Shadrack Byfield lost his left arm in the War of 1812; his life sheds light on post-war re-integration. Actor Chris McKay playing Shadrack Byfield (center) in the 2011 PBS documentary The War of 1812. Credit: Tom Fournier History buffs are no doubt familiar with the story of Shadrack Byfield, aContinue Reading
Sure, the plot lacks originality but it’s a solid B movie—and H.R. Giger designed the alien lifeform. Earlier this month, Hollywood mourned the passing of Michael Madsen, a gifted actor best known for his critically acclaimed roles in Reservoir Dogs, Kill Bill, and Donnie Brasco, among others. Few obituaries haveContinue Reading
Skip to content “You can’t out-run the emptiness” That weird asterisk in the title makes sense once the credits roll, but we’re not gonna spoil it for you. It looks like Marvel has another critical and box office hit on its hands—and deservedly so—with Thunderbolts*, a follow-up of sorts to 2021’sContinue Reading
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