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New film starring Al Pacino is a sympathetic portrayal of Axis Sally, the American actress who was tried for making pro-Nazi radio broadcasts.

Review: American Traitor: The Trial of Axis Sally has Al Pacino, but little else Gary Goldstein © (Laura Magruder / Vertical Entertainment) Al Pacino and Meadow Williams in the 2021 historical drama "American Traitor: The Trial of Axis Sally." (Laura Magruder / Vertical Entertainment) The Times is committed to reviewing theatrical film releases during the COVID-19 pandemic. Because moviegoing carries risks during this time, we remind readers to follow health and safety guidel...

Here are the movies debuting Memorial Day weekend as well as what safety precautions to expect at each theater.

When you purchase a ticket for an independently reviewed film through our site, we earn an affiliate commission. Mildred Gillars was an American woman who propagandized for the Nazis on German state radio for much of World War II. While not as well known as her Pacific counterpart “Tokyo Rose,” she acquired enough of a cachet to be nicknamed “Axis Sally” by contemporary troops who weren’t buying what she was selling. Directed by Michael Polish from a script by Polish, Vance Owen and D...

Reply Coming to theatres and OnDemand from director Michael Polish, Vertical and Redbox is the story of a woman who stands trial for being an AMERICAN TRAITOR: The Trial of Axis Sally. It is World War II and American Mildred Gillars (Meadow Williams) is living in Germany with the love of her life Max Koischwitz (Carsten Norgaard). It is not long before she is brought to Joseph Goebbels (Thomas Kretschmann) who makes it clear that if she wants things to stay safe for her, she will do radio broad...

OPENING   American Traitor: The Trial of Axis Sally (R) This drama is based on the real-life trial of the radio broadcaster (Meadow Williams) who broadcast Nazi propaganda to American soldiers during World War II. Also with Al Pacino, Thomas Kretschmann, Lala Kent, Jasper Polish, Carsten Norgaard, and Mitch Pileggi. (Opens Friday in Dallas) Funhouse (NR) Jason William Lee’s horror film is about a group of eight celebrities forced to fight for their lives while competing on what they believe ...

Directed by Michael Polish. Starring Meadow Williams, Al Pacino, Thomas Kretschmann, Mitch Pileggi, Lala Kent, Swen Temmel, Jasper Polish, John D. Hickman, Sewell Whitney, Drew Taylor, Jesy McKinney, and Carsten Norgaard. SYNOPSIS: An American woman named Mildred Gillars broadcast Nazi propaganda during World War II. She was dubbed Axis Sally by the American GIs who simultaneously loved and hated her. The story plunges the viewer into the dark underbelly of the Third Reich’s hate-filled propa...

Fri, 05, 21 Has received negative reviews from critics, who thought the film was neither exciting nor amusing despite having a talented cast.... COMING SOON *Albums Scaled and Icy by Twenty One Pilots: Sixth album by the American duo; follows 2018’s Trench; includes the singles ‘Shy Away’ and ‘Choker’. Sour by Olivia Rodrigo: Debut album by the Disney actress; includes the singles ‘Drivers License’ and ‘Déjà vu’. Delta Kream by The Black Keys: Tenth album by the rock duo; f...

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This Soldier Fought Against the Axis in a Sherman Tank In a gripping first-hand account, this veteran tells what it was like to be inside the famous Sherman tank and to help win World War II. Key point: Some experiences were scary, some were mundane, others were heroic or depressing. Here is this veterans story. Private First Class Irving Bromberg saw a huge puff of smoke erupt from the German tank’s cannon muzzle as it headed straight for his M4 Sherman tank. The round streaked past and mis...