A Year of Gene Hackman: HOOSIERS (1986)

A defining film for both Hackman and me

Bryan Hickman
Nov 5 · 6 min read
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Gene Hackman is America’s greatest living actor. This is not an opinion, but an objective fact.

In recognition of this truth, I have committed to watching — or rewatching — one of his movies every week for an entire year. I intend to report back with my thoughts and nerdy analysis for each one.

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Bryan Hickman

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Freelance Writer & Communicator. Pseudo-Lawyer. Former U.S. Senate staffer. Cinephile. Mormon. Autism Dad. Wannabe musician. Twitter: @MBryanHickman

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