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Category Archives: Film
‘Lincoln’ Historically Inaccurate? Congressman Joe Courtney Finds Big Error in Film
Rep. Joe Courtney, of Connecticut, recently took in a viewing of Steven Spielberg’s film, which chronicles Honest Abe’s last months in office as he fights to abolish slavery, but was miffed when he saw two Connecticut congressmen vote against the … Continue reading
Posted in 1865, African-American, Film, Lincoln
Tagged 13th Amendment, 2012, 2013, Academy Award, Congress, Connecticut, Daniel Day Lewis, inaccurate, Joe Courtney, Lincoln (film), Oscar, Slavery, Steven Spielberg
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Panel Discussion for the film LINCOLN
The Minnesota Civil War Commemoration Task Force hosted a premiere screening of the film “Lincoln” at the Theatres at Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota on November 16, 2012 with a post-film panel discussion. The panelists are Dr. David Woodard, … Continue reading
Posted in 1865, Film, Lincoln
Tagged 2012, Academy Award, Concordia University-St. Paul, Daniel Day Lewis, David Woodard, film, Golden Globes, Jeffrey S. Williams, Lincoln, Mall of America, Minnesota Civil War Commemoration Task Force, Minnesota Historical Society, November, Oscar, panel discussion, Paul Buchel, Randal Dietrich, Sally Field, Steven Spielberg, theater
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Frederick Aiken The Attorney – Historians Weigh In
From the moment that the American Film Company released The Conspirator, questions have been raised about the films accuracy regarding the lead counsel, Frederick Aiken. Was he, as FoxNews host Bill O’Reilly would opine, a “pinhead” or a “patriot?” You be … Continue reading
Civil War filmmaker still owes $263K on county loan
By ANDREW SCHOTZ; andrews@herald-mail.com HAGERSTOWN, Md.— Director Ron Maxwell — who owes Washington County $263,000 on an overdue loan — said Thursday he’s “absolutely” confident he still can make the last movie in a Civil War trilogy. “As long … Continue reading
Posted in Film
Tagged Gettysburg, Gods and Generals, Jeff Schaara, Last Full Measure, Maryland, Ron Maxwell, Washington County
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Spielberg to film ‘Lincoln’ scenes in Richmond
By BOB LEWIS, Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. – The Capitol of Virginia, onetime seat of the Confederacy, is being converted for a few weeks more in keeping with how it looked at the close of the Civil War — for … Continue reading
History Channel’s “Gettysburg” is major disappointment
by Martha M. Boltz, Washington Times VIENNA, Va, May 31, 2011 — I understand from friends that I deserve a commendation medal for lasting through the full two hours of the much-touted “Gettysburg” on the History Channel last night. Many civil war … Continue reading
‘Glory,’ Screenwriter Kevin Jarre Dies
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Kevin Jarre, who wrote the screenplays for the movies “Glory” and “Tombstone,” has died. He was 56. His aunt, Patty Briley Bean, tells the Los Angeles Times that Jarre died unexpectedly of heart failure on April 3 … Continue reading
Historical Inaccuracies in ‘The Conspirator’
by Jeffrey S. Williams Okay, so we know that the James Solomon/Robert Redford film The Conspirator, now entering its second full weekend, has some inaccuracies to it. What are they? Here are a few obvious ones that I remember from … Continue reading
Posted in 1865, Assassination, Booth, Film, Frederick Aiken, Lincoln, Surratt
Tagged Assassination, Booth, Ford's Theater, Grant, Lincoln, Lincoln Funeral Train, New Jersey, Surratt, The Conspirator, Washington Arsenal
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‘The Conspirator’ aims for accuracy
By Lewis Beale - Newsday NEW YORK — On April 12, 1861, Confederate forces fired on Union troops stationed in Fort Sumter, S.C. The barrage marked the opening shots of the Civil War, a national tragedy that killed more than 600,000 people, … Continue reading
Posted in 1865, Assassination, Booth, Film, Frederick Aiken, Lincoln, Maryland, Reenactment, Surratt
Tagged Lincoln Assassination
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The Conspirator Box Office – Opening Weekend
The numbers are in from “The Conspirator” opening weekend gross. The $25 million budget film for director Robert Redford screened at 707 theaters during the film’s opening weekend. April 15, 2011 – 707 theaters – $1,099,750 total gross ($1,556 per … Continue reading
Posted in 1865, Assassination, Booth, Film, Frederick Aiken, Lincoln, Surratt
Tagged Assassination, Booth, film, Lincoln, Surratt, The Conspirator
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