Hilary Swank

By writnkitten Freedom Writers is based on the real-life story of a teacher, Erin Gruwell (portrayed by Hilary Swank) and her at-risk students. Set in 1994, two years after the Rodney King verdict was handed down and riots ensued in Los Angeles and the surrounding areas, 23-year-old Gruwell starts teac...

By Lucas Brachish Despite dozens of respectful, worshipful reviews, I've been hearing very mixed reactions on the street for the new Eastwood film, Million Dollar Baby, and some friends of mine who went to the premiere say the first two acts are pretty standard boxing-movie/sport-movie stuff... but with t...