Tag Archives: Peter O’Toole

Oscarama Stats: Same Actor, Same Role

Posted on January 18, 2016 by Morgan R. Lewis

It’s awards season again, and this past week brought out the nominations for the 2015 Academy Awards. As always, there’s a lot that people are discussing, from the racial makeup of the nominees to the fact that the third sequel … Continue reading →

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High Spirits

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Morgan R. Lewis

In Neil Jordan’s 1988 film High Spirits, Peter O’Toole stars as Peter Plunkett, last heir and owner of Plunkett Castle in Ireland. Peter is desperately trying to drum up tourism in the castle, as maintenance costs and an outstanding mortgage … Continue reading →

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Lawrence of Arabia

Posted on September 30, 2012 by Morgan R. Lewis

David Lean’s 1962 film Lawrence of Arabia is one of several films labeled as historical epics, and is arguably the most celebrated. But what does it mean, exactly, for a film to be epic? The American Heritage dictionary provides three … Continue reading →

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King Ralph

Posted on September 23, 2012 by Morgan R. Lewis

King Ralph, released in 1991 and directed by David S. Ward, is one of those films I half-remember from childhood. I know I saw the film, and I remember enjoying it. My brother even had the exact poster at left … Continue reading →

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