In 1989, Morgan Freeman, Denzel Washington, Matthew Broderick, Cary Elwes, and Andre Braugher starred in the film "Glory," directed by Edward Zwick. It was the story of the American Civil War's 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, which was one of the earliest Black regiments in the Union Army. It was based on the 1965 novel "One Gallant Rush" by Peter Burchard, the 1973 novel "Lay This Laurel" by Lincoln Kirstein, and the personal letters of Colonel Robert Gould Shaw, the leader of the 54th.
In the film, Shaw gives the Black soldiers the option to walk away after they learn that the Confederacy responded to the Emancipation Proclamation by ordering all captured Black men to be returned to slavery. No one left. The regiment made a heroic stand at the Second Battle of Fort Wagner, and not everyone made it out alive. Broderick played Shaw, Washington played Private Silas Trip, Morgan Freeman was Sergeant Major John Rawlins,...
In the film, Shaw gives the Black soldiers the option to walk away after they learn that the Confederacy responded to the Emancipation Proclamation by ordering all captured Black men to be returned to slavery. No one left. The regiment made a heroic stand at the Second Battle of Fort Wagner, and not everyone made it out alive. Broderick played Shaw, Washington played Private Silas Trip, Morgan Freeman was Sergeant Major John Rawlins,...
- 1/26/2023
- by Jenna Busch
- Slash Film
David Crow Jul 16, 2019
Edward Zwick reflects on the legacy of Glory 30 years later, and how the film's meaning evolved even while making it.
A single tear fleeing from the cheek of Denzel Washington proved to be among the most powerful weapons on a set filled with them during Glory’s production. It was a spontaneous improvisation that Washington has long admitted was unplanned—a natural reaction to living the moment where his character, Pvt. Trip, is being whipped for an unfair charge of desertion—yet it’s perfectly apiece with the natural agony and virtue inherent in that Civil War movie. And 30 years later, it is still an unforgettable experience for director Edward Zwick as well.
“I think it’s a very interesting thing that you’re seeing there: you’re seeing his rage, but you’re also seeing his humiliation,” Zwick says during a phone interview while looking back...
Edward Zwick reflects on the legacy of Glory 30 years later, and how the film's meaning evolved even while making it.
A single tear fleeing from the cheek of Denzel Washington proved to be among the most powerful weapons on a set filled with them during Glory’s production. It was a spontaneous improvisation that Washington has long admitted was unplanned—a natural reaction to living the moment where his character, Pvt. Trip, is being whipped for an unfair charge of desertion—yet it’s perfectly apiece with the natural agony and virtue inherent in that Civil War movie. And 30 years later, it is still an unforgettable experience for director Edward Zwick as well.
“I think it’s a very interesting thing that you’re seeing there: you’re seeing his rage, but you’re also seeing his humiliation,” Zwick says during a phone interview while looking back...
- 7/15/2019
- Den of Geek
Denzel Washington received his first Academy Award – as Best Supporting Actor – for his intense and compassionate performance as Pvt. Trip, a former slave who volunteers to be part of the 54th Massachusetts, a Union regiment comprised of black soldiers. Director Edward Zwick’s visually stunning, meticulously crafted epic stars Matthew Broderick as Col. Robert Gould Shaw, who assumes command of the regiment – which by law could only be led by a white man. Starring Morgan Freeman, Cary Elwes, Andre Braugher and Jihmi Kennedy (from a screenplay by Kevin Jarre), Glory remains one of the most intelligent and gripping movies ever made about the American Civil War, and is a testament to enormous courage and bravery.
This cinematic presentation of Glory commemorates the film’s 30th anniversary – and also the 156th anniversary of the Second Battle Fort Wagner on July 18, 1863, which is the awesome and fearful backdrop for the film’s climax.
This cinematic presentation of Glory commemorates the film’s 30th anniversary – and also the 156th anniversary of the Second Battle Fort Wagner on July 18, 1863, which is the awesome and fearful backdrop for the film’s climax.
- 6/25/2019
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
As Americans prepare to take a well-deserved day off from work to remember the servicemen and women who have sacrificed their lives for this country during times of war, TheWrap remembered their favorite movies tackling the tough topic.
Some are fun, some are sad, but all are classics that are worth watching this Memorial Day weekend if readers haven’t already. From waging war with aliens to women raging against the military for justice, here are our favorite war stories of all time:
“Independence Day”
While many people pan “ID4” as a cheesy, big-budget Will Smith vehicle, I consider it one of my personal favorite feel-good, proud-to-be-an-American films. I always tear up when Randy Quaid sacrifices his life so his kids can live free from extraterrestrial tyranny. Bill Pullman’s patriotic speech should also be required viewing for High School civics classes.
“The Hurt Locker”
This film deserved a fate...
Some are fun, some are sad, but all are classics that are worth watching this Memorial Day weekend if readers haven’t already. From waging war with aliens to women raging against the military for justice, here are our favorite war stories of all time:
“Independence Day”
While many people pan “ID4” as a cheesy, big-budget Will Smith vehicle, I consider it one of my personal favorite feel-good, proud-to-be-an-American films. I always tear up when Randy Quaid sacrifices his life so his kids can live free from extraterrestrial tyranny. Bill Pullman’s patriotic speech should also be required viewing for High School civics classes.
“The Hurt Locker”
This film deserved a fate...
- 5/27/2019
- by Greg Gilman
- The Wrap
There’s nothing like the medium of film to really convey the spirit of America. In honor of the Fourth of July holiday, here are 13 salute-worthy patriotic flicks, one for each original colony!
1. The Patriot [2000]- Mel Gibson, Heath Ledger, Joely Richardson, Tom Wilkinson
He may have proved his manliness in “Braveheart,” but Mel Gibson took that masculinity to a whole new level in “The Patriot.” Of course the eye candy coming from Heath Ledger definitely didn’t hurt either, and as a result this film had plenty to offer for both the male and female audience.
2. National Treasure [2004]- Nicolas Cage, Diane Kruger, Justin Bartha, Jon Voigt
Everyone loves a good mystery, and despite some of his subsequent career missteps, Nicolas Cage picked a winner with “National Treasure.” The blending of historical facts and nail-biting action sequences served to both engage viewers and teach them a little something about...
1. The Patriot [2000]- Mel Gibson, Heath Ledger, Joely Richardson, Tom Wilkinson
He may have proved his manliness in “Braveheart,” but Mel Gibson took that masculinity to a whole new level in “The Patriot.” Of course the eye candy coming from Heath Ledger definitely didn’t hurt either, and as a result this film had plenty to offer for both the male and female audience.
2. National Treasure [2004]- Nicolas Cage, Diane Kruger, Justin Bartha, Jon Voigt
Everyone loves a good mystery, and despite some of his subsequent career missteps, Nicolas Cage picked a winner with “National Treasure.” The blending of historical facts and nail-biting action sequences served to both engage viewers and teach them a little something about...
- 7/4/2013
- GossipCenter
War films make up an illustrious and robust genre in movie history, but it's hard to figure out when tweens and teens are ready to see the realities of war depicted on the big screen. The WWII drama "Red Tails" is a rare, tween-friendly war film that -- except for a couple of explosions and two major characters' deaths -- omits any gratuitous death scenes. It's probably due to executive producer George Lucas' influence, but the action sequences in "Red Tails" seem more "Star Wars" than "Saving Private Ryan," and that's a good thing for younger viewers. Educational if not exceptional, "Red Tails" provides younger audiences a look at how African-American soldiers (in this case, the legendary Tuskegee Airmen fighter pilots) served (and sacrificed for) their country despite facing institutional racism. In honor of the movie's release, here are some recommendations and tips to introducing war films to your interested kids.
- 1/21/2012
- by Eric Larnick
- Moviefone
The IMDb250. A list of the top 250 films, as ranked by the users of the biggest movie Internet site on the web. It is based upon the ratings provided by the users of The Internet Movie Database, which number into the millions. As such, it’s a perfect representation of the opinions of the movie masses, and arguably the most comprehensive ranking system on the Internet.
It’s because of this that we at HeyUGuys (and in this case, we, is myself and Gary) have decided to set ourselves a project. To watch and review all 250 movies on the list! We’ve frozen the list as of 1st January this year. It’s not as simple as it sounds, as we’ll be watching them in one year, 125 each.
This is our thirteenth update, a rundown of my next five movies watched for the project.
(You can find last week...
It’s because of this that we at HeyUGuys (and in this case, we, is myself and Gary) have decided to set ourselves a project. To watch and review all 250 movies on the list! We’ve frozen the list as of 1st January this year. It’s not as simple as it sounds, as we’ll be watching them in one year, 125 each.
This is our thirteenth update, a rundown of my next five movies watched for the project.
(You can find last week...
- 4/19/2010
- by Barry Steele
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
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