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What Should Scorsese Do: Shoot Sinatra Biopic in 3D or Retrofit Boxing Scenes in `Raging Bull' in 3D?Martin Scorsese is considering shooting his biopic of Frank Sintra in 3D. He is also considering casting Leonard DiCaprio as Sinatra. Wouldn't his time be better spent by retrofitting the boxing scenes in "Raging Bull" in 3D?- Upcoming Hitchcock Biopic to Tell Story Behind ‘Psycho’Anthony Hopkins and Helen Mirren are set to star in a movie retelling the making of ‘Psycho.’ With that film in the works, here is a look at other pictures about the making of a real movie.
- Why Julie Delpy Should Look to Cowboy Mouth for Titular Inspiration Related to Her Planned Joe Strummer BiopicJulie Delpy is planning on making a movie about Joe Strummer. Rather than name it after the Clash's song "The Right Profile" she should take a listen to Cowboy Mouth's song "Joe Strummer."
- James McAvoy to Play Elton John in What Will Likely Be Another Lackluster Musical BiopicOne day a director will make the "Raging Bull" of musical biopics. The story of Elton John probably won't be it.
- Thatcher Biopic 'The Iron Lady' Sounding Worse and WorseStories that 'The Iron Lady' was going to be a hit job on Thatcher had been circulating since the script was leaked last year. But according to the accounts of the film published in Mail Online, it is worse than anyone could have imagined.
- President Reagan Film Biopic to Be MadeA motion picture biopic of President Reagan is in the works, to be titled, simply, "Reagan." Unlike the infamous miniseries, "Reagan" the movie will be respectful of its subject. The Reagan film will be cutting edge by Hollywood standards indeed.
Jerry Garcia Biopic Denied Access to Grateful Dead's MusicThe estate of the legendary Grateful Dead frontman has issued a statement stating that the film will no have access to his music.
New Thatcher Biopic, Starring Meryl Streep, to Trash the Iron LadyWhen the film trades broke the news that a film biopic of Margaret Thatcher, to star Meryl Streep, was being developed, a tremor of dread went through the hearts of the many admirers of the Iron Lady who was once Prime Minister of Great Britain.
70th Anniversary of "Wizard of Oz" Brings Back 1990 TV Biopic on L. Frank BaumOut of all the bonus features the 70th anniversary box set of "The Wizard of Oz" contains, it's the inclusion of 1990's "The Dreamer of Oz" that's more notable. This biopic of L. Frank Baum and starring John Ritter deserves a bigger audience...- 7 Sexiest Biopics About WomenA look at 7 of the sexiest movies about some of the most fascinating women of all time
Scorsese's New Sinatra Movie and the Director's Artistic Ambitions in BiopicsIt's more than safe to say that Martin Scorsese has taken the biographical film to amazing heights in the last 30 years. Now with his upcoming "Sinatra", he may just take it further and consolidate studies of more American figures he's long delayed...- Farrelly Brothers Stooges Movie Won't Be the First Biopic Done About the TrioIt's a wonder that hasn't been more biopics done about The Three Stooges considering they had more drama and tragedy in real life than any other comedy team. One made for ABC in 2000 played up those emotions and deserves a DVD release...
- Dan Fogler to Impersonate Sam Kinison in HBO BiopicLegendary comedian Sam Kinison will get the HBO treatment in an upcoming biopic. Dan Fogler, a Tony winner and star of a few B movie comedies, has been cast to do Kinison's yells.
- Biopics Available for Netflix Instant Viewing with Your RokuHere are some pretty fascinating movies about fascinating people worth streaming to your TV from your Netflix queue using your Roku.
Oliver Stone's Bush Biopic W. as a Comedy: Satirical Presidential BiopicsWhen Oliver Stone said recently that he'll be making his George W. Bush biopic into a comedy--it brings back past TV movies depicting Presidents in a slightly satirical light. W., though may be a different mix of comedy and dark reality in the "Strangelove" mold.
Presidential Biopics with Emotional Context & Oliver Stone's George W. Bush BiopicIt seems Oliver Stone always picks contradictory historical figures to make biopics about...which only helps create a better screenplay and makes us love and hate (and cry for) the person all at the same time at the end of the movie.
Six 1950s Rock Star Biopics and Five More Movies They Should MakeSix '50s rock star biopics- Naomi Watts to Play Princess Diana in Upcoming BiopicGearing up for what could be the defining role of her career, Naomi Watts has been named as the lead in an upcoming biopic about the late Princess Diana.
- Demi Moore’s 5 Best Film RolesDemi Moore has recently been in the headlines for all the wrong reasons. The actress, however, has more than enough talent to successfully rebound. Here are a look at Demi's top 5 film roles:
- THE IRON LADYrelevance and truth are sacrificed in the name of the upcoming Oscars and what we actually get is Meryl Streep playing a role Helen Mirren was born for.
- MR NICEThis is a fascinating biopic about a global drug smuggler who begins life as the ultimate academic, becomes a legendary pothead and eventually pays a brutal price for the insidious path he chooses to take.
Celebs Playing Politicians in Upcoming ProjectsCelebrities are really getting into politics these days -- by starring as political figures. Here's a look at the actors and actresses taking on famous politicians in upcoming projects.- Justin Bieber's Biopic: Cashing in or Inspiring Youth?The teenage dreamboat, Justin Bieber, might have captured the hearts of audiences worldwide, but at 16 his career is just budding. Why make a movie about it now?
- (Video) Oprah Winfrey Biopic Based on Kitty Kelley's Tell-All Book Shopped to NetworksAccording to azcentral.com and other media outlets, an Oprah Winfrey biopic based on Kitty Kelley's controversial tell-all book, is being shopped to the networks by producer Larry A. Thompson.
Jennifer Hudson Talks Role as Nelson Mandela's Wife, Winnie, in the Upcoming Biopic Film Titled "Winnie"As she prepares for an upcoming role, Jennifer Hudson dishes on how she feels after her bout of weight loss.- Amelia Biopic Fails to Get Off the RunwayA review of the new movie Amelia, directed by Mira Nair. The film depicts the life of aviatrix Amelia Earhart, who became a legend in her own time before mysteriously disappearing while trying to fly around the world in 1937.
- Dr. Ben Carson Receives TNT Biopic TreatmentDr. Ben Carson overcame poverty, childhood rage and racism to become a world renowed neurosurgeon out of Johns Hopkins. TNT immortalizes his story in the upcoming "Gifted Hands" with Cuba Gooding Jr. dragged out of awful comedies to play Dr. Carson.
"El Cantante": No BuenoA film review of "El Cantante"- Movie Review: El CantanteOver the last few years the film market has been over saturated with biopics, many of which have been about musicians
- Milli Vanilli Movie in the WorksHollywood trade paper Daily Variety reported in it's Thursday issue that Universal Pictures has started development on a Milli Vanilli biopic.
- Estevez's Bobby is a Structural and Emotional AchievementA review of the Emilio Estevez film Bobby
- Great Gay Movies: KinseyA review of the film about legendary sex researcher Alfred Kinsey.
