Starring Tom Hanks, Liv Tyler, and Charlize Theron A local Pennsylvania band scores a one-hit wonder in 1964 and rides the star-making machinery as long as they can, with lots of help from their manager. Adam Schlesinger, the bassist of Fountains of Wayne, penned the title song in response to a contest being held by […]
Starring Kurt Russell Be inspired by the true story of Herb Brooks, the player-turned-coach who led the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team to victory over the seemingly invincible Soviet squad. Kurt Russell took a pay cut, so the 800 - 1000 extras used as the fans at the hockey game could enjoy a full hot meal […]
Starring Mel Gibson, Heath Ledger, and Joely Richardson Peaceful farmer Benjamin Martin is driven to lead the Colonial Militia during the American Revolution when a sadistic British officer murders his son. The historical accuracy of the costumes and settings were overseen by the Smithsonian Institution. It's the first time the Institution ever worked directly on […]
Starring John Wayne, Robert Ryan, and Robert Mitchum The events of D-Day, told on a grand scale from both the Allied and German points of view. While clearing a section of the Normandy beach near Pointe du Hoc, the crew unearthed a tank that had been buried in the sand since the original invasion. Mechanics […]