Tag Archives: Robert Duvall

War Movie Mondays Again: M*A*S*H

Posted on September 27, 2021 by Douglas Barnett

It’s time for another edition of War Movie Mondays Again. This week we’re focusing on acclaimed director Robert Altman’s 1970 anti-war comedy classic M*A*S*H. The movie was adapted by screenwriter Ring Lardner, Jr. and is based on the hit novel … Continue reading →

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War Movie Mondays: ‘The Eagle Has Landed’

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Douglas Barnett

This week’s pick is director John Sturges’s classic World War II thriller The Eagle Has Landed. The film stars some of Hollywood’s best talent: Michael Caine (Col. Kurt Steiner), Donald Sutherland (Liam Devlin), Donald Pleasence (Heinrich Himmler), Robert Duvall (Col. Max … Continue reading →

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War Movie Mondays: ‘Apocalypse Now’

Posted on October 25, 2010 by Douglas Barnett

This week’s pick takes us back into the heart of darkness with Francis Ford Coppola’s riveting Vietnam classic Apocalypse Now (1979). The film was written by Coppola and John Milius, along with brilliant narration written by Michael Herr. The movie … Continue reading →

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Indie Review: ‘Get Low’

Posted on August 27, 2010 by Grace Suh

As writing students learn in Fiction 101, Rule #1 (well, maybe it’s rule #2 or #16) of crafting a good story is never to build a story around the revelation of a BIG SECRET at the very end. Why? Because, … Continue reading →

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Lionsgate Bringing ‘Apocalypse Now’ to Blu-ray

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Chris Ullrich

Among my favorite movies, Francis Ford Coppola’s Apocalypse Now ranks very high. It’s a brilliant and disturbing look at war and its effect on the men who fight it. Plus, it’s full of great performances from an amazing cast, action … Continue reading →

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War Movie Mondays: ‘M*A*S*H’

Posted on July 5, 2010 by Douglas Barnett

This week’s pick is the 1970 comedy classic M*A*S*H, from acclaimed director Robert Altman. M*A*S*H (Mobile Army Surgical Hospital) was adapted by screen writer Ring Lardner, Jr. and based on the hit novel from Richard Hooker about three military surgeons … Continue reading →

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Tribeca Announces Full Film Fest Schedule

Posted on March 16, 2010 by Matt Raub

While most of the eyes in film are on either SXSW or ShoWest out on the West Coast, folks out on the East Coast are gearing up for Tribeca Film Festival coming up next month. Last week, the fest announced … Continue reading →

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‘Precious’ Dominates Film Independent’s Spirit Awards

Posted on March 6, 2010 by Joe Gillis

Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire won Best Feature and a total of 5 awards last night at the 25th Annual Film Independent Spirit Awards. Comedian Eddie Izzard served as Master of Ceremonies at the late-night show at … Continue reading →

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