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‘Rush’ speeds toward cinema greatness

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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

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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

US Navy SEALs struggle to survive

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While the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq have generated controversy, there are individual stories of heroism that have come out of those experiences. One of those stories was the survival of US Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell. In his 2007 memoir “Lone Survivor,” he details, with assistance from British novelist Patrick Robinson, “Operation Redwing” — a 2005 U.S. military operation with … [Read more...] about US Navy SEALs struggle to survive

Noah: Magnificent plot grips audiences

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Photo Courtesy of Paramount Pictures When leaving the theater after seeing Darren Aronofsky’s film “Noah,” I heard a woman mutter to herself, grunting, “That was the most demonic movie I’ve ever seen. Who directed this thing?” Having been utterly transfixed by the film’s impeccable craft, gripping storyline and intellectual depth, I was baffled by that comment. Though “Noah” … [Read more...] about Noah: Magnificent plot grips audiences