Alamo film fights for respect amid delays and edits
Hollywood reports note Disney extended editing time by three months and three million dollars for The Alamo before its Christmas release. Director John Lee Hancock balanced multiple hero arcs while trimming on screen action. Critics and historians weighed the film against past depictions, with some praising its ambition and others warning against expectations.
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Alamo film earns cautious praise and three stars
John Lee Hancock's The Alamo presents an earthy wartime drama with strong performances led by Billy Bob Thornton and Dennis Quaid. The film covers 1830s Texas politics, the Alamo defense, and a cast of memorable frontiersmen, delivering rousing battle scenes and authentic period feel despite a lengthy setup and a concluding rush.
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Kerry pledges spending cap if elected president
Democrat John Kerry told Georgetown University he would cap federal spending to inflation if elected, freezing travel budgets and cutting contractors while slowing or scaling back some campaign promises. He aims to halve the deficit in four years and defends the plan against Bush by questioning trust in Bush’s promises.
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County hearing discusses flood maps and community needs
Harris County officials address floodplain implications and housing protections while residents seek services. Topics include community centers, sand pits, rail transport, afterschool programs, library construction, clinic wait times, and splash parks for children as safer recreation options.
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