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Nov. 6, 2009
Nov. 24, 2009
Awards
John Lee Hancock had shelved his script -- with its themes of obsession, compulsion, redemption -- for decades but, with a little push, brought it out again and decided to direct it.
Feb. 24, 2021
Movies
There’s a scene in new movie “The Founder” in which its subject, Ray Kroc, the failed salesman turned visionary of the McDonald’s fast-food empire, is recruiting new franchise owners by speaking to church and civic groups, at synagogues and to Boy Scout leaders, among others.
Jan. 21, 2017
Nov. 23, 2009
‘Blind Side’ director John Lee Hancock is out of movie jail
As a filmmaker, John Lee Hancock has a penchant for coming at a real-life story from a surprising angle, whether it’s recounting the bumpy road to Disney’s “Mary Poppins” in 2013’s “Saving Mr.
March 27, 2019
Nov. 10, 2009
John Lee Hancock’s version of the historic battle at the Texas shrine has little to offer beyond the acting of Billy Bob Thornton.
April 9, 2004
Business
Securities: The insurance giant is moving to shed Sutro and Tucker Anthony to focus on its core business.
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