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Hank Williams Biopic Destined for Solid Soundtrack

Hank Williams Biopic Destined for Solid Soundtrack

Country music’s biggest star is headed for the big screen. Yes, I realize that Walk The Line came out years ago. Luckily, we’ll finally have a biopic of Hank Williams, too.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on August 11, 2009 | Comments

Sarandon and Goodman Bring Kevorkian Biopic to Life

Sarandon and Goodman Bring Kevorkian Biopic to Life

It turns out that Al Pacino has some new company for the biopic of Dr. Death chronicling his battle to legalize euthanasia.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on July 14, 2009 | Comments

Amy Adams Squares Up to ‘The Fighter’

Amy Adams Squares Up to ‘The Fighter’

Wahlberg, Bale, and Leo are on board – now it looks like Amy Adams might also be ready to step into David O. Russell’s ring with The Fighter.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on June 30, 2009 | Comments

Watch This: First ‘Amelia’ Trailer Starring Hilary Swank

Watch This: First ‘Amelia’ Trailer Starring Hilary Swank

Another biopic enters the social psyche and the race for golden statues reserved for serious dramatic films. I hope this one doesn’t end in tragedy. I really need this one to have a happy ending!

By Dr. Cole Abaius on June 25, 2009 | Comments

The Curious Case of Brad Pitt as Steve McQueen

The Curious Case of Brad Pitt as Steve McQueen

It’s pretty unlikely that news of Brad Pitt being cast as Steve McQueen is more than a rumor, but it’s not a bad idea. Unless it is.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on May 25, 2009 | Comments

Spielberg’s Dream of Martin Luther King Jr Biopic Finally Comes True

Spielberg’s Dream of Martin Luther King Jr Biopic Finally Comes True

Steven Spielberg finally has the blessing of the King estate to do a documentary of one of the most famous figures in American history.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on May 19, 2009 | Comments

Discuss: Who Would You Hire to Play Sinatra?

Discuss: Who Would You Hire to Play Sinatra?

Martin Scorsese has his next project in development, complete with a screenwriter and a famous crooner as his subject. Now who should play Old Blue Eyes?

By Dr. Cole Abaius on May 13, 2009 | Comments

Anne Hathaway Straps On Her Ruby Red Slippers as Judy Garland

Anne Hathaway Straps On Her Ruby Red Slippers as Judy Garland

We just got a press release that proudly announces Anne Hathaway will play icon Judy Garland in an upcoming biopic of the singer/actress being produced by The Weinstein Company. Nowhere in the press release is the phrase, “Over the rainbow with excitement” uttered. This is an outrage.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on March 23, 2009 | Comments

Hell Yes: Steve McQueen Biopic In Development

Hell Yes: Steve McQueen Biopic In Development

One of the greatest American actors is getting a biopic. Now who do you get to play a figure that epitomizes cool and represents the American Spirit?

By Dr. Cole Abaius on January 14, 2009 | Comments

When is Andrew Jackson Going to Get His Biopic?

When is Andrew Jackson Going to Get His Biopic?

As a Tennessean, I am proud that my state produced the most insane President ever elected to office. That President was Andrew Jackson. And I would like to state my case as to why he needs his own movie.

By Mister Hand on November 28, 2008 | Comments

Discuss: Who Would You Cast as Jerry Garcia?

Discuss: Who Would You Cast as Jerry Garcia?

Producers and a writer are now in place on a biopic that will tell the story of Grateful Dead singer Jerry Garcia’s younger years. Now all we need to know is who should be cast in the lead role…

By Neil Miller on November 12, 2008 | Comments

Russell Crowe to Tell People in Marketing to Kill Themselves

Russell Crowe to Tell People in Marketing to Kill Themselves

Some of you are smart enough to get the joke, others will have to look inside to see what the hell I’m talking about. Most of you don’t care, do you?

By Neil Miller on August 20, 2008 | Comments

Be Really Offended, Check Out ‘Lenny’

Be Really Offended, Check Out ‘Lenny’

There’s been a lot of outrage flying around the cinematic world recently. Protest in the street and write strongly worded letters all you want, but if you really want to be offended, check out this flick.

By Maggie Van Ostrand on August 12, 2008 | Comments

Barack Obama Endorses The Fresh Prince

Barack Obama Endorses The Fresh Prince

Barack Obama may be our next President, but that doesn’t mean he can’t still be too cool for school.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on February 26, 2008 | Comments