By Giacomo Selloni
The "coming of age" genre of American movies can vary wildly in terms of subject matter. There are the great teenage "coming-of-age" films (see: John Hughes)- which are more poignant than standard, individual teen angst stories dealing with topics such as "Why doesn't he like me?" or "How do I get rid of my acne and become more popular?" Yet other, far more dramatic "coming of age" films center on the evolution of the United States, none more movingly than those dealing with the abolitionist period of our nation's history. It was a proud time in our history; people of conviction stood up against an abhorrent societal norm in certain areas of the country. Some people went willingly and others were dragged kicking and screaming into a new age of tolerance and growth. Yes, I know, we're still not all growed-up yet but you notice that...
The "coming of age" genre of American movies can vary wildly in terms of subject matter. There are the great teenage "coming-of-age" films (see: John Hughes)- which are more poignant than standard, individual teen angst stories dealing with topics such as "Why doesn't he like me?" or "How do I get rid of my acne and become more popular?" Yet other, far more dramatic "coming of age" films center on the evolution of the United States, none more movingly than those dealing with the abolitionist period of our nation's history. It was a proud time in our history; people of conviction stood up against an abhorrent societal norm in certain areas of the country. Some people went willingly and others were dragged kicking and screaming into a new age of tolerance and growth. Yes, I know, we're still not all growed-up yet but you notice that...
- 3/4/2016
- by nospam@example.com (Cinema Retro)
- Cinemaretro.com
Rlj Entertainment debuts writer/director Thomas K. Phillips’ feature film debut "The North Star" on home video today, March 1, 2016. "The North Star" also premieres on Urban Movie Channel (Umc) this month. In the film, based on true events, former NFL linebacker Jeremiah Trotter stars as Big Ben Jones, alongside Thomas C. Bartley Jr. (who plays Moses Hopkins) as two slaves who escape from a Virginia plantation and make their way to freedom in Buckingham, Pennsylvania in 1849, where they are helped by local Quakers. In addition to Trotter and Bartley, cast members for "The...
- 3/1/2016
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
At a loss for what to watch this week? From new DVDs and Blu-rays, to what's new on Netflix, we've got you covered.
New on DVD and Blu-ray
"The Danish Girl"
Eddie Redmayne and Alicia Vikander were both nominated for Oscars (and she won) for this inspiring drama, based on the real lives of artists Lili Elbe and Gerda Wegener. The film is out on Blu-ray, DVD, and On Demand March 1, and the discs include the bonus feature "The Making of The Danish Girl," with the actors, director Tom Hooper, and others on the filmmaking team taking you through the creative process.
"Creed"
Yo, Adrian, Rocky is back on Blu-ray and DVD this week. Michael B. Jordan stars as Adonis Johnson, who never knew his famous father, Apollo Creed, but ends up training with Apollo's old opponent, Rocky Balboa. Stallone was nominated for an Oscar (again) for his performance, and...
New on DVD and Blu-ray
"The Danish Girl"
Eddie Redmayne and Alicia Vikander were both nominated for Oscars (and she won) for this inspiring drama, based on the real lives of artists Lili Elbe and Gerda Wegener. The film is out on Blu-ray, DVD, and On Demand March 1, and the discs include the bonus feature "The Making of The Danish Girl," with the actors, director Tom Hooper, and others on the filmmaking team taking you through the creative process.
"Creed"
Yo, Adrian, Rocky is back on Blu-ray and DVD this week. Michael B. Jordan stars as Adonis Johnson, who never knew his famous father, Apollo Creed, but ends up training with Apollo's old opponent, Rocky Balboa. Stallone was nominated for an Oscar (again) for his performance, and...
- 2/29/2016
- by Gina Carbone
- Moviefone
Rlj Entertainment will debut writer/director Thomas K. Phillips’ feature film debut "The North Star" on March 1, 2016. "The North Star" will also premiere on Urban Movie Channel (Umc) in February for Black History Month. In the film, based on true events, former NFL linebacker Jeremiah Trotter stars as Big Ben Jones, alongside Thomas C. Bartley Jr. (who plays Moses Hopkins) as two slaves who escape from a Virginia plantation and make their way to freedom in Buckingham, Pennsylvania in 1849, where they are helped by local Quakers. In addition to Trotter and Bartley, cast members...
- 1/12/2016
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
Rlj Entertainment has acquired all North American rights (for 2016 release), excluding theatrical, for writer/director Thomas K. Phillips’ feature film debut "The North Star." Meanwhile, the production company, LuckPig Studios, will release the film in theaters in September 2015, beginning its run in Philadelphia, where the movie was filmed. In the film, based on true events, former NFL linebacker Jeremiah Trotter stars as Big Ben Jones, alongside Thomas C. Bartley Jr. (who plays Moses Hopkins) as two slaves who escape from a Virginia plantation and make their way to...
- 8/25/2015
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
Former NFL linebacker Jeremiah Trotter stars as escaped slave Big Ben Jones, alongside Keith David as Frederick Douglass, in writer/director Thomas K. Phillips' indie feature film, The North Star, which we first alerted you to early last year, and have been following since. The film is based on true events, and tells the story of the aforementioned Big Ben Jones, a slave who makes a daring escape from a Virginia plantation to Buckingham, Pa in 1848, and gets helped by local Quakers. In addition to Trotter and David, the film's cast includes Clifton Powell, Michael Rapaport, Lynn Whitfield, Michael...
- 2/4/2014
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
First, a quick recap... Former NFL linebacker Jeremiah Trotter stars as escaped slave Big Ben Jones, alongside Keith David as Frederick Douglass, in writer/director Thomas K. Phillips' upcoming indie feature film, The North Star, which we first alerted you to last summer, and have been following since then. The film is based on true events, and tells the story of the aforementioned Big Ben Jones, a slave who makes a daring escape from a Virginia plantation to Buckingham, Pa in 1848, and gets helped by local Quakers. In addition to Trotter and David, the film's cast includes Clifton Powell, Michael...
- 4/22/2013
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
If you missed my January 9 post on upcoming slave-themed films that are scheduled to be released in the next 12 to 18 months, click Here to catch up. This was one of the films I mentioned on that list. Recapping... Former NFL linebacker Jeremiah Trotter stars as escaped slave Big Ben Jones, alongside Keith David as Frederick Douglass, in writer/director Thomas K. Phillips' upcoming indie feature film, The North Star, which we first alerted you to last summer, and have been following since then. The film is based on true events, and tells the story of the aforementioned Big Ben Jones, a slave who makes a daring escape...
- 2/10/2013
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
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