HollywoodChicago.com film interview: 'Frozen River' star Melissa Leo channels John Wayne in new Sundance hit

Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on August 14, 2008 - 12:43pm

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In this interview from HollywoodChicago.com film critic Patrick McDonald, “Frozen River” star Melissa Leo of the TV show “Homicide” discusses why she channeled John Wayne for the role and how she captures the desperation and strength of a woman with everything to lose. McDonald rates the film with a 4.0 out of 5.0 ranking.

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Frozen River star Melissa Leo in Chicago on July 16, 2008

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