DVD Review – Nova: A Daring Flight – Aviation Exploits Beyond the Wright Brothers

While many of us grew up knowing the story of the Wright Brothers at Kitty Hawk, why that was such a remarkable feat is something we don’t always understand. Although not specifically about t…

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DVD Review: Blue Gold: World Water Wars – Dying for Oil Now, Dying for Water Later

Written by Maude Barlow, Tony Clarke, and Samuel VartekDirected by Samuel Vartek Before getting into the crux of this film, I have to say that within the context of it, I’ve heard a statement…

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DVD Review: Horatio’s Drive: America’s First Road Trip – A Cross-Country Drive Like No Other Since

Most people probably haven’t heard of Dr. Horatio Nelson Jackson, which is what makes this story all the more remarkable.  In the past, Ken Burns has crafted documentaries about well-known pe…

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DVD Review: War Feels Like War – Behind the Scenes in Iraq

When we think about both of the wars fought against Saddam Hussein, we think about the men and women of our military in harm’s way. Some think of the innocent people caught in the crossfire. …

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