"The Shawshank Redemption" isn't just known for turning Morgan Freeman narration into a meme. If you didn't grow up in the age when Frank Darabont's inspirational prison drama was replayed endlessly on TV, you might not be aware of just how beloved his 1994 effort is. Though it struggled to make back its 25 million budget, the movie went on to gain seven Academy Award nominations and see massive home video sales. When it wasn't being shown repeatedly on TNT, it was topping lists of the best movies of the '90s and generally came to represent the casual movie fan's idea of what a "good film" was.
In hindsight, it's easy to see why "The Shawshank Redemption" resonated so profoundly. Alongside Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman's memorable performances, the project had some pretty powerful inspirations propelling it. Based on the 1982 Stephen King novella "Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption," Darabont's first...
In hindsight, it's easy to see why "The Shawshank Redemption" resonated so profoundly. Alongside Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman's memorable performances, the project had some pretty powerful inspirations propelling it. Based on the 1982 Stephen King novella "Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption," Darabont's first...
- 1/27/2023
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
“I guess it comes down to a simple choice, really. Get busy living, or get busy dying.”
Nothing’s more fun than The Wildey’s Tuesday Night Film Series. The Shawshank Redemption (1994) will be on the big screen when it plays at The Wildey Theater in Edwardsville, Il at 7:00pm Tuesday March 8th. Tickets are only $3 Tickets available starting at 3pm day of movie at Wildey Theatre ticket office. Cash or check only. Lobby opens at 6pm.
Adapted from the novella “Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption” by best-selling author Stephen King, The Shawshank Redemption stars Tim Robbins as mild-mannered banker Andy Dufresne who is wrongly convicted of murder. When Dufresne is sentenced to life in Shawshank State Penitentiary and befriends fellow inmate Ellis “Red” Redding (Morgan Freeman), a sweeping tale of unlikely friendship, survival at any cost and the unrelenting human spirit unfolds. Bob Gunton, William Sadler, Clancy Brown...
Nothing’s more fun than The Wildey’s Tuesday Night Film Series. The Shawshank Redemption (1994) will be on the big screen when it plays at The Wildey Theater in Edwardsville, Il at 7:00pm Tuesday March 8th. Tickets are only $3 Tickets available starting at 3pm day of movie at Wildey Theatre ticket office. Cash or check only. Lobby opens at 6pm.
Adapted from the novella “Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption” by best-selling author Stephen King, The Shawshank Redemption stars Tim Robbins as mild-mannered banker Andy Dufresne who is wrongly convicted of murder. When Dufresne is sentenced to life in Shawshank State Penitentiary and befriends fellow inmate Ellis “Red” Redding (Morgan Freeman), a sweeping tale of unlikely friendship, survival at any cost and the unrelenting human spirit unfolds. Bob Gunton, William Sadler, Clancy Brown...
- 3/7/2022
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Only five women have ever been nominated as a solo producer for their films at the Producers Guild Awards: Jan Chapman (“The Piano”), Niki Marvin (“The Shawshank Redemption”), Jane Scott (“Shine”), Cean Chaffin (“Gone Girl”) and now Amy Pascal (“Little Women”). And if Pascal prevails she’d be the first solo woman to do so and “Little Women” would be the only winner ever without a male producer.
It’s not exactly an equitable year for women at the PGA Awards, where only 9 of the 26 individual nominees are women — and that’s counting Emma Tillinger Koskoff twice as she’s nominated for both “Joker” and “The Irishman.” She’s joined by Pascal, Pippa Harris and Jayne-Ann Tenggren (“1917“), Jenno Topping (“Ford v Ferrari”), Jane Rosenthal (“Irishman”), Shannon McIntosh (“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood”) and Kwak Sin Ae (“Parasite“). But that’s still up from last year when only 6 of the 31 nominated producers were women.
It’s not exactly an equitable year for women at the PGA Awards, where only 9 of the 26 individual nominees are women — and that’s counting Emma Tillinger Koskoff twice as she’s nominated for both “Joker” and “The Irishman.” She’s joined by Pascal, Pippa Harris and Jayne-Ann Tenggren (“1917“), Jenno Topping (“Ford v Ferrari”), Jane Rosenthal (“Irishman”), Shannon McIntosh (“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood”) and Kwak Sin Ae (“Parasite“). But that’s still up from last year when only 6 of the 31 nominated producers were women.
- 1/7/2020
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
When Frank Darabont’s feature film adaptation of Stephen King’sThe Shawshank Redemption was released in theaters in 1994, it didn’t do very well at the box office. But it was nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars! Over the years the fanbase for the film has exploded, and it’s become a favorite of a lot of movie geeks.
This is one of those film that I can watch over and over again and never get tired of watching. In my opinion it’s a perfect film. I know a lot of people have never seen this movie on the big screen, and if you’re one of them, you’re going to get your chance!
The Shawshank Redemption is returning to movie theaters nationwide for three days only, September 22, 24 and 25, to celebrate its 25th anniversary thanks to Fathom Events and TCM Big Screen Classics series. The re-release is...
This is one of those film that I can watch over and over again and never get tired of watching. In my opinion it’s a perfect film. I know a lot of people have never seen this movie on the big screen, and if you’re one of them, you’re going to get your chance!
The Shawshank Redemption is returning to movie theaters nationwide for three days only, September 22, 24 and 25, to celebrate its 25th anniversary thanks to Fathom Events and TCM Big Screen Classics series. The re-release is...
- 8/21/2019
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
In today’s film news roundup, Rob Schneider wins a SAG-AFTRA board seat; “Badland,” “Sorry We Missed You” and “Extracurricular” find homes; and “The Shawshank Redemption” gets a re-release.
SAG-aftra
Rob Schneider has won a SAG-aftra national board seat as a member of presidential candidate Matthew Modine’s progressive Membership First slate.
Schneider won a four-year term as representative of the union’s San Francisco branch. He ran on a campaign platform of increased compensation from streaming services and garnered 402 votes, topping incumbent Kathryn Howell and three other candidates.
Schneider is a former cast member on “Saturday Night Live” with movie credits on “Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo,” “The Hot Chick,” “The Benchwarmers,” and “Grown Ups” in addition to the two-season Netflix series “Real Rob.” It’s the first time he has run for a SAG-aftra post.
Results in the closely watched presidential contest will be tabulated on August...
SAG-aftra
Rob Schneider has won a SAG-aftra national board seat as a member of presidential candidate Matthew Modine’s progressive Membership First slate.
Schneider won a four-year term as representative of the union’s San Francisco branch. He ran on a campaign platform of increased compensation from streaming services and garnered 402 votes, topping incumbent Kathryn Howell and three other candidates.
Schneider is a former cast member on “Saturday Night Live” with movie credits on “Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo,” “The Hot Chick,” “The Benchwarmers,” and “Grown Ups” in addition to the two-season Netflix series “Real Rob.” It’s the first time he has run for a SAG-aftra post.
Results in the closely watched presidential contest will be tabulated on August...
- 8/21/2019
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
The Shawshank Redemption began as only a moderate success at the box office, but went on to be nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars®, and defied the odds to become one of the most indelible movies in film history. It’s also one that most moviegoers have never seen on the big screen. The Shawshank Redemption will return to movie theaters nationwide for three days only, September 22, 24 and 25, to celebrate its 25th anniversary. Since premiering in October 1994, it has been elevated as a modern day classic and has held the No. 1 ranking on IMDb’s user-generated Top 250 list for more than a decade.
Fathom Events presents the 25th anniversary of The Shawshank Redemption as part of the annual TCM Big Screen Classics series. Adding to the special big screen return, TCM Primetime Host Ben Mankiewicz will provide exclusive commentary before and after the feature.
Adapted from the novella “Rita...
Fathom Events presents the 25th anniversary of The Shawshank Redemption as part of the annual TCM Big Screen Classics series. Adding to the special big screen return, TCM Primetime Host Ben Mankiewicz will provide exclusive commentary before and after the feature.
Adapted from the novella “Rita...
- 8/20/2019
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Oscar statue (Courtesy: Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
By: Carson Blackwelder
Managing Editor
There was always a chance for the best picture category at the 2017 Academy Awards to feature solid representation for female producers and, with the nominations official, the numbers are in. Turns out there are five of the nine films in this year’s top category with women behind it — but how does that stand up to the rest of Oscar history?
As mentioned above, there are five out of the total nine films in the best picture category this year that took some girl power to get made. There’s Hell or High Water (Carla Hacken and Julie Yorn), Hidden Figures (Donna Gigliotti and Jenno Topping), Lion (Angie Fielder), Manchester by the Sea (Kimberly Steward and Lauren Beck), and finally Moonlight (Adele Romanski and Dede Gardner). This leaves out Arrival, Fences, Hacksaw Ridge, and La La Land as...
By: Carson Blackwelder
Managing Editor
There was always a chance for the best picture category at the 2017 Academy Awards to feature solid representation for female producers and, with the nominations official, the numbers are in. Turns out there are five of the nine films in this year’s top category with women behind it — but how does that stand up to the rest of Oscar history?
As mentioned above, there are five out of the total nine films in the best picture category this year that took some girl power to get made. There’s Hell or High Water (Carla Hacken and Julie Yorn), Hidden Figures (Donna Gigliotti and Jenno Topping), Lion (Angie Fielder), Manchester by the Sea (Kimberly Steward and Lauren Beck), and finally Moonlight (Adele Romanski and Dede Gardner). This leaves out Arrival, Fences, Hacksaw Ridge, and La La Land as...
- 2/11/2017
- by Carson Blackwelder
- Scott Feinberg
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