2010s
Armadillo (2010)
Much like the incredible Restrepo, Armadillo puts you right in the middle of the war in Afghanistan. Only this time we go with a group of recruits from Denmark. This is a pretty undefinable little film. It departs significantly at times from the usual documentary format. In fact, at times you will (at least... »
The Road to World War II (1978, 2011)
Questar's new DVD box-set, The Road to World War II, is an overdue re-release (with additions) of a 1970's television series which explored the time period between World War I, and World War II, with the notion of examining events "Between the Wars" (its original title.) It examines how the events of WWI and... »
First Look at “Act of Valor”
Hm. A film based on the "Call of Duty" video games, starring real Navy SEALS.... Can't seem to find a story line at the moment, other than a "covert operation" (like you didn't see that coming.) But I'm not sure it matters. official website: http://actofvalor.com/ »
The Bomber (2011)
Finally got a chance to sit down with "The Bomber," and although I had to watch it in segments over the busy weekend (its three hours long!) I'm glad I did. Short version: Russian Bomber pilot Andrei Grivstov (Nikia Efremoy) is shot down over German territory, along with his love and radio operator Katia... »
Ironclad (2011)
Ah, medieval England. King John has declared the Magna Carta invalid and has gone on a mission of conquest across the land to reclaim his keeps from the peoples. Or at least that's the version portrayed here. Just to get this out in the open, this movie is (very) loosely based on the Siege... »
Red Tails?! Further Signs of the Apocalypse!
In another "I thought it would never actually happen" moment, .... Lucasfilm has actually finished Red Tails, a heavily CGI-laden movie about the Tuskegee Airmen. Actually I caught a brief glimpse of this trailer a few days ago, was like "eh? oh, its the Tuskegee Airmen" since I saw Cuba Gooding Jr. in it... »
Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)
Aw, yeah. So what if its "yet another comic book movie?" Captain America is just a whole lot of old fashioned fantasy fun. Of course setting it against the backdrop of WWII doesn't hurt things either, and gets it a spot on the old WMB, too! The backstory: 98-pound weakling Steve Rogers gets tapped... »
Gods and Generals (2003/2011, Blu Ray Director’s Cut)
I am likely in the minority here, when I say I enjoyed Gods and Generals so much more than its predecessor and sequel, Gettysburg. Sure it has its problems, but to me, its a far better movie, in many aspects. Caveat: My knowledge of Civil War history is not exactly deep (you could wade... »
Gettysburg (1993/2011, Director’s Cut, Blu Ray)
I have to admit, first of all, that I have not seen the original 1993 cut of Gettysburg. Shame on me, I know, so I have nothing to compare any "Director's Cut" to. This film chronicles the events on both sides, surrounding the Battle of Gettysburg in July 1863. It does so in a... »
Rhineland (2010)
Thanks to indie director Chris Grega for sending me a copy of his film, "Rhineland." Once again I have to cede my penchant for big-budget hollywood productions and go, "HOW did you pull this thing off?!" Because (for the most part) this picture is pretty danged good. I "say for the most part" since,... »
