I’ll be honest. It’s been a long time since I’ve sat down to watch a movie. When I do, it’s usually for movie night with my family, so it’s been even longer since I had a chance to sit down and watch a WWII flick. If you’ve been reading my blog for a while, youContinue reading “Film Review and Reflections: 1944”
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Film Review and Reflections: My Honor Was Loyalty
Don’t you love it when you watch a movie for the third or fourth time and notice new things? I wish I’d shared this years ago when I first watched it, but on the other hand, watching it again gave me the opportunity to appreciate things I hadn’t before. Little things, like when the mainContinue reading “Film Review and Reflections: My Honor Was Loyalty”
Film Review and Reflections: Der Tiger aka. “The Tank”
***Spoiler Alerts*** This movie is so deep and layered, so I’m not claiming to have it all “correct.” It received a lot of GREAT responses, but some harsh criticism as well, particularly regarding the ending. It is a tough film to interpret and the timeline is confusing, so I’m going to give my gut reaction,Continue reading “Film Review and Reflections: Der Tiger aka. “The Tank””
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”
