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Category Archives: Biopic
A is for The Aviator (2004), Film #229
The Aviator is a biopic about the life of Howard Hughes. Directed by Martin Scorcese and starring Leonardo DiCaprio (Scorcese’s new golden boy) as Hughes, it’s a vast, sweeping look at one of the most colorful people in American history. … Continue reading
Posted in 2004, Based on Real Events, Biopic, Drama, Historical
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Film #093 – The Passion of the Christ (2004)
I put off watching this one for a while, as I wasn’t sure I could take it. But after seeing Apocalypto, I was convinced that this would be good, and it was. Yes, it is bloody and savage. Yes, it … Continue reading
Posted in 2004, Based on Real Events, Biopic, Drama, Historical, Religious
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Film #194 – The Notorious Bettie Page (2005)
The Notorious Bettie Page tells the story of the rise to fame of the well-loved pinup girl. It follows her as she leaves her home and hooks up with a successful publisher of “educational” and “specialty” photographs, eventually becoming one … Continue reading
Posted in 2005, Based on Book, Based on Real Events, Biopic, Drama, Mature
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Films #060 – #063 – The Ed Wood / Bela Lugosi Collection
The films that Ed Wood is best known for are undoubtedly those on which he collaborated with his freind Bela Lugosi: Glen or Glenda, Bride of the Monster and, most famously, Plan 9 from Outer Space. In 1994, director Tim … Continue reading
Posted in 1953, 1955, 1959, 1994, 365 Films Award Winners, Based on Book, Based on Real Events, Biopic, Comedy, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Paranormal, Sci-Fi
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Film #046 – Man on the Moon (1999)
Man on the Moon tells the story of Andy Kaufman (played by Jim Carrey), from his early years (though there isn’t much of that) to his premature death at the age of 35. As with most biopics, it is a … Continue reading
Posted in 1999, Based on Real Events, Biopic, Drama
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Film #137 – Night of the Fools (2004)
Viewed May 17, 2006 Word of the passing of Paul Marco, noted member of Ed Wood’s stock company, came through on the 17th, so I felt I shoudl watch something Ed-related. The only thing I had that I hadn’t actually … Continue reading
Posted in 2004, Biopic, Drama
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Film #039 – Auto Focus (2002)
Viewed February 8, 2006 My interest in Auto Focus obviously comes from an interest in Bob Crane. I had been a fan of Hogan’s Heroes when I was a kid, but had kind of forgotten about it over the years. … Continue reading
Posted in 2002, 365 Films Award Winners, Based on Book, Biopic, Drama
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Somewhat Lost at Sea: Day #019 – Beyond The Sea (2004)
Viewed January 19, 2006 Apparently, playing Bobby Darin on screen was a long-standing dream of Kevin Spacey’s. He finally realized this ambition with his turn as actor/director/co-scripter on Beyond The Sea. I must admit that my love of Darin’s music … Continue reading
Posted in 2004, Biopic, Drama, Musical
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The Price of Fame: Day #017 – Center Stage (1992)
Viewed January 17, 2006 Center Stage tells the story of Ruan Ling-yu, a Chinese silent film star who commited suicide at the age of 24 after pressure from the local media threatened to destroy her life. The structure of Center … Continue reading
Posted in 1992, 365 Films Award Winners, Asian Cinema, Biopic, Drama
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