A sensationalized look back at Uday Hussein, who lived a life as interesting as it was vile. Gorehounds, watch out for this one! Continue reading
Tag Archives: Iraq
4.5 yaps
Buried
A nerve-shredding thriller that also offers subtle civilian-in-wartime commentary and a revelatory performance from Ryan Reynolds. Continue reading
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Fair Game
The latest Iraq related movie has flaws, but has plenty of payoffs. Continue reading
Heroes of the Zeroes: Taxi to the Dark Side
“Taxi to the Dark Side” — its tone fitting its indictments against vulgarly abused power — continues Nick Rogers’ look back at the 365 best films of 2000-2009. Continue reading
Heroes of the Zeroes: Rendition
“Rendition” — a chamber-piece cousin to the “Bourne” symphonies of destruction — continues Nick Rogers’ daily look back at the 365 best films of 2000-2009. Continue reading
Heroes of the Zeroes: No End in Sight
“No End in Sight” — Iraq War criticism that counted because of its levelheadedness — continues Nick Rogers’ daily look back at the 365 best films of 2000-2009. Continue reading
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Green Zone
I love Paul Greengrass, but he doesn’t get the “Marty Discount” for this standard movie. Continue reading
Heroes of the Zeroes: In the Valley of Elah
“In the Valley of Elah” — one of few films to earn fury at the futility of the Iraq war — continues Nick Rogers’ look back at the 365 best films of 2000-2009. Continue reading
Heroes of the Zeroes: In the Loop
“In the Loop” — filled with diabolical wit and depressing truths about boomeranging war policy — continues Nick Rogers’ look at the 365 best films of 2000-2009. Continue reading