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Bound for Glory's David Carradine Interview
Since his first major stage role in Royal Hunt of the Sun on Broadway in 1964, through his three year stint as star of the Kung Fu television series, his critically acclaimed portrayal of Woody Guthrie in Bound for Glory, his commercially successful Death Race 2000, to his part in Ingmar Bergman's movie A Serpent's Egg and the titular character of Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill: Volume 2, David Carradine remained pretty much of an enigma. As a musician, wild-man, motor racing enthusiast, and hippie, Carradine portrayed many roles throughout his acting career, which included over 100 films.
By Geeks Staff9 years ago in Geeks
7 Films That Deal With Immortality
This is the second article in an ongoing series about films dealing with the topic of immortality. You have to read the previously published article 11 Films You Should Watch if You Want to Live Forever first if you haven't read it yet before you go any further.
By Alejandro Guillú Mendoza9 years ago in Geeks
'The Battered Bastards of Baseball' Shows the Unqualified Success of a Team of Scrappy Rejects
'The Battered Bastards of Baseball' shows the Unqualified Success of a Team of Scrappy Rejects The Battered Bastards of Baseball tells the improbable story of an actor with a passion for baseball who realized his dream of fielding a professional baseball team through his steadfast efforts. Bing Russell was able to found the single-A Portland Mavericks without any affiliation to a Major League team and was only derailed when Major League Baseball decided to revive AAA baseball in Portland.
By Frederick Park9 years ago in Geeks
How to Increase Your Wealth by $140 million Hiring Denzel Washington
This is the third article in a series about the most overpaid actors and actresses in Hollywood. You should read the articles How to Increase Your Wealth by $300 Million Hiring Adam Sandler and How to Increase Your Wealth by $75 Million Hiring Liam Neesonfirst if you haven't read them yet before you go any further.
By Alejandro Guillú Mendoza9 years ago in Geeks
Who Were the Real Gangs of New York?
"Ever since I was a child growing up in Lower Manhattan, I was drawn to the stories of old New York. Each day, as I explored the neighborhood streets, I slowly uncovered clues to an extraordinary but relatively unknown period in the City's and our country's history. The early 1860s seemed to overflow with unbelievable stories of the working classes, of the waves of immigrants of all nationalities who crowded the streets and alleyways; stories of the corrupt politicians; and of the legends of the underworld who fought to control it all. Over the years, these stories stayed with me and I dreamt about bringing them to the screen. They were the stories of the testing of America and what the young country stood for. They were the stories of our roots.”
By Peter Dill9 years ago in Geeks
Best Movie Musical Adaptations
I've argued many times that movie musicals stand the test of time, and also are the greatest form of escapism. Where else would upwards of 100 people know every choreographed move to a dance sequence (outside of the theater, of course)? And it's hard not to sing along to the happy tunes that uplift characters, and gape at the talents of Gene Kelly, Barbra Streisand, and Robert Preston.
By Marina Caitlin Watts9 years ago in Geeks
Superhero and Action Movies That Actually Feature Powerful Women
There’s massive room for improvement when it comes to seeing women in superhero films that aren’t relegated to being the love interest. Who can forget SNL’s painfully accurate spoof of what just might happen if Marvel ever DID come out with a Black Widow movie (I love you, Scarlett Johansson, I love you so, so much)? But there have been moments - beautiful, brief, glimpses - into what the world could look like if superhero movies would live up to the promise of the likes of Mystique, Scarlet Witch, and Black Widow. Here, you’ll find Film Fish’s list of the ten best superhero and action movies featuring powerful women. When you’re done glorying in the rad femme-ness of it all, head on over to Film Fish’s site for binge-worthy movie lists curated by film buffs instead of some random algorithm. In other words, NO, Netflix, I do NOT want to watch Santa Buddies: The Legend of Santa Paws just because my kid sneaked onto my account ONCE and screwed up what you erroneously think my tastes are.
By Sarah Quinn9 years ago in Geeks
Is 'Saturday Night Fever' Still Running High?
As long as Norman Wexler (who also wrote Serpico)'s screenplay stays on or near the dance floor, Saturday Night Fever can do no wrong. The rituals, atmosphere and unapologetic promiscuity that define the disco culture of the 70s are captured with the same authenticity and immediacy common to all movies that stand the test of time. John Travolta– having already reached teenage heartthrob status playing Vinnie Barbarino in “Welcome Back Kotter”– was the right pick for Tony Manero. The actor has the smile and presence of a natural movie star and Travolta fuses the audience's attention long before his dazzling dance sequences, which he handles supremely.
By Mike Mavenful9 years ago in Geeks
'Semi-Tough' Was an Easier Read
Michael Ritchie's film adaptation of Dan Jenkins' raucous, ribald and satiric look at football fanaticism in Dallas was a heavy favorite going into production. The novel’s savvy view of pro football in the 1970s, at the dawn of pop culture, acknowledged with a sly wink the absurdity of approaching anything as superficial as pro football with a religious aura of seriousness. Aging running back Billy Clyde Puckett (Burt Reynolds), receiver Shake Tiller (Kris Kristofferson) and Barbara Jane Bookman (Jill Clayburgh), who've grown up together in Big D football, are wild and edgy characters. Dan Jenkins' Super Bowl scenario, featuring a stoned-out bash with members of each team the night before the game, made Semi-Tough look unstoppable, looking to visualize the life behind the closed doors of the football elite.
By Mike Mavenful9 years ago in Geeks
Movies That Need Video Game Adaptations
Every year, we see another video game get its debut on the big screen. Yet so rarely do we see the opposite. Even worse, when we do, the games are often rushed or not up to the standards serious gamers crave. But it doesn't have to be this way. There are films that offer unique worlds and concepts totally unexplored in games. Video game adaptations don't need to be launched alongside their film counterparts as insincere cash grabs. We crave more chapters in the stories great films give us. More so, we want to be a part of them. It’s time to immerse ourselves in the settings that have been sorely lacking in gaming. From the neo-noir streets of Blade Runner, to the endless sea of Waterworld, there are countless cinematic environments unexplored through the controllers of gamers.
By Bjorn Bjornson9 years ago in Geeks
