Photo Courtesy of breachbangclear.com World War II, as a subject, has lent itself to a multitude of Hollywood films. Many of those films have covered such topics as operations behind enemy lines, naval battles, air combat and the most well- known engagements that have been recorded. However, little attention has been given to another significant element of the Second Great War … [Read more...] about Tanks Depict ‘Fury’ of War
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Denzel Washington is ‘The Equalizer’
Almost a hit, but not quite. Actor Denzel Washington and director Antoine Fuqua both have interesting career paths. Before they worked on the award-winning 2001 cop film "Training Day," Washington had moderate success with "Malcolm X," "Philadelphia" and "Crimson Tide." Fuqua, on the other hand, had worked on music videos with musicians like Stevie Wonder, Coolio and Prince, … [Read more...] about Denzel Washington is ‘The Equalizer’
Movie Review: Summer Blockbusters
Photo Courtesy of Marvel Studios Transformers: Age of Extinction Michael Bay’s “Transformers” franchise generates cries of hatred from both fans and critics. However, it cannot be denied that he does capture the scope of the source material. The fourth entry, while bloated at a three-hour running time and with plenty of plot contradictions, improves upon the previous entries … [Read more...] about Movie Review: Summer Blockbusters
‘Rush’ speeds toward cinema greatness
Photo Courtesy of Apple.com/iTunes For professional racecar drivers, it cannot get better than Formula 1. Out of the few men who compete in Grands Prix each season, there are usually a couple of drivers who stand out more than the rest. In 1975, these particular pilots were James Hunt and Niki Lauda. “Rush” portrays the rivalry between two famous Formula 1 drivers during … [Read more...] about ‘Rush’ speeds toward cinema greatness
‘The Monuments Men’ fails to be monumental
Photo Courtesy of IMP Awards World War II remains a fascinating subject despite having been thoroughly examined in books, movies, television and video games. There are still many aspects about this massive yet terrible conflict that are worth examining. “The Monuments Men” tries but fails to do an adequate job in examining certain aspects. Directed, written and produced … [Read more...] about ‘The Monuments Men’ fails to be monumental