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Posted on Tues, June 03, 2009 at 1:27 p.m. EST

 

BEST OF

AUG 2007-JULy 2008

MULTIMEDIA:

Video: "CASAs Celebration Captivates Assembled Audience’s Anticipation" (Feb 20, 08, 12:35 p.m.)

Video: MORE APRIL-MAY MULTIMEDIA FOOTAGE... (May 08, 9:37 a.m.)

Video: "Wayman Wins Rapping Rendition Celebrating Chi O's Consecutive Fourth First" (March 07, 08, 11:54 a.m.)

Video: "Redeemer Rescues Radically Curing Cocainism!" (March 11, 08, 10:52 p.m.)

Video: ‘Fashion Show’ Sends Models Message Mesmerizing Many! (Feb 20, 08, 11:56 a.m.)

EXPRESSIONS:

"What have you done for your F.A.T.H.E.R in life?" (June 15, 08, 5:40 p.m.)

"What D.I.S.T.A.N.C.E will you go to meet Jesus?" (July 03, 08, 10:06 a.m.)

"What does G.O.S.S.I.P do to you?" (April 17, 08, 6:52 p.m.)

Forever, Redeemer Everyday Excitingly Delivers Omnipotent Message! (F.R.E.E.D.O.M)” (July 05, 08, 9:48 a.m.)

"Who do you let M.O.L.D your life?" (July 16, 08, 11:19 a.m.)

NEWS:

Video: "Henien's Helpfulness Highly Honored at Awards!" (March 03, 2008, 12:01 p.m.)

Video: "Joyfully Jerome Bettis Briefly Delivers Duquesne Graduates Galvanizing 7-minute Speech! (May 03, 08, 8:44 p.m.)

Photos: Thirty-Fifth Time, Thousands Towards Truth Memorialized ‘March for Life 2008' (Jan 23, 08, 1:09 p.m.)

HOTPRESSIONS:

“Rebuttal to the Pitt News editorial, 'Abstinence-only education not way to go!'" (Dec 08, 07, 4:34 p.m.)

GREEK LIFE:

Video: "Rags Reveal Riches, Reminding Kappa's Kingdom Connection!" (March 30, 08, 1:34 p.m.)

Video: "Alpha Delta Pi's Analyze Lambda Chi Alpha's Love Story!" (March 31, 08, 1:21 p.m.)

Video: "TriSigma's Travel Through Time Paging PiKA's" (April 01, 08, 2:27 p.m.)

Video: "TriDelta's Triumphantly Tackle Twisted Villians Vindicating City's Citizens, Seeking SAE's Support!" (April 02, 08, 2:30 p.m.)

Video: "DeltaPhiEpsilon Dominates Wonderland With DeltaChi's Daily!" (April 05, 08, 7:36 p.m.)

ENTERTAINMENT:

Video: "Dark Knight' Kindles Joker's Judgment, Justifying Satan's Sinister Soul Search" (July 23, 08, 8:34 p.m.)

"'Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian' caringly Christocentric" (May 14, 08, 2:29 p.m.)

"Totally Baked'  Brings Beelzebub's Badness!" (April 28, 08, 4:43 p.m.)

"National Treasure 2 Tests Truth Through Time!" (May 21, 08, 10:37 a.m.)

"Flawless' Forgoes Forgiveness For Foes" (June 06,08, 4:34 p.m.)

FEATURE:

"Top 14 creative responses given by Market Central customers for Love is......" (Feb 14, 08, 1:42 p.m.)

"PGSIS 2008 Presented Poem Welcoming Women & Men Mightily" (June 22, 08, 3:45 p.m.)

"Top 14 creative responses given by Market Central customers for being the president of the United States would be like......" (Feb 18, 08, 1:49 p.m.)

Slideshow: "Light Up Night 2007 Lifts Students Spirits"  (Nov 18, 07, 2:00 a.m.)

Video:  Light Up Night's Nativity Creche Christened Colorfully!  (Nov 17,07, 11:52 p.m.)

IMPRESSIONS:

PS Editorial: Hussein Has Hebrew Hating Friends For Foes! (July 18, 08, 1:32 a.m.)

PS Editorial: "Oust Obama Over Commanding Country Cause Character Critical!" (July 30, 2008, 4:11 p.m.)

PS Editorial: "Homosexuals Have Maligned Marriage Maledicting Messiah's Message!" (May 16, 08, 5:01 p.m.)

Dad Delivered Daily, Delighting Family of Five Forever! (Dec 22, 07, 11:22 p.m.)

PS Editorial: "Badmouthing Black Woman Willingly, Jacobs Justifies Expelling Employee!" (May 23, 08, 10:14 p.m.)

FOOD:

View the week 6 interactive menu and nutritional information for Market Central  (Sept 24, 07, 10:58 a.m.)

"Cereals Classified Favorites For Happy High School Students" (July 14, 08, 3:45 p.m.)

Photos: "Slide Show of Hollywood Theme Night at Market Central"  (Feb 06, 08, 1:51 p.m.)

SPORTS:

Video: "Ramon's Rushed Shot Secures Panther Points, Validating Victory!" (Feb 10, 08, 1:37 p.m.)

PS Editorial: "Patriots Perfectionist, Bill Belichick Tumbles Through Treason" (Feb 05, 08, 2:08 a.m.)

Video: "Christ Captivated Coach Wannstedt Wonderfully With Wisdom!" (March 28, 07, 11:00 a.m.)

Slideshow: "Chair charred capping celebration, commandeering cops" (Dec 03, 07, 1:49 p.m.)

Slideshow:"Morgantown Memories Propel Pitt Fans Festivities!"  by Matt Keeny & Ramesh C. Reddy (Dec 03, 07, 12:47 p.m.)

 

“'Defiance' Details Freedom Fighters Nullifying Nazi's! 

By Ramesh C.Reddy
Pittsburgh Standard


Wednesday, June 03, 2009

"Defiance" (2009)


The source for picture and info is from www.imdb.com! It is rated R for gun violence, hand-hand combat, and language. The run time is 137 minutes. It was released on DVD & Blue-Ray on Tues, June 02, 2009.  Maincast:
Daniel Craig - Tuvia Bielski
Liev Scheiber - Zus Bielski
Jamie Bell - Asael Bielski

WATCH TRAILER: Defiance

RECOMMENDATION:  *** 3/5 rating
WATCH THE MOVIE ONCE

PLOT SYNOPSIS:
"Defiance" is a touching true story about 3 brothers (played by Daniel Craig, Liev Scheiber, and Jamie Bell) who risk their lives to save other Jews, who were being slaughtered by the Nazis, when they (3 brothers) take them into the forest and teach them to fight and live their lives until the war is over.

PLOT REVIEW:
"Defiance' is an excellent heart-wrenching drama that can be watched and discussed for generations to come.

CONTENT REVIEW:
"'Defiance' is a movie filled with gun violence, few bad words, and a lot of touching scenes of endurance and love. It addresses issues such as SACRIFICE, REVENGE, DEATH, LIFE, FAITH, WAR, PERSEVERANCE, LOYALTY, OBEDIENCE, COMMUNITY, LOVE, SANCTITY OF LIFE, TAKING OF A LIFE, BROTHERHOOD, FREEDOM AND COMMUNITY.

 

QUESTIONS TO PONDER:

1.  Who is compared to the prophet Moses and in what ways in this movie? What are the similarities and differences?

2. Would you hide people in your home to prevent them from dying and then lie to the police if they asked you if you were hiding anyone? Why or why not?

3. Is to ever ok to lie to protect someone even though lying is considered a sin? Why or why not?

4. What similarities do you see between the Jewish refugees in the forest portrayed in 'Defiance' and the Jewish refugees in the wilderness mentioned in the Book of Exodus? What differences do you see?

5. What sacrifices do you remember from 'Defiance' and when have you ever sacrificed yourself in terms of time, money, etc to save someone else? What was the result in both instances and is it worth it? Why or why not?

6. What happened to those who failed to follow authority and how is it similar to Korah's rebellion mentioned in Exodus? What was the result of both rebellions?

7. Was revenge really sweet in the movie, why or why not? What would Jesus would have wanted the Jewish fighters to do?

8. How do the Jews and non-Jews deal with death in the movie and how have you dealt with death?

9. What do the Jewish people do with the life given to them and how about you?

10. What is faith to you and how is faith seen in the movie?

11. What are examples of perseverance in the movie that you can relate to?

12. What do we learn about community in the movie?

13. What happens to a Jewish woman raped by a German soldier and what is the outcome of that? How do you feel about the outcome?

14. What do you do with the freedom you have?

15. What is your relationship with your siblings and how is it different or similar to what we see in 'Defiance?'

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Nov 01, 1941 - Dec 17, 2007

Previous Reviews:

“Meticulously 'Mall Cop' Capitalizes Helping Hostages!  (May 19, 09, 6:01 p.m.

“Underworld: Rise of the Lycans Unites Underprivileged!  (May 13, 09, 3:14 p.m.)

DVD Release on May 12, 2009: “'Taken' Tells About A Pa's Persistence!  (May 12, 09, 8:44 p.m.)

DVD Release on May 05, 2009: “'LoveTakesWing' Lets Lord's Ways Win!”  (May 12, 09, 11:42 a.m.)

DVD Release on May 05, 2009: 'Incendiary' Invokes Illicit Sex Sowing Crumbling Consequences Through Terrorism!”(May 11, 09, 11:17 a.m.)

Watchmen Will Handle Human Nature Notoriously  (March 09, 09, 11:45 p.m.)

Video: "Dark Knight' Kindles Joker's Judgment, Justifying Satan's Sinister Soul Search" (July 23, 08, 8:34 p.m.)

"Get Smart' Sagaciously Saves People Publicly" (June 21, 08, 9:36 p.m.)

 "Incredible Hulk' Helps Humans Have History!" (June 21, 08, 8:20 p.m.)

"'Bucket List' Lovingly Leaves Life Laudable!" (June 12, 08, 7:39 p.m.)

"Flawless' Forgoes Forgiveness For Foes" (June 06,08, 4:34 p.m.)

 "Semi Pro' Portrays Sacrificial Success" (June 05, 08, 12:29 a.m.)

 "Meet the Spartans' Sends Malignant Message!" (June 04,08, 6:25 p.m.)

 "'The Eye' Elevates Donor's Deliverance!" (June 03, 08, 5:41 p.m.)

"'Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull' Surprisingly Sagged!"

"National Treasure 2 Tests Truth Through Time!" (May 21, 08, 10:37 a.m.)

 "'Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian' caringly Christocentric" (May 14, 08, 2:29 p.m.)

'Untraceable' Unabashed Viewing Victims!" (May 13, 08, 5:00 p.m.)

"'Over Her Dead Body' Brings Love's Laughter!" (May 07, 08, 4:51 p.m.)

"'P.S. I Love You' Yells Love's Language!"  (May 06, 08, 9:16 p.m.)

 "'Iron Man's Machine Suit Saves  Citizens Carefully!' (May 03, 08, 7:20 p.m.)

 "'Hero Wanted' Wonderfully Renders Redemption!" (May 02, 08, 8:23 p.m.)

"'Golden Compass' Contradicts Christ's Creation!" (May 01, 08, 2:44 p.m.)

"'How She Move' Makes Sizzling Steps!" (May 01, 08, 11:54 a.m.)

 "One Missed Call' Causes Evil's Eruption!"(April 26,08, 7:15 p.m.)

"The Comebacks' Crazy Immoral Intent Intensifies"' (Feb 02, 08, 7:55 p.m.)

Biblical Themes of  "The Invasion' Imparts Inoculations Inevitability!" (Feb 02, 08, 2:32 p.m.)

Biblical Themes of "'Rush Hour 3' Renders Renegade Relative Ruthless!" (Aug 14, 07, 12:49 a.m.)

Spiritual Review of
"'The Bourne Ultimatum' Universally Unravels U.S.A's' Undercover Utilities
!' (Aug 04, 07, 5:03 p.m)

Spiritual Review of
"'The Contractor' Creates Catastrophe for Cops!" (July 12, 07, 2:56 p.m.)

Spiritual Review of
'The Astronaut Farmer' Follows Family's Faithfulness! (July 10, 07, 8:11 p.m.)

Spiritual Review of
"'Transformers' Thrusts Towards Truth!" (July 07, 07, 10:12 p.m.)

Spiritual Review of
 "'Live Free Or Die Hard' Heightens Humans Hurts!" (June 29, 07, 11:16 p.m.)

Spiritual Review of
"'Captured By You' Yells Greed's Game!"
(June 04, 07, 11:07 p.m.)

Spiritual Review of
"Hannibal Rising Reveals Revenge's Radicalism" (June 02, 07, 10:52 a.m.)

Spiritual Review of
"
The Last Sin Eater' Emphasizes Emancipation Enters Endlessly" (May 16, 07, 11:22 p.m.)

Spiritual Review of
 Spiderman's search for Salvation saved scorching soul" (May 08, 07,  1:53 a.m.)

Spiritual Review of
"Illegal Aliens Assist Earth's Emancipation"
(May 02, 07, 11:00 a.m.)

Spiritual Review of:
"
Happily NEver After Alters Age-old Analysis!"
(May 2007)

Spiritual Review of
 'Superman Returns Spiritualizes Salvation'
(July 2006)

Spiritual Review of 
"Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest"
(July 2006)

Spiritual Review of
 'X-Men: The Last Stand'
(June 2006)

Spiritual Review of
'Last Holiday'
(May 2006)

Spiritual Review of
'Swarmed'
(May 2006)

Spiritual Review of
'End Game'
(May 2006)

Spiritual Review of
The Detonator
(May 2006)

Spiritual Review of
 Aeon Flux
(April 2006)

Spiritual Review of
The Visitation
(March 2006)

Spiritual Review of
Red Eye
(Jan 2006)

Spiritual Review of
Fantastic Four
(Jan 2006)

Spiritual Review of
Mr. and Mrs. Smith (Nov 2005)

Spiritual Review of
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (Nov 2005)

Spiritual Review of
The Island (July 2005)

Spiritual Review of
Hostage
(June 2005)

Spiritual Review of
Hitch
 
(June 2005)

Spiritual Review of Spiderman-The Venom Saga (June 2005)

Spiritual Review of
Swimming Upstream
(June 2005)

Spiritual Review of
In Good Company (June 2005)

Spiritual Review of 
Batman Begins (June 2005)

Spiritual Review of
 xXx: State of the Union
(May 2005)

Spiritual Review of
 The Interpreter
(May 2005)

 Spiritual Review of
National Treasure
(May 2005)

Spiritual Review of
Ocean's 12
(May 2005)

Spiritual Review of
Blade: Trinity (April 2005)


Spiritual Review of
Suspect Zero
(April 2005)

 

 

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