Tag: film
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Retro Rewind – AIR FORCE ONE (1997)
STORYLINE: High-altitude thriller in which the presidential aircraft, Air Force One, is hijacked by Russian communist radicals (Gary Oldman) demanding the release of the Kazakhstani leader (Jürgen Prochnow). With the First Lady (Wendy Crewson) and her family trapped on board, the hijackers threaten to kill one hostage every half-hour until their demands are met. What…
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THE MANDORLIAN & GROGU (2026)
STORYLINE: Once a lone bounty hunter, Mandalorian Din Djarin and his apprentice Grogu embark on an exciting new Star Wars adventure. (IMDb) Along time ago, in a cinena near you Star Wars: Episode Four A New Hope (1977) made its big screen debut. Within three years, in 1980, The Empire Strikes Back, brought…
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Retro Rewind: STALAG 17 (1953)
STORYLINE: It’s a dreary Christmas 1944 for the American POWs in Stalag 17. In Barracks 4 there’s a security leak – the Germans always seem to be forewarned about escapes; and in the most recent attempt the two men, Manfredi and Johnson, walked straight into a trap and were killed. For the men of Barracks…
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STEAL THIS STORY, PLEASE (2025: documentary)
STORYLINE: Undeterred by armed soldiers, smooth-talking politicians, and riot police, journalist Amy Goodman has reported some of the most consequential stories of our time. Steal This Story, Please. is a gripping portrait of the trailblazer whose unwavering commitment to truth-telling spans three decades of turbulent history. From the front lines of global conflicts to the…
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OBSESSION (2026)
STORYLINE: After breaking the mysterious “One Wish Willow” to win his crush’s heart, a hopeless romantic finds himself getting exactly what he asked for but soon discovers that some desires come at a dark, sinister price. (IMDb) It’s mid May 2026, and the horror genre has scared up multiple films already this year.…
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IN THE GREY (2026)
STORYLINE: In The Grey follows a covert team of elite operatives who live in the global shadows, as comfortable wielding power and influence as they are automatic weapons and high explosives. When a ruthless despot steals a billion-dollar fortune, the team is sent to steal it back on what would be for anyone else a…
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RETRO REWIND: TOP GUN (1986, 40th Anniversary)
STORYLINE: US Navy Lieutenant Pete Mitchell, call sign Maverick–an impetuous, daredevil pilot ace–is accepted into Top Gun, Miramar’s elite Fighter School. But there, the impulsive young pilot will have to compete with the best of the best, including Iceman, a brilliant and highly competitive fellow student. Now, Mitchell must give his all; however, his father’s…
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EARTH’S GREATEST ENEMY (2025, documentary)
STORYLINE: Abby Martin reveals how the US military, as the world’s largest polluter, impacts the environment while operating with minimal accountability. (IMDb) There are all kinds of movies readily available about the environment, for viewers to watch. Wall E (2008) comes in the family friendly variety while 2004’s The Day After Tomorrow checks…
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THE SHEEP DETECTIVES (2026)
STORYLINE: In this witty, new breed of mystery, George (Hugh Jackman) is a shepherd who reads detective novels to his beloved sheep every night, assuming they can’t possibly understand. But when a mysterious incident disrupts life on the farm, the sheep realize they must become the detectives. As they follow the clues and investigate human…
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MORTAL KOMBAT II (2026)
STORYLINE: The fan favorite champions — now joined by Johnny Cage himself — are pitted against one another in the ultimate battle to defeat the dark rule of Shao Kahn that threatens the very existence of the Earthrealm and its defenders. (IMDb) I have never bern much of a gamer. Growing up I…
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