From: Reviews and Criticism of Theatrical and Television Dramas (http://www.lasalle.edu/library/vietnam/FilmIndex/home.htm) compiled by John K. McAskill, La Salle University ([email protected])

U4500 ULEE’S GOLD (USA, 1997) (Other titles: Oro di Ulisse)

Credits: director/writer, Victor Nunes. Cast: , Pamela Richardson, , J. Kenneth Campbell. Summary: Melodrama set in contemporary Florida. Third-generation beekeeper Ulee Jackson (Fonda) may have gotten out of Vietnam alive, but he left a part of himself behind. Now he methodically tends his bees, carefully provides for those that need him and vigilantly keeps his emotions at bay. He protects his gold: his Tupelo honey and his family. But when both are threatened by a long-buried secret, Ulee must break through his emotional walls, find the strength to change, and begin life anew.

Adams, Thelma. [Ulee’s gold] New York post (Jun 13, 1997), p. 48. [Reprinted in Film review annual 1998] Alleva, Richard. “Melodramas that work” Commonweal 124 (Sep 12, 1997), p. 26-7. Anderson, John. “On movies: Striking gold after years as a captive” Newsday (Jun 15, 1997), Famfare, p. C4. Ansen, David. “The buzz on ‘Ulee’? A honey” 129/24 (Jun 16, 1997), p. 57. Anthony, Todd. “Rebel from matures in Ulee’s gold” Miami herald (Jun 20, 1997), p. 4G. Arnold, Frank. “Ulee’s gold” EPD Film 15 (may 1998), p. 47-8. Benallal, Mehdi. “6-1 inedits d’Amerique” Positif n. 448 (Jun 1998), p. 28-30. Biskind, Peter. “” Premiere 10/11 (Jul 1997), p. 39+ [4 p.] Butzin, Charlotte. “Ulee’s gold” US no. 234 (Jul 1997), p. 46. Caro, Mark. “Striking ‘Gold’: Peter Fonda gives a powerful performance in dramatic role” (Jun 20, 1997), Friday, p. C. Carr, Jay. “Peter Fonda strikes ‘Gold’ as true-blue farmer” Boston globe (Jun 20, 1997), p. F7. ______. “Peter’s principles: Peter Fonda believes his beekeeper role in ‘Ulee’s gold’ is an odyssey of the heart” Boston globe (Jun 15, 1997), p. N11. Clark, Mike. “Peter Fonda is solid gold in subtle, satisfying ‘Ulee’” USA today (Jun 13, 1997), p. 4D. Cuneen, Joseph. “‘Ulee’s gold’ shines; ‘Wedding’ does not” National Catholic reporter 33/35 (Aug 1, 1997), p. 17. Denby, David. “Ulee’s gold” New York 30/23 (Jun 16, 1997), p. 52. [Reprinted in Film review annual 1998] Diamond, Jamie. “Film: Peter Fonda finds a bit of Henry within” New York times (Jun 8, 1997), sec. 2, p. 17. Early, Emmett. The war veteran in film Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, 2003. (p. 8, 59, 68, 98-102, 106, 211, 222, 228, 230 234, 240) Farber, Stephen. “Independent summer” Movieline 8 (Jul 1997), p. 26-7. Fuller, Graham. “Fonda, Peter Fonda” Interview (Jun 1997), p. 110-15+ [8 p.] Geier, Thom. “Ulee’s gold” U.S. news & world report 122/23 (Jun 16, 1997), p. 71. Goldstein, Patrick. “Profile: A rather uneasy ride: Peter Fonda is downright Henry- like in ‘Ulee’s gold.’ But he’s dealing with it” times (Jun 8, 1997), Calendar, p. 3. Helie, Roland. “Inedits d’Amerique” Jeune cinema n. 250 (summer 1998), p. 35-8. Higuinen, E. “L’amerique a corps perdus” Cahiers du cinema n. 525 (Jun 1998), p. 72-5. Howe, Desson. “Discovering ‘Ulee’s gold’” Washington post (Jun 20, 1997), Weekend, p. 27. Johnson, Brian D. “Adrenaline and aphrodisiacs” Maclean’s 110/27 (Jul 7, 1997), p. 62+ [2 p.] Kauffmann, Stanley. “The work of their lives” New republic 217/1 (Jul 7, 1997), p. 26. Kemp, Philip. “Ulee’s gold” Sight and sound 8 (Apr 1998), p. 56. [Reprinted in Film review annual 1998] Klawans, Stuart. “Nunez, Kusturica, Godard” Nation 265 (Jul 14, 1997), p. 34-6. Lally, Kevin. “Discovering ‘Gold’” Film journal 100 (Jun 1997), p. 16+ [3 p.] ______. “Ulee’s gold” Film journal 100 (May 1997), p. 59. LaSalle, Mick. “Peter Fonda mines dad’s ‘Gold’: Images of Henry flicker in dull tale” San Francisco chronicle (Jun 20, 1997), p. C3. Lawson, Terry. “At last, Peter Fonda strikes gold as an actor” Detroit free press (Jun 20, 1997), p. 12D. ______. “Henry’s ghost peacefully haunts Peter Fonda’s latest” Detroit free press (Jun 15, 1997), p. 1G. Lochen, Kalle. “Familien som bikube” Film & kino n. 3 (Jun 1998), p. 26-7. Loewenstein, Lael. “Ulee’s gold” Boxoffice 133 (Apr 1997), p. 176. Maslin, Janet. “Film review: From the company of bees to that of humans” New York times (Jun 13, 1997), p. C3. McCarthy, Todd. “Off beaten track, Nunez mines ‘Gold’” Variety 366 (Feb. 3-9, 1997), p. 42. McGavin, Patrick Z. “Fonda’s Gold: Rebel hero earns raves in quiet role” Chicago tribune (Jun 22, 1997), Arts & entertainment, p. 13. Mathews, Jack. “Peter Fonda mines ‘Ulee’s gold’: A quirky character, an unconventional story” Newsday (Jun 13, 1997), pt. II, p. 13. [Reprinted in Film review annual 1998] Millan, Jeff. “Peter Fonda’s performance is pure ‘Gold’” Houston chronicle (Jun 20, 1997), 2 star ed., p. 1. Morgenstern, Joe. “Film: Emotional wreck; Shipwreck” Wall Street journal (Jun 13, 1997), p. A17. Oppenheimer, Jean. “Ulee’s gold” American cinematographer 78 (Jun 1997), p. 26+ [3 p.] Parks, Louis B. “Film notes: Fonda ‘Magic’ sets stage for a bit of Fonda ‘Gold’” Houston chronicle (Jun 13, 1997), Weekend preview, p. 4. Perez, Gilberto. “Film in review” Yale review 86/2 (1998), p. 174-85. Powers, John. “Ulee’s gold” Vogue 187/6 (Jun 1997), p. 126. Rafferty, Terrence. “Celestial navigation” New Yorker 73/16 (Jun 16, 1997), p. 107- 8. Rea, Stephen. “On movies: Peter Fonda deems himself perfect for the role” Philadelphia inquirer (Jun 15, 1997), p. F7. ______. “On screen: An understated gem features mature talents of Peter Fonda” Philadelphia inquirer (Jun 20, 1997), Weekend, p. 4. Riley, Phil. “Ulee’s gold” Motion picture guide annual (edited by Jay Robert Nash and Stanley Ralph Ross) Chicago : Cinebooks, 1987-2000. (1998, p. 431-2) Ringel, Eleanor. “Movies: Review: ‘Ulee’s gold’: Grade A” Atlanta constitution (Jun 20, 1997), p. E11. Rozen, Leah. “Ulee’s gold” People weekly 47/24 (Jun 23, 1997), p. 20. Schickel, Richard. “Stingless” Time 150/1 (Jul 7, 1997), p. 108. [Reprinted in Film review annual 1998] Sider, Don. “Feeling the buzz” People weekly 48/4 (Jul 28, 1997), p. 22+ [2 p.] Simmons, Sheila. “Beekeeper tale makes honey of a movie” Plain dealer [Cleveland] (Jun 20, 1997), Friday, p. 10. Snead, Elizabeth. “Peter Fonda mines a rich vein with ‘Ulee’s gold’” USA today (Jun 27, 1997), p. 7D. Southall, James. “Ulee’s gold” Film score monthly 3/8 (1998), p. 43. Spines, Christine. “Ulee’s gold” Premiere 10/11 (Jul 1997), p. 22. Sterritt, David. “If the ‘indies’ stay in vogue, ‘Ulee’s gold’ may strike it rich” Christian science monitor (Jun 13, 1997), p. 11. [Reprinted in Film review annual 1998] Tassi, Fabrizio. “L’oro di Ulisse” Cineforum 37/367 (Sep 1997), p. 89-90. Taubin, Amy. “Gold rush” Village voice 42/25 (Jun 24, 1997), p. 82. ______. “The odysseys” Village voice 42/24 (Jun 17, 1997), p. 66. [Reprinted in Film review annual 1998] Thomson, Patricia. “Good as gold” and video monthly 20 (Jun 1997), p. 32-5. Travers, Peter. “Ulee’s gold” Rolling stone no. 763 (Jun 26, 1997), p. 59+ [2 p.] Turan, Kenneth. “Movie review: Fonda a la Fonda in ‘Ulee’s gold’” (Jun 13, 1997), Calendar, p. 1. [Reprinted in Film review annual 1998] “Ulee’s gold” Film review annual 1998 Englewood, N.J. : J.S. Ozer, 1981- (p. 1369- 75) “Ulee’s gold” Mademoiselle 103/7 (Jul 1997), p. 70. “Ulee’s gold” 44/7 (Jul 1997), p. 22. Vejnoska, Jill. “Film event: ‘Ulee’s gold’ closing night gala, Atlanta Film & Video festival...” Atlanta constitution (Jun 6, 1997), p. E1. Wall, James M. “Fluff and substance” Christian century 114/22 (Jul 30-Aug 6, 1997), p. 683+ [2 p.]

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