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Oliver Stone's 'World Trade Center: A Masterpiece
The National Ledger ^ | 7-21-06 | L. Brent Bozell III

Posted on 07/21/2006 7:07:42 PM PDT by Coastal

"You kept me alive!"

I wasn't skeptical when I was invited to a private screening of Oliver Stone's upcoming "World Trade Center" movie. I was downright cynical. As a conservative I've long considered so much of his work the bane of my existence. From "Platoon" to "Salvador" to "Born on the Fourth of July" to "JFK," and let's not forget last year's ghastly "Alexander," Stone has delivered one left-wing screed after another, specifically intended, I'm convinced, to bring my blood to the boiling point. When I learned a few months ago that he was working on a project about 9/11, I fully expected another tiresome, loathsome Bush-lied-thousands-died production designed to titillate the Michael Moore left-wing fringe.

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TOPICS: TV/Movies
KEYWORDS: bentbozo; bozell; hollywood; moviereview; movies; oliverstone; wot; wtc
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1 posted on 07/21/2006 7:07:43 PM PDT by Coastal
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To: Coastal

From the previews I've seen, it looks pretty good. Hmmmmm.....


2 posted on 07/21/2006 7:10:48 PM PDT by Rummyfan
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To: Coastal

Wow. That was quite an endorsement!


3 posted on 07/21/2006 7:11:35 PM PDT by nuconvert ([there's a lot of bad people in the pistachio business])
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To: Coastal

It stands to reason that this film will not be getting good reviews from the liberal press.


4 posted on 07/21/2006 7:12:27 PM PDT by SamAdams76
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To: Coastal

So far, I've heard nothing but good things about this.


5 posted on 07/21/2006 7:13:03 PM PDT by sageb1 (This is the Final Crusade. There are only 2 sides. Pick one.)
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To: Coastal

I don't understand why anyone wants to go to a 9/11 film. I'd rather stay home and stick pins in my arm than re-live that.


6 posted on 07/21/2006 7:14:38 PM PDT by Zeroisanumber (Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?)
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To: Coastal

Were you paid for that review?


7 posted on 07/21/2006 7:16:08 PM PDT by Dustbunny (Amazing Grace how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me)
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To: SamAdams76
Youre right...ZERO conservatives in all the press..all over the country..theyre all liberals..every one..

And pigs fly.

8 posted on 07/21/2006 7:16:18 PM PDT by Windsong (Jesus Saves, but Buddha makes incremental backups)
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To: sageb1

Oliver Stoned delivers a good one?

Let me get back up to my chair...


9 posted on 07/21/2006 7:16:33 PM PDT by ChinaGotTheGoodsOnClinton (To those who believe the world was safer with Saddam, get treatment for that!)
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To: Coastal

Bozell has pretty high stock in my book, so if he says it's that good, I might just actually pay to see it. :)


10 posted on 07/21/2006 7:16:36 PM PDT by perfect_rovian_storm
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To: Coastal
It is appropriate, indeed necessary, for everyone else, just as it is appropriate, and necessary, for Stone's critics now to salute him, and thank him for the gift he's given his country.

I'm going to see it because of this recommendation.

11 posted on 07/21/2006 7:16:45 PM PDT by Dr. Scarpetta
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To: DollyCali

Movie Ping


12 posted on 07/21/2006 7:17:26 PM PDT by Dr. Scarpetta
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To: Coastal

Holy crap, could that web site cram in any more annoying advertising along with the story?


13 posted on 07/21/2006 7:18:32 PM PDT by NonValueAdded (Occupation does not cause terrorism; terrorism causes occupation. (A. Dershowitz))
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To: Coastal
Watch the trailer and be prepared to choke up. It is powerful.
14 posted on 07/21/2006 7:18:56 PM PDT by Drew68
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To: Zeroisanumber
I don't understand why anyone wants to go to a 9/11 film. I'd rather stay home and stick pins in my arm than re-live that.

Ya.  Frankly, I had about all of that day I ever wanted, on that day.

If I have kids, maybe I'll show them a 9/11 movie or two.  But me? I was "there".

15 posted on 07/21/2006 7:19:47 PM PDT by Psycho_Bunny
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To: Coastal

With all the flashy graphics we see during the intros on a lot of newcasts, I wonder what would be the result (beyond the initial liberal outcry) if a newscast had the testicular fortitude to have a brief image from 9/11 in their opening every night.

Food for thought........


16 posted on 07/21/2006 7:21:09 PM PDT by TheRobb7 (http://HeartofAmerica.bravehost.com....Interactive for Conservatives)
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To: Coastal
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Fer cryin' out loud!!! Could those vibrating banner ads be just a little more annoying?!?!?

17 posted on 07/21/2006 7:21:37 PM PDT by Drew68
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To: Drew68

Looks like hyperdrama.


18 posted on 07/21/2006 7:22:55 PM PDT by Psycho_Bunny
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To: Drew68

Wow.


19 posted on 07/21/2006 7:30:28 PM PDT by Coastal
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To: Zeroisanumber
I don't understand why anyone wants to go to a 9/11 film. I'd rather stay home and stick pins in my arm than re-live that.

Democrats write letters to the editor for my local newspaper every single day trashing Bush and the war. I'd like them to see this movie.

20 posted on 07/21/2006 7:30:32 PM PDT by Dr. Scarpetta
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