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Addition: The Rite Exorcise the truth from this demonic film.
MOVIE:
"The Rite", The Film vs.
The History
Most exorcism movies are possessed by over-the-top Hollywoodesque gore and demons.The Rite deviates from this standard and offers a story that is more rooted in fact, though not entirely. There are no spinning heads or projectile vomiting pea soup, but there is the regurgitation of nails and the standard demonic sounding voices (both of which are said to have been witnessed by real exorcists). Join us as we investigate this horror movie based on a true story. See photos of the characters' real life counterparts, explore the liberties that the movie takes and watch interviews with the real people. You can even exorcise your demons in the process.
Find out:
· Did a possessed woman really spit up nails?
· Was the older Priest really taken over by a demon?
Sometimes bad things happen to good people, but surfer Bethany Hamilton knows they are really just blessings in disguise. The movie Soul Surfer is based on her life, before, during and after a nearly 14-foot tiger shark took this promising young surfer's arm when she was only 13-years-old. Her faith in God pulled her through the ordeal and has led the young woman onto bigger and better things than she could have ever imagined with two arms. AnnaSophia Robb delivers an unforgettably inspiring portrayal of Bethany, while Carrie Underwood plays her youth leader Sarah Hill. Dennis Quaid and Helen Hunt round out the cast as her parents, who struggle to overcome the changes nearly as much as their daughter. In God's hands, anything is possible. Join us as we dive in to explore the real events behind the movie.
Find out:
· Was Bethany Hamilton ever able to compete in surfing again?
· How has Bethany used the shark attack to help others?
There's no denying that the Mark Wahlberg movie The Fighter is well acted, with performances worthy of Oscar gold. Christian Bale stands out as boxer Micky Ward's energetic, crack-addicted half-brother and trainer Dickie Eklund. Melissa Leo effortlessly embodies the role of Micky's rough-edged, bleach-blond mother and manager, Alice Ward. Amy Adams shines as the inspiring force in Micky's life, and Mark Wahlberg proves that spending four years to get a film made can truly pay off. But just how much of the movie and its performances are rooted in fact? Join us as we enter the ring with The Fighter, pitting Fact vs. Fiction.
Find out:
· Did Dickie Eklund knock down Sugar Ray Leonard?
· Were Micky Ward's sisters happy with how they are portrayed in the movie?
MOVIE:
"The Social Network", The Film vs.
The History
What did you do today? Chances are at some point you'll log in to check your Facebook account. In six and a half years, The social network Facebook has amassed more than 500 million active users, with 50 percent of those users logging on to the site on any given day. This means that approximately 1 out of every 14 people in the world are members of Facebook. The addiction is undeniable, but what is the true story behind how the site began? Director David Fincher's movie The Social Network attempts to provide an answer to that question, even though Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has already labeled the film fiction. Join us as we separate the facts from the fiction and explore the rise of the internet juggernaut that is Facebook.
Find out:
· How does Mark Zuckerberg feel about the Facebook movie?
· Did Mark really go to an investment meeting wearing pajamas?
The NFL's rookie standout Michael Oher reminds us that everyone has the potential to become somebody if given the chance. Without a place to call home, Michael was taken in by Leigh Anne Tuohy and her family. The movie The Blind Side (starring Oscar winner Sandra Bullock) tells this story, but is the real life tale as sugar coated as the movie? Is Michael Oher really as flawless as his onscreen counterpart? Join us as we pit history vs. Hollywood to literally expose the blind side of this movie based on a true story.
Find out:
· Did Michael Oher really never have his own bed?
· Did Michael really stop the airbag with his arm?
Semptember 11, 2001 was a turning point in the history of the world. In 2006, two feature
films examine the events of that day. The first, titled United 93, comes to us from
English born director Paul Greengrass, and it tells the story of hijacked United Airlines Flight 93, which
crashed in a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Explore the events behind the film's story and meet the actors
and their real-life counterparts.
Find out:
· How did the filmmakers know what happened on board Flight 93?
· Did the family members support the making of the film?
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Here's an interview with Kim and Krickitt Carpenter, the real life couple behind the upcoming movie "The Vow", starring Rachel McAdams and Channing Tatum.
The Upcoming movie "The Vow" starring Rachael McAdams and Channing Tatum was inspired by the true story of husband and wife Kim and Krickitt Carpenter, whose Ford Escort was hit from behind by a fast-moving truck on November 24, 1993. The accident left Krickitt in a coma for weeks, and when she finally emerged she had no memory of the past 18 months of her life, including her memories of husband Kim. The couple wrote a book about their experience, titled "The Vow: The Kim and Krickitt Carpenter Story".
Here's an update on "Lovelace", the biopic about porn star Linda Lovelace. Actress Sarah Jessica Parker has stepped in to replace Demi Moore in the role of women's rights activist Gloria Steinem.
Big Miracle, starring Drew Barrymore and John Krasinski, was inspired by the true story of a group of gray whales that became trapped by rapidly forming ice near Point Barrow, Alaska in 1988. The movie is based on Tom Rose's 1989 book about the rescue effort, "Freeing the Whales".
Big Miracle Trailer www.youtube.com Starring Drew Barrymore, John Krasinski, Kristen Bell, Ted Danson, Tim Blake Nelson, Vinessa Shaw and Dermot Mulroney.
Posted by: ChasingtheFrog | January 26, 2012
Alcatraz, the new FOX TV show that uses the historical prison for its fictional storylines, has stimulated the curiosity of a number of fans. The National Parks Service has confirmed that a growing number of tourists are entering restricted areas on the prison grounds. Most are searching for the secret, fictional bat-cave like control room that's located under the prison on the TV show. After all, why else would certain areas be closed to the public? "Closed areas protect you, historic structures and nesting birds," says Alexandra Picavet of the National Park Service.
On the true story front today, Demi Moore will no longer be starring in the movie "Lovelace," the biopic about porn actress and "Deep Throat" star Linda Lovelace. Moore was set to play women's rights activist Gloria Steinem, who wrote the 1980 Ms. Magazine article "The Real Linda Lovelace." As for the rest of the movie's cast, Amanda Seyfried will portray Lovelace and James Franco will play Hugh Hefner. Shooting began in December. The real Linda Lovelace died from injuries sustained in a automobile accident in 2002.
Demi Moore pulls out of ‘Lovelace’ insidemovies.ew.com Demi Moore is pulling out of the Linda Lovelace biopic Lovelace, her rep confirmed to EW today.
Posted by: ChasingtheFrog | January 24, 2012
The Academy Award nominees were announced today. A few notable true story related noms include Moneyball (Brad Pitt for Best Actor, Jonah Hill for Best Supporting Actor and Moneyball for Best Picture), The Iron Lady (Meryl Streep for Best Actress), and My Week with Marilyn (Michelle Williams for Best Actress and Kenneth Branagh for Best Supporting Actor).
84th Oscar Nominations www.oscars.org View the complete list of 84th Academy Awards nominees.
Posted by: ChasingtheFrog | January 23, 2012
As promised, here's the roundtable discussion featuring Will Reiser, the real guy behind Joseph Gordon-Levitt's character in the movie 50/50, out on DVD/Blu-ray tomorrow. Reiser wrote the movie's screenplay. Browse through the video to YouTube to watch other parts of the discussion.
50/50 arrives on DVD/Blu-ray this Tuesday, January 24. The movie was inspired by the true story of Seth Rogen and his friend Will Reiser, who is portrayed by Joseph Gordon-Levitt in the movie. Rogen and Reiser had been working for Da Ali G Show when Reiser broke the news that he had a malignant spinal tumor. I'll post video of Reiser, Rogen and a round table with the cast tomorrow.
I came across this trailer for "FDR: American Badass" yesterday. Creating outrageous characters out of former Presidents seems to be the growing trend, although I'll admit "Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter" looks more appealing and a little less insane. What do you think of this?
FDR American Badass OFFICIAL REDBAND TRAILER www.youtube.com Here, FDR rides a "wheelchair of death" to stop the world from werewolves... This is NOT safe for workplace viewing.
