Seven Stolen Loaves Of Bread: The Problem With Filming LES MISERABLES (Part One)

Posted on March 6th, 2013 by Adam-Troy Castro

First Commentary by Adam-Troy Castro Les Miserables (1934). Directed by Raymond Bernard. Screenplay by Raymond Bernard and Andre Lang, from the novel by Victor Hugo.  Starring Harry Bauer and Charles Vanet. 280 minutes. **** Les Miserables (1935). Directed by Richard Boleslawski. Screenplay by W.P. Linscomb, from the novel by Victor Hugo. Starring Fredric March, Charles […]

Tags: Anthony Perkins, Charles Laughton, Classics, Fredric March, Hugh Jackman, Jean-Claude Belmondo, Les Miserables, Liam Neeson, Michael Rennie, Mutiny On The Bounty, Richard Jordan, Russell Crowe

Great Moments In Miscasting #1

Posted on May 16th, 2011 by Adam-Troy Castro

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 […]

Tags: Gary Cooper, Jack Nicholson, James Bond, James Stewart, Liam Neeson

The “Fraser”

Posted on January 11th, 2011 by Adam-Troy Castro

Explanation: the next remake column will be a few days later than anticipated, due to circumstances beyond our control (the remake has not shown up as anticipated). Thus, to hold its place, another past movie rant, originally posted on various online locations from April 29 2010. Enjoy. A-TC I hereby propose an official name for […]

Tags: Bad Movies, Ben Kingsley, Brendan Fraser, Brendan Fraser, De Niro, George of the Jungle, John Travolta, Liam Neeson, Movies, Robert De Niro, Robin Williams, Robin Williams, Steve Martin, Steve Martin, Taxi Driver, The A-Team, The Dark Knight, Travis Bickle, Upcoming, Upcoming