Nominated Yet Not Nominated

When the most recent Academy Award nominations were announced a couple of weeks ago, there weren’t a lot of surprises (although there were a number of snubs).  One of the biggest surprises occurred in the Best Original Song category.  The … Continue reading →

Newseum

During my recent trip to Washington D.C., I visited a few historical sites and museums.  One of the places I stopped at was the Newseum.  I hadn’t originally planned on going to this museum when I arrived in Washington, it … Continue reading →

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The Great Dictator (1940)

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“Strange, and I thought you were an Aryan,” says Commander Schultz to the Jewish barber.  The barber responds, “No.  I’m a vegetarian.” The 1930s saw the rise of Nazi Germany in Europe, led by Adolf Hitler, a man who bore … Continue reading →

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Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum

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During my recent trip to Washington D.C., I visited a few historical sites and museums.  One of the places I stopped at was the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum (which some people might unfortunately know from 2009’s Night At … Continue reading →

Smithsonian National Museum of American History

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During my recent trip to Washington D.C., I checked out several historical sites and museums.  One of the places I visited was the Smithsonian National Museum of American History.  Among the items on display were the following: Also on display … Continue reading →

Blu-ray Tuesdays: 1/7/14 Recommendations

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Midnight Movie Report: 2013

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After a long week at work, one of the things I look forward to most on the weekend is attending a midnight movie.  The best spots for midnight movies in New York City today are the Landmark Sunshine Cinema and … Continue reading →