Frank Miller, the well-known writer of such things as ‘300,’ and ‘Sin City,’ and the co-director of the latter has released 40 pictures from his latest project- the live adaptation of Will Eisner’s famous comic book hero, The Spirit. Obviously, there’s some work still to be done. Miller is shooting ‘The Spirit’ much like ‘Sin …
One knew that it was going to be all about the music early on into Gary Louris’ concert at the Somerville Theater on April 1. Instead of singing about growing old in the arms of an old lover, in the opening ‘Omaha Nights,’ Louris changed the words to be about growing old in the arms …
For me, the films of Jules Dassin are ones that leap off the screen at you. Dassin involves you deeply in the plights of his characters and his locations are co-stars. Seemingly undaunted by the Hollywood blacklist, Dassin,
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*Note: This was a special April Fools Article Underrated as an actor, overrated as a humanitarian, the work of Dabney Coleman must loom large over young actors, considering entering the field. Coleman, who once auditioned for the role of the professor on ‘Gilligan’s Island,’ (reports that he also read for Mary Anne are unconfirmed,) has …
Mr. Hobbs is a janitor with heart of gold. Laura Quinn is a no-nonsense businesswoman, the lone example of her sex in the world of diamond companies in 1960’s London.
Ok, so this week’s title may be a bit confusing. Burt Reynolds not driving a car? That’s like peanut butter without the jelly
There are all sorts of books and lecture series and such telling you how easy it is to write a screenplay. Let me just say from first-hand experience, it’s not. It’s hard work. It takes dedication. It takes planning. It takes effort. It takes support, from both friends, family and anonymous people. What, you don’t …
Actor Richard Widmark, best known for his starring roles in many film noir movies of the 1950s has died at the age of 93. Widmark appeared in Sam Fuller’s ‘Pick-up on South Street,’ Jules Dassin’s ‘Night in the City,’ and Elia Kazan’s ‘Panic in the Streets.’ He appeared in more than 40 movies, working into …
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