John Adams

John Adams 's CGI effects are impressive precisely....Though now capable of total photo-realism, CGI is almost never used well....As with the wonderful Broadway musical and film adaptation of 1776 , John Adams is "obnoxious and disliked," a passionate, educated but perpetually discontented and abrasive man.....It's certainly the best film so far about early American politics....Indeed, the entire cast is excellent, and virtually all the major players deservedly won Emmys and other awards..... ... Full Review

I generally get bored by any drama based upon history.... ... Full Review

Giamatti's performance was spectacular....It is undoubtedly one the best works HBO has put out, and possibly the pinnacle of Paul Giamatti's career..... ... Full Review

the decrepit performance..... ... Full Review

Once again the best moments come with Stephen Dillane as Jefferson. Dillane captures the piercing intellect and quiet power of Jefferson exceedingly well. ... Full Review

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Meryl Streep's daughter Grace Gummer is set to star in a television drama about the chaotic life of being a Hollywood "It" kid, marking Gummer's first big break into the acting industry. ... Full Article

The Weinstein Company has acquired from See-Saw Films and Bedlam Productions, all rights to The Kings Speech in North America, Germany, France, Benelux, Scandinavia, China, Hong Kong and Latin America. ... Full Article

Jessica Simpson's soul? (Liz Kelly for washingtonpost.com) The movie chronicles Giamatti's character after having his soul, which resembles a chickpea, extracted and placed in a soul storage facility. ... Full Article

One of the best miniseries of all time, "John Adams" (HBO, 2008, $79.98) , and a terrific film about a historic golf match, "The Greatest Game Ever Played" (Walt Disney, 2005, $34.99) , are among a sparkling lineup of new... ... Full Article

Paul Giamatti and Laura Linney in a scene from the award-winning HBO miniseries John Adams, which won three awards at the Banff World Television Festival this week. ... Full Article

Over seven nights, HBO Films and Tom Hanks' production company Playtone told the story-in rich detail, noted the Peabody judges-of the U.S.' second president, John Adams, and his wife, Abigail. ... Full Article