WALL-E Dominates Weekend Box Office Ahead of Wanted
Pixar’s WALL-E debuts at No. 1 with 62.5 million, outpacing Angelina Jolie led Wanted at 51.1 million. Get Smart slips to third as top 12 pull in 179.2 million, continuing a rising summer pace amid a strong Hollywood weekend.
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Veteran recalls WWII service from Wellington to Europe
Raymond Church describes enlisting on Feb 17, testing for roles after training in Columbus, sailing from Boston to England aboard the Wakefield, serving in the 176th Field Artillery in France and Germany. He details firing 4.2 inch shells, capturing German 88 guns, Patton’s visits, and returning home via New York Central, reuniting with fellow soldier Lyle Clark.
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Person Seeks Nominators for 15 Minutes Spotlight
Readers are invited to email channel chroniclet.com with suggestions of individuals worthy of a 15 Minutes feature. Send a brief note detailing why the person deserves recognition and their contact information.
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Hamburger Hill 20th Anniversary Edition DVD review
Stuart Henderson lauds Hamburger Hill 20th Anniversary Edition for its intense depictions of war. The film features then unknowns Don Cheadle Dylan McDermott and Courtney Vance with a Philip Glass score and a stark, uncompromising portrayal of horror bravery and the folly of war.
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Lady Lazarus by Andrew Foster Altschul analysis
The piece challenges readers to unpack a self referential text where critique is anticipated and absorbed within the work. It winks at every device, offering both self awareness and reader comfort as a layered ploy and a naked lunch. The circuit is closed and the simulacrum embodies paradox.
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Boom Blox Wii review highlights physics puzzles and playful action
Arun Subramanian describes Boom Blox for Wii as a physics based block tower puzzle game akin to Jenga. Players rotate the field and use projectiles or direct grabbing to remove blocks. The game stays fresh through varied block types projectiles and objectives.
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