Imagine what it was like in the 1990s -- and being constantly told and reminded that Tarantino was revolutionizing cinema.
Not only was Quentin Tarantino's indie project being worshiped by film critics in 1994, but it was also being staged as the antithesis to the year's other subversive comedy, Forrest Gump, starring Tom Hanks.
Forrest Gump represented traditional values and innocence. (Though screenwriter Eric Roth nor Winston Groom ever intended the character that way)
Pulp Fiction represented cynicism and brutality triumphing over good intentions. It was an Oscar race partly conceived by Miramax and Harvey Weinstein, who, believe it or not, used to be good at other things besides...well, you know.
It was impossible for Gen X not to embrace Pulp Fiction as their generation's movie and the one that most spoke to their maturing culture. Maybe amid the media storm, I was the only one who saw what was happening.
Not only was Quentin Tarantino's indie project being worshiped by film critics in 1994, but it was also being staged as the antithesis to the year's other subversive comedy, Forrest Gump, starring Tom Hanks.
Forrest Gump represented traditional values and innocence. (Though screenwriter Eric Roth nor Winston Groom ever intended the character that way)
Pulp Fiction represented cynicism and brutality triumphing over good intentions. It was an Oscar race partly conceived by Miramax and Harvey Weinstein, who, believe it or not, used to be good at other things besides...well, you know.
It was impossible for Gen X not to embrace Pulp Fiction as their generation's movie and the one that most spoke to their maturing culture. Maybe amid the media storm, I was the only one who saw what was happening.
- 5/4/2024
- by Michael Arangua
- TVfanatic
In 1994, American cinema experienced a surge of exceptional films, among which Forrest Gump stands out prominently. Starring Tom Hanks, this heartwarming tale captured the hearts of audiences. While it didn’t quite surpass the popularity of The Lion King, which dominated the box office, Forrest Gump still made an impressive $679 million, according to The Numbers.
Tom Hanks in and as Forrest Gump
The film won six Oscars including Best Picture, Best Actor for Tom Hanks, and Best Adapted Screenplay for Eric Roth. Forrest Gump was based on Winston Groom’s novel of the same name.
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Tom Hanks in and as Forrest Gump
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- 4/3/2024
- by Prantik Prabal Roy
- FandomWire
Robert Zemeckis' 1994 Oscar darling "Forrest Gump" is a preachy, mawkish glob of syrupy sputum hocked from the throat of conservative America right into the face of the more daring, queer, artistically ambitious indie fare coming to the fore at the same time. It tells the story of a mentally disadvantaged man (Tom Hanks) who leans unthinkingly into every traditional trope of regressive Americana and meets nothing but success and fame. Forrest Gump is good at running and becomes a high school football star. He serves in the army and becomes a hero. He is very good at table tennis and becomes an Olympic champion. He tries his hand at small business -- shrimping -- and succeeds. He has an Iq of 75 and becomes a billionaire by following the rules.
Meanwhile, the characters who express any sort of malcontentedness with The System are punished. Notably, Jenny (Robin Wright), Forrest's childhood love,...
Meanwhile, the characters who express any sort of malcontentedness with The System are punished. Notably, Jenny (Robin Wright), Forrest's childhood love,...
- 7/30/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Tom Hanks may only count on one hand the movies of his that he considers “pretty good,” but the two-time Oscar winner is opening up about suffering from doubts over his acting ability.
The “Man Called Otto” actor admitted to having “self-doubt that is pure neurosis” over the “authenticity” of his roles in the “big hits” of his career.
“I wrestle with authenticity,” Hanks said during “The Great Creators with Guy Raz” podcast (via People). “I wrestle with the difference between lying for a living as an actor and lying to myself as a human being.”
Hanks does not watch a majority of his former films because he can see “the falsehood in them. I see the loss. I see that one time, ‘Oh, man, I missed that opportunity.'”
Hanks continued, “And it’s not because, at the moment, I chose not to — it’s because, after it was done,...
The “Man Called Otto” actor admitted to having “self-doubt that is pure neurosis” over the “authenticity” of his roles in the “big hits” of his career.
“I wrestle with authenticity,” Hanks said during “The Great Creators with Guy Raz” podcast (via People). “I wrestle with the difference between lying for a living as an actor and lying to myself as a human being.”
Hanks does not watch a majority of his former films because he can see “the falsehood in them. I see the loss. I see that one time, ‘Oh, man, I missed that opportunity.'”
Hanks continued, “And it’s not because, at the moment, I chose not to — it’s because, after it was done,...
- 1/6/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Upon reflection, there couldn't be two '90s Hollywood studio films that are more opposite than Barry Sonnenfeld's "Addams Family Values" and Robert Zemeckis' "Forrest Gump." Both released in the mid-1990s (although the novel "Forrest Gump" was released a decade before making it to the big screen), the two films might represent the ends of an anarchist spectrum. On the one hand, the Addams family is a creepy bunch of murderers who live in a strange haunted mansion, and who take delight in the misery of others. They live far out on the fringe and they love it. They spray blood on people, pour boiling oil on Christmas carolers, and, in the famous climax of "Values," kill off all the counselors at a summer camp.
"Forrest Gump," meanwhile, is a cube of American cornpone about the Rockwellian nature of old American institutions. "Forrest Gump" argues that the inside was the place to be,...
"Forrest Gump," meanwhile, is a cube of American cornpone about the Rockwellian nature of old American institutions. "Forrest Gump" argues that the inside was the place to be,...
- 12/6/2022
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
A single white feather drifts out of the sky and lands on the well-traveled sneaker of Forrest Gump (Tom Hanks), a modest man with a big story to tell. Once he's done, a breeze carries the feather away again, perhaps to find another host with another tall tale.
"Forrest Gump" is an unlikely yarn about a young man who ran from bullies, ran for America, and ran for his life (and several others) in Vietnam; a ping-pong champion, shrimp boat captain, long-distance jogging guru, and inspiration for the Smiley Face; and a simple dude devoted to the two women in his life, his mama (Sally Fields) and his best friend Jenny (Robin Wright). Along the way, Forrest also manages to bumble into major points in American history, rubbing shoulders with presidents and the future king of rock 'n' roll.
As unbelievable as some of Forrest's adventures are, screenwriter Eric Roth...
"Forrest Gump" is an unlikely yarn about a young man who ran from bullies, ran for America, and ran for his life (and several others) in Vietnam; a ping-pong champion, shrimp boat captain, long-distance jogging guru, and inspiration for the Smiley Face; and a simple dude devoted to the two women in his life, his mama (Sally Fields) and his best friend Jenny (Robin Wright). Along the way, Forrest also manages to bumble into major points in American history, rubbing shoulders with presidents and the future king of rock 'n' roll.
As unbelievable as some of Forrest's adventures are, screenwriter Eric Roth...
- 12/5/2022
- by Lee Adams
- Slash Film
"Life [is] like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're gonna get" is an unforgettable line from the unforgettable film "Forrest Gump." The adage, which gives a surprisingly enlightened view of accepting what life hands you, is not spoken by a philosopher or a pseudo-intellectual know-it-all. It's spoken by Tom Hanks' Forrest Gump, a man with an Iq of 75. He's the film's titular hero, and he has become one of the actor's most beloved roles.
The movie premiered in 1994 and follows the unlikely adventures of Hanks' Forrest. The simple-minded guy unwittingly finds himself in the background of key events in American history, becoming a decorated war veteran, a ping-pong champion in China, and, eventually, a millionaire. "Forrest Gump" took nearly a decade to get made because, as producer Wendy Finerman told the New York Times, "actors, directors, agents, studio people were just not interested in the project." She said...
The movie premiered in 1994 and follows the unlikely adventures of Hanks' Forrest. The simple-minded guy unwittingly finds himself in the background of key events in American history, becoming a decorated war veteran, a ping-pong champion in China, and, eventually, a millionaire. "Forrest Gump" took nearly a decade to get made because, as producer Wendy Finerman told the New York Times, "actors, directors, agents, studio people were just not interested in the project." She said...
- 11/28/2022
- by Alani Vargas
- Slash Film
He taught Elvis Presley how to dance, mooned Lbj and ran across the country…like, a lot. But what else could simpleton Forrest Gump do? As it turns out, that’s not all that enticing of a question, as a sequel for 1994’s Forrest Gump was quickly nixed, according to Tom Hanks.
As he revealed on a recent episode of the podcast Happy Sad Confused, Tom Hanks revealed that the idea for a Forrest Gump sequel was approached–it was a massive hit at the box office and on awards night–but quickly tossed. “I will say that, with a long time in between, we did take a stab at talking about another Forrest Gump that lasted all of 40 minutes…And then we never- we said, ‘Guys, come on.’”
Considering Forrest Gump was such a busy fella, proving himself as an All-American football star, a Vietnam War hero and hell of a shrimp boat captain,...
As he revealed on a recent episode of the podcast Happy Sad Confused, Tom Hanks revealed that the idea for a Forrest Gump sequel was approached–it was a massive hit at the box office and on awards night–but quickly tossed. “I will say that, with a long time in between, we did take a stab at talking about another Forrest Gump that lasted all of 40 minutes…And then we never- we said, ‘Guys, come on.’”
Considering Forrest Gump was such a busy fella, proving himself as an All-American football star, a Vietnam War hero and hell of a shrimp boat captain,...
- 9/9/2022
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
In Robert Zemeckis' 1994 Oscar-winning film "Forrest Gump," based on the novel by Winston Groom, the title character -- Tom Hanks affecting a unique Southern drawl -- shares the folksy wisdom that life is like a box of chocolates, in that you never know what you're going to get. This cutesy axiom is emblematic of the film's tendency to skew clumsy. It presents a simplified, candy apple version Americana wherein anyone, so long as they unwittingly serve as agents of American institutions -- college football teams, business owners, soldiers -- will be blessed with miraculous wealth. Forrest Gump was also responsible for unwittingly aiding in the...
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- 8/9/2022
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Based on their mostly unfortunate track record, with a few commendable exceptions, it seems almost justifiably instinctual to decry any company’s intent to pursue English-language remakes of celebrated titles in other tongues and from other geographical settings.
But when the opposite phenomenon occurs, and a filmmaker abroad takes on a new version of a Hollywood property, the resulting effort can turn out just as disappointing.
Enter “Laal Singh Chaddha,” the Indian reimagining of Robert Zemeckis’ “Forrest Gump,” a financially successful and Oscar-winning drama that has lost its luster in the years since it was released in 1994, the more its blatantly questionable tropes are reexamined.
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From director Advait Chandan and with famed actor Aamir Khan (“3 Idiots”) in the title role, this proficiently executed adaptation suffers from many of the same core issues as its predecessor, which...
But when the opposite phenomenon occurs, and a filmmaker abroad takes on a new version of a Hollywood property, the resulting effort can turn out just as disappointing.
Enter “Laal Singh Chaddha,” the Indian reimagining of Robert Zemeckis’ “Forrest Gump,” a financially successful and Oscar-winning drama that has lost its luster in the years since it was released in 1994, the more its blatantly questionable tropes are reexamined.
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- 8/9/2022
- by Carlos Aguilar
- The Wrap
“Run, Forrest, run!;” “that day, for no particular reason, I decided to go for a little run;” “my mama always said life was like a box of chocolates.” The folksy Southern truisms uttered throughout Forrest Gump by a guileless Tom Hanks and an incredible supporting cast are more than mere movie quotables. Rather these are phrases that have seeped into the bedrock of our shared cultural lexicon. You don’t need to have even seen Robert Zemeckis’ 1994 movie to know what someone means if they tell you, “Stupid is as stupid does.”
This is a testament to the staying power of Eric Roth’s screenplay (adapted from Winston Groom’s Forrest Gump novel), and the mythic way Zemeckis realized it onscreen. Yet the fact the movie has lingered in our pop culture subconscious for more than a quarter-century shouldn’t be entirely surprising. For all intents and purposes, Forrest Gump...
This is a testament to the staying power of Eric Roth’s screenplay (adapted from Winston Groom’s Forrest Gump novel), and the mythic way Zemeckis realized it onscreen. Yet the fact the movie has lingered in our pop culture subconscious for more than a quarter-century shouldn’t be entirely surprising. For all intents and purposes, Forrest Gump...
- 5/21/2022
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
"Forrest Gump" is one of the most beloved films of the 1990s. The crowd-pleaser has endured as a favorite among audiences with its heartfelt themes, groundbreaking technical innovation, and Tom Hanks's brilliant performance as the titular character. Robert Zemeckis's adaptation of Winston Groom's 1986 novel is the rare film that inspires tears and laughter in equal measure.
"Forrest Gump" follows the exploits of a mentally challenged man across several decades as he inadvertently influences key events in American history. Icons like Elvis Presley and U.S. Presidents John F. Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson, and Richard Nixon were recreated through Zemeckis's innovative visual effects. Forrest takes part...
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"Forrest Gump" follows the exploits of a mentally challenged man across several decades as he inadvertently influences key events in American history. Icons like Elvis Presley and U.S. Presidents John F. Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson, and Richard Nixon were recreated through Zemeckis's innovative visual effects. Forrest takes part...
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- 10/26/2021
- by Liam Gaughan
- Slash Film
Entertainment Helmed by Advait Chandan, ‘Laal Singh Chaddha’ marks Naga Chaitanya’s Bollywood debut. Tnm StaffInstagram/ Naga ChaitanyaPopular Tollywood actor Naga Chaitanya wrapped up shooting for actor Aamir Khan’s upcoming flick Laal Singh Chaddha recently. Helmed by filmmaker Advait Chandan, Laal Singh Chaddha stars actors Aamir Khan and Kareena Kapoor in the lead. Chaitanya reportedly plays the role of Aamir’s friend from his days in the Army. The movie marks Love Story actor Naga Chaitanya’s Bollywood debut. As a sendoff to Naga Chaitanya, the crew held a cake cutting ceremony. A video from the event is being widely circulated on social media, wherein Aamir is seen giving a piece of cake to Chaitanya. The shoot for a part of the movie commenced in the month of July. The movie is written by Atul Kulkarni. According to reports, the shoot took place in Ladakh. Bankrolled jointly by Viacom 18 Studios,...
- 8/13/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
Tributes have been paid to the writer whose work was adapted into the film starring Tom Hanks that won six Oscars
Tributes have been paid to Winston Groom, the author of the novel Forrest Gump, who has died aged 77.
His work was adapted into a 1994 blockbuster film starring Tom Hanks. Forrest Gump was a cultural sensation and grossed more than $683m (£527m) at the global box office on its way to winning six Academy Awards, including best picture and best actor for Hanks.
Tributes have been paid to Winston Groom, the author of the novel Forrest Gump, who has died aged 77.
His work was adapted into a 1994 blockbuster film starring Tom Hanks. Forrest Gump was a cultural sensation and grossed more than $683m (£527m) at the global box office on its way to winning six Academy Awards, including best picture and best actor for Hanks.
- 9/18/2020
- by Press Association
- The Guardian - Film News
Winston Groom — author of “Forrest Gump,” the book that inspired the Academy Award-winning film of the same name — died on Thursday. He was 77.
Mayor Karin Wilson of Fairhope, Alabama, where Groom lived, shared the news of his passing in a Facebook post.
“It is with great sadness that I share the passing of our dear friend Winston Groom,” Wilson wrote. “The City of Fairhope has lost an iconic author today. Please keep his friends and family in your thoughts and prayers.”
It is with great sadness that I share the passing of our dear friend Winston Groom. The City of Fairhope has lost an…
Posted by Mayor Karin Wilson of Fairhope, Alabama on Thursday, September 17, 2020
First written by Groom in 1986, “Forrest Gump” would go on to become his best-selling novel, with 1.7 million copies sold. The novel was adapted into a blockbuster film in 1994, starring Tom Hanks, Gary Sinise and Robin Wright.
Mayor Karin Wilson of Fairhope, Alabama, where Groom lived, shared the news of his passing in a Facebook post.
“It is with great sadness that I share the passing of our dear friend Winston Groom,” Wilson wrote. “The City of Fairhope has lost an iconic author today. Please keep his friends and family in your thoughts and prayers.”
It is with great sadness that I share the passing of our dear friend Winston Groom. The City of Fairhope has lost an…
Posted by Mayor Karin Wilson of Fairhope, Alabama on Thursday, September 17, 2020
First written by Groom in 1986, “Forrest Gump” would go on to become his best-selling novel, with 1.7 million copies sold. The novel was adapted into a blockbuster film in 1994, starring Tom Hanks, Gary Sinise and Robin Wright.
- 9/18/2020
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
Winston Groom, the author whose novel Forrest Gump inspired the Oscar-winning film of the same name, has died at 77. No details on the cause of death were confirmed by the mayor’s office in Fairhope, Alabama, where he had been living.
Groom’s novel sold 1.7 million copies based on the popularity of the film, which won six Oscars in 1995, including Best Picture, Best Actor for star Tom Hanks, and Best Director for Robert Zemeckis.
Groom’s other novels included Better Times Than These, As Summers Die, Only, Gone the Sun, Such a Pretty, Pretty Girl and the 2016 El Paso. He also wrote the 2000 University of Alabama Press book The Crimson Tide: An Illustrated History of Football at the University of Alabama, and an updated 2010 second version, The Crimson Tide: The Official Illustrated History of Alabama Football, National Championship Edition.
The prolific author also wrote many nonfiction books, most covering military history.
Groom’s novel sold 1.7 million copies based on the popularity of the film, which won six Oscars in 1995, including Best Picture, Best Actor for star Tom Hanks, and Best Director for Robert Zemeckis.
Groom’s other novels included Better Times Than These, As Summers Die, Only, Gone the Sun, Such a Pretty, Pretty Girl and the 2016 El Paso. He also wrote the 2000 University of Alabama Press book The Crimson Tide: An Illustrated History of Football at the University of Alabama, and an updated 2010 second version, The Crimson Tide: The Official Illustrated History of Alabama Football, National Championship Edition.
The prolific author also wrote many nonfiction books, most covering military history.
- 9/18/2020
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Winston Groom, whose novel Forrest Gump was made into a six-Oscar winning 1994 movie that became a soaring pop cultural phenomenon, has died at age 77.
Mayor Karin Wilson of Fairhope, Alabama, said in a message posted on social media that Groom had died in that south Alabama town. The death was confirmed by a local funeral home, which said arrangements were pending.
“It is with great sadness that I share the passing of our dear friend Winston Groom,” Wilson wrote on Facebook, adding her community had “lost an iconic author.”
Forrest Gump was the improbable tale of ...
Mayor Karin Wilson of Fairhope, Alabama, said in a message posted on social media that Groom had died in that south Alabama town. The death was confirmed by a local funeral home, which said arrangements were pending.
“It is with great sadness that I share the passing of our dear friend Winston Groom,” Wilson wrote on Facebook, adding her community had “lost an iconic author.”
Forrest Gump was the improbable tale of ...
- 9/17/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Winston Groom, whose novel Forrest Gump was made into a six-Oscar winning 1994 movie that became a soaring pop cultural phenomenon, has died at age 77.
Mayor Karin Wilson of Fairhope, Alabama, said in a message posted on social media that Groom had died in that south Alabama town. The death was confirmed by a local funeral home, which said arrangements were pending.
“It is with great sadness that I share the passing of our dear friend Winston Groom,” Wilson wrote on Facebook, adding her community had “lost an iconic author.”
Forrest Gump was the improbable tale of ...
Mayor Karin Wilson of Fairhope, Alabama, said in a message posted on social media that Groom had died in that south Alabama town. The death was confirmed by a local funeral home, which said arrangements were pending.
“It is with great sadness that I share the passing of our dear friend Winston Groom,” Wilson wrote on Facebook, adding her community had “lost an iconic author.”
Forrest Gump was the improbable tale of ...
- 9/17/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode
Sweet Smell Of Success (1957)
The Beguiled (1971)
Tenet (2021? Maybe?)
Smokey Is The Bandit (1983)
Robin Hood (2010)
Hollywood Boulevard (1976)
The Devils (1971)
Song of the South (1946)
Gremlins (1984)
Dillinger (1973)
Marcello I’m So Bored (1966)
Jeremiah Johnson (1972)
Big Wednesday (1978)
Swamp Thing (1982)
Forrest Gump (1994)
Payback (1999)
Bell, Book And Candle (1958)
Blowup (1966)
The Big Lebowski (1998)
Medium Cool (1969)
25th Hour (2002)
Apocalypse Now (1979)
Palm Springs (2020)
Groundhog Day (1993)
Mandy (2018)
The Sadist (1963)
Spider Baby (1968)
Night Tide (1960)
Stark Fear
Carnival of Souls (1962)
The Devil’s Messenger (1961)
Ms. 45 (1981)
Léolo (1992)
The Howling (1981)
Showgirls (1995)
Green Book (2018)
The Last Hurrah (1958)
The Best Man (1964)
Advise and Consent (1962)
The Candidate (1972)
The Manchurian Candidate (1962)
Seven Days In May (1964)
The Seduction of Joe Tynan (1979)
The Man (1972)
Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion (1970)
Four Lions (2010)
Pump Up The Volume (1990)
Nightmare In The Sun (1965)
The Wild Angels (1966)
The Omega Man (1971)
The Nanny (1965)
Hush… Hush, Sweet Charlotte (1964)
Live Like A Cop, Die Like A Man...
Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode
Sweet Smell Of Success (1957)
The Beguiled (1971)
Tenet (2021? Maybe?)
Smokey Is The Bandit (1983)
Robin Hood (2010)
Hollywood Boulevard (1976)
The Devils (1971)
Song of the South (1946)
Gremlins (1984)
Dillinger (1973)
Marcello I’m So Bored (1966)
Jeremiah Johnson (1972)
Big Wednesday (1978)
Swamp Thing (1982)
Forrest Gump (1994)
Payback (1999)
Bell, Book And Candle (1958)
Blowup (1966)
The Big Lebowski (1998)
Medium Cool (1969)
25th Hour (2002)
Apocalypse Now (1979)
Palm Springs (2020)
Groundhog Day (1993)
Mandy (2018)
The Sadist (1963)
Spider Baby (1968)
Night Tide (1960)
Stark Fear
Carnival of Souls (1962)
The Devil’s Messenger (1961)
Ms. 45 (1981)
Léolo (1992)
The Howling (1981)
Showgirls (1995)
Green Book (2018)
The Last Hurrah (1958)
The Best Man (1964)
Advise and Consent (1962)
The Candidate (1972)
The Manchurian Candidate (1962)
Seven Days In May (1964)
The Seduction of Joe Tynan (1979)
The Man (1972)
Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion (1970)
Four Lions (2010)
Pump Up The Volume (1990)
Nightmare In The Sun (1965)
The Wild Angels (1966)
The Omega Man (1971)
The Nanny (1965)
Hush… Hush, Sweet Charlotte (1964)
Live Like A Cop, Die Like A Man...
- 7/24/2020
- by Kris Millsap
- Trailers from Hell
Superstar Aamir Khan has praised the trailer of his "Dangal" director Nitesh Tiwari's "Chhichhore". He says he is keen to watch the forthcoming film.
Aamir on Sunday shared the link of the film's trailer on his Twitter handle and wrote: "Nitesh Tiwariji, really liked your trailer which you showed to me. Wishing you all the very best for the film. May it receive all the love of our audience, and may it bring joy to all of us. Very keen to see it myself."
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The film stars Shraddha Kapoor, Sushant Singh Rajput and Varun Sharma.
Meanwhile, Aamir will be next seen in "Laal Singh Chaddha", inspired by the Tom Hanks-starrer "Forrest Gump".
Directed by Robert Zemeckis, "Forrest Gump" is a 1994 American comedy-drama based on the 1986 novel of the same name by Winston Groom. The story depicts several...
Aamir on Sunday shared the link of the film's trailer on his Twitter handle and wrote: "Nitesh Tiwariji, really liked your trailer which you showed to me. Wishing you all the very best for the film. May it receive all the love of our audience, and may it bring joy to all of us. Very keen to see it myself."
Also Read:?Chhichhore trailer: It shows the true value of friendship
The film stars Shraddha Kapoor, Sushant Singh Rajput and Varun Sharma.
Meanwhile, Aamir will be next seen in "Laal Singh Chaddha", inspired by the Tom Hanks-starrer "Forrest Gump".
Directed by Robert Zemeckis, "Forrest Gump" is a 1994 American comedy-drama based on the 1986 novel of the same name by Winston Groom. The story depicts several...
- 8/4/2019
- GlamSham
Viacom18 Studios in association with Aamir Khan Productions just announced their new production and it is very exciting. Titled Laal Singh Chaddha, the film is inspired by Paramount Pictures’ Oscar winning movie, Forrest Gump. While Aamir Khan essays the titular role in the film, Kareena Kapoor Khan will be seen paired opposite him as Jenny in the adaption.
Laal Singh Chaddha is directed by Advait Chandan of Secret Superstar fame and is being written by Atul Kulkarni. The film will release in Christmas 2020.
Talking about the film, Aamir told Pti in an earlier interview,
“I have always loved Forrest Gump as a script. It is a wonderful story about this character. It is a life affirming story. It is a feel good film. It is a film for the whole family.”
He also recently discussed this adaption written by Atul Kulkarni who apparently talked about the idea of making this film during Rang De Basanti.
Laal Singh Chaddha is directed by Advait Chandan of Secret Superstar fame and is being written by Atul Kulkarni. The film will release in Christmas 2020.
Talking about the film, Aamir told Pti in an earlier interview,
“I have always loved Forrest Gump as a script. It is a wonderful story about this character. It is a life affirming story. It is a feel good film. It is a film for the whole family.”
He also recently discussed this adaption written by Atul Kulkarni who apparently talked about the idea of making this film during Rang De Basanti.
- 6/25/2019
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
Viacom18 Studios in association with Aamir Khan Productions announces their upcoming film Laal Singh Chaddha, inspired by Paramount Pictures? Oscar winning movie, Forrest Gump. While Aamir Khan essays the titular role in the film, Kareena Kapoor Khan will be seen paired opposite him for the third time. The super hit duo has shared screen space in the past in 3 Idiots and Talaash. Laal Singh Chaddha is directed by Advait Chandan of Secret Superstar fame and is being written by Atul Kulkarni. The film will release in Christmas 2020.
Delving a bit deeper into the association with Aamir Khan Productions and Paramount Pictures, Ajit Andhare, COO, Viacom18 Studios says, ?It gives me immense pleasure to announce our upcoming venture with Aamir Khan titled Laal Singh Chaddha. For every cinephile out there, the must watch list of films would be incomplete without the mention of Forrest Gump. To be able to adapt the...
Delving a bit deeper into the association with Aamir Khan Productions and Paramount Pictures, Ajit Andhare, COO, Viacom18 Studios says, ?It gives me immense pleasure to announce our upcoming venture with Aamir Khan titled Laal Singh Chaddha. For every cinephile out there, the must watch list of films would be incomplete without the mention of Forrest Gump. To be able to adapt the...
- 6/22/2019
- GlamSham
It's officially been 25 years since we were first introduced to Forrest Gump on that bus-stop bench in Georgia, and to mark the occasion, Fathom Events and Paramount Pictures are bringing the 1994 film of the same name back to the big screen. For two days only, the Oscar-winning classic starring Tom Hanks as the titular character will return to over 600 theaters nationwide, alongside Steven Spielberg's Saving Private Ryan.
Forrest Gump depicts several decades throughout Gump's life, and is based on Winston Groom's 1986 novel, in which the protagonist, a slow-witted man from Alabama, unknowingly finds himself at the center of some of the most significant events in history. The movie will be presented to audiences in select theaters on June 23 and 25 at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. local time. In addition to that, Saving Private Ryan will play on June 2 and 5 in honor of the 75th anniversary of the D-Day...
Forrest Gump depicts several decades throughout Gump's life, and is based on Winston Groom's 1986 novel, in which the protagonist, a slow-witted man from Alabama, unknowingly finds himself at the center of some of the most significant events in history. The movie will be presented to audiences in select theaters on June 23 and 25 at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. local time. In addition to that, Saving Private Ryan will play on June 2 and 5 in honor of the 75th anniversary of the D-Day...
- 6/19/2019
- by Danielle Jackson
- Popsugar.com
Cinema Retro has received the following press release from Paramount Home Video:
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Hollywood, Calif. – On July 6, 1994 moviegoers met a man named Forrest Gump whose story was both a deeply personal and affecting odyssey and a universal meditation on our times. Hailed as “magical” and filled with “startling grace”, Forrest Gump became not only a global blockbuster, but a true cultural touchstone.
25 years later, Forrest Gump remains a treasured cinematic classic that is beloved and quoted the world over. Tom Hanks gives an astonishing performance as Forrest, an everyman whose simple innocence comes to embody a generation. Alongside his mamma (Sally Field), his best friend Bubba (Mykelti Williamson), his commanding officer Lieutenant Dan (Gary Sinise), and his favorite girl Jenny (Robin Wright), Forrest has a ringside seat for the most memorable events of the second half of the 20th century.
Directed by Robert Zemeckis...
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Hollywood, Calif. – On July 6, 1994 moviegoers met a man named Forrest Gump whose story was both a deeply personal and affecting odyssey and a universal meditation on our times. Hailed as “magical” and filled with “startling grace”, Forrest Gump became not only a global blockbuster, but a true cultural touchstone.
25 years later, Forrest Gump remains a treasured cinematic classic that is beloved and quoted the world over. Tom Hanks gives an astonishing performance as Forrest, an everyman whose simple innocence comes to embody a generation. Alongside his mamma (Sally Field), his best friend Bubba (Mykelti Williamson), his commanding officer Lieutenant Dan (Gary Sinise), and his favorite girl Jenny (Robin Wright), Forrest has a ringside seat for the most memorable events of the second half of the 20th century.
Directed by Robert Zemeckis...
- 6/17/2019
- by nospam@example.com (Cinema Retro)
- Cinemaretro.com
It?s Aamir Khan?s birthday today and like every year he started his day by celebrating it with media. Aamir spoke in length with the media and shared his day plan and upcoming projects.Aamir announced his next and said he will don a turban for his next. After Akshay Kumar its Aamir Khan who will be turban clad.Although the film is at nascent stage, Aamir share about the film with media. The film is tentatively titled Laal Singh Chaddha.
?Aamir said, ?My next film is finalised it is called ?Lal Singh Chaddha? It is being made by Viacom18 Motion Pictures and Aamir Khan Productions together. It will be directed by Advait Chandan. It is an adaptation of Hollywood film Forrest Gump, We have bought the rights from Paramount... I am playing the lead role of Lal Singh.?Shedding more light on his look in the project he...
?Aamir said, ?My next film is finalised it is called ?Lal Singh Chaddha? It is being made by Viacom18 Motion Pictures and Aamir Khan Productions together. It will be directed by Advait Chandan. It is an adaptation of Hollywood film Forrest Gump, We have bought the rights from Paramount... I am playing the lead role of Lal Singh.?Shedding more light on his look in the project he...
- 3/14/2019
- GlamSham
Simon Brew Jul 3, 2019
Forrest Gump was a huge hit, but it's worth remembering just what a massive, massive gamble it was. Here's just a slice of that story...
Few major Hollywood blockbusters of the 1990s can lay claim to being some kind of cultural phenomenon, but surely Forrest Gump can. Love or loathe the film, its dialogue has slipped into everyday language, it has inspired spin-off restaurant franchise, and it’s one of the top grossing films of the decade. Oh and it won a bunch of Oscars, including a second consecutive Best Actor win for Tom Hanks.
It’s often said though that the most successful films have tumultuous behind the scene stories. I remember when Richard Donner directed Sylvester Stallone and Antonio Banderas in Assassins (based on a heavily butchered script by the pre-Matrix Wachowskis), and it was widely reported that the shoot was a calm and very pleasurable one.
Forrest Gump was a huge hit, but it's worth remembering just what a massive, massive gamble it was. Here's just a slice of that story...
Few major Hollywood blockbusters of the 1990s can lay claim to being some kind of cultural phenomenon, but surely Forrest Gump can. Love or loathe the film, its dialogue has slipped into everyday language, it has inspired spin-off restaurant franchise, and it’s one of the top grossing films of the decade. Oh and it won a bunch of Oscars, including a second consecutive Best Actor win for Tom Hanks.
It’s often said though that the most successful films have tumultuous behind the scene stories. I remember when Richard Donner directed Sylvester Stallone and Antonio Banderas in Assassins (based on a heavily butchered script by the pre-Matrix Wachowskis), and it was widely reported that the shoot was a calm and very pleasurable one.
- 5/15/2017
- Den of Geek
Simon Brew May 15, 2017
Forrest Gump was a huge hit - but it's worth remembering just what a massive, massive gamble it was. Here's just a slice of that story...
Few major Hollywood blockbusters of the 1990s can lay claim to being some kind of cultural phenomenon, but surely Forrest Gump can. Love or loathe the film, its dialogue has slipped into everyday language, it’s inspired a spin-off bunch of restaurants, and it’s one of the top grossing films of the decade. Oh, and it won a bunch of Oscars, including a second consecutive Best Actor win for Tom Hanks.
It’s often said that the most successful films, though, have tumultuous behind the scene stories. I remember when Richard Donner directed Sylvester Stallone and Antonio Banderas in Assassins (based on a heavily butchered script by the pre-Matrix Wachowskis), and it was widely reported that the shoot was a calm and very pleasurable one.
Forrest Gump was a huge hit - but it's worth remembering just what a massive, massive gamble it was. Here's just a slice of that story...
Few major Hollywood blockbusters of the 1990s can lay claim to being some kind of cultural phenomenon, but surely Forrest Gump can. Love or loathe the film, its dialogue has slipped into everyday language, it’s inspired a spin-off bunch of restaurants, and it’s one of the top grossing films of the decade. Oh, and it won a bunch of Oscars, including a second consecutive Best Actor win for Tom Hanks.
It’s often said that the most successful films, though, have tumultuous behind the scene stories. I remember when Richard Donner directed Sylvester Stallone and Antonio Banderas in Assassins (based on a heavily butchered script by the pre-Matrix Wachowskis), and it was widely reported that the shoot was a calm and very pleasurable one.
- 5/9/2017
- Den of Geek
To the surprise of no one, Harry Potter has just topped a UK list of fan's favorite book-to-film adaptations. How did your favorites fare? J.K. Rowling's adaptations also topped a similar list last year. Considering she's British and writer of one of the biggest franchises in history, I would assume Rowling's work will easily continue taking the top spot for years to come. Unless they decide to do a reboot which somehow turns out terrible. Let's not think about that. According to The Guardian, 32% of 2,000 cinemagoers put Harry Potter at the top of their lists. It's a relatively small sample of people living in the UK, but something tells me it would stay on top even if it were larger. Here's the full list as they voted: 1. The Harry Potter series (Jk Rowling) 2. A Christmas Carol (Charles Dickens) 3. The Shawshank Redemption (Stephen King) 4. The Lord of the Rings saga...
- 9/27/2016
- by Jill Pantozzi
- Hitfix
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More Best Picture Oscar winners have had sequels than you may think. This lot, in fact...
There’s still an element of snobbery where sequels to certain films is concerned. Whereas it’s now almost compulsory to greenlight a blockbuster with a view of a franchise in mind, it’s hard to think of most Best Picture Oscar winners being made with a follow-up in mind. Yet in perhaps a surprising number of cases, a sequel – or in the case of Rocky, lots of sequels – have followed.
These cases, in fact…
All Quiet On The Western Front (1930)
Followed by: The Road Back
Don’t be fooled into thinking sequels for prestigious movies are a relatively new phenomenon. Lewis Milestone’s 1930 war epic All Quiet On The Western Front, and its brutal account of World War I, is still regarded as something of a classic. A solid box office success,...
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More Best Picture Oscar winners have had sequels than you may think. This lot, in fact...
There’s still an element of snobbery where sequels to certain films is concerned. Whereas it’s now almost compulsory to greenlight a blockbuster with a view of a franchise in mind, it’s hard to think of most Best Picture Oscar winners being made with a follow-up in mind. Yet in perhaps a surprising number of cases, a sequel – or in the case of Rocky, lots of sequels – have followed.
These cases, in fact…
All Quiet On The Western Front (1930)
Followed by: The Road Back
Don’t be fooled into thinking sequels for prestigious movies are a relatively new phenomenon. Lewis Milestone’s 1930 war epic All Quiet On The Western Front, and its brutal account of World War I, is still regarded as something of a classic. A solid box office success,...
- 2/25/2016
- by simonbrew
- Den of Geek
Warner Bros. is moving forward with their Space Invaders movie. Deadline is reporting that the studio has hired Black List writer Dan Kunka to write the script for the film, which is based on the classic arcade game.
Kunka made the Hollywood Black List by taking a 52 page spec script called Yellowstone Falls and converting it into a film about wolves battling zombies. Sounds like my kind of writer! Since he has worked on a project like that, I'm sure he's going to have a blast bringing Space Invaders to life.
Kunka is working on several other projects at the moment, including an adaptation of Winston Groom's (Forrest Gump) novel Patriotic Fire: Andrew Jackson and Jean Laffite at the Battle of New Orleans. He also recently sold a one hour drama to SyFy Channel with Robert Zemeckis producing. Then there's Yellowstone Falls, which is set up at Warner Bros....
Kunka made the Hollywood Black List by taking a 52 page spec script called Yellowstone Falls and converting it into a film about wolves battling zombies. Sounds like my kind of writer! Since he has worked on a project like that, I'm sure he's going to have a blast bringing Space Invaders to life.
Kunka is working on several other projects at the moment, including an adaptation of Winston Groom's (Forrest Gump) novel Patriotic Fire: Andrew Jackson and Jean Laffite at the Battle of New Orleans. He also recently sold a one hour drama to SyFy Channel with Robert Zemeckis producing. Then there's Yellowstone Falls, which is set up at Warner Bros....
- 2/15/2015
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
The alien invasion is about to begin.
Warner Brothers enlisted Black List writer Dan Kunka to write the script for the live-action movie version of the popular late 1970s/early 1980s video game Space Invaders.
The video game was originally conceived by Tomohiro Nishikado and was a part of the Golden Age of Video Games. The video game concept is simple with a mobile gunner shooting at rows of alien invaders and preventing them from reaching the surface. The game spawned several sequels and is a fixture in the video game culture.
According to Deadline, Kunka converted a 52-page spec “Yellowstone Falls” into the wolves versus zombies movie. He is also adapting Winston Groom’s novel “Patriotic Fire: Andrew Jackson and Jean Laffite at the Battle of New Orleans” for the big screen.
It won’t be the only sci-fi arcade game from its video game era trying to be a live-action film.
Warner Brothers enlisted Black List writer Dan Kunka to write the script for the live-action movie version of the popular late 1970s/early 1980s video game Space Invaders.
The video game was originally conceived by Tomohiro Nishikado and was a part of the Golden Age of Video Games. The video game concept is simple with a mobile gunner shooting at rows of alien invaders and preventing them from reaching the surface. The game spawned several sequels and is a fixture in the video game culture.
According to Deadline, Kunka converted a 52-page spec “Yellowstone Falls” into the wolves versus zombies movie. He is also adapting Winston Groom’s novel “Patriotic Fire: Andrew Jackson and Jean Laffite at the Battle of New Orleans” for the big screen.
It won’t be the only sci-fi arcade game from its video game era trying to be a live-action film.
- 2/13/2015
- by Gig Patta
- LRMonline.com
File this under "things that make me feel old": Robert Zemeckis' Academy Award winning Forrest Gump (an adaptation of Winston Groom's novel) is celebrating its 20th anniversary.
IMAX Corporation, Paramount Pictures, a division of Viacom, Inc, and Warner Bros. Home Entertainment today announced that Robert Zemeckis’ Academy Award® Best Picture-winning Forrest Gump will get an exclusive one-week IMAX® re-release, coinciding with the 20th anniversary of the film’s original theatrical release in 1994. The film will be digitally re-mastered for the immersive IMAX® format and released domestically by Paramount Pictures in IMAX® theatres starting September 5.
Forrest Gump, which won six Academy Awards including Best Actor (Tom Hanks) and Best Director, will also receive a Diamond Luxe Blu-ray through Warner Home Video set for release on September 30. The Diamond Luxe edition features a new sleek and durable collector-style packaging, with a state-of-the-art sophisticated design.
Will you be checking out Forrest Gump in IMAX,...
IMAX Corporation, Paramount Pictures, a division of Viacom, Inc, and Warner Bros. Home Entertainment today announced that Robert Zemeckis’ Academy Award® Best Picture-winning Forrest Gump will get an exclusive one-week IMAX® re-release, coinciding with the 20th anniversary of the film’s original theatrical release in 1994. The film will be digitally re-mastered for the immersive IMAX® format and released domestically by Paramount Pictures in IMAX® theatres starting September 5.
Forrest Gump, which won six Academy Awards including Best Actor (Tom Hanks) and Best Director, will also receive a Diamond Luxe Blu-ray through Warner Home Video set for release on September 30. The Diamond Luxe edition features a new sleek and durable collector-style packaging, with a state-of-the-art sophisticated design.
Will you be checking out Forrest Gump in IMAX,...
- 7/29/2014
- by Philip Sticco
- LRMonline.com
One of my favorite movies of all time is celebrating its 20th anniversary today; Forrest Gump was released on July 6, 1994 with Tom Hanks playing the title character, a man with child-like innocence and a tendency for stumbling into history while love still eludes him.
Suggesting Forrest Gump as a favorite film these days doesn’t seem to be as accepted as it once was. I suspect it has to do with overplay on TV and admiration from most people who watch it. It’s easier to standout if you denounce something popular, we all know this. Gump is a heartwarming epic that has a lot to say about destiny, chance, and history. Sure it glosses over periods of Us history, but it’s not a historical witness; this is fiction at its best. Many found it to be sentiment and ridiculous while others accepted the story and characters; I personally...
Suggesting Forrest Gump as a favorite film these days doesn’t seem to be as accepted as it once was. I suspect it has to do with overplay on TV and admiration from most people who watch it. It’s easier to standout if you denounce something popular, we all know this. Gump is a heartwarming epic that has a lot to say about destiny, chance, and history. Sure it glosses over periods of Us history, but it’s not a historical witness; this is fiction at its best. Many found it to be sentiment and ridiculous while others accepted the story and characters; I personally...
- 7/6/2014
- by Graham McMorrow
- City of Films
You've probably seen "Forrest Gump" so many times in the 20 years since its release (on July 6, 1994) that you can recite the dialogue by heart, starting with the line about life being like a box of chocolates.
You probably know that the film won six Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director (for Robert Zemeckis), Best Actor (for Tom Hanks), and Best Adapted Screenplay (for Eric Roth). You may even know about the digital trickery that was used to insert Hanks's low-iq Everyman into historical footage of real-life events from the Baby Boom years, or to erase Gary Sinise's legs for his role as double-amputee Lt. Dan.
Still, there's a lot you may not know, including what Forrest really said (in Winston Groom's novel that inspired the film) about life being like a box of chocolates, or what Hanks's Gump actually said at that protest rally, or which famous actors...
You probably know that the film won six Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director (for Robert Zemeckis), Best Actor (for Tom Hanks), and Best Adapted Screenplay (for Eric Roth). You may even know about the digital trickery that was used to insert Hanks's low-iq Everyman into historical footage of real-life events from the Baby Boom years, or to erase Gary Sinise's legs for his role as double-amputee Lt. Dan.
Still, there's a lot you may not know, including what Forrest really said (in Winston Groom's novel that inspired the film) about life being like a box of chocolates, or what Hanks's Gump actually said at that protest rally, or which famous actors...
- 7/4/2014
- by Gary Susman
- Moviefone
The world of cinema certainly has had its share of sympathetic bumbling and stumbling characters rich in both comedic and tragic layers and anything else in between. Some of these movie misfits are misunderstood and actually more aware then they appear. The combination of being slow-witted, clumsy, awkward, inept, unstable–it all has its entertaining points in the hapless scheme of things. Importantly, these bumbling and stumbling film figureheads generate a kind of loose-minded and in some cases underlying poignancy that resonates so soundly for global moviegoers to observe with embraced enthusiasm.
So let us take a look at a selection of klutzy candidates (both in seriousness and silliness) that inspire us to chuckle and root for in the column Whoops…Did I Do That?: Top 10 Film Bumblers and Stumblers (Note: the listing of the choices below are not in any particular order of preference):
1.) Forrest Gump from...
So let us take a look at a selection of klutzy candidates (both in seriousness and silliness) that inspire us to chuckle and root for in the column Whoops…Did I Do That?: Top 10 Film Bumblers and Stumblers (Note: the listing of the choices below are not in any particular order of preference):
1.) Forrest Gump from...
- 6/8/2014
- by Frank Ochieng
- SoundOnSight
It may be something of a cliché to say Forrest Gump is your favorite film – but Forrest Gump is my absolute, all-time favorite film.
Why? It’s actually down to a number of reasons – the first being that, quite simply, it’s just so damn likeable. As with the Robert Zemeckis movies prior to Forrest Gump (like Back to the Future and Who Framed Roger Rabbit?), it has an undeniable charm that few films are lucky enough to be imbued with – which allows the lovable Southerner of the title to find a little place in our heart and nestle in for the long-run. This is in no short part due to the film’s powerhouse performance from Tom Hanks, whose turn as the eponymous character not only earned him his second Oscar win, but also earned him a place upon a pedestal that is only shared by an elite group of actors.
Why? It’s actually down to a number of reasons – the first being that, quite simply, it’s just so damn likeable. As with the Robert Zemeckis movies prior to Forrest Gump (like Back to the Future and Who Framed Roger Rabbit?), it has an undeniable charm that few films are lucky enough to be imbued with – which allows the lovable Southerner of the title to find a little place in our heart and nestle in for the long-run. This is in no short part due to the film’s powerhouse performance from Tom Hanks, whose turn as the eponymous character not only earned him his second Oscar win, but also earned him a place upon a pedestal that is only shared by an elite group of actors.
- 6/6/2014
- by Dale Barham
- We Got This Covered
It may not seem like that long ago that the whole world was grinning at Tom Hanks' Forrest Gump and gamely quoting, "Stupid is what stupid does," or "Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're going to get." But time, she is cruel. It's been 20 years since the epic drama based on the Winston Groom novel hit theaters. So Paramount Pictures thinks its about time they bring Forrest and the gang back for a big, flashy victory lap. THR reports Paramount Pictures is re-releasing Forrest Gump on September 5th, 2014. This will be a special engagement, only on IMAX screens, intended to capitalize celebrate the film's 20th anniversary. Back in 1994, Forrest Gump took the world by storm. The feel-good movie about a less than intelligent but good-hearted American who stumbled into pivotal moments in our shared history was adored by audiences and critics alike. It...
- 6/6/2014
- cinemablend.com
The heartwarming 1994 Tom Hanks epic Forrest Gump is getting another run. The film, which received the Best Picture Oscar that year, is headed to IMAX screens on September 5th to mark its 20th anniversary, according to The Hollywood Reporter. It follows the unlikely exploits of a slow-witted yet uniquely skilled man as he finds himself on the periphery of numerous of historical events and at the center of life-changing events for his friends.
'Forrest Gump' and the 25 Best Movies of the 1990s, as Chosen by Rolling Stone Readers
When the film,...
'Forrest Gump' and the 25 Best Movies of the 1990s, as Chosen by Rolling Stone Readers
When the film,...
- 6/6/2014
- Rollingstone.com
Before he was Tam Honks, he was Fahrst… Fahrst Gump. The Greenbow-born-and-bred witness to history may not have been the sharpest tool in the shed, but he was all heart — and (once those braces fell away) legs. Based on Winston Groom’s fantastical novel, Robert Zemeckis’s decades-spanning movie touched on nearly ever major cultural milestone in the second half of the 20th century: Vietnam and the March on Washington, Watergate and “S— happens” shirts, Elvis and world-class ping pong, and on and on. Yet, it was solid as a rock while feeling light as a feather. It was also...
- 4/21/2014
- by Lanford Beard
- EW.com - PopWatch
Hollywood has always played fast and loose with books – risking the author's wrath by changing plot and characters wholesale. Joe Dunthorne looks back on some memorable film cheats
At book readings, Stephen King sometimes tells a story about his "only preproduction discussion" for the 1980 film adaptation of The Shining. At seven in the morning, King was shaving in the bathroom when his wife ran in to tell him there was a call from London, it was Stanley Kubrick. Just the mention of the director's name was shock enough that when King went to the phone, he had a line of blood running down one cheek and the other was still white with foam. The first thing Kubrick said – and it's worth noting that King's growly impersonation makes him sound like a swamp creature – was: "I think stories of the supernatural are fundamentally optimistic, don't you? If there are ghosts then that means we survive death.
At book readings, Stephen King sometimes tells a story about his "only preproduction discussion" for the 1980 film adaptation of The Shining. At seven in the morning, King was shaving in the bathroom when his wife ran in to tell him there was a call from London, it was Stanley Kubrick. Just the mention of the director's name was shock enough that when King went to the phone, he had a line of blood running down one cheek and the other was still white with foam. The first thing Kubrick said – and it's worth noting that King's growly impersonation makes him sound like a swamp creature – was: "I think stories of the supernatural are fundamentally optimistic, don't you? If there are ghosts then that means we survive death.
- 4/6/2013
- by Joe Dunthorne
- The Guardian - Film News
Despite multimillion-dollar budgets, a big-screen adaptation of a popular book may not result in untold riches for its original author
Penniless novelists may not weep for Susan Hill. The author of The Woman in Black claims she is "broke" despite the Daniel Radcliffe-led adaptation of her 1983 novel taking more than $US50m in the Us and £20m in the UK. Hill's stage play of the same story has run in the West End for 23 years and the 69-year-old author of acclaimed novels such as A Bit of Singing and Dancing lives on a 50-acre farm in Gloucestershire and even has her own publishing imprint.
But she has a good point. "Films always make everyone else rich save the author," she tweeted to one of her followers. "Film accounting", she told another, is "very weird".
Hollywood needs authors. Five of the nine films nominated for best picture at this year's Oscars were adapted from novels,...
Penniless novelists may not weep for Susan Hill. The author of The Woman in Black claims she is "broke" despite the Daniel Radcliffe-led adaptation of her 1983 novel taking more than $US50m in the Us and £20m in the UK. Hill's stage play of the same story has run in the West End for 23 years and the 69-year-old author of acclaimed novels such as A Bit of Singing and Dancing lives on a 50-acre farm in Gloucestershire and even has her own publishing imprint.
But she has a good point. "Films always make everyone else rich save the author," she tweeted to one of her followers. "Film accounting", she told another, is "very weird".
Hollywood needs authors. Five of the nine films nominated for best picture at this year's Oscars were adapted from novels,...
- 3/21/2012
- by Patrick Barkham
- The Guardian - Film News
Christmas isn't just about getting stuff. It's about giving too, Charlie Brown. I know what you're thinking: Tell that to the U.S. government, who seems to delight only in taking — be it our money or our personal freedoms.
But each December, there is a certain federal institution that gives we the people a little gift…emphasis on the "little." That's right, it's time once again to see what films have been designated as American treasures by the Library of Congress.
Every year, 25 movies are chosen by the Librarian of Congress for addition to the National Film Registry. If my math is correct (and there's a good chance it's not), there have been 575 films deemed worthy of preservation by the Library of Congress since this all began in 1989. To give you some perspective, that's about the average number of movies released each year. Coincidentally, it's also the number of average movies released each year…...
But each December, there is a certain federal institution that gives we the people a little gift…emphasis on the "little." That's right, it's time once again to see what films have been designated as American treasures by the Library of Congress.
Every year, 25 movies are chosen by the Librarian of Congress for addition to the National Film Registry. If my math is correct (and there's a good chance it's not), there have been 575 films deemed worthy of preservation by the Library of Congress since this all began in 1989. To give you some perspective, that's about the average number of movies released each year. Coincidentally, it's also the number of average movies released each year…...
- 12/28/2011
- by Theron
- Planet Fury
DVD Playhouse—September 2011
By Allen Gardner
In A Better World (Sony) Winner of last year’s Best Foreign Film Oscar, this Danish export looks at two fractured families and the effect that the adult world dysfunction has on their two sons, who form an immediate and potentially deadly bond. Director Susanne Bier delivers another powerful work that maintains its drive during the films’ first 2/3, then falters somewhat during the last act. Still, well-worth seeing, and beautifully made. Also available on Blu-ray disc. Bonuses: Deleted scenes; Commentary by Bier and editor Pernille Bech Christensen; Interview with Bier. Widescreen. Dolby and DTS-hd 5.1 surround.
X-men First Class (20th Century Fox) “Origins” film set in the early 1960s, traces the beginnings of Magento and Professor X (played ably here by Michael Fassbender and James McAvoy), and how the once-close friends and colleagues became bitter enemies. First half is slam-bang entertainment at its stylish best,...
By Allen Gardner
In A Better World (Sony) Winner of last year’s Best Foreign Film Oscar, this Danish export looks at two fractured families and the effect that the adult world dysfunction has on their two sons, who form an immediate and potentially deadly bond. Director Susanne Bier delivers another powerful work that maintains its drive during the films’ first 2/3, then falters somewhat during the last act. Still, well-worth seeing, and beautifully made. Also available on Blu-ray disc. Bonuses: Deleted scenes; Commentary by Bier and editor Pernille Bech Christensen; Interview with Bier. Widescreen. Dolby and DTS-hd 5.1 surround.
X-men First Class (20th Century Fox) “Origins” film set in the early 1960s, traces the beginnings of Magento and Professor X (played ably here by Michael Fassbender and James McAvoy), and how the once-close friends and colleagues became bitter enemies. First half is slam-bang entertainment at its stylish best,...
- 9/11/2011
- by The Hollywood Interview.com
- The Hollywood Interview
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