Tag: Tom Hanks
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Showdown: ‘News of the World’ vs. ‘The Marksman’
Every so often, two movies that are more or less seen as being the same thing are released in close proximity to each other. We have another case of that here, even more amazing considering that hardly any movies are going to theaters at all these days. In both News of the World and The Marksman, an…
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TailSlate looks at D-Day movies
June 6, 1944. What is now commonly referred to as “D-Day.” The WWII Allies launch Operation Overlord. Over 150,000 Allied troops were involved in “Operation Overlord.” As is the case with most major historical events, we’ve seen D-Day as the main plot or an important event in a number of major motion pictures. With the…
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Extra, Extra, see ‘The Post’
“When the public’s right to know is threatened, and when the rights of free speech and free press are at risk, all of the other liberties we hold dear are endangered” – Christopher Dodd “What I’m thinking about more and more these days is simply the importance of transparency, and Jefferson’s saying that he’d rather…
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A look at the sniper in movies
We’ve been watching snipers in movies going back to 1941 when actor Gary Cooper portrayed Medal of Honor recipient Alvin York in the film Sergeant York. Alvin York was actually a Corporal when he earned his Medal of Honor in France’s Forest of Argonne in 1918. He was promoted to Sergeant after he brought in…
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‘Sully’ soars and crashes at the same time
A decent depiction of the true story of the man who performed the “Miracle on the Hudson”
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A walk across the ‘Bridge of Spies’ is well worth the trip
Another great film from the outstanding Steven Spielberg.
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‘Captain Phillips’ is clearly in command
Tom Hanks and newcomer Barkhad Abdi shine in this excellent movie
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Save time for ‘Saving Mr. Banks’
‘Saving Mr. Banks’ tells the story of just what was involved in getting the movie ‘Mary Poppins’ made.
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‘Cloud Atlas’ could have used a better guide
The ambitious – and gorgeous – storytelling kaleidoscope could have used some clearer focus.