James Mangold is in the enviable/untrustworthy position of being the first person not named Steven Spielberg to direct Ford as Indiana Jones in a feature film. After the overwhelming disappointment with “Indiana Jones and the Crystal Skull”, it’s hard not to temper your expectations for the upcoming “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny”. But … Read More “Harrison Ford Won’t Treat Indiana Jones 5 Like a Movie Star” »
One of the most striking changes was that Luke Skywalker, who was eventually portrayed as a young man longing to escape his boring desert house, was actually a much older character. Luke Skywalker would be an older soldier and would likely be reinvigorated by the new rebellion. The adventure may have been the same, but … Read More “George Lucas’ First Star Wars Sketch Was Totally Different From A New Hope” »
Cindy Williams first started with small roles in TV series like “Room 222” and “Love, American Style” but her breakthrough role came as Laure Henderson in George Lucas’ coming-of-age drama. “American Graffiti.” Her performance earned her a BAFTA nomination for Best Actress in a Supporting Role, and she starred alongside future “Happy Days” lead actor … Read More “Cindy Williams, Laverne and Shirley Star Die at 75” »
“The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” It is somewhat contrary to David Fincher’s filmography. While not devoid of darkness, it is far more concerned with grappling with emotional impact and heavy existential themes than Fincher’s usual somber depictions of crime and corruption. So the captivating and nostalgic visuals of celluloid would have fit perfectly into … Read More “Why Did David Fincher Go Digitized For The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button?” »