2010s
Green Zone (2010)
Yeah, there were no WMD’s in Iraq. And we pretty much know why, and why we thought there were. Green Zone attempts to, well, I dunno, explain a bit of that? Maybe. I think. At least Chief Miller (Matt Damon) and “spook” Martin Brown (Brendan Gleeson) want to, while other elements in “spook” Poundstone’s... »
The Pacific (2010)
The Pacific (2010) Hrm. I was really, really hoping this would be a suitable companion piece to 2001’s Band of Brothers. (Yes I know I still have to write a review for that one!) I was suitably disappointed, I’m afraid. Part of the problem is that Band of Brothers set the bar way too stinking high. ... »
Saving Private Ryan (1998, Blu Ray)
Saving Private Ryan (1998, Blu Ray) Well, its finally happened!! Saving Private Ryan is available on Blu Ray! Awesome! I’m going to leave the gist of things to my other review of Saving Private Ryan, based on the DVD, and stick to the Blu here. In short. Wow. I can honestly say that this was like watching... »
Reader’s Digest WWII in the Pacific
Reader’s Digest WWII in the Pacific Tomorrow brings the release of the Reader’s Digest WWII in the Pacific 6-DVD box set from Questar. I was fortunate enough to have an early glimpse at this, and I’m glad I did… but…. The set comes in a fairly attractive package, the black/white with gold accents is a nice... »
The Pacific Pt. 1 (2010)
I’m going to write up a review of the first episode of HBO’s new miniseries, The Pacific, just because I don’t want everyone to think I’m asleep at the wheel here! Without a doubt, The Pacific is a companion piece to 2001’s Band of Brothers, from the long somber intro, to the black,... »
