Posts Tagged: History
Pierrepoint (2005)
This film is a fascinating examination of the life of Albert Pierrepoint, one of the longest-serving hangmen in England. His career spanned from 1932 to 1956, during which he gained the reputation of being the most expeditious executioner in British history.
Pierrepoint (2005)
This film is a fascinating examination of the life of Albert Pierrepoint, one of the longest-serving hangmen in England. His career spanned from 1932 to 1956, during which he gained the reputation of being the most expeditious executioner in British history.
Burnt by the Sun (1994)
Russian star Nikita Mikhalkov writes, directs and takes top bill in this masterful drama set in the mid-30s in Stalin’s Soviet Union. Burnt by the Sun follows an eventful day in the lives of Red Army division commander Kotov, on leave at home, and his
Burnt by the Sun (1994)
Russian star Nikita Mikhalkov writes, directs and takes top bill in this masterful drama set in the mid-30s in Stalin’s Soviet Union. Burnt by the Sun follows an eventful day in the lives of Red Army division commander Kotov, on leave at home, and his
The Mill and the Cross (2011)
Submerging oneself in Lech Majewski’s The Mill and the Cross is a fascinating and totally original experience. This drama starring Rutger Hauer, Charlotte Rampling and Michael York brings to life the painting “The Procession to Calvary” by Pieter Bruegel the Elder. Painted in 1564, Bruegel’s masterpiece
The Mill and the Cross (2011)
Submerging oneself in Lech Majewski’s The Mill and the Cross is a fascinating and totally original experience. This drama starring Rutger Hauer, Charlotte Rampling and Michael York brings to life the painting “The Procession to Calvary” by Pieter Bruegel the Elder. Painted in 1564, Bruegel’s masterpiece
Anonymous (2011)
Anonymous is a pseudo-historical political thriller which promotes a theory that Edward de Vere, 17th Earl of Oxford, was the true author of Shakespeare’s works. However eagerly most of us will reject this proposal, it is no reason to avoid this marvelous film. A clever
Anonymous (2011)
Anonymous is a pseudo-historical political thriller which promotes a theory that Edward de Vere, 17th Earl of Oxford, was the true author of Shakespeare’s works. However eagerly most of us will reject this proposal, it is no reason to avoid this marvelous film. A clever
The Great Escape (1963)
This legendary WWII drama about an attempted escape from a German POW camp is Hollywood entertainment at its best. Epic, tense and exciting, and also at times funny, this classic always delivers. Directed by John Sturges, this film boasts an
The Great Escape (1963)
This legendary WWII drama about an attempted escape from a German POW camp is Hollywood entertainment at its best. Epic, tense and exciting, and also at times funny, this classic always delivers. Directed by John Sturges, this film boasts an
