After having begun making feature films in the late 1970s, director Robert Zemeckis became famous for pushing the limits of cinematic technology and introducing numerous innovations in visual effects.

Doc Brown, left, played by Christopher Lloyd, sits in the retrofitted DeLorean that allows Marty McFly, played by Michael J. Fox, to travel back in time to the 1950s in “Back to the Future.” The 1985 ...

‘Filmmakers have to speak from the heart’: Director Robert Zemeckis (right), alongside (left to right) Michael J Fox in ‘Back to the Future’, Roger Rabbit in ‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit’, Tom Hanks in ...

A timeless Tom Hanks classic returns to streaming as the calendar turns, reminding audiences why Forrest Gump still defines ...

Hanks' portrayal of Forrest is both heartfelt and humorous, making him a character that resonates with audiences even decades later. The film features a stellar cast, including Sally Field as ...

Oscar-winning director and Chicago native Robert Zemeckis returned to his hometown on Oct. 27 to receive the prestigious Founder’s Legacy Award during the closing night of the 60th Chicago ...

Collier Jennings is an entertainment journalist with a substantial amount of experience under his belt. Collier, or "CJ" to his friends and family, is a dedicated fan of genre films - particularly ...

I can practically hear my parents’ voices in my head telling me, “Michael, it’s Christmas. You shouldn’t be fighting.” Normally, I’d agree with them, as it’d give me more time to wrap up my personal ...

It was only a matter of time before Robert Zemeckis got around to playing with de-aging technology, that modern cinematic magic trick of making veteran movie stars look kind of, sort of like their ...

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There’s no point beating around the bush. I am talking to the director Robert Zemeckis, who won an Oscar in 1995 for Forrest Gump, about his new film Here, which opened in the US in November to some ...