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Josh Lucas

 A Beautiful Mind (2001) Rated PG-13 John Forbes Nash Jr. was a brilliant economist — when his mind was clear. But life changed forever with the revelation that he was schizophrenic, although his brilliance persisted amidst the anguish his mental … Continue reading

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Memorial Day Films 2011

Black Hawk Down (2001) Rated UR When U.S. Rangers and an élite Delta Force team attempt to kidnap two underlings of a Somali warlord, their Black Hawk helicopters are shot down, and the Americans suffer heavy casualties, facing intense fighting from … Continue reading

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The King’s Speech (2010)

Rated R This is a brilliant film. The story, the vision, and the performances are all amazing. It’s extraordinary that in one film everything in lines with each other. Smooth storytelling at it’s finest. Although, this film is wonderful in all … Continue reading

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Silent Night (2002)

Rated NR This was an incredible true story of Christmas in 1944 within the woods of Germany. It’s a story of a mother and son and a christmas truce between the American and German Soldiers. The son,  Fritz Vicken, of this story … Continue reading

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Angelina Jolie

Changeling (2008) Rated R Christine Collins is overjoyed when her kidnapped son is brought back home. But when Christine suspects that the boy returned to her isn’t her child, the police captain has her committed to an asylum. John Malkovich … Continue reading

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David Fincher

Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008) Rated PG-13 David Fincher directs this Oscar-nominated tale of Benjamin Button — a man who was born old and wrinkled but grows younger as the years go by — with a screenplay adapted from … Continue reading

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A Midnight Clear (1992)

Rated R This film brings out the reality of war with the humanity of war. There are a number of stories about the Christmas of  ’44 on the front. I’m not sure if this was based on a true story. … Continue reading

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