Tag Archives: Russell Crowe

Favorite Films: Gladiator

“My name is Maximus Decimus Meridius, commander of the Armies of the North, General of the Felix Legions and loyal servant to the true emperor, Marcus Aurelius. Father to a murdered son, husband to a murdered wife. And I will … Continue reading

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News Bites: Del Toro, del Toro, Dev Patel, and Depp

It’s Friday morning, and it’s time once again for the News Bites, your weekly dose of movie and entertainment news. You’ll pardon me, I hope, if I rush through the introduction (as if most of you don’t just skip it … Continue reading

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Man of Steel

As Superman tells Lois Lane in Man of Steel, the “S”-like symbol on his chest represents “Hope” in Kryptonian. My own hopes for this film would have resembled a roller coaster ride if charted out over the years since its … Continue reading

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Weekly Weblinks: Kubrick and Kurosawa

Getting a bit of a late start today, thanks to an intermittent internet connection over the last few days throwing me off my rhythm. But, while it’s now Friday afternoon rather than the usual Friday morning scheduled time, it’s still … Continue reading

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