General Hospital (Gh) spoilers report Drew Cain (Cameron Mathison) is seriously entertaining the idea of running for office.
Becoming a Congressman would be a great honor in Drew’s eyes. He’s always had a special place in his heart when it comes to ways she can better serve the public.
But his campaign just might dovetail nicely with another person’s bid for a higher seat in the public office stratosphere.
Mayor Laura Collins (Genie Francis) has been a favorite of the people of Port Charles. That is, until now.
Her interest in seeing to it that her old friend, Heather Webber (Alley Mills), receives appropriate justice for her crimes — even if it sets her free — is not being well-received by the voter base.
Should Laura’s tenure as Mayor come to an end this year as Drew takes his seat in Congress, we have to wonder whether he...
Becoming a Congressman would be a great honor in Drew’s eyes. He’s always had a special place in his heart when it comes to ways she can better serve the public.
But his campaign just might dovetail nicely with another person’s bid for a higher seat in the public office stratosphere.
Mayor Laura Collins (Genie Francis) has been a favorite of the people of Port Charles. That is, until now.
Her interest in seeing to it that her old friend, Heather Webber (Alley Mills), receives appropriate justice for her crimes — even if it sets her free — is not being well-received by the voter base.
Should Laura’s tenure as Mayor come to an end this year as Drew takes his seat in Congress, we have to wonder whether he...
- 6/9/2024
- by Dani Lasher
- Soap Opera Spy
General Hospital (Gh) spoilers and updates for Monday, June 10 tease someone has news, another wise counsel, and another reels!
Next On General Hospital
Drew Cain (Cameron Mathison) has news, Tracy Quartermaine (Jane Elliot) wise counsel, and Elizabeth Baldwin (Rebecca Herbst) reels at what she discovers!
General Hospital Spoilers: Drew’s News
Drew shares his good news with close friend Curtis Ashford (Donnell Turner) and Curtis tells him this is just the right time to do this.
Without a doubt, Drew is talking about his running for incumbent Congressman Larry McConkey’s (Sam McMurray) seat.
Old friend Curtis will always encourage his buddy, even if it leaves him heading up a new project at Aurora if Drew wins-of course, the election is a while away.
Drew has had nothing but encouragement from his friends and family to pursue this political career. So indeed, now is just the right time to start the wheels rolling!
Next On General Hospital
Drew Cain (Cameron Mathison) has news, Tracy Quartermaine (Jane Elliot) wise counsel, and Elizabeth Baldwin (Rebecca Herbst) reels at what she discovers!
General Hospital Spoilers: Drew’s News
Drew shares his good news with close friend Curtis Ashford (Donnell Turner) and Curtis tells him this is just the right time to do this.
Without a doubt, Drew is talking about his running for incumbent Congressman Larry McConkey’s (Sam McMurray) seat.
Old friend Curtis will always encourage his buddy, even if it leaves him heading up a new project at Aurora if Drew wins-of course, the election is a while away.
Drew has had nothing but encouragement from his friends and family to pursue this political career. So indeed, now is just the right time to start the wheels rolling!
- 6/7/2024
- by Rita Ryan
- Soap Opera Spy
General Hospital spoilers and updates for Friday, June 7 tease peace preferred, disturbing family decisions and drunken dating! Nina Reeves (Cynthia Watros) prefers peace, Harrison and Brook Lynn Chase discuss disturbing family decisions, and Hamilton Finn’s (Michael Easton) on a drunken date!
General Hospital Spoilers – Peace Preferred
At the Metro Court Pool, Nina tells Willow Corinthos (Katelyn MacMullen) she’s certainly on board for more peace! Mother and daughter have just re-entered a tenuous relationship with each other after being at odds for months.
It seems like they’re on their way to making amends and forgiveness for Nina’s past mistakes, which made her life a dumpster fire.
Hopefully, this trend will continue as Nina prefers peace in her life and between herself and everyone else. This conversation is a very good start.
Gh Spoilers – Drew Cain The Peacemaker
Drew Cain (Cameron Mathison) also at the pool, chimes in...
General Hospital Spoilers – Peace Preferred
At the Metro Court Pool, Nina tells Willow Corinthos (Katelyn MacMullen) she’s certainly on board for more peace! Mother and daughter have just re-entered a tenuous relationship with each other after being at odds for months.
It seems like they’re on their way to making amends and forgiveness for Nina’s past mistakes, which made her life a dumpster fire.
Hopefully, this trend will continue as Nina prefers peace in her life and between herself and everyone else. This conversation is a very good start.
Gh Spoilers – Drew Cain The Peacemaker
Drew Cain (Cameron Mathison) also at the pool, chimes in...
- 6/6/2024
- by Rita Ryan
- Soap Opera Spy
General Hospital predictions hint that Drew Cain and Nina Reeves could soon shock everyone and become an actual couple on the ABC daytime drama.
General Hospital: Drew Cain Vows Revenge on Nina Reeves
Not long ago, on Gh, Drew Cain loathed Nina Reeves and was obsessed with making her pay for everything she did to him. Fans will recall that she turned him and Carly Corinthos Spencer into the SEC. Although he chose to go to prison for Carly, Nina put them in that position in the first place by turning them in.
Carly did commit insider trading when Elq was trying to merge with Aurora Media. But she did it out of a good place and didn’t realize she was committing a crime on General Hospital. Nina exploited that because she was angry at Carly for the part she played in keeping her away from her daughters,...
General Hospital: Drew Cain Vows Revenge on Nina Reeves
Not long ago, on Gh, Drew Cain loathed Nina Reeves and was obsessed with making her pay for everything she did to him. Fans will recall that she turned him and Carly Corinthos Spencer into the SEC. Although he chose to go to prison for Carly, Nina put them in that position in the first place by turning them in.
Carly did commit insider trading when Elq was trying to merge with Aurora Media. But she did it out of a good place and didn’t realize she was committing a crime on General Hospital. Nina exploited that because she was angry at Carly for the part she played in keeping her away from her daughters,...
- 6/2/2024
- by Jeannie Daigneault
- Soap Dirt
General Hospital (Gh) spoilers and updates for Thursday, May 30 tease encouragement, decisions and ambushes!
Next On General Hospital
Willow Corinthos (Katelyn MacMullen) provides encouragement, Damian Spinelli (Bradford Anderson) has made a decision, and Dex Heller (Evan Hofer) claps back at an ambush!
Willow’s Encouragement
At the gatehouse, Willow continues to encourage Drew Cain (Cameron Mathison) to run for Congressman Larry McConkey’s (Sam McMurray) seat.
Drew asks what makes her think that he can do this, Willow will continue to give him positive reinforcement.
She already listed several reasons she thinks he’ll be perfect for the job, and besides, McConkey himself is in his corner.
It was McConkey himself who told Drew he wanted him to run for his seat, and confided his terminal condition. McConkey has stage four lung cancer so he doesn’t have long to live.
Apologies Owed
Blaze (Jacqueline Grace Lopez) is outside, and...
Next On General Hospital
Willow Corinthos (Katelyn MacMullen) provides encouragement, Damian Spinelli (Bradford Anderson) has made a decision, and Dex Heller (Evan Hofer) claps back at an ambush!
Willow’s Encouragement
At the gatehouse, Willow continues to encourage Drew Cain (Cameron Mathison) to run for Congressman Larry McConkey’s (Sam McMurray) seat.
Drew asks what makes her think that he can do this, Willow will continue to give him positive reinforcement.
She already listed several reasons she thinks he’ll be perfect for the job, and besides, McConkey himself is in his corner.
It was McConkey himself who told Drew he wanted him to run for his seat, and confided his terminal condition. McConkey has stage four lung cancer so he doesn’t have long to live.
Apologies Owed
Blaze (Jacqueline Grace Lopez) is outside, and...
- 5/29/2024
- by Rita Ryan
- Soap Opera Spy
Even the best filmmakers in history take big, ambitious swings and completely miss the mark at times. In the case of Brian De Palma – the supremely talented New Hollywood director behind such all-time great classics as Carrie, Dressed to Kill, Blow Out, Scarface, The Untouchables, Carlito’s Way, and more – many consider his most glaring cinematic blemish to be tone deaf adaptation of The Bonfire of the Vanities in 1990. However, if general moviegoers and De Palma fans knew about the crushing production woes relating to the ending of his uneven 1998 crime thriller Snake Eyes, perhaps they’d reassess their opinion.
Indeed, the original ending of Snake Eyes is so drastically different than what transpires at the end of the theatrical cut that it’s nearly impossible to judge the movie’s intentional merits versus the final product. Of course, the grand irony about the brutally botched ending of Snake Eyes is...
Indeed, the original ending of Snake Eyes is so drastically different than what transpires at the end of the theatrical cut that it’s nearly impossible to judge the movie’s intentional merits versus the final product. Of course, the grand irony about the brutally botched ending of Snake Eyes is...
- 5/28/2024
- by Jake Dee
- JoBlo.com
General Hospital spoilers tease that Drew Cain (Cameron Matheson), like many other Port Charles residents at the moment, may be eyeing a career change.
As viewers know, Drew convinced Nina Reeves (Cynthia Watros) to let him tag along during her meeting with Congressman Larry McConkey (Sam McMurray).
Drew was hoping to get the Congressman’s support for his new waterfront project. Although McConkey didn’t appreciate Drew barging in at first, he eventually agreed to help Drew.
General Hospital Spoilers – Congressman McConkey dropped a bomb on Nina Reeves and Drew Cain
During his meeting with Drew and Nina, McConkey revealed that he is dying and that this will be his final term.
Drew made such an impression on the Congressman, that he paid Drew a visit in his office a few days later with a shocking offer.
Imagine Drew’s surprise when McConkey suggested that Drew put his name in...
As viewers know, Drew convinced Nina Reeves (Cynthia Watros) to let him tag along during her meeting with Congressman Larry McConkey (Sam McMurray).
Drew was hoping to get the Congressman’s support for his new waterfront project. Although McConkey didn’t appreciate Drew barging in at first, he eventually agreed to help Drew.
General Hospital Spoilers – Congressman McConkey dropped a bomb on Nina Reeves and Drew Cain
During his meeting with Drew and Nina, McConkey revealed that he is dying and that this will be his final term.
Drew made such an impression on the Congressman, that he paid Drew a visit in his office a few days later with a shocking offer.
Imagine Drew’s surprise when McConkey suggested that Drew put his name in...
- 5/17/2024
- by Matt Crider
- Soap Opera Spy
The Society of Camera Operators has revealed the recipients of its Soc Lifetime Achievement awards, which will be presented during a Feb. 24 ceremony.
Lifetime Achievement awards will be accepted by camera operator Larry McConkey, whose latest work as an “a” camera operator was on Showtime drama Billions and whose Steadicam work has appeared in movies including 12 Years a Slave, Shutter Island and Django Unchained; and nine-time Emmy winner Dave Hilmer (The Voice, Dancing with the Stars), who will receive the award for a broadcast camera operator.
Camera operator Mande Whitaker (Wipeout) will be the first recipient of a new award, recognizing unscripted work. “I’m especially proud to announce the Soc’s first-ever lifetime achievement award for camera operators working in unscripted television. These operators are a vibrant and growing component of our membership, and it is important that they be represented at what we think will be a very special event,...
Lifetime Achievement awards will be accepted by camera operator Larry McConkey, whose latest work as an “a” camera operator was on Showtime drama Billions and whose Steadicam work has appeared in movies including 12 Years a Slave, Shutter Island and Django Unchained; and nine-time Emmy winner Dave Hilmer (The Voice, Dancing with the Stars), who will receive the award for a broadcast camera operator.
Camera operator Mande Whitaker (Wipeout) will be the first recipient of a new award, recognizing unscripted work. “I’m especially proud to announce the Soc’s first-ever lifetime achievement award for camera operators working in unscripted television. These operators are a vibrant and growing component of our membership, and it is important that they be represented at what we think will be a very special event,...
- 10/4/2023
- by Carolyn Giardina
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Robbie Robertson found his faith and purpose on the radio. Born and raised in Toronto, Ontario, this child of jewelry-plating factory workers discovered rock-and-roll via the Am airwaves of Wkbw out of Buffalo, New York, and fell hard for the blues in the wee hours when Wlac deejay John R. blasted the 12-bar gospel into his bedroom from the far-off music mecca of Nashville, Tennessee. His path was set, and it brought him to rowdy rockabilly artist Ronnie Hawkins, who was impressed enough with a teenage Robertson's guitar acumen to bring him on as a member of his backing band The Hawks. In the early 1960s, Robertson formed a bond with singer/bassist Rick Danko, singer/pianist Richard Manuel, multi-instrumentalist Garth Hudson, and singer-drummer Levon Helm.
It's here that these five, brilliantly talented rock-blues aficionados formed The Band.
Robertson, who passed away today at the age of 80 after a long illness,...
It's here that these five, brilliantly talented rock-blues aficionados formed The Band.
Robertson, who passed away today at the age of 80 after a long illness,...
- 8/9/2023
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
German cinematographer Michael Ballhaus — who passed away at 81 in 2017 — was nominated for three Academy Awards for “Broadcast News,” “The Fabulous Baker Boys” and “Gangs of New York.” He never won, but the shot that defined his career didn’t even earn him a nomination: He’ll forever be best remembered for his legendary tracking shot in Martin Scorsese’s 1990 mob classic “Goodfellas.”
Known as the “Copa Shot,” the take is one of the few shots in the history of cinema readily identifiable by name. The three-minute scene boasts no memorable dialogue in one of the most quotable films of all time — yet it’s still regarded as the signature scene of “Goodfellas.”
In it, gangster Henry Hill (Ray Liotta) leads his wife, Karen (Lorraine Bracco), through the back entrance of New York’s Copacabana nightclub, as the pair walk through the kitchen to the their table for two. With the...
Known as the “Copa Shot,” the take is one of the few shots in the history of cinema readily identifiable by name. The three-minute scene boasts no memorable dialogue in one of the most quotable films of all time — yet it’s still regarded as the signature scene of “Goodfellas.”
In it, gangster Henry Hill (Ray Liotta) leads his wife, Karen (Lorraine Bracco), through the back entrance of New York’s Copacabana nightclub, as the pair walk through the kitchen to the their table for two. With the...
- 9/18/2020
- by Nigel M. Smith
- The Wrap
Donald Cammell danced to his own tune; he only directed four films over twenty-six years before taking his own life, but each was unique and thrilling in their own peculiar way. Case in point: White of the Eye (1987), his meditation on toxic masculinity and dead ends told through the prism of an Americanized Giallo film; it’s a film that purposely piles on the unease until the images shatter the screen with style and sheen.
Released by Palisades Entertainment Group Stateside in May of ‘88, White actually premiered in its native U.K. the previous summer, as well as playing at Cannes that year. Prestigious? Sure, for those who followed Cammell’s unusual career trajectory through tumult and triumph. As for the general public, White was definitely a question mark - a horror film, a thriller, or an odd domestic drama? - and sank without a trace. But thirty-three years after its debut,...
Released by Palisades Entertainment Group Stateside in May of ‘88, White actually premiered in its native U.K. the previous summer, as well as playing at Cannes that year. Prestigious? Sure, for those who followed Cammell’s unusual career trajectory through tumult and triumph. As for the general public, White was definitely a question mark - a horror film, a thriller, or an odd domestic drama? - and sank without a trace. But thirty-three years after its debut,...
- 5/9/2020
- by Scott Drebit
- DailyDead
For the first time ever, Donald Cammell’s obscure 1987 serial killer thriller White of the Eye is available on DVD and Blu-ray in the United States (the UK arm of Arrow Video brandished its own striking package of the title in early 2014). Director of only four features, including his iconic 1970 debut Performance (co-directed by Nicolas Roeg), Cammell’s quartet of features were all labors of love, the filmmaker undergoing significant set backs on each project up until his death following 1995’s Wild Side.
With seven to ten years in-between each outing, this feature marked the end of a decade long hiatus following 1977’s adaptation of the Dean Koontz novel Demon Seed starring Julie Christie. Adapting from an obscure novel by brothers Laurence and Andrew Klavan (a notable writer of mystery thrillers) writing under the pseudonym Margaret Tracy, Cammell’s wife and actress China Kong co-wrote the screenplay. With his experience...
With seven to ten years in-between each outing, this feature marked the end of a decade long hiatus following 1977’s adaptation of the Dean Koontz novel Demon Seed starring Julie Christie. Adapting from an obscure novel by brothers Laurence and Andrew Klavan (a notable writer of mystery thrillers) writing under the pseudonym Margaret Tracy, Cammell’s wife and actress China Kong co-wrote the screenplay. With his experience...
- 12/1/2015
- by Nicholas Bell
- IONCINEMA.com
What if you discovered that the person you married was capable of the unthinkable? One answer to that question is presented in Donald Cammell's 1987 thriller White of the Eye, coming out on Blu-ray and DVD tomorrow from Scream Factory. Ahead of the film's high-def home media release, we've been provided with three White of the Eye Blu-ray copies to give away.
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Prize Details: (3) Winners will receive (1) Blu-ray copy of White of the Eye.
How to Enter: For a chance to win, email contest@dailydead.com with the subject “White of the Eye Contest”. Be sure to include your name and mailing address.
Entry Details: The contest will end at 12:01am Est on November 22nd. This contest is only open to those who are eighteen years of age or older that live in the United States. Only one entry per household will be accepted.
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Prize Details: (3) Winners will receive (1) Blu-ray copy of White of the Eye.
How to Enter: For a chance to win, email contest@dailydead.com with the subject “White of the Eye Contest”. Be sure to include your name and mailing address.
Entry Details: The contest will end at 12:01am Est on November 22nd. This contest is only open to those who are eighteen years of age or older that live in the United States. Only one entry per household will be accepted.
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- 11/16/2015
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Much like Stephen King's novella A Good Marriage, Donald Cammell's White of the Eye asks the question, "How well do you really know your spouse?" Ahead of Scream Factory's November 17th Blu-ray and DVD release of the thriller, we have high-definition clips from the film.
White of the Eye Blu-ray / DVD: "A twisted killer is on the loose. He tortures and dissects his victims as part of a primitive ritual. If you’re a wealthy, attractive woman, stay out of isolated desert community, because you are fair game. Housewife Joan White gradually comes to suspect that her opera-loving husband Paul might know more than he’s letting on... All the clues lead to one man who is clearly innocent. But nothing is as simple as black and white in Donald Cammell’s 1987 suspense thriller White Of The Eye, arriving for the first time on Blu-ray™ in a special...
White of the Eye Blu-ray / DVD: "A twisted killer is on the loose. He tortures and dissects his victims as part of a primitive ritual. If you’re a wealthy, attractive woman, stay out of isolated desert community, because you are fair game. Housewife Joan White gradually comes to suspect that her opera-loving husband Paul might know more than he’s letting on... All the clues lead to one man who is clearly innocent. But nothing is as simple as black and white in Donald Cammell’s 1987 suspense thriller White Of The Eye, arriving for the first time on Blu-ray™ in a special...
- 11/13/2015
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Much like Stephen King's novella A Good Marriage, Donald Cammell's White of the Eye asks the question, "How well do you really know your spouse?" On November 17th, Scream Factory will release the 1987 thriller on Blu-ray and DVD, and we have a look at the film's cover art and list of bonus features.
Press Release: A twisted killer is on the loose. He tortures and dissects his victims as part of a primitive ritual. If you’re a wealthy, attractive woman, stay out of isolated desert community, because you are fair game. Housewife Joan White gradually comes to suspect that her opera-loving husband Paul might know more than he’s letting on... All the clues lead to one man who is clearly innocent. But nothing is as simple as black and white in Donald Cammell’s 1987 suspense thriller White Of The Eye, arriving for the first time...
Press Release: A twisted killer is on the loose. He tortures and dissects his victims as part of a primitive ritual. If you’re a wealthy, attractive woman, stay out of isolated desert community, because you are fair game. Housewife Joan White gradually comes to suspect that her opera-loving husband Paul might know more than he’s letting on... All the clues lead to one man who is clearly innocent. But nothing is as simple as black and white in Donald Cammell’s 1987 suspense thriller White Of The Eye, arriving for the first time...
- 9/25/2015
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
The Copa Shot: It’s one of the few shots in the history of cinema readily identifiable by name, instantly conjuring the image of Goodfellas gangster Ray Liotta leading Lorraine Bracco – and by extension the audience – through the back entrance of New York’s legendary Copacabana nightclub, as Steadicam operator Larry McConkey glides along behind them. How long did one of film’s most famed tracking shots take to pull off? It was in the can before lunch — which isn’t to say it was easy. With a 25th Anniversary screening of Goodfellas set to close the Tribeca Film Festival on April […]...
- 4/23/2015
- by Matt Mulcahey
- Filmmaker Magazine-Director Interviews
The Copa Shot: It’s one of the few shots in the history of cinema readily identifiable by name, instantly conjuring the image of Goodfellas gangster Ray Liotta leading Lorraine Bracco – and by extension the audience – through the back entrance of New York’s legendary Copacabana nightclub, as Steadicam operator Larry McConkey glides along behind them. How long did one of film’s most famed tracking shots take to pull off? It was in the can before lunch — which isn’t to say it was easy. With a 25th Anniversary screening of Goodfellas set to close the Tribeca Film Festival on April […]...
- 4/23/2015
- by Matt Mulcahey
- Filmmaker Magazine - Blog
It’s hard to overstate the revolutionary impact of the Steadicam when camera operator Garrett Brown introduced his invention to the film industry in 1975. The camera stabilizing mount didn’t make its onscreen debut until the next year with the trio of “Bound for Glory,” “Marathon Man” and “Rocky,” all of which involved Steadicam shots operated by Brown himself. With the the device's 40th anniversary around the corner, Refocused Media (via FirstShowing) has crafted a roughly 10-minute-long ode to “The Art Of Steadicam.” The video starts with, what else, the iconic Copacabana sequence from the Michael Ballhaus-photographed “Goodfellas” featuring legendary Steadicam operator Larry McConkey (seriously, his IMDb page is mostly Steadicam work with occasional “B” camera work) trailing Henry Hill as he shows both Karen and the audience what a big shot he is. From there, the video is a greatest hits of Steadicam shots...
- 8/14/2014
- by Cain Rodriguez
- The Playlist
Martin Scorsese and Larry McConkey are masters of their crafts. The former is arguably the greatest living director. The latter is one of the world’s foremost Steadicam operators. Their collaborations have produced some of the most famous and dazzling works in cinema, including the office scene in “After Hours” and the famed Copacabana one-shot in “Goodfellas.” Lucky for us, McConkey mounted a GoPro atop his rig for the amazing final one-shot in the Scorsese-directed “Hugo.”
Take a look:
Here’s the finished shot:...
Take a look:
Here’s the finished shot:...
- 6/3/2012
- by Eric M. Armstrong
- The Moving Arts Journal
A wonderful piece of behind-the-scenes video has arrived online presenting the larger picture behind a one minute and 40 second Steadicam shot from Martin Scorsese's Hugo where not only do you see what the camera sees, but what camera operator Larry McConkey is navigating in the making of the scene. Actors must hit their marks and the boom mic must be in the right place, but two moments that truly spoke to me as special were when the wall gives way behind Chloe Moretz and when McConkey's relief is felt once the scene ends and he hears "Cut!" The pressure of the scene and the desire to get it right is all felt as he breathes in and out. Great stuff. [via The Playlist]...
- 5/30/2012
- by Brad Brevet
- Rope of Silicon
Although Martin Scorsese’s ode to the wonders of cinema, “Hugo,” was seen as something of a financial failure, there’s no denying the absolute artistry on display in every frame. Scorsese took the medium of 3D and surpassed every other film in its use, while also using the format to comment on the way movies transport us from our daily lives. However, a behind-the-scenes clip has recently surfaced which shows exactly how much effort it took to provide that transportation, and it is truly astounding. Spoilers for those who haven’t seen the film!
Taken from a GoPro camera atop the actual camera during the film’s final shot, the clip winds its way through the celebration for George Melies’ (Ben Kingsley) career encore, and also stands as an expert showcase for every cast and crew member in the process. Boom mics sway in and out of conversations, pieces...
Taken from a GoPro camera atop the actual camera during the film’s final shot, the clip winds its way through the celebration for George Melies’ (Ben Kingsley) career encore, and also stands as an expert showcase for every cast and crew member in the process. Boom mics sway in and out of conversations, pieces...
- 5/30/2012
- by Charlie Schmidlin
- The Playlist
Chicago – If you’re merely a casual movie goer, you may not know the name James Toback, but you probably know his work. If you do know the name, you probably have an opinion. The writer/director of films like “Fingers,” “Exposed,” “Bugsy,” “Two Girls and a Guy,” and “Black and White” has divided audiences and critics for years, but they all seem to be unanimous about his latest film, a startling, riveting, and brilliant examination of a fascinating man, “Tyson”.
In fact, the near-universal acclaim regarding what is essentially an hour-and-a-half self-portrait of the former boxer (the film uses no one’s words but Mike Tyson’s own) has surprised Toback.
“I’ve always had mixed response,” Toback told me on a rainy afternoon at the Peninsula Hotel. “I’ve always had people who really got [my movies] and were excited. And I’ve always had some vicious detractors. And then...
In fact, the near-universal acclaim regarding what is essentially an hour-and-a-half self-portrait of the former boxer (the film uses no one’s words but Mike Tyson’s own) has surprised Toback.
“I’ve always had mixed response,” Toback told me on a rainy afternoon at the Peninsula Hotel. “I’ve always had people who really got [my movies] and were excited. And I’ve always had some vicious detractors. And then...
- 4/28/2009
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
James Toback's "Tyson" as well as Louie Psihoyo's "The Cove" will be closing the AFI Dalls International Film Festival on April 2nd. Peter Bogdanovich will also be honoted with the AFI Dallas Star Award at a special Texas Day celebration which will take place at Victory Park on April 3rd. Sony Pictures Classics' "Tyson" documentary helmed by Toback, was a winner at last year's Cannes Film Festival; taking home the Regard Knockout Award. The film opens in April 24th in limited locations. Pshihoyo's "Cove" documentary written by Mark Monroe is distributed by Roadside Attractions. The film took home the Audience Award at this year's Sundance Film Festival and was a nominee of the Grand Jury Prize. About Tyson: Tyson is acclaimed indie director James Toback's stylistically inventive portrait of a mesmerizing Mike Tyson. Toback allows Tyson to reveal himself without inhibition and with eloquence and a pervasive vulnerability.
- 3/20/2009
- Upcoming-Movies.com
We have new images in from the Sony Pictures Classics documentary "Tyson" directed by James Toback. The film is a winner of the Regard Knockout Award at the 2008 Cannes Film Festival: James Toback. The film about Mike Tyson sees limited areas on April 24th this year. Toback directed and wrote 2004's "When Will I Be Loved" and 2001's "Harvard Man." His biggest work to date was as a writer for 1991's Warren Beatty, Annette Bening and Harvey Keitel Oscar®-winning "Bugsy." See all of the images here. Tyson is acclaimed indie director James Toback's stylistically inventive portrait of a mesmerizing Mike Tyson. Toback allows Tyson to reveal himself without inhibition and with eloquence and a pervasive vulnerability. Through a mixture of original interviews and archival footage and photographs, a startlingly complex, fully-rounded human being emerges. The film ranges from Tyson’s earliest memories of growing up on the mean...
- 3/12/2009
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Film Review, Tyson, Cannes, Un Certain Regard
When he's not pounding very large men to the ground, ex-fighter Mike Tyson speaks directly to the camera in James Toback's film "Tyson" and it's hard not to flinch. More a testimony for the defense than a documentary, it's a sympathetic portrait of a complex man driven by an anger that still bubbles beneath the surface.
The former world champion's eyes, which were as devastating as his piston-fast fists in the boxing ring, reveal little but his self-serving words tell everything. His candor appears sometimes unwitting but the result is a powerful film that will appeal to sports fans and those who respond to the visceral clamor of the fight world.
Using split screens, over-dubs and a mixture of interior close-ups and exterior long-shots, Toback allows the boxer to portray himself as a gentle soul born on mean streets where constant bullying forced him to employ his brute strength to survive. A broken home, crime, correction facilities and finally the boxing ring, it's a familiar tale.
Not so familiar were the fighter's extraordinary dedication, steeped in the lessons of the great champions, and his unflinching impulse to drive toward and destroy his opponent. Toback shows nearly all of Tyson's knockouts and tracks his rise to the big titles, big money and world fame, and then the falls from grace including failed marriages, a spell in prison on a rape conviction, and ultimately the loss of his titles and most of his money.
In every circumstance in his life, Tyson believes himself to be the innocent party. He became a ferocious fighter to avoid being humiliated. His marriage broke down because they were both kids. His rape charge was "false" and the victim was "a wretched swine of a woman." A big-time boxing promoter was "a slimy reptilian motherf***er." He bit opponent Evander Holyfield's ear off because the man kept head-butting him and made him insane in the ring.
But Tyson says he made sure his six kids got some of all that money; he found Islam in prison; and he's been through rehabilitation. Now, he says, his anger is directed only toward himself. "I'm not an animal anymore," he says in his high-pitched lisp staring at the camera through a dramatic Maori facial tattoo.
For some reason, Toback never mentions Tyson's voice, not that you can blame him.
Cast: Mike Tyson. Director: James Toback. Director Of Photography: Larry McConkey. Music: Salaam Remi. Editor: Aaron Yanes. Producers: James Toback, Damon Bingham. Executive Producers: Mike Tyson, Harlan Werner, Nicholas Jarecki, Henry Jarecki, Bob Yari. Sales Agent: Wild Bunch
No MPAA rating, running time 90 mins.
When he's not pounding very large men to the ground, ex-fighter Mike Tyson speaks directly to the camera in James Toback's film "Tyson" and it's hard not to flinch. More a testimony for the defense than a documentary, it's a sympathetic portrait of a complex man driven by an anger that still bubbles beneath the surface.
The former world champion's eyes, which were as devastating as his piston-fast fists in the boxing ring, reveal little but his self-serving words tell everything. His candor appears sometimes unwitting but the result is a powerful film that will appeal to sports fans and those who respond to the visceral clamor of the fight world.
Using split screens, over-dubs and a mixture of interior close-ups and exterior long-shots, Toback allows the boxer to portray himself as a gentle soul born on mean streets where constant bullying forced him to employ his brute strength to survive. A broken home, crime, correction facilities and finally the boxing ring, it's a familiar tale.
Not so familiar were the fighter's extraordinary dedication, steeped in the lessons of the great champions, and his unflinching impulse to drive toward and destroy his opponent. Toback shows nearly all of Tyson's knockouts and tracks his rise to the big titles, big money and world fame, and then the falls from grace including failed marriages, a spell in prison on a rape conviction, and ultimately the loss of his titles and most of his money.
In every circumstance in his life, Tyson believes himself to be the innocent party. He became a ferocious fighter to avoid being humiliated. His marriage broke down because they were both kids. His rape charge was "false" and the victim was "a wretched swine of a woman." A big-time boxing promoter was "a slimy reptilian motherf***er." He bit opponent Evander Holyfield's ear off because the man kept head-butting him and made him insane in the ring.
But Tyson says he made sure his six kids got some of all that money; he found Islam in prison; and he's been through rehabilitation. Now, he says, his anger is directed only toward himself. "I'm not an animal anymore," he says in his high-pitched lisp staring at the camera through a dramatic Maori facial tattoo.
For some reason, Toback never mentions Tyson's voice, not that you can blame him.
Cast: Mike Tyson. Director: James Toback. Director Of Photography: Larry McConkey. Music: Salaam Remi. Editor: Aaron Yanes. Producers: James Toback, Damon Bingham. Executive Producers: Mike Tyson, Harlan Werner, Nicholas Jarecki, Henry Jarecki, Bob Yari. Sales Agent: Wild Bunch
No MPAA rating, running time 90 mins.
- 5/17/2008
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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