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‘Promised Land’ Promises are All Lies

Promised Land Written by John Krasinski and Matt Damon, based on a story by Dave Eggers Directed by Gus Van Sant 2012, USA, imdb,  Josh Spiegel’s much more positive review I walked out of the theatre disliking Promised Land and the more I reflect on the film, the less I like it. On paper, there is a …

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‘Promised Land’ a bit preachy, but otherwise a solid Capraesque social-issue drama

Promised Land Directed by Gus Van Sant Written by John Krasinski and Matt Damon USA, 2012 When people suffer through desperate times, someone is always ready to capitalize on their fear and confusion. This person, a con artist even if they have a fancy-sounding job title, has the offer of a lifetime, the promise of …

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Treme, Ep. 3.07, “Promised Land”: Mardis Gras is back and better than ever

Treme, Season 3, Episode 7: “Promised Land” Written by David Simon, Chris Rose & Micah Kibodeaux Directed by Tim Robbins Airs Sundays at 10pm (ET) on HBO This week, on Treme: Chief Lambreaux takes his walk, Antoine’s band jams with the Marines, and Sofia misses her dad Treme always knocks it out of the park …

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