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There is no dearth of historical documentaries on Netflix. The numbers are staggering, and it is interesting how the platform is bringing forward never-before-heard or seen stories of kings and queens from around the world. They also cover stories of other figures from the ancient world, which helps the audience receive a different perspective on the lives they led. It allows us to understand the politics of the world and the contribution of a respective figure in world history. It could be a cultural or political impact that survived all this time for historians to speak about and educate people about. History cannot be restricted to school textbooks anymore. It is interesting that this subject is being presented through Ott platforms in a way that is very different from classroom lessons.

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Review Billy Grifter 16 May 2013 - 10:53

Billy wonders how many names one character can have, in this week's Defiance...

This review contains spoilers.

1.5 The Serpent's Egg

As a reviewer it's worth appreciating that not all shows can hit the road running, and that greater story arcs need to be fed in once the ground rules have been created. That's where Defiance is now, and in that respect The Serpent's Egg is essentially a spur for some story development down the line.

The framework for hatching of these plots was a storyline as old as the hills themselves, best used in Stagecoach (1939). Except in Defiance it's a coach that travels between outposts, and delivers the mail, among other things. Anyone who has watched that classic movie, or the many dozens of reworkings of that concept will know that there are always two threats; the obvious one, and the other not so obvious.

Chicago – Robert Schwentke’s adaptation of the beloved novel “The Time Traveler’s Wife” was mostly critically ridiculed in theaters but should make for a satisfying rental this Valentine’s Day and deserves a second consideration from those that completely dismissed it at first. It looks beautiful in HD and the film’s flaws are easier to forgive at home without the expectation of this long-awaited project.

Blu-Ray Rating: 3.0/5.0

Ultimately, I wish “The Time Traveler’s Wife” was weirder. A tale about a man who travels through time but stays betrothed to his one true love should be awash in romance, magic, and surrealism. It should be poetry, not prose. And when Schwentke, writer Bruce Joel Robin, and, notably, cinematographer Florian Ballhaus allow the film to focus on themes more than practicalities, it nearly works.

The Time Traveler’s Wife was released on Blu-ray and DVD on February 9th, 2010.

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Henry Winkler and DJ Qualls have joined the Canadian comedy "Running Mates" from director and actor Thomas Michael. Film is produced by Buck Productions and Fella Films. Thomas Michael stars as Archie Fenton, an ambitious guy who goes back to his small town roots with the plan of running for mayor against his childhood pal Reg (Paolo Mancini). Jane McLean of "Dexter" and "24" is in as Fenton's wife and Mike Beaver is Reg's brother.

Toronto -- Henry Winkler and DJ Qualls ("CSI") have jumped on board "Running Mates," the Canadian theatrical comedy from actor and director Thomas Michael.

The Canuck film, from Buck Productions and Fella Films, also stars Michael as Archie Fenton, an ambitious young man who returns to his small town roots to run for mayor against his childhood friend Reg, played by Paolo Mancini.

Winkler plays the incumbent mayor Weatherbee in the fictional town of Shoulder, while Qualls plays a local boy who suffered a tragic accident that left him with the nickname "One Ball."

Also starring in "Running Mates" is Jane McLean ("24," "Dexter") as Fenton's wife, and Mike Beaver, who plays Reg's brother.

Principato Young, which packaged the Canadian feature, represents Michael, Winkler and DJ Qualls.

"Running Mates" is shooting in Burk's Fall, Ontario to the end of October.

Seen on: August 14, 2009

The players: Director: Robert Schwentke, Writer: Bruce Joel Rubin, Cast: Rachel McAdams, Eric Bana, Ron Livingston, Jane McLean, Arliss Howard

Facts of interest: Based on the novel by Audrey Niffenegger.

The plot: The film chronicles the love story between a young woman and a man who involuntarily travels through time.

Our thoughts: Even though I really tried to make it last a bit, my interest in Robert Schwentke’s big-screen romance “The Time Traveler’s Wife” almost disappeared as quickly as Eric Bana does in the film. I know it can be tough to take a movie like this one seriously in the first place, but I definitely tried. Alas, what I got in return almost wasn’t worth my time at all…...

District 9 Studio: Sony Pictures Rated: R for bloody violence and pervasive language. Starring: Sharlto Copley, Jason Cope, David James, Mandla Gaduka and William Allen Young Directed by: Neill Blomkamp What it’s about: After an alien craft comes to earth 28 years ago, the creatures on board are restricted to a refugee camp in Johannesburg, South Africa. Now, the South African government is evacuating the alien prawns to a new location. When a bureaucrat leads an evacuation force into District 9, he stumbles into a secret among the aliens that puts him on their side of the conflict. What I liked: District 9 embodies the essence of speculative fiction, which allows storytellers to present concepts and ideas to an audience, using a fantastic element that reveals something insightful about ourselves. This film holds a mirror up to its audience and dares us to look into it and decide if the reflection is accurate. District 9...

On Wednesday, August 12, two days before it opens wide in theaters, "The Time Traveler's Wife" got a red carpet treatment at the Big Apple as Warner Bros. Pictures threw a world premiere event for the romantic drama in Ziegfeld Theatre. Before the special screening took place at 7:00 P.M., a number of celebrities were spotted posing for the press at the red carpet.

Among those present were the film's leading actors, Eric Bana and Rachel McAdams. Bana was seen arriving along with his wife Rebecca Gleeson. Joining them were Ron Livingston who plays Gomez, Jane McLean who portrays Charisse, and the young cast members, Hailey McCann, Tatum McCann and Brooklynn Proulx.

Beside the cast ensemble, director Robert Schwentke and writer Bruce Joel Rubin were also captured posing at the red carpet with some of the cast attending. Brad Pitt, who serves as the film's executive producer, also came out to show his support.

A music video in support of Lifehouse's single titled "Broken", which serves as a soundtrack for upcoming movie "The Time Traveler's Wife" has arrived. It features the band's performance with scenes from the film intercepting. Among other footage from the movie which are flashed in the video is the time Eric Bana's Henry proposes to Rachel McAdams' Clare.

Beside having a song from Lifehouse, the soundtrack compilation of this Robert Schwentke-directed movie will also include a track from Broken Social Scene and several songs from Mychael Danna. This set is expected to be put out for U.S. purchase on August 11.

"The Time Traveler's Wife" itself will be released in theaters across United States three days after its soundtrack album is dropped. Based on bestselling novel of the same name by Audrey Niffenegger, this movie is also supported by Ron Livingston, Jane McLean and Stephen Tobolowsky among others.

On August 14 the romantic drama, The Time Traveler's Wife will transcend time in theaters nationwide. This film stars Eric Bana, Rachel McAdams, Ron Livingston, Jane McLean and it's directed by Robert Schwentke. To celebrate this release we are giving away Picnic Blankets, Travel Note Books, T-shirts and much more! Check out a full listing of prizes below.

We're giving away the following prizes to various winners:

- The Time Traveler's Wife Women's Pink Double-v T-Shirt with Clock Print & Title

- The Time Traveler's Wife Travel Note Book

- The Time Traveler's Wife Key Chain

- The Time Traveler's Wife Sticky Note Set

- The Time Traveler's Wife Picnic Blanket

- The Time Traveler's Wife Clock Paperweight

Tons of winners! Tons of prizes! Enter today!

The Time Traveler's Wife is based on the best-selling book about a love that transcends time. Clare (Rachel McAdams) has been in love with Henry (Eric Bana) her entire life.

Today we caught up with actor Eric Bana, who was promoting his upcoming film The Time Traveler's Wife, and he revealed that his role in one of the year's biggest films was a one-time-only deal. Bana confirmed to us exclusively that he will not reprise his Nero character in a sequel to Star Trek.

We reported last month that Star Trek writers Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman have already begun planning the script to the sequel, but they never mentioned Nero specifically and it seems that Bana will not come back for the part.

We'll certainly keep you posted on any and all breaking news items dealing with a Star Trek sequel as soon as we have more information. The Time Traveler's Wife stars Eric Bana, Rachel McAdams, Ron Livingston, Jane McLean and will be released nationwide on August 14.