A Remake Chronicles Extra by Adam-Troy Castro Mister Roberts (1955) is a classic wartime comedy. It was a classic on Broadway, a classic film, and a key moment in the careers of Henry Fonda (playing the titular paragon of decency) and Jack Lemmon (playing the hapless Ensign Pulver). It’s set on a navy cargo ship […]
A Remake Chronicles Extra by Adam-Troy Castro As we gear up for the next Remake Chronicles essay, we provide this, dedicated to those moments when an actor is all wrong for the part in precisely the right way. 1) James Stewart in The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance Yes, one of the great performances in […]
“Why we didn’t fly, I’ll never know.” First Commentary by Adam-Troy Castro The Poseidon Adventure (1972). Directed by Ronald Neame and Irwin Allen. Written by Wendell Mayes and Stirling Silliphant, from the novel by Paul Gallico. Starring Gene Hackman, Ernest Borgnine, Shelley Winters, Red Buttons, others. 117 minutes. *** The Poseidon Adventure (2005). 2-part TV-movie. […]
