Round two of Mel Gibson's war with the British. ℘℘℘ Jack L. Warner once said he hated the kind of movie in which the hero "writes with a feather." Hollywood's aversion to the quaint details of a distant historical period helps account for the scarcity of films dealing with the American Revolutionary War. But reluctance to alienate Great Britain probably had more to do with … [Read more...] about Film Forum: The Patriot
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We’re Here and We’re Irish
By Patsy Murphy July August 1992
There is a creative wave happening in Ireland that is stretching all the way across the Atlantic and washing up on the shores of America. Patsy Murphy examines this phenomenon. Across many a billboard in New York and, I presume, throughout this great land, you can see the poster for Universal's blockbuster movie Far and Away starring Mr. and Mrs. Cruise. It's the story of a … [Read more...] about We’re Here and We’re Irish
In the Name of the Father
By Jane Campbell
March/April 1994
Pete Postlethwaite astonished critics and cinemagoers alike with his performance in In the Name of the Father. It came as no surprise when the previously little-known actor won a coveted Academy Award nomination for his portrayal of Guiseppe Conlon. Jane Campbell caught up with Postlethwaite in London, where they talked about the movie and the challenges of playing Guiseppe -- … [Read more...] about In the Name of the Father
Music Review | Packaged for the Top: Brady
By Frank Shouldice May 1991
The very talented Paul Brady makes a welcome reappearance with his fifth solo release, Trick Or Treat (Mercury-Phonogram). Born in Strabane, County Tyrone, Brady has been through an unfair share of career disappointments in the past and has shown his mettle (non-heavy) by overcoming all adversity. To his credit, he has remained true to his craft and won the respect and support … [Read more...] about Music Review | Packaged for the Top: Brady