I KNOW WHAT I’VE LOST! Since the time of its creation, the western film genre has always been a fan favorite amongst many. Exploding on the scene during the golden age of Hollywood, where studios were churning out various productions made for the big and small screen, this particular genre has garnished many variants of stories of the “old
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A DERIVATIVE AND FAMILIAR DRAMEDY Over the past several years, movies narratives about dogs have taken center stage; tugging at the heartstrings of viewer’s attention with their cuteness and emotional struggles. The idea of “man’s best friend” has always been a fascinating format for audience members to care about the friendship / companionship between a canine (whatever the breed
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THE UNSUNG WOMEN OF NASA The history of NASA is filled with bountiful stories of men and women who served for the greater good in launch astronauts into space. From the Challenger missions to the Apollo missions (the moon landing in Apollo 11 and the infamous Apollo 13) to the formation of the International Space Station in 1998, NASA
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THE THRILLS & POLITICS OF THE NFL DRAFT Of all the various sport films that Hollywood has created over the years, football themed movies have had a few memorable ones worth noting. These standout cinematic features of pig skinned ball players can range from high school (Friday Night Lights), to college (Rudy), to racial equality (Remember the Titans), to
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FORMULAIC AND PREDICTABLE, BUT STILL HEARTWARMING Seasoned actor Kevin Costner has done plethora of movies over the years, recognizing his roles from wide variety of film genres, whether good or bad. Costner seems to have a special affinity towards sport themed movies, offering his talent in such features as Field of Dreams (Baseball), Tin Cup, (Golf), and last year’s Draft
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