Hawke of the town Nov 16, 2009
And this year, we re officially celebrating 20 years of Ethan, the original emo boy, from his start way back in 1989 s Dead Poets Society ... And this year, we re officially celebrating 20 years of Ethan, the original emo boy, from his start way back in 1989 s Dead Poets Society. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Founder Of Dead Poets Society Visits Bards' Graves Nov 1, 2009
CUNDY'S HARBOR, Maine -- On the big screen, the leader of the Dead Poets Society at an all-boys prep school was an inspirational teacher played by Robin Williams ... Walter Skold, founder of the Dead Poets Society of America, just finished a three-month road trip in which he visited the graves of 150 poets in 23 states ... Skold, 49, of Freeport, founded Dead Poets Society of America a year ago, leaving his job as a public school technology teacher to pursue his passions of poetry and... (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
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Founder of Dead Poets Society visits bards' graves ... Published: Saturday, October 31, 2009 5:45 PM EDT On the big screen, the leader of the Dead Poets Society at an all-boys prep school was an inspirational teacher played by Robin Williams ... Walter Skold, founder of the Dead Poets Society of America, just finished a three-month road trip in which he visited the graves of 150 poets in 23 states. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Daily TV and radio guide Sep 19, 2009
Dead Poets Society 8:30 p.m. (OVAT). Robin Williams as an inspirational prep-school English teacher. (Boston Globe)
Wellesley-based Babson professor challenges students to raise funds for Dana-Farber Sep 12, 2009
Courtesy photo Professor Leonardo Len Green, a professor at Babson College, speaks with students. By Gadija Saville/Townsman Correspondent GateHouse News Service Posted Sep 11, 2009 @ 01:45 PM. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
The Last Great Rom-Com? Sep 1, 2009
"When Harry Met Sally" lost out on its one Oscar nomination (for screenplay) to "Dead Poets Society." Despite five nominations, it failed to win a single Golden Globe. The highest-grossing movies of 1989 were "Batman," "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade" and "Lethal Weapon 2." But "When Harry Met Sally s" director Rob Reiner wanted a talk piece. (Fox News)
Robin Williams mellows out Aug 25, 2009
"If I was going to write a movie for Robin Williams, it wouldn't be a poetry teacher that faces some tragedy. I think he did that pretty well in 'Dead Poets Society.' " Williams found much to relate to in Goldthwait's screenplay, which he immediately dubbed "Dead Penis Society.". "Bobcat has a great sense of character. But I wasn't going to do it just to help my friend. I did it cause it is a very interesting piece. "I see my character as the other end of the guy I played in 'Dead Poets,' who is... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Introduction Activities for High Sc... Jul 23, 2009
Introduction Activities for High School Students. Introduction Activities for High School Students. (Suite101.com)
The why of the Rye Jun 6, 2009
WORKS INFLUENCED BY CATCHER Novels: Bret Easton Ellis's Less Than Zero, Miriam Toews's A Complicated Kindness, Sylvia Plath's The Bell Jar, Judith Guest's Ordinary People Films: The Graduate, Dead Poets Society, Tadpole, Igby Goes Down, Donnie Darko Music: Green Day, The Offspring. Source: Dr Sarah Graham. (BBC News -- UK)
Dead Poets Society: An Appreciation May 7, 2009
Looking at Dead Poets Society years after it's initial release. The impact of Dead Poets Society is still felt by both fans and new audiences alike, as the film stands the test of time and becomes a true American classic ... From the opening moments of Dead Poets Society to the awe inspiring score of the final scene of this great, great movie, audiences are inevitably enrapt. (Suite101.com)
National Geographic Entertainment and Imagenation Abu Dhabi Join Exclusive Media Group and Spitfire Pictures to Co-Produce Six-Time Academy Award® Nominee Peter Weir's 'The Way Back' May 1, 2009
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--National Geographic Entertainment and ImagenationAbu Dhabi will join Exclusive Media Group and Spitfire Pictures in producing The Way Back, written and directed by six-time Academy Award nominee Peter Weir (Master and Commander, The Truman Show, Dead Poets Society). In October 2008 National Geographic Entertainment and ImagenationAbu Dhabi announced a fund that committed $100 million to develop, produce, finance and acquire 10 to 15 films... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Jarre pays tribute to late father Apr 2, 2009
" Recognised particularly for his work on the David Lean epics, Maurice Jarre received an Oscar, six Academy Award nominations, two Bafta Awards, four Golden Globes and a Grammy throughout his career. He last appeared in public in February, when he was awarded a lifetime award at the Berlin Film Festival. His other credits include film scores for Ghost and Dead Poets Society Jean-Michel explained why his father's soundtracks were so different to those made today. "It's quite unusual in the... (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Maurice Jarre, 84; composer won three Academy Awards Apr 1, 2009
In 1989, he layered Celtic harp and flute over synthesizers in the soundtrack for "Dead Poets Society.". After moving to California in the early 1960s, Mr. Jarre returned to Europe regularly, working in France with Rene Clement on the score for "Is Paris Burning?" in 1966 and with Franco Zeffirelli on "Jesus of Nazareth" in 1977. (Boston Globe)
Religious Book Finds God in 'The Godfather' -- And 49 Other Popular Films Mar 14, 2009
By presenting films with clear religious messages (such as The Passion of the Christ) as well as those that have subtler Christian themes (such as Dead Poets Society and Chocolat), Fr. Leonard shows that a movie doesn't have to be overtly religious to provide opportunities for learning about the Christian faith. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Full Story Mar 6, 2009
He won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the 1997 film "Good Will Hunting." Other notable films include "Dead Poets Society," "Hook," "Mrs. Doubtfire" and Disney's "Aladdin.". (Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Robin Williams needs heart surgery Mar 6, 2009
Other notable films include Dead Poets Society, Hook, Mrs. Doubtfire and Disney s Aladdin. Bookmark/Share. (KHOU.com, TX)
