Philip Etemesi

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Plenty has been said about Alan Ritchson — not all of it necessarily complimentary — but there is no denying that he has played a key role in shaping the “military action” landscape in the past few years. In Reacher, Ritchson plays Jack Reacher, a former major in the United States Army Military Police Corps. The skills he earned during his days as a serviceman benefit him greatly whenever he faces off against miscreants.

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Violence is never the answer, except in movies and television shows. Viewers enjoy watching lawbreakers getting beaten up, so Hollywood and the TV industry have done their best to create stories that satisfy these appetites. Things have gotten even better on the small screen over the years. Shows like NCIS and 24 paved the way by serving Hollywood-style action sequences, and since then, other creators have stepped up.

1 week ago | movieweb.com | Philip Etemesi

It’s always a good idea to work with someone you trust. We’ve seen this play out several times in Hollywood. Most filmmakers tend to have favorite muses. Quentin Tarantino has Samuel L. Jackson, Steven Spielberg has Tom Hanks, and Ryan Coogler has Michael B. Jordan. The collaboration trend goes as far back as the golden years, when John Ford frequently sought the services of John Wayne, and Alfred Hitchcock wanted no one other than Cary Grant.

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The American Civil War ended exactly 160 years ago, yet it remains one of the most discussed historical events. Hollywood directors are especially known for their penchant for digging into this particular conflict. From Glory to The Good, the Bad & the Ugly, there has been a shortage of movies set in the era (1861 – 1865).

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Papal succession is a complicated and thorough exercise. After the death of a pope, the College of Cardinals normally convenes to elect the bishop of Rome, alternatively known as the pope. A key rule requires the electors to remain in seclusion cum clave (Latin phrase for 'locked with a key') until the process has been completed. The rule was established after the 1268 to 1271 election (the longest one) to prevent political interference.