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Universal Pictures presents a film directed by Paul Greengrass and written by Greengrass and Luke Davies, based on the novel by Paulette Jiles. Rated PG-13 (for violence, disturbing images, mature thematic material and some strong language). Running time: 118 minutes. Available Friday on demand.
If we were to conduct a poll of the most trusted actors in America, I’d argue Tom Hanks would be near the top of that list and Hanks is perfectly cast as an 1870 news anchor of sorts in Paul Greengrass’ gritty and visceral and deeply resonant “News of the World,” a rough-and-tumble Texas road-trip movie that plays like a hybrid of the John Wayne movies “The Searchers” and “True Grit” and even reminded me a little of George Clooney’s recent epic “The Midnight Sky.”
monument to bravery and sacrifice, and testament to grim consequences of the war between the states, the four year struggle over slavery, pitted north against south, brother against brother. 165,000 soldiers, union and confederate descended on gettysburg. robert e. lee was feeling strong after a series of victories. 72 hours before the battle began, lincoln sacked his gun shy commander, replaced him with george gordon meed. it was designed to bring the war to a swift end after two years fighting on southern soil. the morning of july 1st, confederate infantry comes marching along, john buford s