Author: Brian Milinsky
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All In: Miracle at St. Bernard’s is a must-see documentary
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“The miracle isn’t that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start” – John Bingham Miracle is a word that is overused in sports journalism. We all remember the Miracle On…
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Tail Slate talks with the makers of ‘All In: Miracle at St. Bernard’
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TailSlate had an opportunity to talk with the directors/producers of this high school sports documentary, Gregg Backer and Evan Kanew this past week. Tail Slate: Did you get a chance to go over the questions…
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‘Battle For Saipan’ uses metaphor to tell a story
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“Whether we attack or stay, there is only death” – Lt. General Yoshitsugu Saito, commander of the Japanese forces on Saipan. He took his own life during the final battle for control of the island.…
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TailSlate.net’s Favorite Food Films
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Films that focus on food, whether it be on the preparation of the food, or the joyful consumption of it; have been around for a long time. With the release of 2022’s The Menu we…
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Peruse ‘The Menu’ for a multi-course delight of a meal
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“You don’t need a silver fork to eat good food” – Paul Prudhomme In The Menu, from director Mark Mylod, you actually need to be able to afford a gold fork in order to dine…
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‘Till’ is a gripping account of the aftermath of a historic lynching
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“Prejudices can kill, and suspicion can destroy. And the thoughtless frightened search for a scapegoat has a fallout all of its own for the children and the children yet unborn.…” – Mamie Till-Mobley In the…
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Topical Films for Veteran’s Day
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As I write this, AMC cable channel, Sundance channel and other cable channels that recycle the same “war” movies every Veteran’s Day do not appear to have scheduled those same old movies. Midway, Saving Private…
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TailSlate remembers James Caan
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James Caan, best remembered for his portrayal of the mercurial “Sonny Corleone” in 1972’s The Godfather has passed away. He was 82. His publicist confirmed his passing and said no further details would be forthcoming.…
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‘Top Gun: Maverick’ is a visual treat
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“That was some of the best flying I’ve seen yet. Right up to the part where you got killed. You never, never leave your wing man” – Michael Ironside as Jester in the original Top…
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Daniel Craig exits Bond franchise with a bang in ‘No Time to Die’
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“Do you expect me to talk?” No Mister Bond, I expect you to die.” – an exchange between Sean Connery as James Bond and Gert Fröbe in 1964’s Goldfinger. No Time to Die is the…