Thomas Bezucha will direct “The Art of Racing in the Rain,” a film adaptation of the best-selling novel about a professional racecar driver and his family as told from the perspective of the family dog. Bezucha wrote and directed his first three movies – “Big Eden, “The Family Stone” and “Monte Carlo” — but this time he will direct from a script by “Wolverine” writer Mark Bomback. Michael Rich wrote an earlier draft. Bomback and Rich worked from Garth Stein’s novel, which remained on the New York Times best-seller list for more than 100 weeks. Universal Pictures bought the rights to...
- 2/8/2014
- by Lucas Shaw
- The Wrap
"Secretariat" races its way to theaters near you, but should you bet on the film? Let me take you to the finish line as we talk about this new Disney feel-good drama starring Diane Lane and John Malkovich:
Here's more info on "Secretariat" from Yahoo:
Based on the remarkable true story, "Secretariat" chronicles the spectacular journey of the 1973 Triple Crown winner. Housewife and mother Penny Chenery Tweedy agrees to take over her ailing father's Virginia based Meadow Stables, despite her lack of horse-racing experience. Against all odds, with the help of veteran trainer Lucien Laurin, she manages to navigate the male-dominated business, ultimately fostering the first Triple Crown winner in 25 years and what may be the greatest racehorse of all time.
Genres: Drama, Biopic and Sports
Running Time: 1 hr. 56 min.
Release Date: October 2nd, 2010 (sneak preview); October 8th, 2010 (wide)
MPAA Rating: PG for brief mild language.
Distributors: Walt Disney...
Here's more info on "Secretariat" from Yahoo:
Based on the remarkable true story, "Secretariat" chronicles the spectacular journey of the 1973 Triple Crown winner. Housewife and mother Penny Chenery Tweedy agrees to take over her ailing father's Virginia based Meadow Stables, despite her lack of horse-racing experience. Against all odds, with the help of veteran trainer Lucien Laurin, she manages to navigate the male-dominated business, ultimately fostering the first Triple Crown winner in 25 years and what may be the greatest racehorse of all time.
Genres: Drama, Biopic and Sports
Running Time: 1 hr. 56 min.
Release Date: October 2nd, 2010 (sneak preview); October 8th, 2010 (wide)
MPAA Rating: PG for brief mild language.
Distributors: Walt Disney...
- 10/8/2010
- by Manny
- Manny the Movie Guy
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