Category: Biography

2017, Biography, Drama, Movies, Romance

Chloe Moretz’s Descent into Madness in “Brain on Fire”

“Brain on Fire” is the astonishing true story of a young woman’s descent into madness in the face of a medical mystery starring Chloe Grace Moretz, Thomas Mann, Carrie-Anne Moss, Richard Armitage, Jenny Slate and Tyler Perry.                 Based on the award-winning memoir and a New York Times bestseller, “Brain of Fire” is directed by Gerard Barrett and trails the challenges of Susannah Cahalan (Moretz), … Continue reading Chloe Moretz’s Descent into Madness in “Brain on Fire”

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2016, 2017, Biography, Drama, Inspirational, Movies

History’s Greatest “Hidden Figures” Behind The Apollo Missions

 Everyone knows about the Apollo missions.  We can all immediately list the bold male astronauts who took those first giant steps for humankind in space:  John Glenn, Alan Shepard and Neil Armstrong.  Yet, remarkably, Katherine G. Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson’s are names not taught in school or even known to most people — even though their daring, smarts and powerful roles as NASA’s … Continue reading History’s Greatest “Hidden Figures” Behind The Apollo Missions

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2016, 2017, Biography, Drama, Movies, True Story

Kevin Costner Breaks Chains of Discrimination in the Highly-Inspiring “Hidden Figures”

The legendary Oscar winning actor Kevin Costner stars in the highly-inspiring movie based on the lives of real women who dared the odds in “Hidden Figures” along with Golden Globe winner and Emmy nominated Taraji P. Henson, Oscar winner Octavia Spencer, Grammy nominated Janelle Monáe , Golden Globe nominee Kirsten Dunst and Jim Parsons with a powerful score from multiple Grammy winning musician/composer Pharrell Williams. … Continue reading Kevin Costner Breaks Chains of Discrimination in the Highly-Inspiring “Hidden Figures”

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Biography, Biopic, Comedy, Drama, Movies

Michael Keaton Plays “The Founder”of the World’s Famous McDonalds

As producer Aaron Ryder recalls, he, and director John Lee Hancock (SAVING MR. BANKS), were out in a bar one night – “where all great decisions are made” – and were talking about the casting.  “I said to John, you should go home tonight and write down five names on a piece of paper of who you think should be Ray Kroc and put it … Continue reading Michael Keaton Plays “The Founder”of the World’s Famous McDonalds

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2017, Biography, Drama, Movies

“The Founder” How McDonald’s was Born?

“The Founder” is a drama that tells the true story of how Ray Kroc, a salesman from Illinois, met Mac and Dick McDonald, who were running a burger operation in 1950s Southern California.  Impressed by the brothers’ speedy system of making the food at their San Bernardino hamburger stand and the crowds of patrons it attracted, Kroc immediately saw franchise potential and maneuvered himself into … Continue reading “The Founder” How McDonald’s was Born?

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2016, Biography, Drama, Movies, war

Garrett Hedlund: Big Brother to Young Soldiers in “Billy Lynn”

One of America’s most sought-after actors, Garrett Hedlund (Troy, TRON: Legacy, Pan) now stars as Dime in Oscar-winner Ang Lee’s emotionally charged war film, Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk (opening Nov. 9 in Philippine cinemas). Based on the acclaimed bestselling novel by Ben Fountain, Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk is told from the point of view of 19-year-old private Billy Lynn (newcomer Joe Alwyn) who, … Continue reading Garrett Hedlund: Big Brother to Young Soldiers in “Billy Lynn”

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Biography, Drama, Historical, Movies

“Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk” Breaks New Ground in Cinema Experience

TriStar Pictures presents Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk, the groundbreaking, cinematic event from three-time Oscar®-winning director Ang Lee. With Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk, Ang Lee redefines what is possible in filmmaking and storytelling with the goal of further engaging the audience in an advanced cinematic experience. Joined by two-time Oscar®-winning cinematographer John Toll, Lee employs state-of-the-art cameras to shoot in native 3D, high resolution … Continue reading “Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk” Breaks New Ground in Cinema Experience

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Action, Biography, Biopic, Drama, Movies, Thriller

From TFIOS to “Snowden,” Shailene Woodley Plays the Girlfriend of the NSA Whistleblower

Shailene Woodley cemented her status as a star in the big screen version of Divergent for Lionsgate, based on the popular YA series of the same name from best-selling author Veronica Roth.  Woodley reprised her role as ‘Tris Prior’ in the second and third installments of the franchise. Woodley seamlessly shifted from her role as the indomitable ‘Tris’ to star in the critically acclaimed film, … Continue reading From TFIOS to “Snowden,” Shailene Woodley Plays the Girlfriend of the NSA Whistleblower

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2016, Action, Biography, Biopic, Movies

Joseph Gordon-Levitt Stars as Edward “Snowden” Directed by Oliver Stone

In Oliver Stone’s Snowden, Joseph Gordon-Levitt stars as one of the most polarizing figures of our times – the man responsible for what’s been described as the most far-reaching security breach in U.S. intelligence history. Snowden (whose supporting cast includes Shailene Woodley, Zachary Quinto, Tom Wilkinson and Melissa Leo) tells the story of Edward Snowden’s political transformation over a nine year period – from conservative … Continue reading Joseph Gordon-Levitt Stars as Edward “Snowden” Directed by Oliver Stone

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2016, Action, Biography, Biopic, Drama, Movies

Mark Wahlberg Stars in True Story of Biggest Man-Made Disaster in ‘Deepwater Horizon’

 Based on true events, academy award nominee Mark Wahlberg stars in “Deepwater Horizon,” an edge-of-your-seat drama that chronicles the last few hours of the men and women working in the most technically advanced oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico.                 The Deepwater Horizon is an ultra-deep-water, advanced oil rig owned by the Swiss company Transocean and leased by British Petroleum that exploded on April … Continue reading Mark Wahlberg Stars in True Story of Biggest Man-Made Disaster in ‘Deepwater Horizon’

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