Quentin Tarantino's Conversation Pi... Aug 27, 2009
Next Tarantino translated Elmore Leonard's stylish crime novel Rum Punch, to include some lovely pillow talk (so to speak) between Pam Grier and Robert Forster; Jackie Brown (1997) was a surprising and touching mid-life love affair. In the wink of an eye, the 21st century dawned, and Quentin Tarantino found himself as the voice of a generation; and rather than resting on his laurels, he sought to duet with actress Uma Thurman; creating a dazzling homage to classic martial arts films; a revenge... (Suite101.com)
Curious Quentin Aug 20, 2009
"When there's an actor who's been around for a while and they have fallen off the A-list, there is a tendency to think of them only one way... but I see someone like Robert Forster [Jackie Brown] and I think 'wow, he would be a really good Max Cherry'. It's about character.". German actress Diane Kruger flew herself to Berlin, where the film was shooting, to convince Tarantino she was right for the role of double agent Bridget von Hammersmark. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Today in History - July 13 Jul 14, 2009
Actor Robert Forster is 68. Actor Harrison Ford is 67. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Today in History Jul 13, 2009
Actor Robert Forster is 68 ... Actor Robert Forster. (Yahoo News)
Rockwell out of this world in 'Moon' Jul 11, 2009
Actor Robert Forster ("Banyon") is 68. Singer-guitarist Roger McGuinn of The Byrds is. (Fresno Bee)
The Code (aka Thick As Thieves) Jul 3, 2009
Ripley s association with the Russian mob proves to be the least of the duo s problems, as their illicit efforts are threatened by a determined cop (Robert Forster s Lt. Weber) with a serious grudge against the elder thief -- while Martin s infatuation with Ripley s enigmatic goddaughter (Radha Mitchell in the role of Alexandra Korolenko) ultimately results in a complication that neither of the two men could have anticipated. Critical Appeal. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
'Battlestar Galactica' and 'Lost' top TV Saturn Awards Jun 30, 2009
Three of the "Lost" stable of guest stars Alan Dale, Kevin Durand and Sonya Walger and two from "" Kristen Bell and Robert Forster lost to Jimmy Smits from "Dexter." ... Kristen Bell, "Heroes"Alan Dale, "Lost"Kevin Durand, "Lost"Robert Forster, "Heroes"X -Jimmy Smits, "Dexter"Sonya Walger, "Lost". (Multichannel News)
Movie review: McConaughey grows up in 'Ghosts" May 9, 2009
Robert Forster must have had a blast playing the super strict and uptight Korean War Marine vet Sgt. Major Volkom, the bride s father who is conducting the wedding. It is an amusing turn. (Santa Maria Times)
Film review: Bad screenplay kills 'Ghost of Girlfriends Past' May 8, 2009
Meyer and Lacey Chabert, who plays his bride, are an afterthought, as is Robert Forster. Douglas has some good lines and is enjoying himself, but, good as he is, how much better would he have been if the screenplay was anywhere near as good. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
In 'Ghosts of Girlfriends Past,' womanizing is spirited, but empty May 1, 2009
Oversubscribed with characters, "Ghosts of Girlfriends Past" drops the lovely Archer like a hot tamale and mingles with others: Robert Forster as the bride's Marine dad; Rachel Boston, Camille Guaty, and Amanda Walsh as horny bridesmaids; Daniel Sunjata as a Mr. Perfect wedding guest who might sweep Jenny off her feet ... Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Jennifer Garner, Michael Douglas, Breckin Meyer, Lacey Chabert, Robert Forster. (Boston Globe)
The bad-taste meter just keeps on rising May 1, 2009
The only thing that mitigates Connor's boorishness is that most of the other wedding guests are almost as bad: The bride is a hysterical screecher, the groom a dope, the bridesmaids a trio of oversexed airheads and the father-of-the-bride (Robert Forster) a military automaton. Only two characters might qualify as sympathetic. (Globe and Mail)
Bullock, McConaughey ready to create sparks Mar 25, 2009
Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Jennifer Garner, Lacey Chabert, Emma Stone, Christina Milan, Michael Douglas, Breckin Meyer, Robert Forster Director: Mark Waters Story: McConaughey stars as celebrity photographer Connor Mead, who loves women a lot of them. Hes had relationships last for months, hours and even minutes before he decided to break up with the girl. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Critic Joe Morgenstern to Be Feted at Press Club Gala Mar 19, 2009
Actor Robert Forster ("Jackie Brown;" NBC's "Heroes") will emcee. Everyone is welcome. (PR Newswire)
Boonen wins Qatar, Cavendish takes 6th stage Feb 9, 2009
Robert Forster, Germany, Team Milram, same time. 3. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
