Marine’s film provides ‘Severe Clear’ view of Iraq War

Marine’s film provides ‘Severe Clear’ view of Iraq War
BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer With a rifle over his shoulder and a video camera around his neck, former Marine Corps 1st Lt. Michael Scotti went to Iraq. Several years later, with the help of director Kristian Fraga, this footage became “Severe Clear,” a documentary of Scotti’s experiences in the 2003 Operation Iraqi Freedom. read more
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3-D surcharges lead to record box office summer
The movie industry had a record-setting season despite fewer actual paid admissions, thanks largely to extra costs for 3-D screenings. But it could be a one-time-only bump. Fewer paying customers showed up for this summer’s movies than in any summer since 1997, but Hollywood still raked in record receipts of $ 4.35 billion. The answer to this seeming contradiction: 3-D.
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War effort flags many tomorrows
STUART Beattie’s directorial debut could mark the birth of a promising franchise.
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