Danny Boyle pits man against nature in the most elemental of struggles. On paper, “127 Hours” would seem to buck convention on multiple fronts: The film revolves around a single actor (James Franco) ...

“127 Hours” opens with a lone mountain climber biking and hiking through a valley in Utah. On his journey he has a brief encounter with two fellow hikers, played by Amber Tamblyn and Kate Mara. At ...

This piece was originally printed in the Fall 2010 issue. 127 Hours is nominated for Best Picture, Best Actor (James Franco), Best Adapted Screenplay (Danny Boyle & Simon Beaufoy), Best Editing (Jon ...

Sometimes truth is more cinematic than fiction. Truth can be more intense than fiction. The biopic depicts Aron Ralston's harrowing experience. Based on a true story. These survival thrillers will ...

In 2003, extreme climbing enthusiast Aron Ralston sets off on a climbing expedition. He has told no-one about this solo effort of his. An accident happens during the climb: he slips on a loose rock ...