“Patton,” at the Criterion Theater, is not a glorification of the World War II hero; it is a living monument to the tank commander who became a legend during his life-time, earning the nickname: “Old ...
Peter Tonguette’s commendable essay on “Patton,” the classic 1970 war film by Franklin J. Schaffner, was most appropriate for Memorial Day weekend (“An Epic of Potent Patriotism,” Masterpiece, May 24) ...
(Welcome to The Movies That Made Star Wars, a series where we explore the films that inspired George Lucas' iconic universe. In this edition: Patton.) General George S. Patton once said, "Watch what ...
The 1970s were a golden age for cinema, offering the world countless classics, from Rocky, Jaws, and Star Wars to war epics like Pattonand Apocalypse Now. When it comes to the war genre, the 20th ...
This biopic about General George S. Patton won 7 Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Actor for George C. Scott and Best Original Screenplay for Francis Ford Coppola. Stay connected to your community ...