Category: Film & TV

The Man Who Created America’s Cold War Policy, With Frank Costigliola | Sons of History, Ep. 4

June 22, 2023
20th centuryAmericancinemadocumentariesEntertainmentEp. 4. The Man Who Created America’s Cold War Policy with Frank CostigliolaEpoch CinemaEpochTVFilm & TVimportant American diplomatspoliticalwar
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George F. Kennan was one of the most influential and important American diplomats of the 20th century. His 1946 Long Telegram and 1947 Mr. X article in Foreign Affairs initiated America’s containment policy against the Soviet Union during the entirety of the Cold War. Frank Costigliola, author of the new biography on Kennan and a…

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People Need to Understand They’re ‘Being Used Against Each Other’: Filmmaker

June 22, 2023
Big Tech, Censorship, and SocialismChina Human RightsChina NewsCultural RevolutionDefending AmericaEntertainmentFalun GongFeatured TopicsFilm & TVpersecutionpsychological warUSUS Features
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Most people do not realize that America has been at war for a long time, but it is not a conventional war—it is a psychological war, said a filmmaker who recently released a documentary directing people’s attention to this important issue. “It’s a war of propaganda,” said Mikki Willis, filmmaker and creator of the “Plandemic”…

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The Latest vs. the Greatest: ‘The Little Mermaid’ (2023) and ‘Mr. Peabody and the Mermaid’ (1948)

June 21, 2023
"the Little Mermaid"EntertainmentFilm & TVMr. Peabody and the Mermaid
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Commentary It’s basically impossible to ignore what Hollywood is doing. Even if you decide to boycott the movie theater, cut the cable, and unsubscribe from streaming services, the film industry will find a way to infiltrate your awareness. Whether through YouTube ads, social media posts, billboards, or word of mouth, you doubtless end up hearing…

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Is Our Government the One Our Founding Fathers Feared? | Sons of History, Ep. 1

June 21, 2023
AmericancinemacitizensdocumentariesEntertainmentEp. 1. Is Our Government the One Our Founding Fathers Feared?Epoch CinemaEpochTVfederal govermentFilm & TVgovermentthe son of history
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The Federalists promised that the federal government would only go so far in its authority. Over time, the government housed in Washington has continued to grow and expand, swallowing up more and more power from the 50 states and its citizens. The Sons of History discuss how several amendments have contributed to these power grabs,…

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Ep.2. The Barbary Pirates and an Unsung American Hero, with Des Ekin

June 21, 2023
AmericancinemadocumentariesEntertainmentEp.2. The Barbary Pirates and an Unsung American Hero with Des EkinEpoch CinemaEpochTVFilm & TVherosHistory
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Des Ekin has uncovered an American who deserves to be celebrated among the many heroes (and anti-heroes) of early America. Ekin, the author of the new book “The Lionkeeper of Algiers,” joins the podcast to discuss the battles fought by the United States against the Barbary Pirates during the late 18th and early 19th centuries,…

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Canyons: The Deep Wounds of the Earth

June 21, 2023
Arts & CultureBrightcanyonsdocumentariesEpoch CinemaEpoch TVEpochTVFilm & TVremote and inaccessible areasthe allure of immensityThe Deep Wounds of The Earththe rifts in the earth
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They are steep, deep, and often found in remote and inaccessible areas. They are the canyons, the rifts in the earth, those deep wounds in the earth that have the allure of immensity. …

Popcorn and Inspiration: ‘The Mortal Storm’

June 21, 2023
"The Mortal Storm"Arts & CultureBrightFilm & TVFrank BorzageHistoryJames Stewart
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NR | 1 h 40 min | Drama | 1940 Frank Borzage’s prescient film, set in early 1930s Germany, stands out even in the subgenre of anti-fascism war films. Academia loves and respects Professor Roth (Frank Morgan) for his distinguished contribution to science, teaching, and research. But with Hitler’s rise, Roth finds himself distinguished for…

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‘The Sun Shines Bright’: No Ordinary Judge

June 20, 2023
"The Sun Shines Bright"Arts & CultureBrightCharles WinningerFilm & TVJohn Ford
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NR | 1 h 32 min | Drama, Comedy | 1953 On screen, judges usually sit, speak little, summon people to their bench or chamber, and are rarely seen outside court. But Judge Priest (Charles Winninger) is no ordinary judge. He stands and talks and walks a lot, especially outside court. Priest presides over a town…

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Galapagos and Africa: Nature Is Here

June 20, 2023
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The South American islands that inspired Charles Darwin are home to 21 endemic species of birds, giant tortoises, iguanas, and penguins. There is another place on earth that can rival the beauty of the Galapagos—Africa! …

Sunsets Over the Spanish Islands

June 20, 2023
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On an extraordinary journey among Spain’s most beautiful islands to appreciate their sea, customs, fiery sunsets, and diverse cultures, we will visit Ibiza, Formentera, Gran Canaria, and Tenerife—a fascinating and comprehensive journey. …