The Great Debaters

Started by MacGuffin, November 05, 2007, 09:06:37 PM

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MacGuffin

November 05, 2007, 09:06:37 PM



Trailer here.

Release Date: December 25th, 2007 (limited)

Starring: Denzel Washington, Forest Whitaker, Jurnee Smollett, Nate Parker, Denzel Whitaker
 
Directed by: Denzel Washington

Premise: A drama based on the true story of Melvin B. Tolson, a professor at Wiley College Texas. In 1935, he inspired students to form the school's first debate team, which went on to challenge Harvard in the national championship.
"Don't think about making art, just get it done. Let everyone else decide if it's good or bad, whether they love it or hate it. While they are deciding, make even more art." - Andy Warhol


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squints

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November 05, 2007, 09:44:24 PM
Quote from: MacGuffin on November 05, 2007, 09:06:37 PM
Starring: Denzel Washington, Forest Whitaker, and Denzel Whitaker

Really?
"The myth by no means finds its adequate objectification in the spoken word. The structure of the scenes and the visible imagery reveal a deeper wisdom than the poet himself is able to put into words and concepts" – Friedrich Nietzsche

Pubrick

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November 05, 2007, 10:50:19 PM
under the paving stones.

pete

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November 06, 2007, 01:18:56 AM
"Tragedy is a close-up; comedy, a long shot."
- Buster Keaton

squints

#4
November 06, 2007, 02:30:28 AM
my first born's name will be daniel day dano


and his two favorite genres of movies will be comedy and action
"The myth by no means finds its adequate objectification in the spoken word. The structure of the scenes and the visible imagery reveal a deeper wisdom than the poet himself is able to put into words and concepts" – Friedrich Nietzsche

modage

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November 06, 2007, 11:28:58 PM
without watching this trailer i can safely say that denzels character in this will not be weak or vulnerable. 
Christopher Nolan's directive was clear to everyone in the cast and crew: Use CGI only as a last resort.
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