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Alex Taylor Says Goodbye with Film

T. Nelson Taylor — Tue, 14 Dec 2021 11:00:00 +0000

And now his last: Love for Lonesome Dove Many of us go about our lives in east coast Martrix fashion—heads down, tapping away at keyboards, biding our time until hopefully some ritual fun interludes. Rarer still comes the time of high adventure—a big trip somewhere exotic or an activity that lands way outside one’s comfort…… Continue reading Alex Taylor Says Goodbye with Film

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The Unsolved Bunch

T. Nelson Taylor — Tue, 28 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Harry Longabaugh "The Sundance Kid" and Etta Place in New York City, circa 1901, just before they sailed to Argentina The Unsolved Bunch! Chances are, you've seen the movie Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, starring Paul Newman, Robert Redford and Katherine Ross. The movie ends with a self-evident question mark. While most historical narratives…… Continue reading The Unsolved Bunch

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Capital Punishment — But it’s Fiction, Sir!

T. Nelson Taylor — Tue, 29 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Here we are, once again with our eyes before a carefully-crafted, compelling piece of art. Cinema, as we know, is the single most powerful tool for conveying a message. It doesn't matter if the content is faithful to the truth, what matters is the narrative. The award-winning case presented by this film is clearly anti-capital…… Continue reading Capital Punishment — But it’s Fiction, Sir!

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Hollywood’s Groundhog Day? Criminal minds

T. Nelson Taylor — Tue, 14 Apr 2020 10:00:00 +0000

Criminal minds. He shoulda copyrighted that one. This week, Prof. Alex Taylor's column shines light on the criminal shenanigans of celebrities. If the read feels all too familiar, well—insert worn-out history adages here. Taylor's column first appeared in the Gainesville Times, June 14, 1988. Try to keep that in mind when you cross a sentence…… Continue reading Hollywood’s Groundhog Day? Criminal minds

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