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Steven Spielberg Debuts New 'Obama' Footage at White House Correspondents' Dinner…Wait, What?

Nick Romano — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:15:59 +0000

While 'Lincoln' might not have taken home the Oscar for Best Picture, it was considered one of the best films of the year by many a critic, mainly for Daniel Day-Lewis' exceptional performance as Honest Abe. In light of the film's success, what is its director Steven Spielberg planning as a follow-up?

During Saturday's White House Correspondents' Dinner, President Barack Obama revealed the first behind-the-scenes footage from Spielberg's next project, 'Obama,' which re-teams him with...Day-Lewis in the title role? Take a look...

Daniel Day-Lewis Wins Best Actor at the 2013 Oscars

Mike Sampson — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 04:48:30 +0000

Daniel Day-Lewis took home the Best Actor trophy at the 2013 Oscars for his portrayal of Abraham Lincoln in Steven Spielberg‘s ‘Lincoln.’ In a win that surprised no one, Day-Lewis won Best Actor as the Oscars for his role in ‘Lincoln’ beating out Bradley Cooper, Joaquin Phoenix, Denzel Washington and Hugh Jackman. This was Daniel [...]

About That Time Daniel Day-Lewis Almost Starred in 'Pulp Fiction'

Eric Walkuski — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 16:00:17 +0000

Quentin Tarantino's 'Pulp Fiction' is one of the undisputed classics of modern cinema; one of those movie everyone can remember seeing for the first time, a movie that seems like it's always been here with us. But a fascinating article in Vanity Fair has revealed that the 'Pulp Fiction' we know and love almost looked very different. For example, how about Oscar-winner Daniel Day-Lewis instead of John Travolta?

Get the intriguing behind-the-scenes story after the break. (Tasty burger optional.)

Daniel Day-Lewis Wins Best Actor For 'Lincoln' at the 2013 Golden Globes

Mike Sampson — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 04:02:24 +0000

Here’s a headline we probably could’ve written this past summer: Daniel Day-Lewis won Best Actor for ‘Lincoln’ at the 2013 Golden Globes. Can this man be stopped? It looks like the inevitability of Daniel Day-Lewis winning all the awards is playing out as the actor won Best Actor at the 2013 Golden Globes for his [...]

'Lincoln' Review

Matt Singer — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 13:26:41 +0000

If its portrait of him is accurate, then Abraham Lincoln would have loved Steven Spielberg's 'Lincoln.' The film is exactly like the man at its center: thoughtful and talkative, equally adept at spinning tales and navigating the murky waters of backroom politics. It suggests that well before Ronald Reagan, our 16th President was truly our nation's Great Communicator.

Daniel Day-Lewis Texted His Castmates in Character While Filming 'Lincoln'

Mike Sampson — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 15:07:17 +0000

'Lincoln' star Daniel Day-Lewis is intense as an actor, we know that. He likes to get in character and stay in character. The rumor was that he stayed in character as Abraham Lincoln for a full year prior to the start of production. And this latest story proves he stayed in character all the way through filming. Even when texting his fellow actors.

'Lincoln': Early Reactions from the New York Film Festival Screening

Britt Hayes — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 02:14:16 +0000

Steven Spielberg's 'Lincoln' is a biopic we've had our eyes on for some time now. That first trailer was breathtaking and looked like Spielberg in big epic mode, and Daniel Day-Lewis looks startlingly good as one of our nation's most beloved presidents. The film screened in New York tonight, so what are the critics saying on Twitter?

'Lincoln' TV Spot Debuts During Presidential Debates

Damon Houx — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 03:27:42 +0000

To tie into tonight’s Presidential debate, Steven Spielberg‘s ‘Lincoln‘ has released a long form TV spot, perhaps to remind us of the last President everyone can agree was pretty amazing (well, at least most everyone). Though it it plays up its connection to modern politics and more recent struggles quite a bit, this feels more [...]

Daniel Day Lewis Spotted Sporting 'Lincoln' Beard in Public [PHOTO]

Bob Sassone — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:11:00 +0000

Steven Spielberg’s next film is going to be ‘Lincoln,’ and people have been wondering just what Daniel Day Lewis will look like as President Abraham Lincoln. And also whether his facial hair will be as creative as it was in ‘There Will Be Blood.’

Now we know, as the first photo of the actor sporting his Lincoln beard has shown up online.