Editor’s Note: Deadline presents episode 17 two shots, a video series in which Pete Hammond and Todd McCarthy tackle cinematic fiction. Each of them has been reviewing and writing this craft for decades and drawing on an excellent knowledge of past and present films. What we expected when we asked them to do this was a laconic, sexy and thoughtful conversation comparable to that of Roger Ebert and Gene Siskel.
With Easter and Easter, it’s the holiest Sunday of the year, so what better time than seeing Hollywood’s long and rocky relationship with religion, starting with the many biblical epics now called “faith-based” movies? We look at it from a historical precedent that dates back to the silent era with films like Ben Hur Y ten Commandments Before his sophisticated remakes of the 1950s, before he was so controversial but successful, he earned our trust in Mel Gibson. Christ’s passion and Martin Scorsese The last temptation of Christ, And until this week, where Hollywood’s latest example is the “faith-based” genre, Father Stu, It opens star Mark Wahlberg in the lead role (and ironically Gibson in the role of his father). By combining fun and deep spiritual faith throughout its long history, how far has the industry gone and how far should it still go?
Father Stu Review: Mark Wahlberg inspires a story based on true faith
To watch our conversation, click on the video above.
Hammond has been a columnist for Deadline’s Awards for the past decade, covering what are now, at first glance, Oscar and Emmy seasons throughout the year. He is also Deadline’s best film critic, having previously reviewed films for MovieLine, ᲡAlarós Magazine, Კ behindHollywood.com and maximumas well as leonard maltin movie guide, Of which he was editorial assistant. In addition to writing, Hammond also hosts the KCET Cinema Series and the Station Weekly Series. Definitely watching movies.
McCarthy is a veteran film critic, critic and journalist for industry publications who has also written several popular books and documentaries. He has worked twice at the headquarters variety Y the hollywood reporter And international film festivals widely covered by both publications. your movie Visions of light: the art of cinematography He won Best Documentary Awards from the National Society of Film Critics and the New York Film Critics Associations and received an Emmy Award for his documentary writing. Preston Sturges: The Rise and Fall of the American Dreamer. He was also a documentary director. The man of the cinema: Pierre Risient Y forever hollywood.
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