A squad of G.I.s in Dec. 1944 in France are ordered to watch for Germans in the area. When a group wants to surrender they are not clear what to do.
The Book Thief (2013)
Based on a beloved novel, the story is set in Germany in WWII as a young girl must hide with foster parents when the Gestapo arrest her real parents. Click the movie title to read the whole review.
Jesus of Nazareth (1977)
Franco Zefirelli draws from all 4 gospels the mat erial for this retelling of the life of Christ, from birth at Bethlehem through his death & resurrection.
Midnight Clear (2006)
On a lonely Christmas Eve a number of desperate people’s lives converge on a convenience store. They are very different, and yet all are in need of love and a renewed sense of purpose in life.
Nelson Mandela
It has been too long since writing on this site, so now, while the last night’s news of Nelson Mandela’s death is fresh, I am impelled to respond to this world event. Like many of you, I was glued to my TV set last night, soaking in all the well-produced tributes on ABC and MSNBC. …
AMISTAD (1997)
The story of how abolitionists brought about the freeing of captive Africans who revolted against their captors on the ship ironically named Amistad.
Gandhi (1982)
Gandhi is the story of how India’s great leader forged a nonviolent revolution that led to India’s freedom from British rule.
Film Capsules December 2013
AS ALWAYS, I invite you to freely share these Film Capsules. I provide these mini-reviews, each month, and I know many newsletter editors and webmasters who enjoy adding a sprinkling of movie coverage into their mix of inspiring reading materials. I’m pleased to let you share these items and ask only that you credit “Edward …
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013)
I’m giving this second film in the Hunger Games series 4 out of 5 stars. Actress Jennifer Lawrence is impressive, giving us a Katniss who is a remarkable heroine. Click the film title to read the whole review.
About Time (2013)
Contributing reviewer Markus Watson says this movie, by the creators of Love Actually and Notting Hill is “funny” and “charming”! CLICK the movie title, here, to read the whole review.