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In today's episode, we don our bomb disposal suits and venture into the intense and gritty terrain of Kathryn Bigelow's masterful war drama – "The Hurt Locker." Released in 2008, "The Hurt Locker" takes us deep into the heart of the Iraq War, following the harrowing experiences of an elite U.S. Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team. As we navigate the tension-fueled landscapes of Baghdad, Bigelow skillfully thrusts us into the psychological battlefield, exploring the complex relationships among the soldiers and the high-stakes pressure of their perilous missions. We'll explore the film's impact on the war genre, its portrayal of the toll of conflict on the human psyche, and the remarkable performances that brought this gripping narrative to life.  Will the Hurt Locker be a bomb, or bust? Or Both? Find out next time on Cinema Cemetery. Lawerence of Arabia   The Godfather All About Eve The Godfather Part II Silence of the Lambs  Gone With Wind  It Happened One Night Amadeus  The Deer Hunter The Sting All The King’s Men The Lost Weekend Lord of Rings: The Return of the King  Bridge on the River Kwai Titanic One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest Rain Man Schindler’s List The French Connection On The Waterfront The Sound Of Music American Beauty Casablanca All Quiet on the Western Front Rebecca In The Heat of the Night The Mutiny On The Bounty Chicago You Can’t Take It With You  Marty The English Patient Mrs. Miniver Dances With Wolves  My Fair Lady Patton Gentleman’s Agreement Hamlet Cimarron  Ben Hur Chariots of Fire Gandhi Braveheart Unforgiven Annie Hall Million Dollar Baby Shakespeare In Love Driving Miss Daisy Midnight Cowboy Best Years of Our Lives From Here to Eternity The Departed Oliver! Forest Gump Around the World in 80 Days The Apartment  The Last Emperor The Great Ziegfeld A Man Of All Seasons The West Side Story No Country for Old Men Wings Grand Hotel Rocky A Beautiful Mind Out of Africa Tom Jones Kramer v Kramer Life of Emil Zola How Green Was My Valley Platoon Gladiator An American in Paris Going My Way Greatest Show On Earth Ordinary People Slumdog Millionaire  Terms of Endearment Broadway Melody  Crash Cavalcade Gigi

“Any specific reason?” “Just…because. It is written”.  Following the story of a “slum dog” turned nearly millionaire, this movie follows Jamal through a difficult childhood as he serendipitously uses his past in order to complete the quiz show in the present.  Is Jamal’s performance on the up and up, or is he hiding something?  Will he win the jackpot or lose it all?  Is this movie even worth watching?  Find out this week on Cinema Cemetery.  Current Rankings: Lawerence of Arabia   The Godfather All About Eve The Godfather Part II Silence of the Lambs  Gone With Wind  It Happened One Night Amadeus  The Deer Hunter The Sting All The King’s Men The Lost Weekend Lord of Rings: The Return of the King  Bridge on the River Kwai Titanic One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest Rain Man Schindler’s List The French Connection On The Waterfront The Sound Of Music American Beauty Casablanca All Quiet on the Western Front Rebecca In The Heat of the Night The Mutiny On The Bounty Chicago You Can’t Take It With You  Marty The English Patient Mrs. Miniver Dances With Wolves  My Fair Lady Patton Gentleman’s Agreement Hamlet Cimarron  Ben Hur Chariots of Fire Gandhi Braveheart Unforgiven Annie Hall Million Dollar Baby Shakespeare In Love Driving Miss Daisy Midnight Cowboy Best Years of Our Lives From Here to Eternity The Departed Oliver! Forest Gump Around the World in 80 Days The Apartment  The Last Emperor The Great Ziegfeld A Man Of All Seasons The West Side Story No Country for Old Men Wings Grand Hotel Rocky A Beautiful Mind Out of Africa Tom Jones Kramer v Kramer Life of Emil Zola How Green Was My Valley Platoon Gladiator An American in Paris Going My Way Greatest Show On Earth Ordinary People Terms of Endearment Broadway Melody  Crash Cavalcade Gigi

"The coin don't got no say" "This coin got here the same way I did" Set in the desert in 1980, No Country For Old Men follows a drug deal gone wrong, a retiring sheriff, and man in the right (wrong) place at the right (wrong) time, and a force of nature.  As characters find themselves caught up in the circumstances beyond their scope, all must ask themselves how much control they truly have over the chaotic present.  Based on the novel by Cormac McCarthy, No Country For Old Men continues to satisfy and confuse.  But is it for you?  Find out here.

“We deal in deception here. What we do not deal in is self-deception”. Welcome to the Irish mob in Boston of the early 2000s. As Billy Costigan (DiCaprio) goes undercover to infiltrate the villainous Frank Costello’s (Nicholson) gang, he has to deal with not only the crimes of the week, but his own self doubt as well.  All the while, Colin Sullivan (Damon) works undercover for Costello as a cop.  When it becomes clear each group as a mole, it becomes a countdown to some which be caught first. With an all-star cast and an established director, The Departed was an easy pick for Best Picture in 2006.  Does it still hold up today?  Find out now on Cinema Cemetery. Current Rankings: Lawerence of Arabia   The Godfather All About Eve The Godfather Part II Silence of the Lambs  Gone With Wind  It Happened One Night Amadeus  The Deer Hunter The Sting All The King’s Men The Lost Weekend Lord of Rings: The Return of the King  Bridge on the River Kwai Titanic One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest Rain Man Schindler’s List The French Connection On The Waterfront The Sound Of Music American Beauty Casablanca All Quiet on the Western Front Rebecca In The Heat of the Night The Mutiny On The Bounty Chicago You Can’t Take It With You  Marty The English Patient Mrs. Miniver Dances With Wolves  My Fair Lady Patton Gentleman’s Agreement Hamlet Cimarron  Ben Hur Chariots of Fire Gandhi Braveheart Unforgiven Annie Hall Million Dollar Baby Shakespeare In Love Driving Miss Daisy Midnight Cowboy Best Years of Our Lives From Here to Eternity Oliver! Forest Gump Around the World in 80 Days The Apartment  The Last Emperor The Great Ziegfeld A Man Of All Seasons The West Side Story Wings Grand Hotel Rocky A Beautiful Mind Out of Africa Tom Jones Kramer v Kramer Life of Emil Zola How Green Was My Valley Platoon Gladiator An American in Paris Going My Way Greatest Show On Earth Ordinary People Terms of Endearment Broadway Melody  Crash Cavalcade Gigi

"Oh why don't you stop annoying people!"  With such memorable quotes like that, what else could it be but It's A Wonderful Life!  Kate and Dan revisit the old Christmas Classic to find out just what makes this movie tick.  Whether you're a longtime fan, or just a casual listener, but sure to check it out. Merry Christmas Bedford Falls!