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1776: A Review

A review of the book 1776, which describes the Revolutionary War.

Published in History by Legolas31095, on February 14, 2011

Halloween: 30 Days of Horror Movies – Twenty Seven

Today’s trio of chills include a sinister experiment, the ultimate killer, and a family of savages that cemented Wes Craven’s popularity. Hopefully something here will tickle your taste-buds this Halloween night.

Published in History by Spencer Hawken, on October 27, 2010

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Designing Ridley Scott’s Gladiator

Gladiator is an historical epic directed by Ridley Scott and released in 2000. Russell Crowe plays the loyal General Maximus Decimus Meridius, who is betrayed when the Emperor’s ambitious son, Commodus, murders his father and seizes the throne. Reduced to slavery, Maximus rises through the ranks of the gladiatorial arena to avenge the murder of his family and his Emperor.

Published in History by MJ Sunderland, on September 8, 2010

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Damned by Dawn

Australian horror Damned By Dawn claims to be an unofficial sequel to the Evil Dead series, but does it add up to the claims?

Published in History by Spencer Hawken, on August 30, 2010

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Quick Facts of Golden Globe History

While watching Golden Globe ceremony, I think it is fun to bear always in our minds facts about Golden Globe.

Published in History by Eunice Tan, on January 18, 2010

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Public Domain Movies: The Kid (1921)

Movies in the public domain are movies which are freely distributable and viewable since their copyright has expired, or the owner of the copyright has decided to make the movie available to the public. Sites such as www.archive.org and www.publicdomaintorrents.com are good repositories of this type of movies.

Published in History by Kirmisi Cesur, on January 9, 2010

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The Changing of Nathan Algeran’s Worldview

A brief analysis of Nathan Algeran’s change in worldview through out the Movie "The Last Samurai"

Published in History by Ace Murdock, on November 20, 2009

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Kirk Douglas in Spartacus (1960)

The might, the majesty and the terror of ancient Rome came to movie theaters in 1960. The motion picture was Spartacus, starring Kirk Douglas as the gladiator-slave.

Published in History by William J Felchner, on October 28, 2009

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Charlton Heston in Ben Hur (1959)

Charlton Heston stars as Ben-Hur in director William Wyler’s 1959 movie classic. Jack Hawkins, Stephen Boyd, Hugh Griffith and a cast of thousands appear in support.

Published in History by William J Felchner, on October 26, 2009