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April 14, 2021 | Leave a Comment
When Barkhad Abdi was cast in Paul Greengrass' biographical drama about the real-life hijacking of the Maersk Alabama, Captain Phillips was envisioned purely as a Tom Hanks vehicle. Few would have expected a first-time actor ...
February 22, 2021 | Leave a Comment
Based on the true story of the 2009 hijacking of the U.S.-flagged Maersk Alabama, Captain Phillips portrays its titular character as quite a hero. This comes in stark contrast to members of the Maersk Alabama's crew criticizi...
March 6, 2014 | 12 Comments
Ellen DeGeneres poked fun at Barkhad Abdi's Somalian background at The Oscars, but the BAFTA winner isn't exactly laughing his way to the bank. While Barkhad may have helped Captain Phillips make over $200 million at the worl...
January 24, 2014 | 4 Comments
Captain Phillips star Barkhad Abdi was working as a limousine driver in Minneapolis when he saw an announcement on TV saying that a film company was looking for Somalians to play roles in an upcoming Tom Hanks movie. Despite ...
January 22, 2014 | 1 Comment
Based on the 2009 hijacking of the container ship Maersk Alabama, this nail-biting drama manages to tell both sides of the story, capturing intensity from both ends of the gun. Captain Phillips stars Tom Hanks as Captain Rich...
October 18, 2013 | Leave a Comment
Tom Hanks, 57, was scarred after filming the action biopic Captain Phillips, in which he plays the title character. He revealed shooting for scenes in small places on a ship left many of the cast with injuries. He told Flicks...
October 11, 2013 | 1 Comment
This weekend offers thrills and romance as films featuring star-crossed lovers and hijacking pirates are released. The most anticipated of these releases is Paul Greengrass' hostage-thriller Captain Phillips. Tom Hanks sta...
December 30, 2020 | 7 Comments
Based on the 2016 novel of the same name, News of the World starring Tom Hanks is a classic Western film that’s got an emotional arc enough to satisfy viewers.
September 1, 2020 | 1 Comment
There’s something for everyone in this week’s new releases, including Mulan on Disney+ and the DVD release of Irresistible. Check out the trailers inside.
August 26, 2020 | 2 Comments
From Ryan Murphy’s new series to Robert Pattinson’s latest feature film, to Hilary Swanks’ mission to Mars series, the September 2020 slate looks promising.