Commentary The 2023 Golden Globes was recently broadcast from Beverly Hills on NBC. The award ceremony was back for its 80th anniversary after a year of absence from television because of its members’ controversial lack of diversity. If you’ve stopped watching award shows and following current Hollywood news, I can’t blame you. Hollywood hasn’t had…
Lancaster | Documentary
January 17, 2023
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This film is only available in the United States because of territorial licensing. Winning a war is not easy. “Lancaster” tells the story of the iconic World War II bomber through the words of the last surviving veterans. Starting with The Blitz, we follow our 38 contributors as they join up, learn to fly, and…
Arkeo Guatemala – Tikal: Mayan Astrology, an Instrument of Political Power | Arkeo Ep9 | Documentary
January 17, 2023
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The Maya flourished in the forests of Guatemala and Chiapas, before the arrival of the conquistadors in the 16th century. According to the recent findings of a team of archaeologists in Guatemala, astronomy was more than science for them. …
Film Review: ‘Dog Gone’: Netflix’s Embarrassing Stab at Aping Hallmark
TV-PG | 1h 35min | Drama, Family | 13 January 2023 (USA) Of all dramatic sub-genres, family friendly “shaggy dog” movies are among the most cherished. They’re also the easiest to make and the hardest to mess up; all one needs to do is follow the tried-and-true formula established in 1943 with “Lassie Come Home.” The new Netflix movie “Dog Gone” does…
‘Music for Millions’ (1944): Wartime Prayer and Music
MGM distinguished itself during the Golden Era of Hollywood, particularly the 1940s, by featuring famous classical musicians in its major films. They not only performed musical numbers but also played acting roles in the stories. One of my favorite wartime musicals is “Music for Millions,” which is perfectly described by its title and features musical…
Italian Film Legend Gina Lollobrigida Dies at Age 95
ROME—Italian film legend Gina Lollobrigida, who achieved international stardom during the 1950s and was dubbed “the most beautiful woman in the world” after the title of one of her movies, died in Rome on Monday, her agent said. She was 95. The agent, Paola Comin, didn’t provide details. But Lollobrigida had surgery in September to repair…
Arkeo Japan – Ichijôdani: a Return to the Source | Arkeo Ep8 | Documentary
January 16, 2023
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In Ichijôdani, Japan, deep beneath the rice fields, archaeologists have excavated a medieval town abandoned 400 years earlier. In fact, they discovered an entire city as it was during the 16th century, with its streets, houses, and palaces. …
Finding Nimitz | Documentary
January 16, 2023
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Dustin and Alan finish their road trip history documentary on the two great World War II heroes from Texas. After visiting the birthplace of Dwight D. Eisenhower, the Sons of History head over to the hometown of the great admiral Chester W. Nimitz. Follow us as we visit great restaurants, breweries, and more importantly, the…
Popcorn and Inspiration: ‘Door to Door’: The Story of an Extraordinary Salesman
PG | 1h 30 min | Drama, Biopic | 2002 In 1868, J.R. Watkins bought the manufacturing rights to a liniment, then started making it in the kitchen of his home in Minnesota. Soon he built a thriving multi-product business in the United States and Canada, on the back of an army of door-to-door salesmen….
Visiting Eisenhower | Documentary
January 15, 2023
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Dustin Bass and Alan Wakim hit the road for their first-ever road trip history documentary. This is part 1 of the two-part series on the Eisenhower-Nimitz connection. The Sons of History visit Denison, Texas, the birthplace of Dwight D. Eisenhower. The visit includes some of the best places to visit in the small, yet very…
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