Covenant review: Ritchie crafts strong Afghan war bond
Guy Ritchie's The Covenant casts Jake Gyllenhaal as Sgt Kinley and Dar Salim as interpreter Ahmed in a tense survival tale inspired by real Afghan interpreters. The film centers on loyalty, vows, and the price of promises as a dangerous pursuit unfolds against Taliban threats and a brutal IED threat.
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Guy Ritchie's The Covenant review highlights strong performances
The Covenant stars Jake Gyllenhaal and Dar Salim in a tense war drama about an interpreter and his US officer bond. Ritchie blends intimate character focus with battlefield visuals, probing debt, loyalty, and the limits of personal risk amid Afghanistan’s turmoil.
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Genesis tribute band seeks time warp through faithful revival
Benhamou and his Genesis tribute group reject labeling as mere cover art, insisting they curate a genuine moment from 1974 with period instruments. The band aims to transport about 2000 fans at the Connor Palace, preserving history rather than imitating it.
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