College football gets yet another queasy workout from faith based film-makers, in the story of University of Texas battler Freddie Steinmark and the “Game of the Century”
American football is played on a rectangle, but movies about it can sure be square. My All American is the fourth low-budget wide-release faith-based picture set on the gridiron since Where the Game Stands Tall in August 2014. For sheer audacity, nothing beats 23 Blast, in which tenacity overcomes the slight obstacle of a blind teammate, but based-on-a-true-story My All American has to win some sort of trophy for its dedication to playing by-the-book. Every step of this motion picture is 100% predictable and yet, like a determined running back, it simply lowers its head and rams forth. The momentum of sheer will carries its saccharine story into the end zone.
We open with Aaron Eckhart as legendary University of Texas football honcho Darrell Royal in...
American football is played on a rectangle, but movies about it can sure be square. My All American is the fourth low-budget wide-release faith-based picture set on the gridiron since Where the Game Stands Tall in August 2014. For sheer audacity, nothing beats 23 Blast, in which tenacity overcomes the slight obstacle of a blind teammate, but based-on-a-true-story My All American has to win some sort of trophy for its dedication to playing by-the-book. Every step of this motion picture is 100% predictable and yet, like a determined running back, it simply lowers its head and rams forth. The momentum of sheer will carries its saccharine story into the end zone.
We open with Aaron Eckhart as legendary University of Texas football honcho Darrell Royal in...
- 11/13/2015
- by Jordan Hoffman
- The Guardian - Film News
Well, the temps are dropping, and the leaves are changing. That can only mean one thing: better check on furnace. Or get the old rake out. Of course, that’s unless you’re a sports fan. Then, for the most part, it’s football all the time (just seems like it to the rest of us). And what better way to lure those fans away from their TVs and bars? Why Hollywood has been passing the ole’ pigskin for decades, even before sound (Harold Lloyd in The Freshman has quite a spectacular final game). There are comedies and dramas, the latter has mostly been the province of the true story. Jim Thorpe, All American (as was coach Knute Rockne) and Invincible to name a few. And, of course, there’s that much beloved crowd-pleaser Rudy. Well, all you gridiron movie lovers, here’s a new flick from the same fellow that penned that underdog story.
- 11/13/2015
- by Jim Batts
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Those who are considered to be esteemed veterans in their respective careers by their admirers, who wish to emulate their accomplishments, often provide profound contributions to their line of work. That’s certainly the case with not only Golden Globe Award-nominated actor Aaron Eckhart, but also Darrell Royal, the former head football coach at the University of Texas (Ut) at Austin. The performer did such extensive research into what the iconic coach meant to the city, Ut football and his players that Royals’ family, players, fans and movie audiences in general will surely appreciate his powerful portrayal of the three national championship winner on screen. Eckhart stars as Royal in the [ Read More ]
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- 11/9/2015
- by Karen Benardello
- ShockYa
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My All American: What Freddie Steinmark (Finn Wittrock) wants most in the world is to play football. Deemed too small by the usual athletic standards, his father trains him hard, and Freddie brings a fight to the game that ultimately gets him noticed — by none other than legendary University of Texas coach Darrell Royal...
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My All American: What Freddie Steinmark (Finn Wittrock) wants most in the world is to play football. Deemed too small by the usual athletic standards, his father trains him hard, and Freddie brings a fight to the game that ultimately gets him noticed — by none other than legendary University of Texas coach Darrell Royal...
- 11/6/2015
- by Administrator
- CinemaNerdz
Chicago – In the latest HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: Film, we have 30 pairs of advance-screening movie passes up for grabs to the new sports biography “My All American” starring Aaron Eckhart and Finn Wittrock!
The film is based on the true story of University of Texas’ 1969 championship-winning football heroes coach Darrell Royal and defensive back Freddie Steinmark.
“My All American,” which opens on Nov. 13, 2015 and is rated “PG,” also stars Sarah Bolger, Robin Tunney, Kristin McKenzie, Mackenzie Meehan, Richard Kohnke and Michael Reilly Burke from writer and director Angelo Pizzo.
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The film is based on the true story of University of Texas’ 1969 championship-winning football heroes coach Darrell Royal and defensive back Freddie Steinmark.
“My All American,” which opens on Nov. 13, 2015 and is rated “PG,” also stars Sarah Bolger, Robin Tunney, Kristin McKenzie, Mackenzie Meehan, Richard Kohnke and Michael Reilly Burke from writer and director Angelo Pizzo.
To win your free passes to “My All American” courtesy of HollywoodChicago.com, just get interactive with our social media widget below. That’s it! This screening is on Monday, Nov. 9, 2015 at 7 p.m. in downtown Chicago. The more social actions you complete, the more points you score and the higher yours odds of winning! Completing these social actions only increases your...
- 11/4/2015
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
As an undersized kid with dreams of playing college football, Freddie Steinmark battled against the odds both on the field and off. With an unparalleled work ethic and determination, he was noticed by legendary coach Darrell Royal and given a scholarship to play for the University of Texas. However, it wasn't until an injury led to the discovery of a horrible diagnosis that Freddie would come up against his toughest challenge. And true to his character, he was ready to fight. Watch this...
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- 11/3/2015
- by affiliates@fandango.com
- Fandango
From the writer of Hoosiers and Rudy comes a sports drama based on the true story of Ut Austin college football star Freddie Steinmark (Finn Wittrock) who, in 1969, after winning the national title, was faced with the biggest challenge of his life. In this heartwarming tale of grit and faith, Coach Darrell Royal (Aaron Eckhart) reflects back on Freddie’s journey from being determined underdog – supported at times only by the love of his parents (Robin Tunney and Michael Reilly Burke) and his high school sweetheart (Sarah Bolger) – to a hero both on and off the field.
My All American is directed by Angelo Pizzo, and the executive producers are Ben “Bud” Brigham, Rusty Walter, Paula Walter, Tony Jones, Carl Mazzocone, and Michael Bruegg. The film is produced by Paul Schiff. The screenplay is written by Angelo Pizzo, based upon the book Courage Beyond The Game: The Freddie Steinmark Story by Jim Dent.
My All American is directed by Angelo Pizzo, and the executive producers are Ben “Bud” Brigham, Rusty Walter, Paula Walter, Tony Jones, Carl Mazzocone, and Michael Bruegg. The film is produced by Paul Schiff. The screenplay is written by Angelo Pizzo, based upon the book Courage Beyond The Game: The Freddie Steinmark Story by Jim Dent.
- 11/2/2015
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Every actor has to have at least one sports movie on their credits, and Aaron Eckhart is the latest to star in another inspiring true story of an underdog team coming up on top. That movie is My All American, the true story of legendary Ut Austin football Coach Darrell Royal's (Eckhart) who led his team to a championship season and was an inspiration both on and off the field.
- 9/5/2015
- by info@cinemovie.tv (Super User)
- CineMovie
Bill Arhos, the founder of the long-running PBS performance series Austin City Limits and the inspiration behind the Texas capital's now-annual music festival, passed away April 11th at the age of 80, the Austin City Limits site reports. A longtime executive at Austin's Klru, Arhos helped create the Austin City Limits concept in 1974. That same year, the show's debut episode, featuring a performance by Willie Nelson, aired on the public television station.
"I've never met anyone like Bill Arhos," Acl executive producer and longtime colleague Terry Lickona said in a statement.
"I've never met anyone like Bill Arhos," Acl executive producer and longtime colleague Terry Lickona said in a statement.
- 4/13/2015
- Rollingstone.com
The Black Keys are spreading the "Fever," as the legendary concert series Austin City Limits prepares to return with seven new episodes of its 40th season. In a new exclusive preview clip from the Black Keys' forthcoming episode, the Nashville-via-Akron duo kick out a taut, twisting rendition of the Turn Blue single that spirals into a crunchy concluding freakout.
Austin City Limits returns to PBS on January 3rd with a performance from the Avett Brothers and bluegrass trio Nickel Creek. Austin hometown heroes Spoon will share the stage with...
Austin City Limits returns to PBS on January 3rd with a performance from the Avett Brothers and bluegrass trio Nickel Creek. Austin hometown heroes Spoon will share the stage with...
- 12/9/2014
- Rollingstone.com
Howl
Ed Speleers ("Downton Abbey") and Shauna Macdonald ("Filth") have joined the cast of Paul Hyett's upcoming creature feature "Howl" which begins shooting later this month. Ed King and Martin Gentles will produce.
The story follows a midnight train which is attacked by a terrifying pack of werewolves, forcing a shy ticket inspector to unleash his inner beast to lead his passengers to safety and survive the night. [Source: Screen]
Beautiful Jim Key
Morgan Freeman will star in Robert Rodat's "Beautiful Jim Key," the true story of showman Dr William Key which has been setup at The Mark Gordon Company, Cargo, Two Ton Films and Revelations Entertainment. Filming begins early 2015.
Based on Mim Eichlar Rivas' book, Key is a carnival sideshow performer who recruits Pt Barnum's former promoter to help turn a horse into a nationwide sensation and centrepiece of the 1904 St Louis Exposition. [Source: Screen]
My All American
Robin Tunney ("The Mentalist...
Ed Speleers ("Downton Abbey") and Shauna Macdonald ("Filth") have joined the cast of Paul Hyett's upcoming creature feature "Howl" which begins shooting later this month. Ed King and Martin Gentles will produce.
The story follows a midnight train which is attacked by a terrifying pack of werewolves, forcing a shy ticket inspector to unleash his inner beast to lead his passengers to safety and survive the night. [Source: Screen]
Beautiful Jim Key
Morgan Freeman will star in Robert Rodat's "Beautiful Jim Key," the true story of showman Dr William Key which has been setup at The Mark Gordon Company, Cargo, Two Ton Films and Revelations Entertainment. Filming begins early 2015.
Based on Mim Eichlar Rivas' book, Key is a carnival sideshow performer who recruits Pt Barnum's former promoter to help turn a horse into a nationwide sensation and centrepiece of the 1904 St Louis Exposition. [Source: Screen]
My All American
Robin Tunney ("The Mentalist...
- 5/17/2014
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Untitled Woody Allen Project
Emma Stone ("The Amazing Spider-Man 2") will join Joaquin Phoenix in Woody Allen's next film. Plot details are unknown, but sources say the film would likely shoot this July.
This would mark Stone's second film will Allen following "Magic in the Moonlight" which opens this Summer. [Source: Variety]
My All American
Aaron Eckhart ("Olympus Has Fallen") and Finn Wittrock ("Noah") have joined the cast of Angelo Pizzo's "My All American". Eckhart will play University of Texas football coach Darrell Royal, Wittrock will play Ut football great Freddie Steinmark. Filming begins next month in Austin, Texas.
Royal developed a special bond with Steinmark, a promising player whose career was cut shot by a cancerous tumor that took his leg. Steinmark coached the team's freshman defense and became an inspiration to cancer sufferers before the cancer took his life. [Source: Deadline]
Jurassic World
Andy Buckley ("The Office") has joined the...
Emma Stone ("The Amazing Spider-Man 2") will join Joaquin Phoenix in Woody Allen's next film. Plot details are unknown, but sources say the film would likely shoot this July.
This would mark Stone's second film will Allen following "Magic in the Moonlight" which opens this Summer. [Source: Variety]
My All American
Aaron Eckhart ("Olympus Has Fallen") and Finn Wittrock ("Noah") have joined the cast of Angelo Pizzo's "My All American". Eckhart will play University of Texas football coach Darrell Royal, Wittrock will play Ut football great Freddie Steinmark. Filming begins next month in Austin, Texas.
Royal developed a special bond with Steinmark, a promising player whose career was cut shot by a cancerous tumor that took his leg. Steinmark coached the team's freshman defense and became an inspiration to cancer sufferers before the cancer took his life. [Source: Deadline]
Jurassic World
Andy Buckley ("The Office") has joined the...
- 5/7/2014
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
“Unbroken” star Finn Wittrock will star in historical football drama “My All American” opposite Aaron Eckhart, according to Deadline. Wittrock will play University of Texas defensive back Freddie Steinmark in the film set in 1969, when the team won the national title. Steinmark went from underdog to standout player, but his promising football career was cut short when doctors discovered a cancerous tumor that necessitated the amputation of his leg. Eckhart will play the team’s coach Darrell Royal. Angelo Pizzo will make his directorial debut on the project, with filming starting next month. Wittrock had supporting roles in Darren Aronofsky’s [...]
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- 5/6/2014
- by Linda Ge
- UpandComers
Exclusive: Aaron Eckhart will play University of Texas football coach Darrell Royal and Finn Wittrock will play Ut football great Freddie Steinmark in My All American, a film that feels like a cross between Brian’s Song and Rudy, the latter of which was written by Angelo Pizzo, who’s making his directorial debut on My All American. Wittrock, coming off Noah and co-starring in the upcoming Angelina Jolie-directed Unbroken, plays Steinmark. A scrappy undersized defensive back, Steinmark was a standout player on the national-title-winning 1969 team, before his gridiron career was tragically cut short when he went to the hospital for a bone bruise and learned that he had a cancerous tumor that took his leg and ended his career. The film’s being largely financed by Bud Brigham, a gas and oil industry entrepreneur who is from Austin, where the movie will begin shooting on location next month.
- 5/6/2014
- by MIKE FLEMING JR
- Deadline
Country music icon Willie Nelson had a lot to celebrate on Saturday night in Austin, Texas, as he became one of the first-ever inductees to the Austin City Limits Hall of Fame. The ceremony marked the 40th anniversary of the show and brought out recent Oscar winner and hometown favorite Matthew McConaughey, who told the crowd, "There would be no Austin City Limits without Willie Nelson." "He's been called Saint Willie," McConaughey continued. "There's a statue of him in the middle of downtown Austin on a street called Willie Nelson Boulevard. He's always been larger than life, a living legend.
- 4/29/2014
- by Alicia C. Dennis
- PEOPLE.com
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