Tag: Steven Spielberg
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Tail Slate looks at D-Day movies
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June 6, 1944. What is now commonly referred to as “D-Day.” The WWII Allies launch Operation Overlord. Over 150,000 Allied troops were involved in “Operation Overlord.” As is the case with most major historical events,…
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Extra, Extra, see ‘The Post’
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“When the public’s right to know is threatened, and when the rights of free speech and free press are at risk, all of the other liberties we hold dear are endangered” – Christopher Dodd “What…
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A look at the sniper in movies
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We’ve been watching snipers in movies going back to 1941 when actor Gary Cooper portrayed Medal of Honor recipient Alvin York in the film Sergeant York. Alvin York was actually a Corporal when he earned…
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A walk across the ‘Bridge of Spies’ is well worth the trip
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Another great film from the outstanding Steven Spielberg.
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Steven Spielberg’s ‘Lincoln’ brings history to life in an outstanding film
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Not only is this first-rate entertainment, this film belongs in the U.S. History classroom when teaching the history of how slavery came to an end.
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Daniel Day-Lewis looks like ‘Lincoln’ … but does he have the voice?
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The Irish-born actor transforms himself for Steven Spielberg’s ‘Lincoln,’ set to hit theaters in November.
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Daniel Day-Lewis eerie as ‘Lincoln’ in new poster
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20th Century Fox has released the first official poster for Steven Spielberg’s upcoming film about the 16th President of the United States.
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‘Jaws’ looks beautiful in 30th Anniversary Edition
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The killer shark returns in this outstanding 30th anniversary edition DVD.
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Steven Spielberg’s vision made ‘Schindler’s List’ a masterpiece
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Steven Spielberg finally accepts that DVDs are here to stay as Schindlers List finally gets DVD treatment. And this outstanding film gets a fine treatment indeed.
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Steven Spielberg’s ‘Close Encounters of the Third Kind’ is genius science fiction
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When I was a wee-lad I can remember seeing Close Encounters of the Third Kind on television. Originally released in 1977 it was in theaters a second time in 1979. However I was still young…