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'Pressure' Is a Great Movie With the Wrong Eisenhower
Explore the immense, often unseen, pressures and unpredictable challenges faced by military commanders, from D-Day's weather to modern urban combat, through the lens of historical films.
Ebola Is Back. Hantavirus Is Spreading. Time to Watch These Movies.
As Ebola and Hantavirus spread, this episode dissects how three virus-themed movies—'And the Band Played On,' 'Contagion,' and 'Outbreak'—realistically (or unrealistically) portray public health crises, government responses, and societal reactions.
'A Man for All Seasons' Predicted Exactly What's Happening Now | Mona Charen Show
The classic film 'A Man for All Seasons' offers a powerful lens through which to examine the erosion of integrity and the dangers of autocratic power in contemporary politics, particularly among figures once lauded for their moral principles.
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