and greys, Tilda Swinton is sitting on a plush purple couch in a hotel suite overlooking London’s Leicester Square, when she’s hit by a realisation. “I remember when The Last of England was playing at the Prince Charles Cinema for quite a long time,” she says, pointing out of the window in the direction of the famous repertory movie house that lies across the rain-soaked square. “And it had reviews in the Sunday Times! And admittedly, there was Norman Stone ranting on about The Last of England and Sammy and Rosie Get Laid… but in a huge, huge piece!” Continue…