In 1820, the preeminent neoclassical sculptor Antonio Canova completed a marble sculpture of George Washington that divided many viewers. Dressed as a Roman emperor, the over life-sized, seated Washington appears middle-aged, relaxed, and confident as he contemplates what he’s written on the tablet he holds. Canova inscribed “To the Great Nation of the United States of…
Book Review: ‘Britfield & the Return of the Prince’: A Long Read Full of Action, Short on Suspense and Substance
October 26, 2022
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The third book in the planned seven-book Britfield series has arrived, and as much as I was looking forward to reading “Britfield & the Return of the Prince,” it unfortunately did not live up to expectations. The first two novels by C.R. Stewart in the series, “Britfield & the Lost Crown” and “Britfield & the…
Iconic Films: ‘The Manchurian Candidate’: Director John Frankenheimer’s Chilling and Timeless Masterpiece
October 26, 2022
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NR | 2h 6min | Drama, Crime, Thriller, Satire | 24 October 1962 (USA) With the exception of “Little Big Man” and “GoodFellas,” I’ve watched the 1962 original version of “The Manchurian Candidate” more than any other movie in my life—roughly four dozen times. In every instance, I notice something I hadn’t seen or noticed before and am more entertained and enlightened…
Theater Review: ‘Camelot’: One Brief Shining Moment Forgot
October 26, 2022
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WILMETTE, IL—This new production isn’t your grandmother’s, or even your mother’s, “Camelot.” For those who have seen previous revivals of the 1960 musical (starring Julie Andrews, Richard Burton, and Robert Goulet), or have watched the 1967 movie (with Richard Harris, Vanessa Redgrave, and Franco Nero), this modern reincarnation of “Camelot” at the Music Theater Works…
Rewind, Review, and Re-Rate: ‘Wall Street’: When Greed Became Cool in the USA
R | 2h 6m | Drama | December 11, 1987 With his suspenders, slicked-back hair, and power ties, Gordon Gekko (Michael Douglas) made greed look cool in 1987’s “Wall Street,” directed by Oliver Stone. Greed seems to be ramping up as of late, which is why “Wall Street” is worth a re-watch. Gordon Gekko (Michael Douglas), in Oliver…
Rewind, Review, and Re-Rate: ‘Wall Street’: A Would-be Corporate Raider’s Faustian Bargain
R | 2h 6m | Drama | December 11, 1987 With his suspenders, slicked-back hair, and power ties, Gordon Gekko (Michael Douglas) made greed look cool in 1987’s “Wall Street,” directed by Oliver Stone. Greed seems to be ramping up as of late, which is why “Wall Street” is worth a re-watch. Gordon Gekko (Michael Douglas), in Oliver…
Popcorn and Inspiration: ‘Awakenings’: Are You Living or Merely Existing?
PG-13 | 2 hours 1 min | Drama, Biopic | 1990 Director Penny Marshall’s “Awakenings” champions the purposeful act of living over the submissive state of merely existing. Marshall’s film, based on Steven Zaillian’s screenplay, hints that if humans are denied humane treatment, they’ll wilt as plants do. Then, it doesn’t matter whether doctors try a new…
[PREMIERING on Oct 27 at 8:30 PM ET] Medical Genocide: Hidden Mass Murder in China’s Organ Transplant Industry | Documentary
October 25, 2022
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China now performs the most organ transplants in the world, yet has few voluntary donors. While the regime has admitted to harvesting organs from death row prisoners, they account for a tiny fraction of transplants performed in the country. Based on a decade of research, this documentary uncovers the true source of these organs: an…
Trusting in God’s Path for Us: Francesco Maffei’s ‘Hagar and the Angel’
October 25, 2022
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Sometimes, life’s difficulties can overwhelm us and cause us to do things we wouldn’t normally do. The perceived inability to care for ourselves or our families can cause us to lash out and even harm ourselves or our loved ones. How might we confront these difficult times so that we spread love and care despite…
PROGRAMMING ALERT: 2022 NTD International Piano Competition
October 25, 2022
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NTD’s 6th International Piano Competition is set to take place in New York from Oct. 29 to Nov. 2. The International Piano Competition is one in a series of international cultural and arts events hosted by NTD Television Network. The mission of this competition is to promote traditional arts of pure authenticity, pure goodness, and pure…
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