History Too Rarely Told

The Great Raid (2005) – With the tide of World War II turning against the Empire of Japan, a daring raid was planned to liberate American prisoners of war. 500 soldiers clung to thin strands of hope after three years of confinement. Finally, a combined mission of the 6th Rangers of the U.S. Army and... Continue Reading →

Of Hope and Destruction

Midnight Cowboy (1969) A naïve young man leaves his home in Texas to become a hustler in New York City. When he arrives, he discovers a cold, unwelcoming city that works to destroy him in every way. With the help of a strange friend, he may find a way to stay alive. Directed by John... Continue Reading →

Of Pain and Encyclopedia Sales

The Sensation of Sight (2006) – Faced with a tragedy that he cannot bear to confront, a struggling English teacher begins selling encyclopedias in his small New England town. Directed by Aaron Wiederspahn Starring David Strathairn, Ian Somerhalder, Jane Adams, Ann Cusack Why I Liked It – A brilliant, character driven off the beaten track... Continue Reading →

Of Gold and Madness

The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948)-A pair of Americans find themselves down to their last dime. When everything else fails them, they hear a story from an old man about gold mining in Mexico. The lure of treasure in those mountains will bring them the hope to continue, but it may also bring madness.... Continue Reading →

A Fine Version of A Great Classic

Of Mice and Men (1992) – A migrant farm worker and his gentle-giant friend make their way through the Great Depression looking for work. When a beautiful woman enters the equation, all their dreams may come to an end. Directed by Gary Sinise Starring Gary Sinise, John Malkovich, Ray Walston, Sherilyn Fenn Why I Liked... Continue Reading →

He Kills Everyone But Himself(?)

Kind Hearts and Coronets (1949) – Eight people stand between a disinherited member of a noble family and the title. He decides to disinherit them in the most final way possible. Directed by Robert Hamer Starring Dennis Price, Alec Guinness, Valerie Hobson Why I Liked It – A wickedly funny assault on the English nobility,... Continue Reading →

Long on Action, Short on Brains

Young Guns (1988) – Billy the Kid gathers a group of young gunslingers to avenge the death of the man who had watched over them. In the end, the lust for revenge will turn the hunters into the hunted. Directed by Christopher Cain Starring Emilio Estevez, Kiefer Sutherland, Lou Diamond Phillips, Charlie Sheen, Dermot Mulroney,... Continue Reading →

Sweat, Violence and Betrayal

Any Given Sunday (1999) An NFL team on the brink of collapse after years of legendary success.  Their old school head coach must find a balance between the way the game used to be played and how modern players want to roll.  Along the way, there will be acts of genius and betrayal as they... Continue Reading →

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