In Case You Missed It: ‘Papillon’ (1973) - We Are Movie Geeks
WEBAug 3, 2009 · Steve McQueen plays Henri “Papillon” Charriere, a large man with a tattoo of a blue butterfly on his chest, giving him the nickname “Papillon” which means “butterfly”. Charriere was convicted of killing a pimp named Roland le Petit, but maintained a strong opposition to his sentence of life in prison plus ten years hard labor.
Shirley Temple in THE BLUE BIRD – A Look Back at 1940
WEBBut, I have to say there is at least one film Shirley made before she started to grow up that I absolutely adore, for several reasons, and that is The Blue Bird.Made as a rather obvious attempt to copy MGM’s Wizard of Oz from the year before (although why 20th Century Fox would want to copy Oz is a bit puzzling, The Wizard of Oz was not a success at the box office and ironically neither was ...
Meet The Real-Life Heroes of 13 HOURS: THE SECRET SOLDIERS …
WEBJan 12, 2016 · “If you guys do not get here, we’re going to die.” – excerpt 13 Hours: The Inside Account of What Really Happened In Benghazi On the night of September 11, 2012, four Americans lost their lives in Benghazi – Ambassador Christopher Stevens (U.S. Ambassador to Libya), Sean Smith (Information Management Officer, U.S. Foreign Service), Tyrone “Rone” Woods (GRS Operator for Annex ...
WAMG Interview: Caroline Williams - We Are Movie Geeks
WEBCaroline Williams took the time to talk to We Are Movie Geeks about her career and about TEN MINUTES TO MIDNIGHT. Interview conducted by Tom Stockman January 15th, 2021
Top Ten Tuesday: Movies About the Wrongfully Accused
WEBMay 6, 2009 · 4. The Shawshank Redemption. In this, the first feature film collaboration between Frank Darabont and Stephen King, Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman both deliver stellar performances in one of the best movies of all time… period! This prison drama details the struggle of Andy Dufresne, a man wrongfully …
THE GIANT SPIDER INVASION – The Blu Review - We Are Movie …
WEBWisconson-based regional filmmaker Bill Rebane’s no-budget wonder ($300k to be exact) THE GIANT SPIDER INVASION was a hilariously cheesy 1975 throwback to the giant-monster flicks of the 50s, a trend then enjoying a revival with films like EMPIRE OF THE ANTS and FOOD OF THE GODS. This outrageous mix …
CARS 2: Meet Finn McMissile and Holley Shiftwell!
WEBMater finds himself torn between assisting Lightning McQueen in the high-profile race and towing the line in a top-secret mission orchestrated by master British super spy Finn McMissile (voice of Michael Caine) and the stunning spy-in-training Holley Shiftwell (voice of Emily Mortimer). Mater’s action-packed journey leads him on an explosive ...
Review: THE LOVELY BONES - We Are Movie Geeks
WEBJan 15, 2010 · It’s a minute scene, but the small bit of special effects used within it are far more moving than seeing giant ships in giant glass bottles being smashed on rocks. The notable performances in THE LOVELY BONES don’t hurt the family drama half of the film, either, with Weisz, Sarandon, and the children doing their job satisfactorily.
Best Movies For A Friday Night – We Are Movie Geeks
WEBTHAT THING YOU DO The “OH-NEEDERS”, better known as the one hit WONDERS, is a musically fun romp back to the 60’s for a Friday evening. Directed by Tom Hanks, and starring Tom Everett Scott, Liv Tyler, Johnathon Schaech and the hilarious Steve Zahn, the film shows a simpler time when being famous was a ton of fun and records were released.
Arctic Circle – TV Series Review – We Are Movie Geeks
WEBMar 15, 2022 · This season is shortened to six more tightly-scripted episodes for a much better viewing experience. Again, the season covers one major crime. Nina has been promoted to a higher-level police unit, more befitting her previously-underutilized skills. This one starts with an old, high-profile murder that resurfaces in the public eye, leading to a ...
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