Military Times

The subtle genius of the ‘chess scene’ in ‘Saving Private Ryan’

In the middle of “Saving Private Ryan,” as tension among the squad reaches a boiling point, Captain John H. Miller (Tom Hanks) does something unexpected. He reveals who he was before the war. “I’m a ...
Yahoo

Is “Saving Private Ryan” Based on a True Story? All About the Real-Life Brothers Who Inspired the Tragic War Drama

Tom Sizemore and Tom Hanks in 'Saving Private Ryan' (1998). Stephen Spielberg’s acclaimed film Saving Private Ryan has real-life roots in the story of four brothers. The Oscar-winning 1998 war drama, ...
Variety

‘Saving Private Ryan’: How Steven Spielberg’s Handheld Techniques, Low Angles and Blood Splatters Changed Hollywood Action Sequences

For 23 minutes, Steven Spielberg’s “Saving Private Ryan” drops audiences into the D-Day landings at Omaha Beach. Handheld cameras and low angles follow Captain John Miller (Tom Hanks) and his squadron ...
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Tom Hanks’ 94% Rotten Tomatoes WWII Masterpiece Is Quietly Dominating Global Streaming Charts

Tom Hanks will always be known for starring as Forrest Gump, but not long after his role in the film, he suited up in an iconic World War II epic that’s returned to streaming charts nearly 30 years ...
AOL

‘Saving Private Ryan’: How Steven Spielberg’s Handheld Techniques, Low Angles and Blood Splatters Changed Hollywood Action Sequences

For 23 minutes, Steven Spielberg’s “Saving Private Ryan” drops audiences into the D-Day landings at Omaha Beach. Handheld cameras and low angles follow Captain John Miller (Tom Hanks) and his squadron ...