Tag Archives: Historical Fiction

“Their Finest” – a touching historical piece that’s a damn fine movie about making movies

Posted on April 21, 2017 by Denise

Nutshell: With hints of the charming, hopeful UK propaganda films of WWII, Their Finest can be labeled a comedy, but doesn’t shy away from showing the agonies of wartime Britain. A powerful, sweet, and sometimes heartbreaking comedy. In this instance, yes … Continue reading →

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Off the Shelf: White Death

Posted on September 20, 2014 by Denise

(NOTE: I received a copy of this book through NetGalley.) Publication 411: Hardcover edition of the original 1998 title (though the info page is confusing as it lists the copyright as 2014.) Story: WWI was supposed to be “the war … Continue reading →