Steven Spielberg Receives Arizona State University Communication Award Jun 28, 2008
Spielberg, a founding partner of DreamWorks Studios, has written, directed or produced some of the top-grossing films of all time, including "Jurassic Park" and "E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial." Among his film honors are two Oscars for best director and best picture for "Schindler's List" and a third Oscar for best director for "Saving Private Ryan." Those movies also earned Spielberg Golden Globe Awards. The Directors Guild of America (DGA) presented Spielberg with its Lifetime Achievement Award,... (PR Newswire)
'Oz,' '2001,' 'Vertigo' among AFI top genre flicks Jun 26, 2008
3 and 8 among epics with "Schindler's List" and "Saving Private Ryan" and No. 3 among sci-fi movies with "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial." Besides "2001," Stanley Kubrick had the No. 4 sci-fi tale with "A Clockwork Orange" and the No. 5 epic with "Spartacus." ... 10); romantic comedy with "Sleepless in Seattle"; epics with "Saving Private Ryan"; and animation with "Toy Story," for which he provided lead vocals. (Carroll County Times)
Carlin may be gone, but the flap over his seven words isn't Jun 25, 2008
"And yes, "piss" excuse me, p*** was one of Carlin's seven words. So, believe it or not, was tits, another word regularly used in scripted network programming. But the stronger ones have also made it to air. The F-word peppered both the 2002 CBS documentary 9/11 and ABC's 2004 telecast of Saving Private Ryan.Even the word that's probably the Queen Mother of all obscenities, an unflattering reference to female nether regions, reached the air earlier this year when Jane Fonda used it on The Today... (Anchorage Daily News)
Early B.O. Tracking: 'Hancock' Seems Destined for Greatness Jun 20, 2008
The best streak that Tom Hanks put together was seven, beginning with Saving Private Ryan in 1998. 1998: Saving Private Ryan ; $30. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Making sense of the AFI's 'Top 10 Films in 10 Genres' list Jun 19, 2008
I don't get Schlinder's list and saving Private Ryan as an Epic ... What about "Saving Private Ryan", "Sleepless in Seattle", "Finding Nemo", "Lord of the Rings", "Titanic", "The Usual Suspects", "Jerry Maguire", "When Harry Met Sally", "Goodfellas", "Field of Dreams", "Bull Durham", "The Lion King", "Shrek", "Schindlers List", "A Cry in the Dark", "Toy Story" "Big". (Entertainment Weekly)
Best of 10: AFI releases top-10 genre film lists Jun 19, 2008
" 1989.7. "Adam's Rib," 1949.8. "Moonstruck," 1987.9. "Harold and Maude," 1971.10. "Sleepless in Seattle," 1993.COURTROOM DRAMA1. "To Kill a Mockingbird," 1962.2. "12 Angry Men," 1957.3. "Kramer Vs. Kramer," 1979.4. "The Verdict," 1982.5. "A Few Good Men," 1992.6. "Witness for the Prosecution," 1957.7. "Anatomy of a Murder," 1959.8. "In Cold Blood," 1967.9. "A Cry in the Dark," 1988.10. "Judgment at Nuremberg," 1961.EPIC1. "Lawrence of Arabia," 1962.2. "Ben-Hur," 1959.3. "Schindler's List,"... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Spielberg and associates may scale back goals Jun 19, 2008
"Saving Private Ryan" and "Gladiator" were critical and box-office successes, but other movies, like "The Mexican" and "The Island," fizzled on both fronts. For Spielberg and friends, starting anew brings perils of its own. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Oldies are goldies in top ten list Jun 18, 2008
Steven Spielberg had number three and eight among epics with Schindler's List and Saving Private Ryan, and number three among sci-fi movies with ET the Extra-Terrestrial ... Tom Hanks also made four genres: Fantasy with Big; romantic comedy with Sleepless in Seattle; epics with Saving Private Ryan; and animation with Toy Story, for which he provided voice overs for the lead character ... Saving Private Ryan, 1998. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
American Film Institute Releases Top Films Jun 18, 2008
Last Update: 8:36 am. "The Wizard of Oz" has been selected by the AFI as the top fantasy film of all time. (FOX23 News, NY)
AFI picks best films in 10 categories Jun 18, 2008
Epic: "Lawrence of Arabia," "Ben-Hur," "Schindler's List," "Gone With the Wind," "Spartacus," "Titanic," "All Quiet on the Western Front," "Saving Private Ryan," "Reds," "The Ten Commandments.". Movie editor Barbara Vancheri, who was among critics who voted, can be reached at or 412-263-1632. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
OLD WAR LOOKS NEW Jun 15, 2008
In contemporary terms, these movies were the "Iron Man" (or, maybe, more like the "Saving Private Ryan") of their time. Each of the war flicks - characterized by spectacular scenery (mostly shot on location), intense aerial and ground battle scenes, lots of captioned dialogue and dreamy leading men - has been bumped up from standard DVD resolution to widescreen, hi-def, 1080p resolution. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Nashville Symphony Orchestra coming to Lafayette June 25 Jun 15, 2008
Among their repertoire, the orchestra will perform Star-Spangled Banner , Superman March , In the Hall of the Mountain King from the Peer Gynt Suite, and Hymn to the Fallen from the movie Saving Private Ryan. All in all, over ten works will be performed that night. (Lafayette Macon County Times, TN)
Talk of the Town: Real men do cry — at least at the movies Jun 13, 2008
While I ve never actually witnessed a man cry during a film, a recent story on MSNBC had folks talking when it claimed that films such as Dead Poets Society and Saving Private Ryan not only move women to tears, but are sure to have even the coolest dudes reaching for the Kleenex. Other films known to make grown men weep, so they say, include Titanic, The Notebook, Field of Dreams, Brian s Song, and believe it or not, Gladiator starring Russell Crowe as Maximus, meanest fighter to grace the... (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
'Pacifier' star now has real use for them Jun 7, 2008
Diesels screen credits also include The Fast and the Furious, Boiler Room and Saving Private Ryan. Hell next be seen in the sci-fi movie Babylon A.D., slated for release Aug. 29. (MSNBC -- News)
Man recreates Normandy cemetery on front yard Jun 6, 2008
He was moved by Steven Spielberg's D-Day drama, "Saving Private Ryan" especially by the closing scene in which a much older Ryan returns to France to visit the graves of the men who saved him. "A lot of veterans can't go to Normandy," Maddlone says, "so I decided to re-create part of it here.". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Laughter club yuks it up for better health Jun 1, 2008
In another study, Miller found that people who watched funny movies like "There's Something About Mary" had increased blood flow to the heart compared with those who watched sad movies like "Saving Private Ryan.". Lee Berk, who has a doctorate in public health, and his team of researchers at Loma Linda University in California found that the anticipation of "mirthful laughter" increased hormones that alleviate depression and enhance immunity. (Cleveland.com -- News)
Movies that make a man cry May 31, 2008
Saving Private Ryan (1998) It s not really the cemetery stuff or Ryan being told he needs to earn this ... The cemetery scene from Saving Private Ryan. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Curt Trnka: Logical’ picks for our next Cheney May 31, 2008
Second, he was in Saving Private Ryan. People remember him fighting a tank with a pistol. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
It's more fun when you join in the conversation May 30, 2008
Three of the more popular picks were Saving Private Ryan , Gone With the Wind and The Shawshank Redemption. At the risk of inciting a mini movie melee, I'll let you in on a little secret. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Hammer Redux May 29, 2008
A week before he passed away, the legendary pulp writer handed off a large portion of a new manuscript to pal Max Allan Collins, author of a book based on the screenplay "Saving Private Ryan," asking him to finish it. The result is "The Goliath Bone," which hits shelves in October. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Skydiving daredevil's botched launch may have saved his life ... May 28, 2008
Truglia, who has done stunts in films such as Saving Private Ryan and two James Bond movies, as well as several television shows, has almost finished building a gondola and designing a full pressure space suit for his space jump. His website, www. (Canada.com)
Summer DVDviewing guide May 27, 2008
Empire of the Sun (1987) - More than a decade before the Oscar-winning Saving Private Ryan, Steven Spielberg made this elegiac coming-of-age story about an English schoolboy in a World War II internment camp in Japanese-occupied China. It features a breakout performance by a future Batman, Christian Bale. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Fashioning A Memorial Of Art And Stone May 25, 2008
Ray "Bubba" Sorensen was only 19 years old when he first saw the movie "Saving Private Ryan," and decided that patriotism was at an all-time low. "People think Memorial Day is just a three-day weekend," said Sorensen. (CBS News)
Spike Lee says drama spotlights blacks' forgotten WWII role May 23, 2008
He said the film stood apart from the glut of World War II dramas made over the last two decades such as Saving Private Ryan and Band of Brothers. "Steven Spielberg's a great filmmaker. I've always respected his work but this is totally different," he said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
DVD Review: Imaginationland May 23, 2008
In a scene that spoofs Saving Private Ryan (Parker and Stone parody many Hollywood movies during this trilogy), Stan, Kyle, Jimmy and Butters witness terrorists assaulting Imaginationland, where all the imaginary creatures live. Kyle, Jimmy and Stan escape the carnage, but they leave Butters behind to witness the ultimate atrocity: blowing up the wall separating the good and evil sides of Imaginationland. (Suite101.com)
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull May 20, 2008
Like the bravura opening sequence of "Saving Private Ryan," this smashing launch sets a standard the rest of the film has some trouble living up to. When Professor Jones returns to his university, he's informed by his dean (Jim Broadbent, replacing the late Denholm Elliott) that he's being suspended due to FBI doubt over his loyalty. (Variety)
Lauren gets 'Nammed May 14, 2008
During 'Saving Private Ryan', she was all: "Im out of POPCORN!". Unnecessary feuds. (iAfrica.com)
Actor Dennis Farina booked in weapons case May 13, 2008
The actor has starred in several feature films, including "Get Shorty" and "Saving Private Ryan," and the current "What Happens in Vegas." Farina served with the Chicago Police Department for nearly 20 years. LAX police run into this problem--of passengers forgetting they have guns in their carry-on luggage--regularly, Holcomb said. (Los Angeles Times)
Loaded gun found in actor's bag May 13, 2008
The 64-year-old has appeared in dozens of films including Get Shorty, Saving Private Ryan and Guy Ritchie's Snatch. His latest movie, What Happens in Vegas, premiered in the UK last month and stars Cameron Diaz and Ashton Kutcher. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Child 'Forrest Gump' actor leaving Army May 12, 2008
Hanks later starred in "Saving Private Ryan" and produced "Band of Brothers," a series about the men of Easy Company of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment during World War II.. "I guess I'm following in his tracks," Humphreys said. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Actor Arrested In Connection With Felony Gun Possession At LAX May 12, 2008
The 64-year-old actor also had roles in "Saving Private Ryan" and numerous other movies. Related Articles: Find out more about , , and. (NBC4.tv, CA)
U.S. actor arrested for attempting to board flight with weapon May 12, 2008
The 64-year-old actor also had roles in "Saving Private Ryan" and numerous other movies. Farina was handcuffed at the United Airlines terminal, where he was booked on a flight to Chicago. (Xinhuanet, China)
Harrelson, Morton join 'Messenger' May 7, 2008
Mark Gordon ("Saving Private Ryan") and Lawrence Inglee are producing for the Mark Gordon Co., along with Reason Pictures' Zach Miller. Script is by Moverman and Alessandro Camon. (Variety)
Ten most memorable movie quotes Apr 16, 2008
" (Captain John Miller, Saving Private Ryan) "It goes on. It goes on, Judah. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
John Adams, baseball and surprising kin Apr 11, 2008
Having a major hand in "Saving Private Ryan" and the earlier HBO series "Band of Brothers," Hanks has certainly shown that he can couple adherence to historical accuracy with impressive story-telling. Anyway, I recommend John Adams, the series and the book. (Carmi Times, IL)
Excerpt: Celebs' Moms Dish on Life Lessons Apr 11, 2008
He went on to make Amistad, Saving Private Ryan, the WWII mini-series Band of Brothers, Artificial Intelligence, Minority Report, Catch Me If You Can, and Munich, which received five Academy Award nominations and was Spielberg's sixth Best Director nomination. Steven is also the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Film Institute and the Irving G. Thalberg Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. (ABC News)
I'd Pay to See Movies About American Heroes Apr 4, 2008
American movie fans like stories about war heroes, but so far there has been no Saving Private Ryan set in Iraq or Afghanistan ... American movie fans like stories about war heroes, but so far there has been no Saving Private Ryan set in Iraq or Afghanistan. (Townhall.com)
'Stop-Loss' attacks army policy; paints realistic picture of war Apr 2, 2008
In an action sequence that ranks up there with the Omaha Beach landing from Saving Private Ryan, Sgt. Brandon King (Ryan Phillippe), rallies his men, locates lost and isolated members of his unit, collects the dead and makes a getaway. But King, a devoted leader, is shaken by the casualties they ve taken. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
20 comments Apr 2, 2008
Gee, I wonder why "Saving Private Ryan" (which I own on DVD) was such a hit. I wonder why "300" was such a hit. (Human Events Online)
Underdogs in 'Leatherheads' Apr 1, 2008
It's Saving Private Ryan' with better helmets. " | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | PARTNERS | | | | | | Copyright ? 2008, azcentral.com. All rights reserved. Users of this site agree to the and (Updated 03/07). (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Marc Wehrs: Site visitors debate bandshell in Riverside Mar 30, 2008
Saving Private Ryan edged out E.T. (18 percent to 17 percent) as visitors favorite Steven Spielberg movie. Raiders of the Lost Ark (13 percent) was third, Schindler s List (12 percent) fourth and Jaws (10 percent) fifth in a poll that drew 1,530 responses. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
'Stop-Loss' Stars Say Meeting Soldiers Changed Their Perspective On Iraq War Mar 20, 2008
There's the immediate, primal experience of soldiers in war, an experience that can be indescribable and beyond a civilian's comprehension (think of the storming of the beach in "Saving Private Ryan"). There are the stories soldiers tell themselves to make sense of their environments sometimes not accurate, but always truthful. (VHI.com -- Music News)
High Court to Hear Indecency Case Mar 19, 2008
It pointed out that the commission has said the use of versions of "fuck" and "shit" in Steven Spielberg's Saving Private Ryan is not actionable while the use of them in the Martin Scorsese documentary The Blues: Godfathers and Sons is. The networks won their case in the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals, which said the FCC failed "to articulate a reasoned basis for its change in policy.". (MediaWeek.com)
Supreme Court to rule on broadcast indecency Mar 18, 2008
Its judges also said the policy was unclear because the F-word was permitted in some news shows and in the TV broadcast of "Saving Private Ryan." The commissioners said the profanity on the D-day beaches was integral to depicting the horror of war. Lawyers for the broadcasters had urged the Supreme Court to steer clear of the case. (Los Angeles Times)
High court to review penalties for language Mar 18, 2008
The federal appeals court also noted the government does not punish every "indecent" reference on the air, citing "Saving Private Ryan," the R-rated, Academy Award-winning movie filled with vulgar language from soldiers. The 1998 film has been aired repeatedly on the networks, but the FCC said such profanity was not intended to shock or titillate but rather to "convey the horrors of war.". (CNN -- Showbiz)
Tom Hanks: 'I wish the election was being held tomorrow. I'm bored!'... Mar 7, 2008
Who can forget the great characters from Saving Private Ryan, Apollo 13 and best of all Forrest Gump. I really don. (The Drudge Report)
Familiar faces in Tigertown Mar 7, 2008
To be fair if I was to do a Mets injury movie for this ST I would have to use the opening of Saving Private Ryan ... Anders Very funny on Saving Private Ryan Either that or MASH (the movie, not the TV show). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Court may consider broadcast decency rules Mar 3, 2008
News program and movies such as "Saving Private Ryan" were given exemptions. Including profanity from soldiers on the D-day beaches was not intended to shock or titillate but conveyed the horror of war, the FCC said. (Boston Globe)
Farewell to Ferreira Mar 1, 2008
I love thing like the God Father, American Gangster, Saving Private Ryan. (Gobulldogs.com)
John Williams tribute during concert in SV Mar 1, 2008
In the concert s second portion, John Williams exuberant compositions are spotlighted, including Hymn to the Fallen from Saving Private Ryan, and a medley arranged by Aaron Graff entitled The Epic Adventures, that melds scores from Star Wars, Jurassic Park, and Harry Potter. CW4 Graff is the highly respected conductor of the 36th Army Band. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
HDTV Q&A Volume 38 : Answers to readers' toughest questions. ... Feb 29, 2008
Saving Private Ryan is also useful for testing fidelity and accuracy in really loud but complex audio scenes. When testing HDTVs and such, I use the HD-DVD release of Digital Video Essentials, which is full of a wide array of test patterns that are necessary for judging color temperature accuracy and black-levels. (IGN Gear)
HBO and Comcast in Partnership With the Virginia Film Office to Host Star- Studded Virginia Premiere of HBO Films Epic Miniseries Event JOHN ADAMS at Historic Byrd Theatre on Sunday, March 9 Feb 28, 2008
He has produced such films as "Cast Away," "My Big Fat Greek Wedding," "The Polar Express," "The Ant Bully" and HBO Films' "Starter for Ten." His TV producing credits include the award-winning HBO miniseries "From the Earth To The Moon" and "Band of Brothers," and the current HBO series "Big Love." As an actor, Hanks has been Oscar-nominated five times and won twice, for "Philadelphia" and "Forrest Gump." His feature film acting credits also include "The Da Vinci Code," "The Polar Express,"... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
2008 Oscars Snub Comedy: Juno Feb 26, 2008
And, in a victory that will always be debated, Shakespeare in Love beat Saving Private Ryan to take the Best Picture Oscar. Snub Usually Includes All Major Categories. (Suite101.com)
Oscar predictions improve, drama lessens Feb 26, 2008
A win by Juno would have likely gone down in Oscar lore along with famous surprises like Shakespeare In Love defeating Saving Private Ryan in 1999. Other memorable upsets include: An American in Paris besting A Streetcar Named Desire in 1952, Rocky knocking out All the Presidents Men, Network and Taxi Driver in 1977, Marisa Tomei winning best supporting actress in 1993, and Adrian Brody winning over Jack Nicholson in 2003. (MSNBC -- News)
What's so funny? Feb 26, 2008
A year before, Shakespeare in Love, arguably as funny as it is romantic and historically loopy, took the best-picture award in an upset over Saving Private Ryan. That was two in a row. (Winnipeg Sun)
Unscripted Oscar Moments Happen Just Off Stage Feb 25, 2008
"Boys, get a picture of this. It's so masculine," he said, adding in nasally voice: "Oh look, Hanks is getting his face powdered at the Academy Awards. He stormed Normandy Beach in 'Saving Private Ryan.". THAT'S A WRAP: When the curtain fell, host Jon Stewart and his writing staff gathered on stage. (Fox News)
Column: Can a deserter teach lessons on patriotism? Feb 25, 2008
It's not an accident his favorite color is forest green and his favorite movie is "Saving Private Ryan." He's the "strong and silent" member of our family, but he talks about his training with the same fever pitch I use when I nail an interview for a story. We're as different as siblings can be, but I've never wavered in my support for who he is and what he wants to do. (Northeastern News, MA)
Oscar night in real time: 'Welcome to the make-up sex' Feb 25, 2008
" It's too bad this is playing after 10 p.m. when a lot of people are already asleep. "Once" the movie is good but "Once" the soundtrack is gorgeous. Please please please buy it. I'm not even an investor. 10:22 p.m.Jack Nicholson, looking back on the 79 previous Best Picture winners. I may be the only one, but I'm glad "Shakespeare in Love" won over "Saving Private Ryan. " "Ryan" had some classic, amazing, important scenes in an overall imperfect film. "Shakespeare" was flawless from start to... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Best of the best of Oscar Feb 16, 2008
The runners-up: "Star Wars" (1977), "Raging Bull" (1980), "Saving Private Ryan" (1998) and "Chicago" (2002). Best best song. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Beijing's Spielberg Problem Feb 16, 2008
Spielberg, the director of such films as Schindler's List and Saving Private Ryan, had written letters to Chinese President Hu Jintao urging him to take more action to encourage Sudan to resolve the conflict. Despite what he called "some progress," the movie mogul said the continuing bloodshed meant he couldn't continue his work for the Games. (Time.com)
'Indiana Jones 4' Trailer Reveals Clues About Crystal Skull's Alien Connection Feb 15, 2008
0:37: The "Saving Private Ryan" shot: a pan up from a semi-translucent American flag to an Army convoy, driving through the desert to a military base. Area 51. (VHI.com -- Music News)
The 800-lb. Golden Gorilla Feb 15, 2008
Harvey Weinstein was so expert at campaigning when he and his brother Bob ran Miramax Films that, the prevailing wisdom has it, he cajoled his way to a Best Picture prize for the modest Shakespeare in Love over Steven Spielberg's odds-on favorite, Saving Private Ryan. Since the great majority of the voters live or work in the Los Angeles area, there is little motive to reward foreign-language films. (Time.com)
Rambo: Sylvester Stallone is back and he's voting for gore Feb 14, 2008
It's like Schindler's List played for thrills, or Saving Private Ryan for PlayStation junkies. Again, Stallone is on the defensive. (Times Online)
Stars blur racial divide Feb 14, 2008
Steven Spielberg saw the short and cast Diesel in "Saving Private Ryan" (the part called for an Italian-American, just one of the ingredients in the actor's cultural heritage). And so, what had been a liability at entry level became an asset once he reached leading-man status. (Variety)
Can critics' faves also make money? Feb 14, 2008
The Weinsteins have had huge success: Their Oscar campaign for "Shakespeare in Love" is widely believed to have helped win that film best picture over "Saving Private Ryan.". Sayles remembers getting the Miramax treatment for his 1992 film "Passion Fish.". (CNN -- Showbiz)
