Waving the 'Flags' of victory (Jenny Mayo) Oct 20, 2006
Perhaps that's why Clint Eastwood's "Flags of Our Fathers," based on the best-selling book by James Bradley with Ron Powers, is so fascinating. Once we learn what a huge role chance played in this ubiquitous image that turned the tide of public morale, our very notions of heroes and history are called into question. (Washington Times, DC)
Veterans see their battle experiences projected on the big screen Oct 20, 2006
The movie was based on the book Flags of our Fathers by James Bradley with Ron Powers. Bradleys father, John "Doc" Bradley (played by Ryan Phillipe), was one of the flag-raisers; he survived the famous battle and was labeled a hero. (McAllen Monitor, TX)
Harrowing 'Flags of Our Fathers' is Eastwood's most ambitious film Oct 20, 2006
Working from a script by William Broyles Jr. and Paul Haggis, based on the book by James Bradley and Ron Powers, Eastwood follows the men featured in the iconic Associated Press flag-raising photograph and those who grapple with the guilt of being linked to that shot, even though they might not have been there. This is a visceral war movie and a moving drama, raising themes that resonate today as Americans are fighting an unpopular war in Iraq. (Pensacola News Journal)
Flags of Our Fathers Oct 20, 2006
Based on the book by James Bradley with Ron Powers. Screenplay by William Broyles, Jr. and Paul Haggis. (Joe Critic)
New in theaters Oct 20, 2006
Flags of Our Fathers': Eastwood's thousand words. 1:00, 4:00, 7:00, 10:00. (Vero Beach Press Journal)
A Masterly Take On War, Heroes Oct 20, 2006
A modern-day son of the corpsman pieces together the story from the battle's aged, reticent survivors (the film is based on James Bradley's book) ... FLAGS OF OUR FATHERS is a DreamWorks SKG release directed by Clint Eastwood from a script by William Broyles Jr. and Paul Haggis based on the book by James Bradley and Ron Powers. (CTNow.com)
Patriotic truth (Scott Galupo) Oct 20, 2006
The movie, which opens today in area theaters, is based on a 2000 best-selling book by James Bradley, son of one of the six men whom photographer Joe Rosenthal famously snapped hoisting an American flag atop Iwo Jima's Mount Suribachi. It's not just "war is hell" that "Flags" preaches; that's been Hollywood's "profound" revelation of choice for something like the last 25 years. (Washington Times)
Death of a man nobody knew Oct 20, 2006
"Flags," directed by Clint Eastwood, is based on the memoir by James Bradley and Ron Powers about Bradley's father, one of the men who raised the flag on Iwo Jima in. But Eastwood's film isn't a rah-rah tribute to the glories of war; it reflects the brutality of the battle, which took 7,000 U.S. lives and many more Japanese. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Eastwood's wartime epic expecting big numbers at box office Oct 19, 2006
com posts odds on Flags of our Fathers opening weekend gross NEW YORK, Oct. 18 /PRNewswire/ - Based on the bestselling novel by James Bradley with Ron Powers, Clint Eastwood's latest epic Flags of our Fathers is set for release on October 20. Sportsbook. (PR Newswire)
Death by narration Oct 19, 2006
Written by William Broyles, Jr. and Paul Haggis, based on the book Flags of our Fathers by James Bradley. Starring: Ryan Phillippe, Adam Beach, Jesse Bradford, Barry Pepper, Jamie Bell and Robert Patrick. (Daily Utah Chronicle, UT)
A high flying Flags of our Fathers Oct 19, 2006
Fascinating, enlightening and deeply moving, Eastwoods spectacular big screen adaptation of the best-selling book by James Bradley with Ron Powers is not only the years best movie, but its also one of the finest war movies ever made. advertisement. (MSNBC -- News)
Sister of Iwo Jima Marine eager to see film Oct 19, 2006
It is based on the book of the same name by James Bradley and Ron Powers. Mrs. Pero, of Davidsville in Somerset County, said the movie has renewed interest in her brother's short, hard life. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
'Flags Of Our Fathers' Forever Changes Actor Oct 19, 2006
Opening Friday in theaters nationwide, "Flags of our Fathers" is based on the bestselling book by James Bradley (with Ron Powers), the son of Iwo Jima flag-raiser John "Doc" Bradley. It recalls February 1945, when one of the bloodiest battles in the war -- the battle on the island of Iwo Jima -- raged in the Pacific, and culminated with the raising of the American flag by five Marines and a Navy Corpsman on top of Mount Suribachi. (Click2Houston, TX)
Roller coaster of emotions (Jenny Mayo) Oct 19, 2006
Mr. Hayes' story accounts for a major portion of the movie's plot, which -- like the James Bradley book that inspired it -- examines the events surrounding that fated one-400th of a second when the flag-raising photo was taken. In re-creating Mr. Hayes, Mr. Beach doesn't just go for a ride; he takes audiences along with him as he deftly crafts his way through scenes dictating quiet restraint, passionate defiance and crippling anguish. (Washington Times)
Interview: Director Clint Eastwood on Flags of Our Fathers Oct 18, 2006
Eastwoods latest project, "Flags of Our Fathers, is based on the best selling book by James Bradley with Ron Powers, which chronicled the battle of Iwo Jima and the fates of the flag-raisers and some of their brothers in Easy Company. The heart of the book centers around the tragic life stories of the six men who raised the flag that February day and who became reluctant heroes in the bargain. "Its interesting to find out what happened to these guys how they got home, what happened... (MoviesOnline)
Connection to Iwo Jima Oct 18, 2006
The Clint Eastwood film is based on the book of the same name co-authored by the son of that Navy corpsman, James Bradley. Joe Rosenthal, the Associated Press photographer who captured the moment the flag was raised on that blood-soaked volcanic mountain-an image that inspired the nation as the war dragged on for another six months-was not there. (The Burke Times, VA)
Movie brings famous battle back to life Oct 18, 2006
The movie, rated R for graphic war violence and language, is based on the book, Flags of our Fathers by James Bradley with Ron Powers. Bradleys father, John "Doc" Bradley, is also in the famous photograph. (McAllen Monitor, TX)
Movie Review Oct 17, 2006
The final level, which comes predominantly later in the film, covers author James Bradley as he researches the story of his father, one of the flag raisers, and writes the book which will later be made into this movie. There's a lot of ground to cover in this film, and, for the most part, Eastwood handles it beautifully. (University News, MO)
Eastwood looks back at reluctant heroes who figured in war scene Oct 17, 2006
" Almost 7,000 American soldiers were killed in a battle that lasted little more than a month. More than 20,000 Japanese troops died. "It's almost impossible to comprehend," he says. If Flags is to the Pacific theater of war what Steven Spielberg's Saving Private Ryan was to the European campaign, it's not altogether coincidental. Eastwood, who served in the Army during the Korean War, says he reads a lot of books about World War II, but was especially moved by the James Bradley book on which... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
A point of pride Oct 17, 2006
"The Clint Eastwood-directed movie tells the story of the five Marines and the Navy corpsman who raised the U.S. flag atop Mount Suribachi at Iwo Jima, the site of one of the most celebrated battles of World War II.The film is based on the book of the same name, written by James Bradley, the son of one of the Iwo Jima flag-raisers, Navy corpsman John Bradley."I wasn't on Iwo Jima," Eddins said. "But I thought the boy wrote a pretty good book about the memories of his father. "Like many people,... (Pensacola News Journal)
Film Studies: War is hell - PR isn't much better Oct 16, 2006
There have been books in recent years - by James Bradley and Ron Powers - that have reassessed the great photograph from the conclusion of the battle on Iwo Jima. I really don't mean to spoil the movie for you. (Independent)
Arts: Clint Eastwood on Heroism Oct 16, 2006
Posted Sunday, Oct. 15, 2006 Clint Eastwood's Flags of Our Fathers adapts James Bradley and Ron Powers' book recounting the story of the three survivors of the flag raising on Iwo Jima during World War II. The event produced the most famous photographic image of the war, and the men were returned home to lead a war-bond tour, during which they were heroically--and, in their view, erroneously--lionized. Almost simultaneously with Flags, Eastwood, 76, made another film, Letters from Iwo Jima, that... (Time.com)
The myth and the men Oct 15, 2006
"Eastwood picked three actors with contrasting styles to portray the trio of soldiers shown in the photograph who toured the States to raise money for the war effort.Ryan Phillippe Fresh off his ensemble role in Paul Haggis's ``Crash," Phillippe gained insight into his character, the taciturn John ``Doc" Bradley, by speaking extensively with ``Flags" author James Bradley. The writer's father never discussed his wartime experience and concealed from his family the fact that he'd won the Navy... (Boston Globe)
The Flag Waves On Oct 15, 2006
Only recently did he finally convince "Flags" author James Bradley that Bradley's father helped to raise that flag ... James Bradley never knew of Jacobs' participation atop Suribachi or the role his father and another Marine, Pvt. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Historic flag added to new museum Oct 14, 2006
The movie "Flags of Our Fathers," directed by Clint Eastwood and produced by Steven Spielberg, is based on the 2000 book of the same name co-written by James Bradley and Ron Powers. Bradley is the son of John Bradley, a Navy corpsman who was one of the men pictured raising the flag on Iwo Jima. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Beach raises 'Flags' Oct 14, 2006
" The actor will be hosting a screening Tuesday in Scottsdale, Ariz., for Hayes' family and others. The location is near Hayes' old reservation. "It's just my way to honor him," he says. For all his conversational informality, Beach takes "Flags" very seriously. From a screenplay by Paul Haggis and William Broyles Jr., which was based on the book by James Bradley and Ron Powers, the film tells of how the Iwo Jima action, late in the war, was manipulated by Washington into a means of generating... (Newsday -- New York City)
Clint's not a cowboy after all Oct 14, 2006
Produced by Steven Spielberg, one of Hollywood's best-known Democrats, Flags of Our Fathers is based on the 2000 book by James Bradley, son of one of the soldiers pictured ... What intrigued me about James Bradley's book was that he unravelled the mystery after his father's death because his father would not tell his family a lot. (This is London)
Gene Bierhaus, prominent athlete, veterinarian and veteran of Battle of Iwo Jima, dies at 85 Oct 14, 2006
" Before he died, Bierhaus was preparing for an interview with the Dispatch to discuss his experiences during the Battle of Iwo Jima in light of a new movie about the battle, "Flags of Our Fathers," opening Oct. 20. The movie is based on a book of the same name by James Bradley and Ron Powers. "He had read the book and said obviously he saw different things on the island and during the battle than were in the book. That's what we were hoping to hear from him, that personal perspective,"... (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Clint Eastwood's 'Flags of Our Fathers': A Win-Lose Situation Oct 13, 2006
The story is based on a book written by James Bradley, the son of one of those soldiers, with Ron Powers, one of the great dramatic non-fiction prose writers of our time. I d love to see his White Town Drowsing made into an HBO film. (Fox News -- Views)
Eastwood stares down war in new movie Oct 13, 2006
" He was in his teens during World War II and remembers people along the California coast painting their windows black out of fear that a Japanese destroyer might be lurking in the distance, searching for a nighttime target. He was in the Army during the Korean War, though he didn't see combat. He voted for Dwight Eisenhower for president because he thought a military man familiar with the horrors of battle would be able to settle the conflict. That's how he became a Republican. "I guess if he'd... (USA Today)
Film Clint Eastwood on Heroism The director of Flags of Our Fathers, about the survivors of Iwo Jima, talks with Richard Schickel about the qualities his film celebrates and what's been lost Oct 13, 2006
Posted Thursday, Oct. 12, 2006 Clint Eastwood's Flags of Our Fathers is an adaptation of James Bradley and Ron Powers's book, recounting the story of the three survivors of the flag raising on Iwo Jima during World War II. The event produced the most famous photographic image of the war, and the men were returned home to lead a war-bond tour during which they were heroically lionized. None felt they had done anything exceptional and Eastwood's film (one of two he has made about Iwo Jima, the... (Time.com)
Political, Media Luminaries to Lead Discussion Panels at International Conference on WWII Premiere in New Orleans Oct 12, 2006
Featured speakers include former war correspondent and legendary CBS newsman Walter Cronkite; WWII bomber pilot and former senator George McGovern; war correspondents Andy Rooney and Richard C. Hottelet; James Bradley, author of Flags of Our Fathers; filmmaker Ken Burns, who will preview his new WWII documentary; and former secretary of state Madeleine Albright, who will discuss the liberation of Eastern Europe and the Cold War. ADVERTISEMENT. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Eastwood, Spielberg Premiere 'Flags' Oct 11, 2006
Based on the 2000 best-selling book by James Bradley and Ron Powers, the film recounts the story of Bradley's father, John, one of the six Americans who raised the flag on Iwo Jima. Joe Rosenthal's Associated Press photograph of the event became what is widely considered the most enduring image of World War II.. (Washington Post)
Local man arrested on domestic violence charge Oct 10, 2006
Wright said James Bradley and Brenda Bradley maintained separate addresses, although they are still legally married ... Wright said James Bradley has had prior misdemeanor domestic violence charges and has a lengthy history with trouble with the law ... The Mississippi Department of Corrections is likely to place a hold on James Bradley today, Wright said, because he is currently on probation. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Cross-border attraction ready for 5th opening Oct 8, 2006
"It's great to have that special relationship," said James Bradley, Ontario Minister of Tourism. "We barely recognize that we are in a different country when we cross the border.". (Buffalo Business First, NY)
The Power of an Image Oct 8, 2006
"Whether "Flags" ultimately connects will be up to the audience and Oscar voters. But it is already emerging as a candidate for best back story.A big, booming spectacle that sprawls across oceans and generations, "Flags of Our Fathers," which opens on Oct. 20, was anything but a simple undertaking. With much of film following the surviving flag raisers as they crisscross the country in the spring and summer of 1945 pitching war bonds for a government in desperate financial straits, it is neither... (The Ledger)
Mother's Milk Oct 7, 2006
James Bradley, reviewerOctober 6, 2006. This searing novel of family dysfunction deserves its Booker shortlisting. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Two Convicted; One Acquitted In Fouke, Arkansas Cross Burning Sep 30, 2006
Prosecutors say in August of 2005, Christopher Mitchell, James Bradley Weems and Clint Wurtelle helped Christopher Baird set up and burn a cross in full view of Baird's black neighbor. Mitchell and Weems were convicted of conspiracy, and will be sentenced to 90 days. (KSLA.com, LA)
Two convicted in Fouke case Sep 30, 2006
James Bradley Weems and Christopher Mitchell were convicted of conspiracy as it pertains to the right to occupy a dwelling free from intimidation and interference based on race and color in federal court in Texarkana, Ark. Their co-defendant, Clint Wurtele, was acquitted of any role in the incident. (Texarkana Gazette, TX)
Jury selection begins in cross-burning case: Testimony expected to start today, 3 Fouke men claim innocence of a federal hate crime Sep 26, 2006
Christopher Mitchell, James Bradley Weems and Clint Wurtele, all of Fouke, say they are innocent of the federal hate crime. Jury selection begins this morning under the direction of U.S. District Judge Harry F. Barnes. (Texarkana Gazette, TX)
Wheeling-Pittsburgh says Brazil deal still on Sep 21, 2006
"Reports that the CSN proposal has been terminated are simply not factual," chairman and CEO James Bradley said. "I want to state clearly that there is no change in our commitment to finalize arrangements between CSN and Wheeling-Pittsburgh.". (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
The Good War on Terror Sep 13, 2006
In Flags of Our Fathers, James Bradley writes that the image of his father and his fellow soldiers raising the flag at Iwo Jima "transported many thousands of anxious, grieving, and war-weary Americans into a radiant state of mind: a kind of sacred realm, where faith, patriotism, mythic history, and the simple capacity to hope intermingled.". In The Greatest Generation, Brokaw also celebrates this simple, old-fashioned patriotism. (Ocnus.net)
The power of photojournalism Aug 25, 2006
It was written by James Bradley, the son of John Bradley, one of the servicemen in the photo. It was co-written with Ron Powers and published in 2000. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
War and peaceDoes it matter when enduring images of victory are staged? Aug 24, 2006
The incident produced a book in 2000, Flags Of Our Fathers by James Bradley, the son of one of the original six flag raisers. Staged in daylight. (BBC News -- Americas)
Wheeling-Pitt raises executive pay, pensions Aug 13, 2006
Chief Executive James Bradley didn't get a raise, but he is one of six executives who will participate in a new supplemental pension plan. Wheeling-Pitt expects to the plan to cost approximately $316,000 annually for 10 years. (NEPA News, PA)
Officers seize crystal meth, arrest 3 in South Taft home Aug 9, 2006
Two other men, Robert Wayne Sharp, 25, and James Bradley Flippen, 24, were arrested on misdemeanor warrants. A fourth man in the home was not arrested. (Taft Daily Midway Driller, CA)
Philips to sell semiconductor unit to alliance Aug 5, 2006
James Bradley, chairman and chief executive officer of Wheeling-Pittsburgh, said CSN's proposal to inject capital in the business makes for a better offer than a takeover bid by Esmark Inc., an owner of steel service centers. Apple may restate earnings. (Orlando Sentinel -- Business)
Wheeling-Pittsburgh close to deal with Brazil steel firm Aug 4, 2006
"Our board strongly believes that the proposed transaction with CSN offers our shareholders the most compelling value proposition over the long term and, in particular, will deliver significantly more value than the most recent proposal by Esmark," said chairman and CEO James Bradley. Related Industry stories. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Diven's top aide charged with forgery Jul 29, 2006
One of the names on the list, James Bradley, lived in the 800 block of Middle Road before his death in 2002. Sandra Bradley, his wife, said last night she was stunned when she found out that his name appeared on the petition. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Wheeling-Pittsburgh raises projection Jul 27, 2006
"We believe this combination will deliver significantly more value than the recent proposal by Esmark," chairman and CEO James Bradley said. Related Industry stories. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Ex-Tech coach O'Leary rebounds Jul 9, 2006
" His coaching neighbors In a way, the season begins in earnest for him today. He's leaving his house at Lake Oconee and packing away the golf clubs until next year. His wife, Sharon, will probably stay here a while longer, so it'll be easy for O'Leary to be back at his office before the sun rises Monday and still there when it sets. This is what the 60-year-old loves to do most, work at football. The last week or so has been nice, though. The lake house is set back off the road, behind some... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Municipal and Justice Courts Jul 2, 2006
James Bradley, 45, 209 Rear Young St. 1 A, DUI (second offense), $812, court ordered counseling; careless driving, $218; driving with suspended license, $268. Edward Broom, 24, 128 Noel St., open container, $180. (Greenwood Commonwealth, MS)
Matters of Life & Death Jun 26, 2006
James Bradley, reviewerJune 26, 2006 ... auSydney Morning Herald2006-06-26Matters of Life & DeathJames Bradley, reviewerBernard MacLaverty's short stories are rooted in the sadness and violence of Northern Ireland. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
More of this story Jun 24, 2006
Steven Alexander James Bradley, 57, of Guelph, Ontario, Canada, was stopped Monday on Interstate 80 in rural Henry County. Bradley allegedly gave the Illinois State Police trooper permission to search his vehicle. (Monmouth Daily Review Atlas, IL)
Lists of best-selling books Jun 23, 2006
"Flags of Our Fathers" by James Bradley, Ron Powers (Bantam) ... "Marley y John Grogan (William Morrow) (NF-H) 9. "Beach Road" by James Patterson, Peter de Jonge (Little, Brown) (F-H) 10. "The Husband" by Dean Koontz (Bantam) (F-H) 11. "Night" by Elie Wiesel, translation by Marion Wiesel (Hill and Wang) (NF-P) 12. "Black Wind" by Clive Cussler, Dirk Cussler (Berkley) (F-P) 13. "Dispatches from the Edge: A Memoir of War, Disasters, and Survival" by Anderson Cooper (HarperCollins) (NF-H) 14.... (The Advocate -- Entertainment)
Black Founders: The Unknown Story of Australia's First BlackSettlers Jun 17, 2006
James Bradley, reviewerJune 17, 2006. A fresh treatment of the first years of Australian settlement from a convict perspective. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Barbour countians support Wallace's bid Jun 10, 2006
Russell Teal, Eufaula, $25 Dempsey Boyd, Clayton, $1,000 (returned) B. Lawrence Enterprises, Eufaula, $200 Beasley Enterprises, Eufaula, $100 Ben Bowden, Eufaula, $100 Ben Reeves, Eufaula, $352 Bob Scarborough, Eufaula, $250 Celeste Houston, Eufaula, $100 Catherine Dixon, Eufaula, $100 Charles Schaeffer, Eufaula, $100 Charles Speake, Eufaula, $100 David Nix, Eufaula, $250 DeLoach and Company, Eufaula, $500 Donald Johnston, Eufaula, $500 Eufaula Antique Gallery, Eufaula, $100 Eufaula Eye... (Eufaula Tribune, AL)
Crime Report for 6/8-6/9 Jun 10, 2006
James Bradley, 45, 209 Young St., DUI (second offense), driving with a suspended license, careless driving, released on bond. Angelo Shaw, 30, 800 Ave. I, failure to comply, disorderly conduct, jailed. (Greenwood Commonwealth, MS)
Steelers Notebook: Cowher says rookie will learn lessons Jun 9, 2006
" Cowher said Porter decided to have surgery, after consulting with trainer John Norwig and Dr. James Bradley, because of swelling in his knee. "We came into minicamp and looked at it to see if doing football things would aggravate it," Cowher said. "He still felt it a little bit, nothing that was restrictive. We sat down and talked with him. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Finding the Right Words Jun 8, 2006
Currently, I'm in the middle of Flags of our Fathers by James Bradley and Humility: True Greatness by C.J. Mahaney. 12:30 a.m. -- Lights out. (BusinessWeek)
National D-Day Museum Adopts New Name, Expanded Mission; Landmark Now Called The National World War II Museum Jun 3, 2006
Leading authors, historians and journalists including Walter Cronkite, Madeleine Albright, Andy Rooney, and James Bradley, along with more than 100 veteran panelists, will examine World War II, why it was fought, how it was won, and what it means today. Noted documentary filmmaker Ken Burns will preview his latest project, which also focuses on World War II.. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
KSU chief hopes to boost funding, graduation rates May 26, 2006
THE DAN PAPP FILE Date of birth: July 11, 1947 Hometown: North Olmsted, Ohio Parents: father was a routing technician for a truck building company; mother was a secretary In school: valedictorian of his high school class; captain of the football, basketball and baseball teams Family: wife Susan; two sons and two stepsons Education: bachelor's degree from Dartmouth College; doctorate from University of Miami, both in international affairs For fun: scuba diving in the Caribbean, but doesn't get to... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Start date for border ID plan still not set, officials say May 19, 2006
Ontario Tourism Minister James Bradley reacted jubilantly to the Senate vote and pledged to develop more secure, high-tech driver's licences that could be used instead of a passport. "It's a battle won, it's not the war yet," he said. (Globe and Mail -- National)
UConn code renovations to cost $8 milliom May 17, 2006
James Bradley, who was brought in last fall by the university to coordinate construction and oversight efforts, said much of the work voted on Monday will aim at a particular technique of "fire isolation" in some stairwells at the complex. Additionally, some electrical work has to be done, and a list of code compliance issues received from inspectors last Friday must be addressed. (Journal Inquirer, CT)
More questions raised about UConn building program May 15, 2006
"We are doing well. The drawings have to be pulled out for each building and the inspections are being made, but it's moving along," said James Bradley, interim executive director of UConn's architecture and engineering services. "The architects and contractors have come back to do the repairs and so far, everybody's been responding well.". (Newsday -- State)