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Tag: war

watchin' & writin'

Another Day: SAVING PRIVATE RYAN

The first time you watch it, you will be overwhelmed by its battle scenes. Watch this film a second time, and you realize its true heart beats in between those epic battles.

Posted on March 24, 2011March 6, 2013
reviews

RESTREPO

The Story of War…As Told By the Warriors.

Posted on August 8, 2010June 16, 2012
reviews

GREEN ZONE

It’s amazing what a little hindsight can do.

Posted on March 14, 2010July 6, 2012
dvd doubleback

THE MESSENGER

You wouldn’t think that a film that chronicles the same action over and over to be all that compelling. But when that action involves walking … Read More ›

Posted on February 17, 2010March 29, 2012
listy goodness

Give Peace a Chance ( Top Five War Films )

Note: I posted this same post around this time last year, but considering I’m still trying to shake this cold, that many of you weren’t … Read More ›

Posted on November 10, 2009August 23, 2012
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Red River Shore ( RED CLIFF Trailer )

I used to really love John Woo movies. the action…the guns…the birds… Then the guy tried to get all serious and made WINDTALKERS, and for … Read More ›

Posted on October 7, 2009
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INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS

Quentin Weaves a Faery Tale in Nazi Occupied Europe.

Posted on August 25, 2009October 4, 2013
reviews

THE HURT LOCKER

War is a drug.

Posted on July 13, 2009January 28, 2012
reviews

CHE

Looking for a four-plus-hour film in spanish? Today’s your lucky day.

Posted on March 5, 2009August 18, 2012
trailers

Soldier On – INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS Trailer

This summer, Quentin Tarantino returns with his fifth/sixth film (depending on if you count the KILL BILL movies as one or two). INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS features … Read More ›

Posted on February 11, 2009October 18, 2013
reviews

PASSCHENDAELE

As we near the hundredth anniversary of WWI, filmmakers have found a desire to remind us of the hells we might have forgotten.

Posted on October 19, 2008September 5, 2012
TIFF

TIFF Reaction: CHE

One of the things I love about film festivals is the cinematic experiences that are unlikely to be repeated. It could be the selection of … Read More ›

Posted on September 13, 2008

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