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Independent Films of 1997

My movie viewing life as I knew it changed forever in 1994. That year, I fell in love with the movie Forrest Gump. I saw it at the theater two nights in a row and was rooting for it to win Best Picture at the Academy Awards. I had been a Tom Hanks fan since he donned a wig in “Bosom Buddies.” And to this day, I remain a Tom Hanks fan. I was elated when Forrest Gump won Best Picture. Then, about six months later, I realized I was wrong. I was on a business trip with a co-worker. … Continue reading →

Steve Buscemi – A Great, Often Overlooked Actor

Steve Buscemi is my favorite actor. He has been in blockbuster movies (Armageddon), independent films (Living in Oblivion), even on television (The Sopranos), but many still do not know who he is. He is the thin guy with bugged out eyes, usually playing a nervous, talkative character. He seems to be able to move into any role so easily, that people overlook his greatness. He is one of the most prolific actors today, having starred in almost 100 movies over the past 22 years. He was born in Brooklyn, NY in 1957. He acted in high school, but in 1980, … Continue reading →