Articles related to "Political Thriller"
Politics and Hypnosis in "The Manchurian Candidate"
Tense political thriller starring Frank Sinatra, Laurance Harvey and Angela Lansbury.
movie • film • frank sinatra • angela lansbury • political thriller
Tense political thriller starring Frank Sinatra, Laurance Harvey and Angela Lansbury.
movie • film • frank sinatra • angela lansbury • political thriller
Revival of the Political Thriller: The Contender, Part 1
The Contender gives a modern twist on the political thriller with a serious look at morals and principles in the top levels of the American government. Part one examines the plot, and the main players.
the contender • political thriller • morals • principles • american government
The Contender gives a modern twist on the political thriller with a serious look at morals and principles in the top levels of the American government. Part one examines the plot, and the main players.
the contender • political thriller • morals • principles • american government
Revival of the Political Thriller: The Contender, Part 2
The Contender gives a modern twist on the political thriller with a serious look at morals and principles in the top levels of the American government. Part two takes a closer look at the other players, and makes the final conclusion.
the contender • political thriller • morals • principles • american government
The Contender gives a modern twist on the political thriller with a serious look at morals and principles in the top levels of the American government. Part two takes a closer look at the other players, and makes the final conclusion.
the contender • political thriller • morals • principles • american government
A Night at the Movies: Thrillers
Turner Classic Movies is spotlighting the thriller genre every Friday in October, 2009. This is the first in their genre specials.
the suspenseful world of thrillers • a night at the movies on tcm • alfred hitchcock thrillers • political thrillers • crime thrillers
Turner Classic Movies is spotlighting the thriller genre every Friday in October, 2009. This is the first in their genre specials.
the suspenseful world of thrillers • a night at the movies on tcm • alfred hitchcock thrillers • political thrillers • crime thrillers
Book Review – Ripple Effect by Scott Cooper
Written by an ex-Military and Signals Intelligence operative, this political thriller is based on the disappearance of Australian Prime Minister Harold Holt in 1967.
australian political thriller • disappearance of harold holt • ripple effect • scott cooper • vietnam war
Written by an ex-Military and Signals Intelligence operative, this political thriller is based on the disappearance of Australian Prime Minister Harold Holt in 1967.
australian political thriller • disappearance of harold holt • ripple effect • scott cooper • vietnam war
Breathing Water by Timothy Hallinan
Poke Rafferty, an American ex-patriot travel writer living in Bangkok, is back and getting into more trouble amid the less savory elements of Thailand.
breathing water by timothy hallinan • timothy hallinan novels • mystery novels set in bangkok • poke rafferty novels • 2009 mystery novels
Poke Rafferty, an American ex-patriot travel writer living in Bangkok, is back and getting into more trouble amid the less savory elements of Thailand.
breathing water by timothy hallinan • timothy hallinan novels • mystery novels set in bangkok • poke rafferty novels • 2009 mystery novels
Movie Review: Body of Lies with Russell Crowe
Body of Lies follows a current theme of films with a political agenda. However is being a Ridley Scott production, and having a big name cast enough to make it stand out?
body of lies • ridley scott • russell crow • leonardo di caprio • political thriller
Body of Lies follows a current theme of films with a political agenda. However is being a Ridley Scott production, and having a big name cast enough to make it stand out?
body of lies • ridley scott • russell crow • leonardo di caprio • political thriller
The Ghost, by Robert Harris
Taken from today's headlines, Robert Harris' The Ghost is a tale of intrigue and deception, and the addictive nature of power.
the ghost by robert harris • the ghost • robert harris • pompeii author • tony blair
Taken from today's headlines, Robert Harris' The Ghost is a tale of intrigue and deception, and the addictive nature of power.
the ghost by robert harris • the ghost • robert harris • pompeii author • tony blair
Bluray Review: The International
German kinetic director Tom Tykwer (Run Lola Run) helms this fast paced thriller about investigators tackling a global bank with ties to most criminal organizations. 7/10
the international bluray • the international dvd review • the international synopsis • overview of bonus features on the international • political intrigue films
German kinetic director Tom Tykwer (Run Lola Run) helms this fast paced thriller about investigators tackling a global bank with ties to most criminal organizations. 7/10
the international bluray • the international dvd review • the international synopsis • overview of bonus features on the international • political intrigue films
JFK by Director Oliver Stone
Oliver Stone compiles a remarkable case against the accepted version of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, and lends credence to the grassy knoll theory.
jfk • jim garrison • oliver stone • kevin costner • gary oldman
Oliver Stone compiles a remarkable case against the accepted version of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, and lends credence to the grassy knoll theory.
jfk • jim garrison • oliver stone • kevin costner • gary oldman
Made in U.S.A., Now Seen in U.S.A.
Not released in the United States until now, the French New Wave master's take on the political thriller is as playful, provocative and moving as his more popular works
jean-luc godard • made in u.s.a. film • made in u.s.a. film review • made in u.s.a. 1966 • jean-luc godard politics
Not released in the United States until now, the French New Wave master's take on the political thriller is as playful, provocative and moving as his more popular works
jean-luc godard • made in u.s.a. film • made in u.s.a. film review • made in u.s.a. 1966 • jean-luc godard politics
Palace Council by Stephen L. Carter: A Review
His reputation secured with two murder mysteries set amidst New England's black intelligentsia, Stephen L. Carter serves up an epic political conspiracy tale.
palace council by stephen l. carter • palace council • stephen l. carter • political thriller • thriller
His reputation secured with two murder mysteries set amidst New England's black intelligentsia, Stephen L. Carter serves up an epic political conspiracy tale.
palace council by stephen l. carter • palace council • stephen l. carter • political thriller • thriller
Review: State of Play (2009)
In this intricate whodunit, Russell Crowe plays a seasoned journalist who uncovers a deeply rooted political scandal involving Ben Affleck's congressman character. 8/10
state of play film review • adaptation of bbc miniseries • political thrillers • russell crowe thriller • washington conspiracy
In this intricate whodunit, Russell Crowe plays a seasoned journalist who uncovers a deeply rooted political scandal involving Ben Affleck's congressman character. 8/10
state of play film review • adaptation of bbc miniseries • political thrillers • russell crowe thriller • washington conspiracy
Sub-Genres of the Hollywood Thriller
While there are certain characteristics that define all thrillers, the large category can be subdivided into several sub-genres which have their own distinct formulas.
sub-genres of thrillers • sub-genres of hollywood thrillers • characteriestics of hollywood thrillers • sub-genres of suspense movies • action thrillers
While there are certain characteristics that define all thrillers, the large category can be subdivided into several sub-genres which have their own distinct formulas.
sub-genres of thrillers • sub-genres of hollywood thrillers • characteriestics of hollywood thrillers • sub-genres of suspense movies • action thrillers
Transfer of Power by Vince Flynn is Fast-Paced
Transfer of Power by Vince Flynn is an action-packed political thriller that will grab the reader and keep them intrigued until the very end.
transfer • power • vince • flynn • president
Transfer of Power by Vince Flynn is an action-packed political thriller that will grab the reader and keep them intrigued until the very end.
transfer • power • vince • flynn • president
Friday the 13th Wins Highest Box-office Debut
Friday the 13th's Jason never seems to tire of killing teenagers. He's back in 12th remake of long-running horror franchise.
taken • liam neeson • he's just not that into you • isla fisher • confessions of a shopaholic
Friday the 13th's Jason never seems to tire of killing teenagers. He's back in 12th remake of long-running horror franchise.
taken • liam neeson • he's just not that into you • isla fisher • confessions of a shopaholic
Norman Lloyd Recalls Storied Work With Hitchcock
Norman Lloyd's remarkable film career has spanned seven decades and included filmmakers from Hitchcock and Chaplin to contemporary directors including Peter Weir.
norman lloyd • alfred hitchcock • political thrillers • psycho • orson welles
Norman Lloyd's remarkable film career has spanned seven decades and included filmmakers from Hitchcock and Chaplin to contemporary directors including Peter Weir.
norman lloyd • alfred hitchcock • political thrillers • psycho • orson welles
Film Review – Endgame (2009)
An engaging political thriller that drags out at times but is a well shot film with strong performances from the talented cast including William Hurt and Chiwetel Ejiofor
endgame • review endgame channel 4 • channel 4 tv endgame • endgame film apartheid 2009 • pete travis endgame director
An engaging political thriller that drags out at times but is a well shot film with strong performances from the talented cast including William Hurt and Chiwetel Ejiofor
endgame • review endgame channel 4 • channel 4 tv endgame • endgame film apartheid 2009 • pete travis endgame director
Imperium by Robert Harris
Another historical thriller from Robert Harris combines a gripping plot with historical accuracy and some reflections on modern politics.
imperium • robert harris • cicero • enigma • tiro
Another historical thriller from Robert Harris combines a gripping plot with historical accuracy and some reflections on modern politics.
imperium • robert harris • cicero • enigma • tiro
The Manchurian Candidate a Cold War Thriller
The Manchurian Candidate is a Cold War thriller and intense political satire with sinister plot twists starring Frank Sinatra, Laurence Harvey and Angela Lansbury.
the manchurian candidate • frank sinatra • angela lansbury • laurence harvey • janet leigh
The Manchurian Candidate is a Cold War thriller and intense political satire with sinister plot twists starring Frank Sinatra, Laurence Harvey and Angela Lansbury.
the manchurian candidate • frank sinatra • angela lansbury • laurence harvey • janet leigh
Ben Kingsley's Elegy
In 1983, Ben Kingsley swiped the Oscar from four veteran actors. 26 years later, Kingsley is the veteran, with a remarkable string of performances, of depth and range.
ben kingsley films • best actor • best actor oscar • sinners saints • elegy film
In 1983, Ben Kingsley swiped the Oscar from four veteran actors. 26 years later, Kingsley is the veteran, with a remarkable string of performances, of depth and range.
ben kingsley films • best actor • best actor oscar • sinners saints • elegy film
BEST ELECTION DAY MOVIES
A short overlook of some of my favorite black and white political movies.
election • voting • frank capra • frank sinatra • marx brothers
A short overlook of some of my favorite black and white political movies.
election • voting • frank capra • frank sinatra • marx brothers
David Tennant as Hamlet
An all-star cast at the Courtyard Theatre in Stratford produces a vibrant and engaging version of one of the most famous plays in the canon: Shakespeare's "Hamlet"
david tennant as hamlet • patrick stewart as claudius • penny downie as gertrude • royal shakespeare company • shakespeare's hamlet 2008
An all-star cast at the Courtyard Theatre in Stratford produces a vibrant and engaging version of one of the most famous plays in the canon: Shakespeare's "Hamlet"
david tennant as hamlet • patrick stewart as claudius • penny downie as gertrude • royal shakespeare company • shakespeare's hamlet 2008
DVD Review: Traitor
Capable dramatic actor Don Cheadle (Hotel Rwanda) plays Samir Horn, a Sudanese born American Muslim who covertly infiltrates an Islamic extremist terrorist cell.
traitor dvd review • traitor movie synopsis • don cheadle in traitor • guy pearce in traitor • said taghmaoui in traitor
Capable dramatic actor Don Cheadle (Hotel Rwanda) plays Samir Horn, a Sudanese born American Muslim who covertly infiltrates an Islamic extremist terrorist cell.
traitor dvd review • traitor movie synopsis • don cheadle in traitor • guy pearce in traitor • said taghmaoui in traitor
Lions for Lambs DVD Review
Robert Redford addresses the complex issue of fighting terror through three stories, but the film appears to lack soul.
director robert redford • actor tom cruise • actor meryl streep • lions for lambs dvd review • film on war on terror
Robert Redford addresses the complex issue of fighting terror through three stories, but the film appears to lack soul.
director robert redford • actor tom cruise • actor meryl streep • lions for lambs dvd review • film on war on terror
Mike Nichols' Charlie Wilson's War
Written by Aaron Sorkin, this 2007 film revolves around events in Afghanistan and the Soviet Union in the late 80s. Great performances, humor, mixed with serious events.
charlie wilson's war • 2007 golden globe comedy musical nominees • 2007 oscar nominees • tom hanks • julia roberts
Written by Aaron Sorkin, this 2007 film revolves around events in Afghanistan and the Soviet Union in the late 80s. Great performances, humor, mixed with serious events.
charlie wilson's war • 2007 golden globe comedy musical nominees • 2007 oscar nominees • tom hanks • julia roberts
Movie Review - State Of Play
Kevin MacDonald adapts the BBC series State of Play for the big screen, although it doesn't live up to the TV version it's a fairly accomplished movie.
state of play review • movie review state of play • russell crowe state of play • film review state of play • kevin macdonald movie
Kevin MacDonald adapts the BBC series State of Play for the big screen, although it doesn't live up to the TV version it's a fairly accomplished movie.
state of play review • movie review state of play • russell crowe state of play • film review state of play • kevin macdonald movie
Oscar Winners for Best Picture - 1950s/1960s
In two decades, the last filled with political and social unrest, movies went from dramas and romances to epics and musicals. The Academy Awards reflected these changes.
oscar winners • best picture 1950s 1960s • academy award movies from the 1950s • academy award movies from the 1960s • academy award musicals
In two decades, the last filled with political and social unrest, movies went from dramas and romances to epics and musicals. The Academy Awards reflected these changes.
oscar winners • best picture 1950s 1960s • academy award movies from the 1950s • academy award movies from the 1960s • academy award musicals
Shakespeare and Film Genre
Some of the best film versions of Shakespeare involve presenting them in genres which have been developed by cinema itself.
shakespeare and film • baz lurhman • kenneth branagh • romantic comedy • romeo + juliet
Some of the best film versions of Shakespeare involve presenting them in genres which have been developed by cinema itself.
shakespeare and film • baz lurhman • kenneth branagh • romantic comedy • romeo + juliet
State of Play Review
State of Play is just as much about newspapers as it is about politics.
state of play • privitization • ben affleck • plot twists • senate committee
State of Play is just as much about newspapers as it is about politics.
state of play • privitization • ben affleck • plot twists • senate committee
The BBC's Original Drama Series State of Play
As the story is about to be Americanised with a retelling and a big Hollywood budget this article remembers the importance and impact of Paul Abbott's original series.
state of play drama • state of play bbc • state of play original bbc series • state of play us film remake • paul abbott state of play
As the story is about to be Americanised with a retelling and a big Hollywood budget this article remembers the importance and impact of Paul Abbott's original series.
state of play drama • state of play bbc • state of play original bbc series • state of play us film remake • paul abbott state of play
Tom Cruise in Valkyrie: War and Political Unrest
The 2008 film Valkyrie is based on the true story of Claus Stauffenberg, an officer in the German army who helped spearhead a plot to assassinate Hitler and stage a coup.
valkyrie • tom cruise • historical dramas • politics and movies • stauffenberg
The 2008 film Valkyrie is based on the true story of Claus Stauffenberg, an officer in the German army who helped spearhead a plot to assassinate Hitler and stage a coup.
valkyrie • tom cruise • historical dramas • politics and movies • stauffenberg
2008 Year in Film: The Bottom Eleven
Even in a year in which the most popular and successful films were often among the very best, the past twelve months were no stranger to cinematic pile-ups.
troma entertainment • judd apatow • star wars • jason friedberg • aaron seltzer
Even in a year in which the most popular and successful films were often among the very best, the past twelve months were no stranger to cinematic pile-ups.
troma entertainment • judd apatow • star wars • jason friedberg • aaron seltzer
Burt Lancaster - a Biography
Burt Lancaster is the rugged American hero or 'man of bronze' who acted in over 70 movies. His films could be described as intelligent macho.
burt lancaster • classic films • from here to eternity • kirk douglas • local hero
Burt Lancaster is the rugged American hero or 'man of bronze' who acted in over 70 movies. His films could be described as intelligent macho.
burt lancaster • classic films • from here to eternity • kirk douglas • local hero
Canadian Actor Seana McKenna
One of Canada's leading ladies discusses the magic realism of Sarah Ruhl, Vern Theissen's monodrama, Season 17 at Stratford and British/Canadian TV production Burn Up.
the clean house • shakespeare's will • fuente ovejuna • seana mckenna • vincent in brixton
One of Canada's leading ladies discusses the magic realism of Sarah Ruhl, Vern Theissen's monodrama, Season 17 at Stratford and British/Canadian TV production Burn Up.
the clean house • shakespeare's will • fuente ovejuna • seana mckenna • vincent in brixton
Hugh Jackman in X-Men Origins: Wolverine
High Jackman once again steps into the role of Wolverine, but can the character sustain a whole film without his other X-Men in tow? Unfortunately, he can't.
hugh jackman in x-men origins: wolverine • based on a marvel comic book • the origins of wolverine • sabertooth • mutants at war
High Jackman once again steps into the role of Wolverine, but can the character sustain a whole film without his other X-Men in tow? Unfortunately, he can't.
hugh jackman in x-men origins: wolverine • based on a marvel comic book • the origins of wolverine • sabertooth • mutants at war
Review - Russell Crowe, Ben Affleck Tangle in a State of Play
The film investigates the current state of brick-and-mortar newspapers and their desire to stay relevant in the wake of Internet journalism and web logs.
state of play • russell crowe • ben affleck • rachel mcadams • helen mirren
The film investigates the current state of brick-and-mortar newspapers and their desire to stay relevant in the wake of Internet journalism and web logs.
state of play • russell crowe • ben affleck • rachel mcadams • helen mirren
The 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards
Awards season is in full swing now that The Golden Globes have been handed out, so just who won, who lost, and what could that possibly mean come Oscar time?
66th annual golden globes • mickey rourke • the wrestler • kate winsletthe reader • revolutionary road
Awards season is in full swing now that The Golden Globes have been handed out, so just who won, who lost, and what could that possibly mean come Oscar time?
66th annual golden globes • mickey rourke • the wrestler • kate winsletthe reader • revolutionary road
The Lives of Others
During its years as a Soviet satellite, East Germany created and maintained an organization called the Stasi. Their mission: "to know everything".
stasi • eastgermany • sonataforagood man • berlinwall • sureillance
During its years as a Soviet satellite, East Germany created and maintained an organization called the Stasi. Their mission: "to know everything".
stasi • eastgermany • sonataforagood man • berlinwall • sureillance
THE CRYING GAME: NOT JUST A MARKETING TRIUMPH
A look at THE CRYING GAME, that rare media hype movie that actually lives up to the hype.
movies • reviews • the crying game
A look at THE CRYING GAME, that rare media hype movie that actually lives up to the hype.
movies • reviews • the crying game
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