Gran Torino


Gran Torino
Movie reviews: Gran Torino by Linda Shortell Gran Torino is a movie about the relationship between neighbors from different cultures. Clint Eastwood is perfect for the role of Walt Kowalski, a retired Ford factory worker who is a Korean War Veteran. The movie begins with the funeral of Walt Ko... More> Best of 2008: Movie (Drama) by Victoria Tiegert Hollywood's favorite hero has done it again. Having spent so many years of his life acting in award-winning movies, Clint Eastwood has expanded his career in recent years to include directing movies that are proving again and again that this is a ma... More>
	Do filmmakers peak like athletes? by Gene Patterson Do filmmakers peak like athletes? My initial thought was yes, some directors do peak like athletes and have their work slowly turn into mushy crap. But then I thought of one director and another and then a third that are all in their "Golden Y... More> References to Detroit, MI in popular culture and film by Mabel Jane Larger, more popular cities, like New York, Brooklyn and Philadelphia, often hog the spotlight from cities like Detroit when it comes to references in pop culture. Many Michiganders have a certain pride for the state and for the city of Detroit, whi... More>
Commentary: The 81st Academy Awards by Mj Whelan Sunday night Hollywood rolled out the red carpet for the 81st time, welcoming an array of stars and those involved with creating the best movies of the year. While this years Oscar's lacked major blockbuster representation, The Curious Case of Benja... More> Who is the better actor, Robert De Niro or Al Pacino? by Maureen Totterer Al Pacino is the better actor by a whisper although I will never forget Robert DeNiro's performance as Michael in The Deerhunter. That's the last time I saw DeNiro really move me as a gifted actor. Sometimes he chooses to cross over into comedy. Sur... More>
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