He's only in six scenes, but his turn as General MacArthur in Emperor steals the show - again
• Interview: Matthew Fox on Emperor
With a face that belongs either on Mount Rushmore or one of the higher-denomination Us Treasury banknotes, Tommy Lee Jones has for 40 years been the saviour of more movies than I can count. That includes this week's listless, though occasionally diverting, historical drama Emperor, in which he essays the role of General Douglas MacArthur with far greater conviction and aplomb than pretty-boy Gregory Peck managed for Us TV back in 1977, or Henry Fonda the year before, or Lawrence Olivier in the Moonie-backed megaflop Inchon in 1981.
Although his is a supporting role – the lead is whey-faced, pasteurised Matthew Fox as his protege, General Bonner Fellers – and Jones is only in about six scenes, it's his work that sticks with the viewer. The movie, which is about the process...
• Interview: Matthew Fox on Emperor
With a face that belongs either on Mount Rushmore or one of the higher-denomination Us Treasury banknotes, Tommy Lee Jones has for 40 years been the saviour of more movies than I can count. That includes this week's listless, though occasionally diverting, historical drama Emperor, in which he essays the role of General Douglas MacArthur with far greater conviction and aplomb than pretty-boy Gregory Peck managed for Us TV back in 1977, or Henry Fonda the year before, or Lawrence Olivier in the Moonie-backed megaflop Inchon in 1981.
Although his is a supporting role – the lead is whey-faced, pasteurised Matthew Fox as his protege, General Bonner Fellers – and Jones is only in about six scenes, it's his work that sticks with the viewer. The movie, which is about the process...
- 9/30/2013
- by John Patterson
- The Guardian - Film News
With Thanksgiving already here, the holiday season is kicking off in earnest and celebrities have shared with People what they're most looking forward to - giving thanks! Cranberries! A smörgåsbord! - in the coming weeks. • Lauren Conrad's most cherished holiday tradition"My favorite holiday tradition is anything to do with food," the reality star, 24, says. "Anything to do with Thanksgiving, or Christmas treats, pumpkin pie with whipped cream. My holiday ritual is to make it into my 'eat whatever you want day!' " • Gwyneth Paltrow's favorite Christmas creation"Besides the mulled wine, I make a really delicious fresh...
- 11/25/2010
- by Sara Hammel
- PEOPLE.com
Movie Info: Writer: Norman Mailer Director: Lawrence Schiller Cast: Tommy Lee Jones, Christine Lahti, Rosanna Arquette, Eli Wallach, Steven Keats, Jordan Clarke, Richard Venture Rating: Not Rated Studio: Paramount Release Info: Theatrical Release: Aired on television November 28, 1982 DVD Release Date: August 5, 2008 Online Availability: Amazon Once upon a time, movies on television sported a notable cast and they were well written. These [...]...
- 9/2/2008
- by Ashtyn
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