Taking a closer look at a true story about a prisoner of war, The Railway Man enters the indie market in the United States. The Australian made film has all the trappings of a compelling drama, but drags and lacks compassion as an example of war crimes. Told in flashbacks in gritty detail, the […]
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“Railway Man” Reliving a Nightmare (Film Review)
May 1st, 2014 John Delia
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Lore, a Story of Abandonment and Survival (Film Review)
March 14th, 2013 John Delia
One of the most sensitive and disturbing themes fuels Lore, a mesmerizing drama opening this weekend in theaters. It’s about the opposite side of the coin when Germany gets taken by the Allies during WWII. Seen through the eyes of a 14-year-old German girl, this film takes you on a journey that will shock, […]
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Nicky’s Family, an Inspiring Tribute (Film Review)
January 11th, 2013 John Delia
Not every stone has been turned about the atrocities on WWII and the people who stood up against the Nazis to make a difference in the world. Nicky’s Family gets released this weekend and the touching documentary reveals a little known event in history that saved nearly 700 children destined for gas chambers just […]
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