Movies
Ten best book adaptations of 2012
December 17, 2012One underestimates just how much books - ranging from paperbacks to comics to graphic novels - have an influence on what is seen on television and in film.
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Movies you might have missed: “Destiny of a Man”
December 3, 2012This all consuming experience in the Soviet psyche resulted in many films that portrayed the incredible heroism of the Soviet people.
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Profit takers reimagined as nation makers
November 30, 2012The recent The Men Who Built America, was constructed upon the premise that a handful of wealthy, powerful men determined the course of the nation.
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“Red Dawn” a disappointing remake
November 29, 2012The film had its moments, including some poking fun at the original. Still, a good moment here or there cannot justify an otherwise dull movie.
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How “The Hobbit” caused 27 animal deaths
November 20, 2012Wranglers that worked with the animals had complained about the conditions, but their criticisms with the farm were reportedly ignored.
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