Matthew Fox Net » 2006 » DecemberIt was a day when “red” and green mixed nicely. The actor portraying former Marshall assistant coach Red Dawson became a full fledged member of the Marshall football fan club. Marshall’s Keith Spears presented the actor with a Marshall football jersey the number 1–with his name on the back. Fox said he’s learned a lot about the herd since he’s been in Huntington. “I didn’t really know much about Marshall,” Fox said. “Chad Pennington, I think,” he said with a laugh. “So much of what I really enjoy about being an actor based on actual history, is learning.” Part of that learning process has been spending a lot of time with the real Red Dawson. Fox said he’s really enjoyed their camaraderie together and getting to know the “Marshall story.” Courtesy of http://www.wsaz.com via Ana Comments: 0
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Let’s all take a deep breath and recite the sports-movie formula together, shall we? Start with a down-and-out team, add a troubled coach/player with personal demons and surround him with plenty of comic-relief teammates. Put in a few musical montages as the team starts playing well, insert a sudden adversity to overcome (death, heartbreaking loss, failed relationship), and then have the main character score the winning point in the final moments as the music swells. Bingo! You’ve just made $100 million. Matthew McConaughey, Matthew Fox and “Charlie’s Angels” director McG have been around Hollywood for a long time and know such trappings all too well. That’s exactly why, when it came time to make “We Are Marshall” (which hits theaters December 22), they sought out a script that uniquely emphasized feeling over formula. Read the rest of this entry → Comments: 0
What TV series will receive the Golden Globes’ attention on Dec. 13, when nominations are announced? I’m hoping the foreign press will be especially inclined toward ABC’s “Ugly Betty.” It would be a kick to see America Ferrera in the lead comedy category, and Vanessa Williams as supporting actress. I presume that “Desperate Housewives” will gain attention for an improved season. Felicity Huffman and Marcia Cross have been the standouts this season. But I hope the housewives don’t take all the slots. Julia Louis-Dreyfus deserves recognition for CBS’ “The New Adventures of Old Christine.” NBC’s “Heroes” deserves a dramatic series nomination. And Hayden Panettiere is deserving as America’s most famous cheerleader. And why not a supporting nomination for the endearing Masi Oka? ABC’s “Grey’s Anatomy” almost certainly will be receiving nominations. Sandra Oh and Chandra Wilson are most deserving for their supporting work. But Ellen Pompeo and Patrick Dempsey could be contenders after the Emmys snubbed them. ABC’s “Lost” will probably figure in several categories; Matthew Fox deserves the attention. And I wouldn’t be surprised to see Sally Field as a drama nominee for her heartfelt work on ABC’s “Sons & Daughters.” It looks as if it will be a big day for ABC for capturing the country’s imagination with compelling series. Courtesy of http://orlandosentinel.com Comments: 0
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