14 Comments Nov 15, 2009
Man Cutting Truck Apart Burned by Exploding Fuel Tank Emergency units from Gatesville were dispatched Friday morning to a Man on fire, something blew up call near South Mountain in rural Coryell County. Post Your Comments. (KWTX.com, TX)
Man Cutting Truck Apart Burned by Exploding Fuel Tank Nov 14, 2009
SOUTH MOUNTAIN (November 13, 2009)-Man on fire, something blew up is not a call that first responders typically hear when they are dispatched to an emergency situation. That was the call however that went across the radio at 7:52 a.m. Friday. (KWTX.com, TX)
At the Movies Sep 23, 2009
Top Gun' and 'Man on Fire' director Tony Scott returns with this remake of a 1974 thriller. Denzel Washington plays Water Garber, a man responsible for keeping much of the New York City subway system running as smoothly as possible. (iAfrica.com)
Gladiator Review Sep 10, 2009
Unlike, say, Fox's recent spate of double-dip releases (including Man on Fire and Day After Tomorrow), which seem to exist exclusively to confound fans of the films, Gladiator (Extended Edition) serves an important historical and cultural purpose -- to remind audiences what true epic filmmaking was, and could still be, before studio band-wagonning squeezes a genre dry of its creative viability. Oh yeah, and it's a pretty damn good movie, too. (IGN FilmForce)
Fantastic Four Reboot Dream Cast Sep 7, 2009
We kicked around a number of candidates -- Robert Rodriguez, who's handled family-oriented genre adventure films before with the Spy Kids series; Tony Scott, who has directed a number of action films such as Top Gun, Crimson Tide, Man on Fire; and McG, who might have been a decent choice for this had he not mucked up Terminator Salvation -- before settling on British filmmaker. Vaughn, who directed Layer Cake and Stardust, has so far been a bridesmaid and never a bride when it comes to Marvel... (IGN FilmForce)
The Taking Of Pelham 123 Aug 28, 2009
For every decent one like Enemy of the State or even Spy Game, there will be three missed opportunities, like Deja Vu, Man on Fire or The Fan. He has always had style but not much restraint or originality. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Learning Curve: Teachers say ... what? Aug 18, 2009
I have read like a man on fire my whole life because the genius of English teachers touched me with the dazzling beauty of language. Join the conversation with Maureen Downey at the. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Denzel Washington en route to Pittsburgh for film Jul 24, 2009
Mr. Scott and Mr. Washington previously worked on "The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3," "Deja Vu," "Man on Fire" and "Crimson Tide." Mr. Pine's profile is on the rise, thanks to his portrayal of James T. Kirk in "Star Trek.". Post-Gazette movie editor Barbara Vancheri can be reached at or 412-263-1632. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Splinter Cell Interview Jul 10, 2009
And for me, a personal one is 'Man on Fire. It's a guy who has nothing to lose; it's interesting for us, now that Sam has lost his daughter. (IGN PC Games)
Pelham 1 2 3 remake goes down for the count Jun 16, 2009
If theres anything to be said for the screenplay by Brian Helgeland (L.A. Confidential, Man on Fire), its that nothing and no one is what it originally appears. Were introduced to Washingtons Walter Garber as a nine-to-fiver at New Yorks MTA while Travoltas Ryder seems to be a garden-variety criminal attempting what appears to be a straightforward kidnapping, but we soon learn that theres more going on than is immediately apparent. (MSNBC -- Movies)
The Taking Of Pelham 1 2 3 Jun 16, 2009
UPDATED DAILY Tuesday, June 16, 2009. How many guys have cheated. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Travolta, Crowe will make your pulse race Mar 25, 2009
This is director Scotts fourth collaboration with Washington (Dj vu, Man on Fire and Crimson Tide) and the partnership has produced some fun if not groundbreaking action flicks. Web site: Release date: June 12. (MSNBC -- Movies)
SXSW brings more good movies to film festival Mar 21, 2009
She told me the entire premise of the film came to her in a bar when she nearly set a man on fire with a tea candle because he kept grabbing ladies' tushes; her boyfriend at the time said, You can't set fire to all the assholes, to which she replied Why not. I enjoyed her film for the sheer audacity of the tale, but also for the depth and intrigue of her characters. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
The Inside Pitch With Marco Simmons Mar 20, 2009
If I could have dinner with anyone: John Creasy, Man on Fire. He's 100% man. (Hopkinssports.com)
How Mickey Rourke's agent wrestled his comeback Feb 19, 2009
Tony Scott cast him in a small part in Man on Fire, then a larger one in Domino. Robert Rodriguez signed him for a small role in Once Upon a Time in Mexico, then a major role in Sin City. (USA Today)
Age of innocence Feb 9, 2009
Fanning was 10 when she held her own against Denzel Washington in Man On Fire, 11 when she gave both Robert De Niro in Hide And Seek and Tom Cruise in War Of The Worlds runs for their money. She was born Hannah Dakota Fanning in Georgia in 1994. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Denver's 'devil horse' draws attention Feb 8, 2009
His 1969 sculpture "Man on Fire" and 1990's "Vaquero" have been displayed at the Smithsonian American Art Museum. In 2006, Jimenez was killed when a section of the unfinished horse fell from a hoist at his Hondo, N.M., studio. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Dakota Fanning pushes forward Feb 8, 2009
She has starred with Hollywood's biggest stars, including Tom Cruise in "War of the Worlds," Denzel Washington in "Man on Fire," Robert De Niro in "Hide and Seek" and Mike Myers in "Cat in the Hat.". The acclaimed actress got some rare flack for portraying a youngster who is raped in "Hound Dog." The negative press surprised and frustrated her. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
