Steven Allan Spielberg was born December 18, 1946, in the great state of Ohio. Before becoming one of our most beloved directors, Spielberg attended Long Beach State University, and made his first short film, Amblin‘, while working as an intern at Universal Studios (the title of which used when naming his production company, Amblin Entertainment). His first television job came when he was chosen to direct one of the segments for the 1969 pilot episode of Night Gallery. He would go on to direct a few TV films, including Duel (1971), a film about a truck driver that goes crazy and runs people off the road. Spielberg’s debut feature film was The Sugarland Express (1974).
Well we’ll file this under unexpected. Rian Johnson’s Looperis getting outstanding first words out of the Toronto Film Festival where its premiering. Do we have a cool sci-fi contender? or is this just going to cool popcorn fun? You be the judge. Here are the first early things being said. More to be added. The film is also sitting at 100% on Rotten Tomatoes with 10 reviews. Awesome!
When Tom Cruise sits down to speak with you he gives you his full attention, his eyes locked with yours, his smile easy and often, the welcoming handshake firm and strong. You feel that the two of you are alone in the world at that moment; he has that effect when he comes into the room and gives you that attention. He is at once down to earth, and yet I was aware I was speaking one of the biggest stars in movie history. I liked Cruise at once, and did not listen to the often circulated rumors about his private life, which frankly, are not any of my business, nor do they have anything to do with what I am writing about! He asked me if I had children and we chatted about my family briefly, discussed his career and performances, and at the time, 1998, he indicated that something was coming that was going to change how people perceived him. Later next year I discovered of course he had been talking about Magnolia (1999) and he was right, it certainly did alter some of the perceived beliefs about Cruise. He cared about being an actor; he cares deeply about his craft and is striving always to be a better actor, but is aware of a fan base that likes him in certain films. Admittedly, he knows he must be both actor and movie star. Read more on Tom Cruise — Ten Best Performances…
This week the staff and I discuss several topics which you can see on the agenda below. I also reveal the Awards Circuit Community Award Nominees for Year 2002.
Hunger Games big 2 weeks. Do we have Oscar potential – Adapted Screenplay, Picture, Lead Actress
“Bully” opens this past weekend – Documentary front runner?
2 Snow White movies this year? – Is it necessary?
First images of Les Miserables. – Oscar prospects?
Power Hour Questions
Awards Profiles – Hyde Park on Hudson, Life of Pi, On the Road, Rock of Ages
ACCA 2002 Nominations!
Editor Movie of the Week – Steven Spielberg’s “Minority Report”
