John Woo
The first Asian filmmaker to helm a major Hollywood feature, John Woo initially emerged as the leading light of the Hong Kong action renaissance of the late '80s. Celebrated for his unique, much-imita...
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BirthDate BirthPlace |
04/30/1946
Guangzhou Canton Prvnce, China |
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News, March 28: Chris Rock Takes on Drudge, Charity Rejects Susan Sarandon, Madonna Blasts Homogenized Pop, More...
March 28, 2003 11:31am ESTComedian Chris Rock, whose directorial debut Head of State hits theaters this weekend, wants fans to know that contrary to reports from media gossip Matt Drudge, he "never had any intention of bashing President Bush" for launching the U.S.-led war in Iraq. Also: Susan Sarandon Wanda at Large Madonna American Idol Trenyce Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Steven Spielberg The Secret Life of Walter Mitty Uma Thurman Paycheck Son of the Mask
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Bringing Down the House Review
March 07, 2003 5:43am ESTIn Bringing Down the House, the comedy is broad, the jokes foreseeable but thankfully, Queen Latifah is in it--she steals the show.
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Box Office Analysis: Feb. 16
February 18, 2003 11:55am ESTBox Office Analysis Feb. 16 Daredevil How To Lose a Guy in 10 Days Chicago The Jungle Book 2 Shanghai Knights The Recruit Final Destination 2 Deliver Us From Eva Kangaroo Jack About Schmidt
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By the Numbers: June 28
July 03, 2002 12:07pm ESTThe box office predictions for the weekend beginning June 28. Mr. Deeds, Adam Sandler, Winona Ryder, Hey Arnold! The Movie. Minority Report, Tom Cruise, Steven Spielberg, Lilo & Stitch, Juwanna Mann, Miguel A. Nunez Jr., Scooby-Doo, Matt Damon, The Bourne Identity, Nicolas Cage, John Woo, Windtalkers, Anthony Hopkins, Chris Rock, Bad Company, Sandra Bullock, Ashley Judd, Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood, Ben Affleck, The Sum of All Fears, Eddie Griffin, Undercover Brother, Spider-Man, Star
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Box Office Report: June 23
July 01, 2002 2:28pm ESTMartin Grove's box office analysis for the week of June 23, 2002.
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Box Office Report: June 30
July 01, 2002 10:58am ESTMartin Grove's box office analysis for the week of June 30, 2002.
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News Roundup: June 25
June 25, 2002 2:15pm ESTMinority Report Lilo & Stitch Pam Grier Newark Black Film Festival Friday Foster Bobby Brown Natasha Lyonne The Whole Nine Yards 2 Bruce Willis Jennifer Lopez Hactor Lavoe Marc Anthony John Woo Nicolas Cage Chow Yun-fat Land of Destiny Peter Pan Stanley Kubrick Stanley Kubrick's Napoleon -- The Greatest Film Never Made
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By the Numbers: June 21
June 21, 2002 12:56pm ESTThe box office predictions for the weekend beginning June 21. Minority Report, Tom Cruise, Steven Spielberg, Colin Farrell, Lilo & Stitch, Juwanna Mann, Miguel A. Nunez Jr., Scooby-Doo, Matt Damon, Doug Liman, The Bourne Identity, Nicolas Cage, John Woo, Windtalkers, Anthony Hopkins, Chris Rock, Bad Company, Sandra Bullock, Ashley Judd, Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood, Ben Affleck, The Sum of All Fears, Eddie Griffin, Undercover Brother, Spider-Man, Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the C
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Windtalkers Review
June 19, 2002 8:12am ESTWith its rich subject matter, Windtalkers should have been a fascinating film, but director John Woo instead churns out a clichéd and sentimental look at how the white man had to deal with the Navajo in WWII, rather than the other way around.
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Box Office Analysis: "Scooby-Doo" Boasts Best June Opening Ever
June 16, 2002 1:33pm ESTMartin Grove's box office analysis for the week of June 16, 2002.
