Tag Archives: 1940

Trumbo (2015) Rated R

Posted on March 24, 2021 by laurarachel4

In 1947, Dalton Trumbo was one of the top screenwriters until he and other artists were blacklisted for their political beliefs. Starring Bryan Cranston, Michael Stuhlbarg, and David Maldonado. This film tells the story of Trumbo, a screenwriter in Hollywood … Continue reading →

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Darkest Hour (2017) Rated PG-13

Posted on April 10, 2018 by laurarachel4

It’s the year 1940, and Winston Churchill becomes the British Prime Minister. During his first few weeks in office, he must decide whether or not he will negotiate with Adolf Hitler. Starring Gary Oldman, Kristin Scott Thomas, and Ben Mendelsohn. Unlike … Continue reading →

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The Howards of Virginia (1940)

Posted on July 15, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated NR This movie is based on the book, The Tree of Liberty by Elizabeth Page. I enjoyed this story of a Virginian farmer who marries a wealthy plantation owner’s sister. It’s a story of class and culture as the two collide in … Continue reading →

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The Mortal Storm (1940)

Posted on December 15, 2010 by laurarachel4

Rated NR One of my favorite Jimmy Stewart films. This film was made in 1940 before the U.S. entered WWII and it is a marvelous portrayal of what life was like for a family living on the border of Germany. It starts … Continue reading →

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