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Jul 30, 2020 · After revealing that Doris had learned of his identity as Starman, Ted is able to coax the truth from her remorseful father: Doris had discovered her father's dealings with the Mist and that discovery got her killed.
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Sep 4, 2020 · We're here to break down the Starman story, from the 1940s' tales of super science to the 1990s' reinvention of the character and his history.
- A highly-emotional Story
- Incredible Performances
- Excellent Special Effects
- A Memorable Score
- A Great Blend of Comedy
- A Satisfying Ending That Still Gives Us Hope
Sure, giant spaceships and goop-covered aliens are great, but nothing truly captivates an audience like an incredibly relatable and emotional story, especially if the acting is spot-on. In Starman, Jenny Hayden (Karen Allen) spends her nights drinking wine, smoking, and watching reels of her recently deceased husband. It's clear that she is lost, a...
While Karen Allen was an emotional powerhouse in the film (and deserving of a nomination), it was Jeff Bridges who actually received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. Bridges' portrayal of Star Man was incredible, as he was a human actor, acting as an alien, who was trying to act like a human. In fact, Bridges studied ornithology and bird...
Many other heavy-hitter alien movies of the '80s relied on huge budgets and groundbreaking practical effects for their movies. Starman, on the other hand, relied more on digital and lighting effects. There were some cool practical moments, like when the alien first transforms into a human by replicating Scott's DNA from a hair strand, but most of t...
Unlike most of John Carpenter's films, Starman is one of the few movies that Carpenter directed, that he didn't write the score for. Before Starman, Carpenter had scored every one of his films, with the exception of The Thing (Ennio Morricone). Using Carpenter's style as an influence, Starman's score was composed by Jack Nitzsche, who also composed...
For those that have seen Big Trouble in Little China, it's no surprise that John Carpenter has some fantastic comedy chops in his directing style. Even before then, and before his 1992 Chevy Chase-led comedy Memoirs of an Invisible Man, Carpenter put some hilarious scenes in Star Man. We already know Bridges is a great comedic actor as well, and wa...
Not only is the ending of Starman beautifully shot, but it's a beautiful conclusion to the story. As stated before Jenny and Scott never had the ability to conceive, and during the movie, her and Star Man have an intimate night, where Star Man heals her body, and impregnates her with a baby, that will not only hold Scott's DNA, but will also grow t...
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Nov 7, 2022 · The specific events depicted in "13 Reasons Why" never actually happened, but the series is based in part on a 2007 book of the same name. The novel, which was written by Jay...
Feb 22, 2024 · To create Starman, Bridges turned to real-life friends who he “always thought seemed like they came from outer space.” He was particularly inspired by friend and dancer Russell Clark, rehearsing extensively with him to nail down Starman’s strange bodily movements when he mimics a video of the deceased Scott.
Nov 3, 2023 · The answer is no — while some of the events in the film are inspired by real life, the movie itself is a work of fiction. However, with its themes of resilience, friendship and justice, Shawshank Redemption resonates strongly with viewers and has become an enduring classic.
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Mar 10, 2024 · The 2022 movie adapted Delia Owens' best-selling 2018 novel of the same name, where protagonist Kya (Daisy Edgar-Jones) is accused of killing her abusive ex-boyfriend, Chase Andrews. While fictional, Where The Crawdads Sing had a connection to Owens' real life.
