What it’s about Astronauts Lovell, Haise and Swigert of the Apollo 13 moon mission find themselves stranded when their spacecraft gets damaged. NASA must now find a way to bring them back before it is too late. Why you should watch it This film in nailbiting fashion tells the story of the fated Apollo 13Continue reading “Apollo 13 – the Ingenuity of Man in All Its Splendour”
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Looper – a Single Moment Can Define a Lifetime
What it’s about In the near future, the mob sends their victims back in time to get them executed by the loopers. Joe, one such looper, finds himself to be the victim of his own actions. Why you should watch it This is a very clever film which does its very best not to beContinue reading “Looper – a Single Moment Can Define a Lifetime”
Saving Private Ryan – In A World Of Equals Does One Life Ever Merit Saving Over Another
What it’s about During the Normandy invasion of World War II, Captain John Miller is assigned the task of searching for Private James Ryan, whose three brothers have already been killed in the war. Why you should watch it This film is based on the sole survivor directive that the US implemented to stop aContinue reading “Saving Private Ryan – In A World Of Equals Does One Life Ever Merit Saving Over Another”
Gandhi – Nonviolence Is the Most Powerful Weapon for Change
What it’s about A lawyer, Mohandas Gandhi, returns to British India from South Africa. He begins a nationwide campaign of non-violent resistance against the British rule, pressuring Britain to liberate India. Why you should watch it Winner of nine Oscars, this film is a brilliant example of the power of nonviolence as a method forContinue reading “Gandhi – Nonviolence Is the Most Powerful Weapon for Change”
Twelve Years a Slave – Riveting Tale of the Human Cost of Slavery
What it’s about Based on a true story. Solomon Northup, a free African-American, is promised a fortnightly job by Brown and Hamilton. However, after arriving in Washington DC, he realises that he has been sold into slavery. Why you should watch it This film provides an excellent insight into the human cost of slavery andContinue reading “Twelve Years a Slave – Riveting Tale of the Human Cost of Slavery”
The Knowledge of Freedom 