Steven Spielberg talks about how his father was sent to Russia as a GE Engineer for an exchange of ideas during the time when Francis Gary Powers was shot down in the 1960 U-2 incident. He was right there as they were loading the wreckage - and what the Russian soldiers said and did. A dramatic thriller set against the backdrop of a series of historic events, … [Read more...]
AMFM’s OSCAR PICKS and PREDICTIONS
Special to AMFM Magazine by Jimmy Willden 2012 was a big year for movies. A lot of blockbusters, including the culmination of Marvel's Phase One with The Avengers, a lot of critically acclaimed smaller films, and a lot of the in-between. Last month the Academy released its Oscar nominations, and baffled many with several highly notable snubs (Tom Hooper, Ben Affleck, … [Read more...]
DANIEL DAY-LEWIS ON LINCOLN
Steven Spielberg's "Lincoln" opens Friday. The historical drama stars Daniel Day-Lewis as the 16th president in the final months of the Civil War as he pushes for passage of the 13th Amendment to the Constitution, ending slavery. Here now is Lewis with thoughts on Lincoln: … [Read more...]
Clever Marketing for ABC’s THE RIVER
What will they think of next? Marketing frontiers are changing, and ABC's "The River", chilling New US Series From Steven Spielberg, and Oren Peli, Creator of "Paranormal Activity", will Debut on Itunes Before its TV Broadcast. There's an interactive game complete with creepy sound effects with almost half a million views going around at http://www.exploretheriver.com/, and … [Read more...]
War Horse Premiere
Interviews with Steven Spielberg and cast at the premiere of War Horse. A love story between a boy and his horse spanning four years of the First World War, this dramatic film is a best bet for family viewing during the Christmas Holidays. A powerful film the critics are calling "epic" and "imaginative." Starring: Benedict Cumberbatch (Major Stewart) Jeremy Irvine (Albert), … [Read more...]
Cowboys and Aliens – An Inside View
For updates follow Director Jon Favreau on Twitter Steven Spielberg, Ron Howard, Jon Favreau and the writers offer perspectives behind the scenes of Cowboys and Aliens … [Read more...]
