Biography best sellers 2013 movies

The biographical film, or biopic, is a long-celebrated bastion of cinema that began with Napoléon in 1927 and continues to dominate movie screens to this day.

Last weekend, 42(a Jackie Robinson biopic starring Harrison Ford and one-time Chicago actor Chadwick Boseman in the title role) premiered to commerical and critical acclaim, as films about real-life heroes often do.

Other big biopics expected for 2013 include:

Of course, movie buffs are already arguing about Saldana’s darkened skin in Nina and whether Kutcher will totally bomb as Steve Jobs after mixed reviews from Sundance.

Studios depend on biopics to create a perfect storm of advance publicity, which may or may not translate to big wins at the box office and massive sweeps during awards season.

Actors often bank on these films not just to win Oscars, but to stretch their limits with challenging accents, method lifestyle changes a Biography Books | Best Biographies | Barnes & Noble® VIG