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2017 Oscar Nominations and Reactions
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2017 Oscar Nominations and Reactions

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It’s most every film fan’s favorite time of the year again: Oscar Season (unless you’re like me and the Summer Movie Season takes precedence). The nominees were announced Tuesday and as expected, “La La Land” cleaned up house with a record-tying 14 nominations including Best Picture, and there were a few surprises along the way… Continue reading 2017 Oscar Nominations and Reactions

‘Hacksaw Ridge’ a Bloody, Moving Story of Conviction
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‘Hacksaw Ridge’ a Bloody, Moving Story of Conviction

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I thought it was interesting the trailer for this said “from the director of ‘Braveheart’;” apparently it’s still too soon to use Mel Gibson’s name as a brand… “Hacksaw Ridge” is the true story of World War II Army medic Desmond Doss, a pacifist who refuses to bear arms despite enlisting in the military and… Continue reading ‘Hacksaw Ridge’ a Bloody, Moving Story of Conviction