Word: jewison
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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Jesus Christ Superstar. A hack neyed film, based on the Broadway musical that tagged along with the Jesus revival. Director Norman Jewison sets to film the rock cantatas of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice. Beacon Hill Theatre. 10-10 every 2 hours...
Jesus Christ Superstar. A hackneyed film, based on the Broadway musical that tagged along with the Jesus revival. Director Norman Jewison sets to film the rock cantatas of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice. Beacon Hill Theatre...
...horn right away to Norm (Jewison) to tell him what a solid job he did, giving the picture life and relevance. You've probably heard he kind of copped from Henry V, using that stunt of an acting company performing the show we're all watching, making it kind of a show inside of a show, if you can dig it. It gave everything an extra dimension. But what really got to me was the way Norm brought all that contemporary political stuff in. I mean, we all know the story's happening in Israel...
...Cincinnati Kid. Norman Jewison's favorite of his own films, and quite likely his finest. Steve McQueen is the kid who forsakes love and security to challenge Edward G. Robinson's supremacy at five-card stud. This film is for poker what The Hustler was for pool, and powerful performances by McQueen, Robinson, Karl Malden, Joan Blondell, and Tuesday Weld overcome some weaknesses in the script. Despite this glittering cast, however, the entire show is stolen by a cameo appearance by the Jack of Diamonds. Channel...
...Cincinnati Kid, Norman Jewison's favorite of his own films, and quite likely his finest. Steve McQueen is the kid who forsakes love and security to challenge Edward G. Robinson's supremacy at five-card stud. This film is for poker what The Hustler was for pool, and powerful performances by McQueen, Robinson, Karl Malden, Joan Blondell, and Tuesday Weld overcome some weaknesses in the script. Despite this glittering cast, however, the entire show is stolen by a cameo appearance by the Jack of Diamonds. Channel...