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On death row and needing a reprieve, the Michael Vick pit-bulls were considered dangerous by The Humane Society and PETA, and no one seemed to want them to take them in.
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Virginia Film Festival: Oliver Stone Revisits “Born on the Fourth of July”
Oliver Stone explains his anti-war views, making "Born on the Fourth of July," and his latest film on Edward Snowden.
Read More »Darcy Dennett Talks ‘The Champions,’ Her Film About Michael Vick’s Dogs
The Champions is an amazing and heart-felt documentary about the “infamous” dogs that PETA and The Humane Society advocated should be euthanized because they were ferocious killers incapable of “rehabilitation.” These were the pit-bulls who had been rescued from the dog fighting compound of Michael Vick, the NFL Atlanta Falcon’s …
Read More »Virginia Film Festival: ‘Mercy Street’
Cast members and a Civil War historian examined the role of women, getting into character, and wardrobe challenges.
Read More »Movie Review: ‘The Hallow,’ Irish Horror Directed by Corin Hardy
Hardy's feature debut is short on plot development but long on style and creepy atmosphere.
Read More »Blu-ray Review: Director Adam Egypt Mortimer’s ‘Some Kind of Hate’ Tries to Breath New Life Into the Slasher Genre
"Some kind of Hate" will more than satisfy genre fans on any day of the week.
Read More »Movie Review: ‘The Peanuts Movie’ – True Joy For Kids and Their Parents
'The Peanuts Movie' is a 93-minute dose of nostalgia for adults, and an entertaining and enjoyable experience for their children.
Read More »Blu-ray Review: Robert Zemeckis’s ‘Back to the Future: 30th Anniversary Edition’ Goes Back In Time With New Special Features
When it comes to 'Back to the Future,' you can never go wrong.
Read More »Middleburg Film Festival: Dante Spinotti Receives Distinguished Cinematographer Award
Dante Spinotti gave an overview of his career and techniques as a cinematographer.
Read More »Middleburg Film Festival: Catherine Hardwicke Wants to Fix Gender Parity in Hollywood
Director Catherine Hardwicke reflects on lessons learned during 'Twilight' as she endeavors to steer Hollywood away from advancing only "pale and male" careers.
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