Schindler’s List is based on the true story of the Holocaust, and Oskar Schindler who saved over 1000 Jews in WWII (oskarschindler.com). It’s true to the essentials, but it sacrifices some historical accuracy for artistic expression, and to make the film more interesting. It is true that Schindler’s List is a work of entertainment but […]
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Nov
Nov
Grab the tissues before you watch any of the movies on the “Top Movies that Make You Cry” list. There are some real heartbreakers on the list, but all of the movies were selected for that very reason. Everyone needs a good cry once in awhile, so cozy up on the couch and choose one […]
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Jan
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I started a brief history of each of the Top 100 films on the American Film Institute’s list, and then I realized that the AFI list is problematic for a few different reasons. It represents only the opinions of film critics, stays within the confines of Hollywood and American-born cinema, and tends to flirt with […]
While the Holocaust movie genre has a tendency to fall into repetitive plot lines and cliché, this guide examines the five most elegantly filmed, must see Holocaust movies for anyone interested in the topic. 1) Schindler’s List: Yes, this one always tops of the list of all Holocaust movies, and for good reason. With a […]