March 11th, 2014 by Aaron Neuwirth
It is always very difficult to put together a biopic based on the story of individuals who were able to accomplish so much and live such large lives. Steven Spielberg figured out a way to do it with his take on Abraham Lincoln, in Lincoln, as he focused on a very specific time frame. Clint […]
January 29th, 2014 by Aaron Neuwirth
While it did not end up as a favorite of the year for me, Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom was a commendable effort, thanks to the very good performances from both Idris Elba and Naomie Harris. Now the film will be available for all, come March 18th. Here’s some official info: Nelson Mandela’s extraordinary journey […]
May 21st, 2010 by Sean Ferguson
I’ve always had a weak spot for rousing sports movies where the underdogs battle the odds and win, so I was looking forward to Invictus for that reason plus the great cast and the direction of Clint Eastwood, whom I’ve admired as an actor and as a director. Unlike say, Rocky, Invictus is about more […]