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Great World War II Movies
The movies made during the war, even the classics, emphasized patriotism. The perspective of time introduced more realism.
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Civil War Fiction in a Made-for-TV Movie
This movie tells the story of a Louisiana woman, Virginia Tregan, during the Civil War. I liked her better than the much more famous, Scarlett O'Hara. Virginia never whines, saves her plantation more than once, and gets the man she wants. It is a triumph for southern women.
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How Do I Make a Good and Realistic War Movie?
A short discussion on the making of a good and realistic war movie.
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Nuclear War Movie: Fail Safe (1964)
When six Vindicator bombers armed with nuclear warheads are accidentally ordered to destroy Moscow, Henry Fonda frantically tries to recall them in 1964's Fail Safe.
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Star Wars at Matmata, Tunisia
Underground caves can be a must in Tunisia's desert heat near Matmata: and they make a great movie set for Luke Skywalker's family home from Star Wars.
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Star Wars: The Clone Wars Movie
George Lucas and Warner Bros. will show a limited theatrical release of Star Wars: The Clone Wars on August 15th. The Cartoon Network will air series this fall.
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War Movie: Kelly's Heroes (1970)
Clint Eastwood and Telly Savalas lead a band of enterprising GI's behind enemy lines in a daring raid to liberate $16 million in gold bars in MGM's Kelly's Heroes.
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War Movie: The Dirty Dozen (1967)
Lee Marvin leads a group of G.I. convicts on a suicidal mission in Nazi-occupied France in The Dirty Dozen. Ernest Borgnine, Charles Bronson and Jim Brown co-star.
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Hollywood Fights The Facts
A short discussion of America's motion picture influence over the presentation of World War II.
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James C. Strouse's Grace Is Gone
A father has to tell his daughters their mother was killed in Iraq. Trapped in denial, he takes them on one last roadtrip.
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Review: In the Valley of Elah
Based on a true story, Paul Haggis' gripping film about the psychological effects of war, starring Tommy Lee Jones, Charlize Theron and Susan Sarandon.
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War Movie: Catch-22 (1970)
Joseph Heller's novel Catch-22 came to the big screen in 1970. Alan Arkin, Jon Voight, Richard Benjamin, Martin Balsam, Orson Welles star in this classic anti-war film.
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2008: A Year for Gears of War Fans
Between a sequel to one of the best-selling shooters of recent memory and a comic book expansion of that game's history and universe, late 2008 is a time for Gears fans.
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Action Movie Review: Rambo (2008)
Sylvestor Stallone reprises his role as John Rambo; a reluctant action hero with a penchant for violence. Julie Benz costars.
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Darth Vader, The Hero?
A little boy watches Star Wars and pretends to be the character he most admires--Darth Vader.
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DVD Review: Star Wars The Clone Wars
Lucasfilm and Warner Home Video have put together a lavish DVD set for Star Wars: The Clone Wars. Too bad the film's terrible. 3/10.
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Family Guy: Blue Harvest Review
The creators behind Family Guy have produced a spoof that is not particularly funny.
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Great Star Wars Fan Films
If you have seen all Star Wars movies several times and can't wait for the Star Wars live action TV series, there are some great Star Wars fan films worth checking out.
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Is It Hollywood or Is It History?
Article on historical accuracy and the making of war movies, in particular THE THIN RED LINE.
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LEGO Star Wars Review
The best reviewer for the LEGO Star Wars games is a true gaming fan. What do a young LEGO fan and his parents think of this series of games?
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Movie Review: Star Wars: The Clone Wars
Star Wars: The Clone Wars completes the science-fiction franchise's transformation into an overgrown video game. 1/10.
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Star Wars: The Clone Wars Film
It has now been 31 years since Star Wars unveiled itself to the world and altered society's perception of popular culture. Now, the franchise is set to return once again.
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My Lai - Perspectives on the Motion Picture Industry
A short discussion of the My Lai massacre and the Hollywood perspective.
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Review: Star Wars - Clone Wars Animated Series
George Lucas brings Star Wars fans another installment of the story of the Clone Wars in another animated series.
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A Discussion of Violence and the Movies
A short discussion of violence in movies and television with a detail on the war movie.
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Lessons for Writers
A discussion of screenwriting, war, and reality and where to find it.
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COMBAT REALISM
Discusses combat realism in movies produced from the earliest silents to the current SAVING PRIVATE RYAN.
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Explosions and the Movies
A short discussion on explosions in the movies.
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More of the Best 1950s Science Fiction Movies
The Golden Age of Science Fiction Films from 1950 to 1957 featured movies that are still enjoyable today. The fact that many were "B" level has not diminished them.
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Prince Caspian film review
Director Andrew Adamson takes liberties in adapting the classic fantasy novel, but thrilling action makes "Prince Caspian" a more exciting and suspenseful adventure.
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So, you want to be a Military Advisor for the Movies?
The workings of a motion picture military advisor.
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Soul Calibur IV Release Date
The Soul Calibur series has been a big hit in the fighting game genre since the first game (Soul Blade) came out on the Playstation.
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Zulu
One of the best British action movies ever made, Zulu launched the career of Michael Caine and insured that the Battle of Rorke's Drift was not forgotten.
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Oh, Those Plucky Americans
A short discussion of two upcoming "war" movies; THE PATRIOT and U-571.
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Oscar Winners from the Early 1970s
These Oscar winning best pictures from 1970 to 1974 included a war movie, a buddy-cops film, one featuring an elaborate scam, and the two best gangster movies ever made.
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Spotlight on Freeware: Fun Stuff
Part eight of the freeware series focuses on these six fun but useless applications for the Palm: Eliza, MindSpiral, Mirror, ThumbPrint, Tricorder, and Yoda.
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A Review of Tropic Thunder
Tropic Thunder is deceptively smart action/comedy movie that serves as a reminder to why Ben Stiller has become a recurring comedic star.
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Mamoru Oshii's Sky Crawlers Anime
Sky Crawlers is a beautiful, atmospheric animated movie. A Twilight Zone version of a World War II Battle of Britain movie.
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A QUICK Opinion: What movies still need to be released to DVD?
Here is a list of the most common movies enthusiasts are waiting to hit the DVD format.
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Ben Stiller Brings Us Tropic Thunder
Written, directed and starring big screen funny man Ben Stiller, new release Tropic Thunder takes on film industry stereotypes in an attempt to blast away summer doldrums
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Hit Movies Filmed in Greece
Hollywood location scouts chose the Greek islands for lots of film classics before Skopelos and Skiathos became the setting for Mamma Mia!
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Lucas Can Redeem Himself with Part Two.
Hopes and fears for the new Star Wars movie.
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William S. Hart and the Hollywood Advisor
A short history of the Hollywood motion picture/TV advisor.
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Write About What You Know
A short discussion of writing about what you know and Hollywood.
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AND THE TRUTH SHALL SET YOU FREE, II
A short discussion of movies and history with a citation of COL Harry Summers and Vietnam Magazine.
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Ben Stiller's Tropic Thunder with Robert Downey
From the first few seconds of the action comedy "Tropic Thunder," the viewer understands that the film is going to be both brilliant and hilarious.
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