The 1990s were the peak of Harrison Ford's career as an action star. With "Star Wars" and "Indiana Jones" behind him, Ford appeared in a succession of one-off, star-driven vehicles. Audiences didn't flock out to these movies to see Indy or Han Solo, they did it to see Harrison Ford.
One of the most fondly remembered of these action movies is "The Fugitive," director Andrew Davis' remake of the 1963 TV series. Ford is the titular character: Dr. Richard Kimble, a Chicago surgeon falsely accused of killing his wife Helen (Sela Ward). Kimble escapes while being transported to prison; as a fugitive, he must simultaneously dodge pursuit by U.S. Marshal Samuel Gerard (Tommy Lee Jones) and find "the one-armed man" (Andreas Katsulas) who killed his wife.
The film's opening scenes show how Kimble became "The Fugitive" with montage-like efficiency, showing the good doctor's trial, questioning, sentencing, and escape within 20 minutes.
One of the most fondly remembered of these action movies is "The Fugitive," director Andrew Davis' remake of the 1963 TV series. Ford is the titular character: Dr. Richard Kimble, a Chicago surgeon falsely accused of killing his wife Helen (Sela Ward). Kimble escapes while being transported to prison; as a fugitive, he must simultaneously dodge pursuit by U.S. Marshal Samuel Gerard (Tommy Lee Jones) and find "the one-armed man" (Andreas Katsulas) who killed his wife.
The film's opening scenes show how Kimble became "The Fugitive" with montage-like efficiency, showing the good doctor's trial, questioning, sentencing, and escape within 20 minutes.
- 10/1/2022
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
A scene from ‘Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin season 1 episode 9 (Photograph by Karolina Wojtasik/HBO Max)
We’re down to just two new episodes left of HBO Max’s Pretty Little Liars Original Sin’s first season and it seems as though the girls have figured out who’s A. Episode nine begins on Sunday, December 11 with Imogen (Bailee Madison) declaring, “So that’s it.” Sidney (Sharon Leal) asks if Karen was pushed and if Tyler’s dead. Tabby (Chandler Kinney) confirms they were murdered by A.
The camera pans out to show all the moms and their daughters gathered to discuss what’s happening. The girls explain who they think A is and that the moms went to school with Joe. He’s the one who sent the creepy gifts and all the cryptic texts.
After Tabby delivers the CliffsNotes version of why they think Joe did it, Imogen says,...
We’re down to just two new episodes left of HBO Max’s Pretty Little Liars Original Sin’s first season and it seems as though the girls have figured out who’s A. Episode nine begins on Sunday, December 11 with Imogen (Bailee Madison) declaring, “So that’s it.” Sidney (Sharon Leal) asks if Karen was pushed and if Tyler’s dead. Tabby (Chandler Kinney) confirms they were murdered by A.
The camera pans out to show all the moms and their daughters gathered to discuss what’s happening. The girls explain who they think A is and that the moms went to school with Joe. He’s the one who sent the creepy gifts and all the cryptic texts.
After Tabby delivers the CliffsNotes version of why they think Joe did it, Imogen says,...
- 8/25/2022
- by Alison Helms
- Showbiz Junkies
Malia Pyles, Maia Reficco, Zaria, Chandler Kinney, and Bailee Madison in ‘Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin’ episode 8 (Photograph by Karolina Wojtasik/HBO Max)
HBO Max’s Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin episode eight opens with the girls freaking out as they head into their usual decision spot: the ladies room. Episode seven ended with A sending a text with a photo of Tyler, dead. Tabby (Chandler Kinney) admits she thought A would kill Tyler and Mouse (Malia Pyles) begs them to call the police.
Faran (Zaria) wants to forward the photo to the cops but Tabby thinks since A sent it to them, he’d know how the cops got it. Mouse points out that A’s killed at least two people and Faran adds they were all horrible people. Imogen (Bailee Madison) thinks they need to get back to the basics and investigate the sixth signature from the Radley log.
HBO Max’s Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin episode eight opens with the girls freaking out as they head into their usual decision spot: the ladies room. Episode seven ended with A sending a text with a photo of Tyler, dead. Tabby (Chandler Kinney) admits she thought A would kill Tyler and Mouse (Malia Pyles) begs them to call the police.
Faran (Zaria) wants to forward the photo to the cops but Tabby thinks since A sent it to them, he’d know how the cops got it. Mouse points out that A’s killed at least two people and Faran adds they were all horrible people. Imogen (Bailee Madison) thinks they need to get back to the basics and investigate the sixth signature from the Radley log.
- 8/24/2022
- by Alison Helms
- Showbiz Junkies
Twenty years ago, "The Fugitive" debuted in theaters. It was a solid big-screen adaptation of the '60s TV series and made major bank at the box office with $369 million. It was also a critical smash and an awards-getter, a surprise for a movie based on a TV series.
Star Joe Pantoliano later recalled "I remember one day, me and Tommy Lee [Jones] were driving back to the airport after shooting, and he said something like 'It's not like any of us are going to win any Oscars for this!'"
How wrong you were, Mr. Jones! The film not only earned Jones a Best Supporting Actor Oscar, but it was also nominated for Best Picture and five other Academy Awards.
Though "The Fugitive" is a movie most of you have probably watched repeatedly, here are a few things you might not have known about the film.
1. Harrison Ford was not...
Star Joe Pantoliano later recalled "I remember one day, me and Tommy Lee [Jones] were driving back to the airport after shooting, and he said something like 'It's not like any of us are going to win any Oscars for this!'"
How wrong you were, Mr. Jones! The film not only earned Jones a Best Supporting Actor Oscar, but it was also nominated for Best Picture and five other Academy Awards.
Though "The Fugitive" is a movie most of you have probably watched repeatedly, here are a few things you might not have known about the film.
1. Harrison Ford was not...
- 8/7/2013
- by Sharon Knolle
- Moviefone
Andrew Davis Returns To Stony Island
By Alex Simon
Director Andrew Davis made his name with hard-hitting action blockbusters like The Fugitive, Under Siege and The Guardian, but like most filmmakers, his first effort was a small film with a modest budget and a lot of heart. Davis’ directing debut Stony Island was shot in 1977, helmed by the then 30 year-old who had made a name for himself as a cinematographer, and conceived as a love letter to the South Chicago neighborhood where he grew up. Based loosely on the story of Davis’ younger brother Richie (starring as a fictionalized version of himself), who grew up as one of the few white kids in a largely African-American neighborhood, Stony Island follows a group of young musicians who try to form an R&B group in their racially-mixed neighborhood. Featuring the film debuts of now-notable names such as Dennis Franz, Susanna Hoffs,...
By Alex Simon
Director Andrew Davis made his name with hard-hitting action blockbusters like The Fugitive, Under Siege and The Guardian, but like most filmmakers, his first effort was a small film with a modest budget and a lot of heart. Davis’ directing debut Stony Island was shot in 1977, helmed by the then 30 year-old who had made a name for himself as a cinematographer, and conceived as a love letter to the South Chicago neighborhood where he grew up. Based loosely on the story of Davis’ younger brother Richie (starring as a fictionalized version of himself), who grew up as one of the few white kids in a largely African-American neighborhood, Stony Island follows a group of young musicians who try to form an R&B group in their racially-mixed neighborhood. Featuring the film debuts of now-notable names such as Dennis Franz, Susanna Hoffs,...
- 4/24/2012
- by The Hollywood Interview.com
- The Hollywood Interview
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