Family roots run deep May 21, 2009
It was about the time of the release of the movie "61" that was directed by Billy Crystal and starred Barry Pepper as Roger Maris. It centered around the 1961 season and Maris' run at Babe Ruth's record, him receiving death threats and hate mail and his relationship with teammate Mickey Mantle. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Filmfest blog: Review & weekend preview May 16, 2009
The highlight was Barry Pepper s nuanced role as an ex-con and abusive husband working to reclaim his son with his wife, played by Sorvino. The wealthy couple who adopted the boy years before aren t willing to hand their son to his gritty, blue-collar biological parents, causing heartstrings to be bluntly plucked on each side. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
63 films to be shown Apr 1, 2009
Sorvino plays Molly Porter, a woman living in an abusive relationship with her husband Rip (Barry Pepper of "Seven Pounds"). After Rip is sent to prison, Wendy discovers she is pregnant and makes the difficult decision to give their son up for adoption without discussing it with her husband. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Lucas's 'Fighter' Film Details Feb 28, 2009
From what I m told, offers have gone to Terence Howard and superstar singer NeYo, Andre Royo (from "Oz") and Nate Parker (from "The Great Debaters"), British actor David Oyelowo, as well as Barry Pepper and Bryan Cranston, the dad from Malcolm in the Middle. Who we won t see donning World War II gear, unfortunately: the great Derek Luke or Michael Ealy, because Lucas and co. are said to be sensitive about not overlapping with Spike Lee s recent feature about African Americans in the war,... (Fox News)
Meyers Movie Picks Blog #5 - Epic War Films Feb 11, 2009
Starring Tom Hanks as Captain Miller who leads a platoon that includes actors Edward Burns, Tom Sizemore, Barry Pepper, Vin Diesel, and Giovanni Ribisi. This film creates a battle torn Europe that is so realistic that it is hard to believe your watching nothing else but the real thing. (Umassathletics.com)
Smith, Rourke, Eastwood are the drama kings Feb 7, 2009
Starring: Will Smith, Rosario Dawson, Michael Ealy, Barry Pepper, Woody Harrelson Director: Gabriele Muccino Story: Smith stars as an IRS agent who feels guilty and depressed for the mistakes hes made in his life. He decides to change the lives of seven people, including a blind man (Harrelson) and a woman with a heart problem (Dawson) he ends up falling for. (MSNBC -- Movies)
