Archive for May 2024
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2024)
Genre – Science Fiction/Alternate reality Time: 2 hours 25 minutes Platform: Theatrical Release Director: Wes Ball Many remakes have bit the bullet but some have been successful . The 21st century reboot of the “Planet of the Apes” series seems to be thriving and are box office hits, if the success of the…
Read MoreEastern Front – Part 2 of 3 – Hollywood and Eastern Front
ALL CLICKABLE LINKS IN RED When Germany attacked the Soviet Union, the British and then the Americans sent material aid to the Russians. By late 1943, the effects were evident as the Soviet Army swiftly gained higher mobility thanks to the trucks supplied by the Americans. In the spirit of cooperation, Hollywood made…
Read MoreThe Eastern Front – Part 1 of 3 – a brief history (and some movies)
All Clickable Links in red May 8 is an important date for Europeans. On this day in 1945, the European part of WW2 ended. VE day as it is known to the Western Allies, is celebrated in various ways. In Russia , it is celebrated as Victory Day with a huge military parade that…
Read MoreOne Two Three (1961) – crackling satire
All clickable links in red Genre : Comedy + Satire (political, business practices, Cold War…) Length : 1 hour 48 minutes Platform : You Tube (free) Director : Billy Wilder. If it’s a Billy Wilder film, prepare for non-stop drama and machine gun like dialogue delivery. Wilder’s noted for his sarcastic sense…
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