April 3rd, 2005
Clint Eastwood offered both an impressive performance as the boxing trainer “Frankie”, and as a director, bringing compassion to – considering current events – the remarkably emotive, poignant storyline. Hilary Swank also offered a genuine performance both in the boxing ring and the events outside as “Maggie”. Morgan Freeman gave a likable performance similar to […]
January 12th, 2005
Yup, everyone’s favourite, not to mention misunderstood, computer is 8 today. He’s memorable for such quotes like the following:
“I am a HAL Nine Thousand computer, Production Number 3. I became operational at the HAL plant in Urbana, Illinois on January 12, 1997.”
“I’m sorry, Dave, I’m afraid I can’t do that.”
“I am putting myself to […]