Monday, November 25, 2024

Tag: History

Hyde Park on Hudson (2012)*

TITLE: Hyde Park on Hudson

RELEASE DATE: 12/7/2012

RATING: R

The story of the love affair between FDR and his distant cousin Margaret Stuckley, centered around the weekend in 1939 when the King and Queen of the United Kingdom visited upstate New York.

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During Credits? Yes

during the credits
We see some of the (fake) film footage the King shot during the picnic.

 

After Credits? Yes

after the credits
There is a  short cartoon of the King holding a sword over a hot dog while saying “I knight thee Sir Hot Dog.”

Is this stinger worth waiting around for? NoYes (No Ratings Yet)
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Hecho en México (2012)?

TITLE: Hecho en México

RELEASE DATE: 11/30/2012

RATING: R

A documentary on some of contemporary Mexico’s most iconic artists and performers.

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During Credits? Unknown

during the credits
No information at this time

 

After Credits? Unknown

after the credits
No information at this time

Is this stinger worth waiting around for? NoYes (No Ratings Yet)
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Lincoln (2012)

TITLE: Lincoln

RELEASE DATE: 11/16/2012

RATING: PG-13

As the Civil War continues to rage, America’s president struggles with continuing carnage on the battlefield and as he fights with many inside his own cabinet on the decision to emancipate the slaves.

What did you think of this film?


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During Credits? No

After Credits? No


Royal Affair, A (2012)

TITLE: A Royal Affair

RELEASE DATE: 3/29/2012

RATING: R

A young queen, who is married to an insane king, falls secretly in love with her physician – and together they start a revolution that changes a nation forever.

What did you think of this film?


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During Credits? No

After Credits? No


How to Survive a Plague (2012)*

TITLE: How to Survive a Plague

RELEASE DATE: 2012

RATING: NR

The story of two coalitions — ACT UP and TAG (Treatment Action Group) — whose activism and innovation turned AIDS from a death sentence into a manageable condition.

What did you think of this film?


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During Credits? Yes

during the credits
We see updates on many of the people who appeared in the movie.

 

After Credits? No

Is this stinger worth waiting around for? NoYes (No Ratings Yet)
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In memoriam: There is a long list of names followed by “And the others who appeared in this film and whose fates are unknown.”

Dedication: For Doug Gould (1959 – 1992).

Note: Honoring Joan Tisch for Decades of AIDS Activism and Leadership. Remembering Robert Farber (1948 – 1995) – Artist, Activist, Brother, and Friend.


Farewell, My Queen (2012)

TITLE: Farewell, My Queen

RELEASE DATE: 3/21/2012

RATING: R

A look at the relationship between Marie Antoinette and one of her readers during the first days of the French Revolution.

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During Credits? No

After Credits? No

NOTE: The film is in memory of Jacques Trenoit [sp].


Sacrifice (2010)

TITLE: Sacrifice

RELEASE DATE: 7/27/2012

RATING: NR

To save the only child of the Zhao Family, whose entire clan was massacred at the hands of a nefarious minister, a doctor sacrifices his own son; after the Zhao child grows up, the doctor becomes intent on seeking his vengeance.

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During Credits? No

After Credits? No


Freedomfighters (1996)

TITLE: Freedomfighters

RELEASE DATE: 4/19/1996

RATING: NR

At the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War, the nun Maria is forced to flee her convent.

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During Credits? No

After Credits? No

Special thanks to Xabier C. for this submission


Invisible War, The (2012)*

TITLE: The Invisible War

RELEASE DATE: 2012

RATING: NR

An investigative documentary about the epidemic of rape of soldiers within the US military.

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During Credits? Yes

during the credits
We see pictures of the various victims and survivors.

 

After Credits? No

Is this stinger worth waiting around for? NoYes (No Ratings Yet)
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For Greater Glory (2012)*

TITLE: For Greater Glory

RELEASE DATE: 6/1/2012

RATING: R

A chronicle of the Cristeros War (1926-1929), which was touched off by a rebellion against the Mexican government’s attempt to secularize the country.

What did you think of this film?


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During Credits? Yes

during the credits
We see pictures of the cast members and historical photos of the characters they played.  We also learn what happened to some of the main characters.  The rest of the credits play over more historical photos of the actual Cristero fighters.

 

After Credits? No

Is this stinger worth waiting around for? NoYes (No Ratings Yet)
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