The Vietnam War was unique in that, more than at any other time, combatants on both sides depended on the villagers for their cooperation. The VC demanded that the villagers be loyal to the cause and punished them severely if they were not, and the U.S. depended on the villagers to keep them safe and their whereabouts a secret. Once the U.S. convinced a village to be friendly with them, they did whatever they had to do to keep the loyalty of that village, knowing it could mean the difference between life and death. This is the background behind the … Continue reading →

“Corrina, Corrina” is a deeply touching film about a family who needs someone to step in and save them, but when someone does, they’re not sure how to take it. Ray Liotta stars as Manny Singer, a young father who has just lost his wife. He has one child, a daughter named Molly (Tina Majorino) who was very attached to her mother and doesn’t know how to deal with the death. In the days and weeks following her mother’s passing, Molly refuses to talk, won’t interact with anyone, and shows other signs of great emotional distress. Manny’s not doing well … Continue reading →