What made Scott's movies different
Director Tony Scott, who died in an apparent suicide Sunday, was known for action movies, but what made his films distinctive was a feel for the human side of things.
August 22, 2012
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Director Tony Scott, who died in an apparent suicide Sunday, was known for action movies, but what made his films distinctive was a feel for the human side of things.
Movies that show actors smoking tobacco should automatically earn an R rating in order to minimize copycat smoking among impressionable tweens and teenagers, the authors of a new study suggest.
John Avlon says when the new Aaron Sorkin HBO drama “The Newsroom” debuts, it will join a slew of Hollywood depictions of journalists at work. They’re worth watching again
John Avlon says when the new Aaron Sorkin HBO drama “The Newsroom” debuts, it will join a slew of Hollywood depictions of journalists at work. They’re worth watching again
With the debut of Aaron Sorkin’s new show The Newsroom on HBO this Sunday, I’ve been thinking about the best film depictions of journalism in American history. Any ‘best-of’ list is inherently subjective, but you definitely don’t need to be a journalist to appreciate the sense of purpose these classic films provide.
For many, “E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial” remains Steven Spielberg’s most indelible film, holding a special spot in moviegoers’ hearts. (I know it does for me.)