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Band of Brothers

An impressively rigorous, unsentimental, and harrowing look at combat during World War II, Band of Brothers follows a company of airborne infantry--Easy Company--from boot camp through the end of the war. The brutality of training takes the audience by increments to the even greater brutality of the war; Easy Company took part in some of the most difficult battles, including the D-Day invasion of Normandy, the failed invasion of Holland, and the Battle of the Bulge, as well as the liberation of a concentration camp and the capture of Hitler's Eagle's Nest. But what makes these episodes work is not their historical sweep but their emphasis on riveting details (such as the rattle of a plane as the paratroopers wait to leap, or a flower in the buttonhole of a German soldier) and procedures (from military tactics to the workings of bureaucratic hierarchies). The scope of this miniseries (10 episodes, plus an actual documentary filled with interviews with surviving veterans) allows not only a thoroughness impossible in a two-hour movie, but also captures the wide range of responses to the stress and trauma of war--fear, cynicism, cruelty, compassion, and all-encompassing confusion. The result is a realism that makes both simplistic judgments and jingoistic enthusiasm impossible; the things these soldiers had to do are both terrible and understandable, and the psychological price they paid is made clear. The writing, directing, and acting are superb throughout. The cast is largely unknown, emphasizing the team of actors as a whole unit, much like the regiment; Damian Lewis and Ron Livingston play the central roles of two officers with grit and intelligence. Band of Brothers turns a vast historical event into a series of potent personal experiences; it's a deeply engrossing and affecting accomplishment. --Bret Fetzer

Gold & Diamond Fall Earrings


Designed to offset any gold necklace, Hana Schoonveld has created a masterpiece with her 14K Gold Fall earrings. Outlined with a square shape, two leaves feature a 2-point flawless Russian diamond. These earrings are hung on lovely lever backs so you donГ•t have to worry about losing them.

Final Fantasy XII Signature Series Guide


BradyGames’ Final Fantasy XII Signature Series Guide includes the following:
A complete walkthrough of the entire game.
Detailed area maps.
In-depth listing of items and equipment.
Expert boss strategies to defeat even the toughest boss.
Extensive bestiary.
Signature Series guide features bonus foldout and more!

Platform: PlayStation 2

Genre: Role-Playing Game