07-10-2013, 07:03 PM
Bernice,
Many thanks for your kind words. It is so disappointing that "Parkland" will probably be the only JFK feature film surrounding the 50th anniversary. In the film, there were good actors, such as Paul Giamatti (playing Zapruder) and Billy Bob Thornton (playing Forrest Sorrels). A number of years ago, Giamatti played the role of John Adams in the HBO series. Shouldn't these performers take an interest in preparing for their roles by studying the latest research and findings about their characters? As it stands, "Parkland" will stand as the film equivalent of Bill O'Reilly's mainstream book "Killing Kennedy."
I'm surprised that Oliver Stone has not re-released "JFK" at the time of the 50th anniversary. His film would introduce an entirely new generation to the topic, and it would undoubtedly generate more box office revenue than "Parkland."
James
Many thanks for your kind words. It is so disappointing that "Parkland" will probably be the only JFK feature film surrounding the 50th anniversary. In the film, there were good actors, such as Paul Giamatti (playing Zapruder) and Billy Bob Thornton (playing Forrest Sorrels). A number of years ago, Giamatti played the role of John Adams in the HBO series. Shouldn't these performers take an interest in preparing for their roles by studying the latest research and findings about their characters? As it stands, "Parkland" will stand as the film equivalent of Bill O'Reilly's mainstream book "Killing Kennedy."
I'm surprised that Oliver Stone has not re-released "JFK" at the time of the 50th anniversary. His film would introduce an entirely new generation to the topic, and it would undoubtedly generate more box office revenue than "Parkland."
James