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‘Madame Butterfly’: Heartbreak at the Opera and the Movies
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‘Madame Butterfly’: Heartbreak at the Opera and the Movies

The 1932 movie version of Puccini’s opera shows a more sympathic side of the lieutenant who breaks Butterfly’s heart.
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Strong Dramas in November Movie Lineup

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‘Seven Samurai’: Kurosawa’s Masterpiece of Courage and Humanity
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‘Seven Samurai’: Kurosawa’s Masterpiece of Courage and Humanity

Director Akira Kurosawa’s epic film laid the foundation for a Western genre while giving moviegoers an exciting ride.
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‘Soul on Fire’: From Burn Victim to Motivational Speaker

“Soul on Fire” provides a message we all need to hear more often. It shows how community, faith, hope, and love can be transformative forces in peoples lives.

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25 From 25: A Quarter Century of Great Movies—Part 4 of 5

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As hard as it might be to believe, the 21st century will soon be 25 percent over.
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‘Madame Butterfly’: Heartbreak at the Opera and the Movies

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The 1932 movie version of Puccini’s opera shows a more sympathic side of the lieutenant who breaks Butterfly’s heart.
‘Ballad of a Small Player’: A Sharp Indictment of Gambling

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