Published on June 15th, 2008 | by simeon
An American racing legend comes to the screen in a moving portrayal of redemption in the new film “Seabiscuit” from writer director Gary Ross. Based on a true story and novel by Laura Hillenbrand, the film ... Read More →
Published on June 15th, 2008 | by simeon
Few people today never really knew just how close the two superpowers came to armed conflict in 1962. JFK faced the greatest challenge of his or any office save that of Lincoln, Roosevelt, and Truman. Not ... Read More →
Published on June 15th, 2008 | by simeon
In the colorful 80’s the emphasis was on excess. It was a time when school violence was unheard of, safe sex was a new concept to many, and excess was the name of the game. The ... Read More →
Published on June 15th, 2008 | by simeon
It has often been said that things in life have a way of coming full circle; I cite the change of seasons, the cycle of life, and relationships as an example. There is a starting point, ... Read More →
Published on June 15th, 2008 | by simeon
The secret world of espionage has become increasingly more prevalent in recent times, as national security is forced to depend further and further upon intelligence gathered by field operatives. Many people know the various agencies are ... Read More →
Published on June 15th, 2008 | by simeon
In this era of strife and economic struggles, it is at times difficult to remember the simple things in life and how one can often find fulfillment in places they never thought to look. In 1976’s ... Read More →
Published on June 15th, 2008 | by simeon
With the 60th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor coming this December, it stands to reason that Hollywood would give us an epic war film that would arrive in a mass of Hype and ... Read More →
Published on June 15th, 2008 | by simeon
The grand caper has long been a staple of film and book. Stories ranging from the “Great Train Robbery”, “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance ” and even the recent “Bandits” have chronicled the exploits of so ... Read More →
Published on June 15th, 2008 | by simeon
Great leaders throughout the ages have often been studied intensely regarding their character and accomplishments both on and off the field of battle. There are volumes of books dedicated to Patton, McArthur, Hannibal, and Caesar, to ... Read More →
Published on June 15th, 2008 | by simeon
How far would you go to save a loved one? This is the question that for many of us thankfully will remain a hypothetical pondering. However for John Archibald (Denzel Washington), in the new Drama “John ... Read More →