Post tagged with Channing Tatum

  • Cinema in Focus - THE EAGLE - 2 Stars

    February 15th, 201110:08 PM ET
    By Denny Wayman
    The brutality of Roman expansion and occupation is an historical fact. From the excruciating crucifixions of the people of Israel to the plunder and rapes of Britain, the Roman soldier was considered invincible. But legend speaks of one battalion that marched into the Scottish highlands in 122 A.D. never to be heard from again. In response, the Rom...

  • Cinema in Focus - DEAR JOHN - 2 Stars

    February 28th, 201009:09 PM ET
    By Denny Wayman
    Denny Wayman and Hal Conklin As the title implies, "Dear John" is a film of romance lost. But that simple explanation is not enough to describe Lasse Halstrom's (Cider House Rules) heartfelt love story of Army Special Forces Sgt. John Tyree (Channing Tatum) and Savannah Curtis (Amanda Seyfried). Set primarily in Charleston, South Carolina, ...

  • Cinema in Focus: GI JOE - The Rise of Cobra - 2 Stars

    August 13th, 200911:56 PM ET
    By Denny Wayman
    Denny Wayman and Hal Conklin The "GI Joe" toys were created to honor the normal American soldier of our armed forces. Rather than looking to super heroes who can save us with out-of-this-world strength, Hasbro gave us toys that honored the brave soldiers who protected and fought for our freedom. However, this simple premise seems to have chang...
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