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Favorite Films: Star Wars

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Morgan R. Lewis

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away…. Star Wars is a film that virtually everybody in western civilization recognizes, and just about everybody has seen. From the vantage point of 2012, the film’s 35th anniversary, it almost … Continue reading →

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Lawrence of Arabia

Posted on September 30, 2012 by Morgan R. Lewis

David Lean’s 1962 film Lawrence of Arabia is one of several films labeled as historical epics, and is arguably the most celebrated. But what does it mean, exactly, for a film to be epic? The American Heritage dictionary provides three … Continue reading →

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The Quiller Memorandum

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Morgan R. Lewis

The 1960s had more spies than just James Bond, though none were as notable, and most were just an attempt to cash in on the franchise. One attempt that the filmmakers were probably hoping to turn into a series was … Continue reading →

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