Tag: Biographical Drama

OPPENHEIMER (STORY ANALYSIS)OPPENHEIMER (STORY ANALYSIS)

Kevin Mathews 2:06 pm
Oppenheimer

Oppenheimer is a 2023 biographical thriller film written and directed by Christopher Nolan. Based on the 2005 biography American Prometheus by Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin, the film chronicles the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer, an American theoretical physicist who was pivotal in developing the first nuclear weapons as part of the Manhattan Project, and thereby ushering in the Atomic Age. The film stars Cillian Murphy in the lead role.

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TILL: POWERFUL FILM ABOUT RACISM AND A MOTHER’S LOVETILL: POWERFUL FILM ABOUT RACISM AND A MOTHER’S LOVE

Kevin Mathews 5:05 pm
Till

Till is a 2022 American biographical drama film directed by Chinonye Chukwu and written by Michael Reilly, Keith Beauchamp, and Chukwu, and produced by Beauchamp, Reilly, and Whoopi Goldberg. It is based on the true story of Mamie Till-Bradley, an educator and activist who pursued justice after the murder of her 14-year-old son Emmett in 1955. The film stars Danielle Deadwyler as Mamie Till-Bradley, with Jalyn Hall, Frankie Faison, Haley Bennett, and Goldberg in supporting roles.

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SHE SAID: JOURNALISM GENRE OSCAR-BAITSHE SAID: JOURNALISM GENRE OSCAR-BAIT

Kevin Mathews 3:34 pm
She Said

She Said is a 2022 American biographical drama film directed by Maria Schrader and written by Rebecca Lenkiewicz, based on the 2019 book by reporters Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey. The film stars Carey Mulligan and Zoe Kazan as Twohey and Kantor, respectively, and follows their New York Times investigation that exposed Harvey Weinstein’s history of abuse and sexual misconduct against women. Patricia Clarkson, Andre Braugher, Jennifer Ehle, and Samantha Morton co-star, with Ashley Judd appearing as herself. (Wikipedia)

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MIKE EPS 3 – 4 (STORY ANALYSIS)MIKE EPS 3 – 4 (STORY ANALYSIS)

Kevin Mathews 2:58 pm
Mike Eps 3 - 4

Mike Eps 3 – 4 is the third/fourth parts of a biographical drama TV miniseries based on the life of heavyweight champion boxer Mike Tyson, played by Trevante Rhodes. The series is a stylised retelling of Tyson’s life from the perspective of a one-man show. Tyson has is not involved in the miniseries and he has disavowed it with a tweet – “Hulu used my Undisputed Truth show as the back drop for their Unauthorised Truth series about my life.”

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MIKE EPS 1 – 2 (STORY ANALYSIS)MIKE EPS 1 – 2 (STORY ANALYSIS)

Kevin Mathews 8:00 pm
Mike Eps 1- 2

Mike Eps 1 – 2 is the first two parts of a biographical drama TV miniseries based on the life of heavyweight champion boxer Mike Tyson, played by Trevante Rhodes. The series is a stylised retelling of Tyson’s life from the perspective of a one-man show. Tyson has is not involved in the miniseries and he has disavowed it with a tweet – “Hulu used my Undisputed Truth show as the back drop for their Unauthorised Truth series about my life.”

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THE OFFER EPISODE 10 (ANALYSIS)THE OFFER EPISODE 10 (ANALYSIS)

Kevin Mathews 8:15 pm

The Offer Episode 10 is the finale of a biographical drama miniseries about the development and production of Francis Ford Coppola’s landmark New York City gangster film The Godfather (1972) for Paramount Pictures. The miniseries is part of the 50th anniversary celebrations of the classic film and is based on the experiences of producer Al Ruddy, played by Miles Teller.

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THE OFFER EPISODE 9 (ANALYSIS)THE OFFER EPISODE 9 (ANALYSIS)

Kevin Mathews 9:27 pm

The Offer Episode 9 is the ninth part of a biographical drama miniseries about the development and production of Francis Ford Coppola’s landmark New York City gangster film The Godfather (1972) for Paramount Pictures. The miniseries is part of the 50th anniversary celebrations of the classic film and is based on the experiences of producer Al Ruddy, played by Miles Teller.

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THE OFFER EPISODE 8 (ANALYSIS)THE OFFER EPISODE 8 (ANALYSIS)

Kevin Mathews 8:30 pm

The Offer Episode 8 is the eighth part of a biographical drama miniseries about the development and production of Francis Ford Coppola’s landmark New York City gangster film The Godfather (1972) for Paramount Pictures. The miniseries is part of the 50th anniversary celebrations of the classic film and is based on the experiences of producer Al Ruddy, played by Miles Teller.

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THE OFFER EPISODE 7 (ANALYSIS)THE OFFER EPISODE 7 (ANALYSIS)

Kevin Mathews 10:15 pm

The Offer Episode 7 is the sixth part of a biographical drama miniseries about the development and production of Francis Ford Coppola’s landmark New York City gangster film The Godfather (1972) for Paramount Pictures. The miniseries is part of the 50th anniversary celebrations of the classic film and is based on the experiences of producer Al Ruddy, played by Miles Teller.

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THE OFFER EPISODE 6 (ANALYSIS)THE OFFER EPISODE 6 (ANALYSIS)

Kevin Mathews 9:39 pm

The Offer Episode 6 is the sixth part of a biographical drama miniseries about the development and production of Francis Ford Coppola’s landmark New York City gangster film The Godfather (1972) for Paramount Pictures. The miniseries is part of the 50th anniversary celebrations of the classic film and is based on the experiences of producer Al Ruddy, played by Miles Teller.

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THE OFFER EPISODE 5 (ANALYSIS)THE OFFER EPISODE 5 (ANALYSIS)

Kevin Mathews 11:00 am

The Offer Episode 5 is the fifth part of a biographical drama miniseries about the development and production of Francis Ford Coppola’s landmark New York City gangster film The Godfather (1972) for Paramount Pictures. The miniseries is part of the 50th anniversary celebrations of the classic film and is based on the experiences of producer Al Ruddy, played by Miles Teller.

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THE OFFER EPISODE 4 (ANALYSIS)THE OFFER EPISODE 4 (ANALYSIS)

Kevin Mathews 10:45 am
The Offer Episode 4 Analysis

The Offer Episode 4 is the fourth part of a biographical drama miniseries about the development and production of Francis Ford Coppola’s landmark New York City gangster film The Godfather (1972) for Paramount Pictures. The miniseries is part of the 50th anniversary celebrations of the classic film and is based on the experiences of producer Al Ruddy, played by Miles Teller.

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THE OFFER EPISODES 1 – 3 (ANALYSIS)THE OFFER EPISODES 1 – 3 (ANALYSIS)

Kevin Mathews 10:00 pm
The Offer Episodes 1 - 3 Analysis

The Offer Episodes 1 – 3 are the first 3 parts of a biographical drama miniseries about the development and production of Francis Ford Coppola’s landmark New York City gangster film The Godfather (1972) for Paramount Pictures. The miniseries is part of the 50th anniversary celebrations of the classic film and is based on the experiences of producer Al Ruddy, played by Miles Teller.

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PAM & TOMMY EPISODE 8 (ANALYSIS)PAM & TOMMY EPISODE 8 (ANALYSIS)

Kevin Mathews 9:51 pm
Pam & Tommy Episode 8 Analysis

Pam & Tommy Episode 8 is the finale of an American biographical drama miniseries chronicling the marriage between actress Pamela Anderson and Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee, respectively played by Lily James and Sebastian Stan, during the period their unauthorized sex tape was made public. Seriously, when someone says “Pam and Tommy”, the only thing that comes to mind is SEXTAPE!

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PAM & TOMMY EPISODE 7 (REVIEW)PAM & TOMMY EPISODE 7 (REVIEW)

Kevin Mathews 1:43 pm
Pam & Tommy Ep7

Pam & Tommy Episode 7 is the seventh instalment of an American biographical drama miniseries chronicling the marriage between actress Pamela Anderson and Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee, respectively played by Lily James and Sebastian Stan, during the period their unauthorized sex tape was made public. Seriously, when someone says “Pam and Tommy”, the only thing that comes to mind is SEXTAPE!

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PAM & TOMMY EPISODE 6 (REVIEW)PAM & TOMMY EPISODE 6 (REVIEW)

Kevin Mathews 11:01 pm
Pam & Tommy Ep6 Review

Pam & Tommy Episode 6 is the sixth instalment of an American biographical drama miniseries chronicling the marriage between actress Pamela Anderson and Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee, respectively played by Lily James and Sebastian Stan, during the period their unauthorized sex tape was made public. Seriously, when someone says “Pam and Tommy”, the only thing that comes to mind is SEXTAPE!

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PAM & TOMMY EPISODE 5 (REVIEW)PAM & TOMMY EPISODE 5 (REVIEW)

Kevin Mathews 10:00 pm
Pam & Tommy Episode 5 Review

Pam & Tommy Episode 5 is the fifth instalment of an American biographical drama miniseries chronicling the marriage between actress Pamela Anderson and Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee, respectively played by Lily James and Sebastian Stan, during the period their unauthorized sex tape was made public. Seriously, when someone says “Pam and Tommy”, the only thing that comes to mind is SEXTAPE!

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PAM & TOMMY EPISODE 4 (REVIEW)PAM & TOMMY EPISODE 4 (REVIEW)

Kevin Mathews 9:51 pm
Pam & Tommy Episode 4 Review

Pam & Tommy Episode 4 is the fourth instalment of an American biographical drama miniseries chronicling the marriage between actress Pamela Anderson and Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee, respectively played by Lily James and Sebastian Stan, during the period their unauthorized sex tape was made public. Seriously, when someone says “Pam and Tommy”, the only thing that comes to mind is SEXTAPE!

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PAM & TOMMY EPISODES 1 – 3 (REVIEW)PAM & TOMMY EPISODES 1 – 3 (REVIEW)

Kevin Mathews 9:40 pm
Pam & Tommy Ep 1 - 3 Review

Pam & Tommy Episodes 1 – 3 are the first three instalments of an American biographical drama miniseries chronicling the marriage between actress Pamela Anderson and Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee, respectively played by Lily James and Sebastian Stan, during the period their unauthorized sex tape was made public. Seriously, when someone says “Pam and Tommy”, the only thing that comes to mind is SEXTAPE!

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