It seems like forever since I did a film review… that is not to say that there aren’t reviews sitting in my Drafts folder… But this one, I thought, was timely. I’m always on the lookout for films that are appropriate for my children. With one of them being 15, that has gotten easier, butContinue reading “Film Review and Reflections: Joyeux Noel”
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Film Review and Reflections: Into the White
It seems like WWII films that come out of Europe tend to be more authentic than films that come out of Hollywood, even if they were made by nations that were occupied by or allied against Germany in WWII. While Hollywood tends to focus on a good-versus-evil trope, I prefer these foreign films because theyContinue reading “Film Review and Reflections: Into the White”
Film Reviews and Reflections: The Captain
I know I don’t take enough time to watch movies, not even the movies I need to watch. Case in point: this film was on my list for almost three years! As the poster above states, this film is “darkly evocative.” It is even filmed in black and white, giving it the feel of filmContinue reading “Film Reviews and Reflections: The Captain”
Book and Film Review: The Sinking of the Wilhelm Gustloff
Today’s post will be a combined review of a book, Death on the Baltic by Cathryn J. Prince, and a German Film, Die Gustloff. Before I dive into these, however, I want to give some background on the little-known WW2 sinking of the German cruise liner, MV Wilhelm Gustloff. By January 1945, the Russian armyContinue reading “Book and Film Review: The Sinking of the Wilhelm Gustloff”
Film Reviews and Reflections: Downfall
Today’s post will be the first in a new series that includes: Film Reviews and ReflectionsBook Reviews and Reflections I have watched so many great movies and read so many fascinating books in the last few years. I decided that I need a place to share reviews and thoughts, especially with those who share myContinue reading “Film Reviews and Reflections: Downfall”
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