Tag Archives: war

Darkest Hour (2017) Rated PG-13

Posted on April 10, 2018 by

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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Into the White (2012) Rated R

Posted on March 2, 2018 by

A group of airmen from different sides of WWII come together after being stranded in a cabin. Starring Florian Lukas, David Kross, Stig Henrik Hoff. This war film is based on the true story of a group of airmen from opposing … Continue reading →

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Back to 1942 (2012) Rated UR

Posted on February 21, 2018 by

 A deadly drought in China’s Henan province takes its toll during China’s war with Japan in 1942. Starring Guoli Zhang, Hanyu Zhang, Wei Fan, Adrien Brody, Tim Robbins. This compelling story of a forgotten chapter in China’s history is understated in its … Continue reading →

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American Assassin (2017) Rated R

Posted on January 27, 2018 by

After the death of his girlfriend, Mitch Rapp is looking for revenge, when he is recruited by the CIA. Based on the book by Vince Flynn. Starring Dylan O’Brien, Charlotte Vega, Christopher Bomford, Michael Keaton, Sanaa Lathan, Shiva Negar, Scott Adkins, Taylor … Continue reading →

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The Vietnam War (PBS) Rated TV-MA

Posted on October 1, 2017 by

 A documentary from Ken Burns about The Vietnam War. Starring Peter Coyote. This documentary begins with the Vietnamese revolution against the French colonial occupation of Vietnam in 1858, which led to the divide of Vietnam in Geneva. From there,  the United … Continue reading →

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Turn: Washington’s Spies (AMC) Rated NR

Posted on September 22, 2017 by

 This series follows Abe Woodhull as he bands together a group of friends to form  The Culper Ring, a group of spies who turned the tide in the American Revolution.  Based on the book, Washington’s Spies: The Story of America’s … Continue reading →

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Zero Dark Thirty (2012) Rated R

Posted on June 14, 2017 by

A chronicle of the hunt of Osama bin Laden after September 11th through his death by the Navy S.E.A.L.’s Team 6. Starring Jason Clarke, Reda Kateb, Jessica Chastain, Kyle Chandler, Jennifer Ehle, Harold Perrineau. A truthful, riveting account of the … Continue reading →

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Superheroes Decoded (History) Rated TV-PG

Posted on May 7, 2017 by

The show documents the rise of superheroes in America. Starring Anthony Mackie, Anthony Russo, Joe Russo, George R. R. Martin, Jon Favreau, Stan Lee, Brad Meltzer This docuseries traces the origins of the superheroes from the comic books to the … Continue reading →

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Hacksaw Ridge (2016) Rated R

Posted on March 25, 2017 by

WWII American Army Medic Desmond T. Doss, one of the first conscientious objector who earned Medal of Honor during the Battle of Okinawa. Starring Andrew Garfield, Richard Pyros, Jacob Warner, Hugo Weaving Hacksaw Ridge highlights the battle where Pfc. Doss earned … Continue reading →

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Battlestar Galactica: Blood and Chrome (2012) Rated NR

Posted on March 19, 2017 by

Follows young William Adama in the First Cylon War. Starring Luke Pasqualino, Ben Cotton, Lili Bordán. Having recently enjoyed the new version of Battlestar Galactica, I was intrigued by this made for TV movie. However, it was a disappointment; it … Continue reading →

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