Tag Archives: Academy Awards

A simple act of kindness

Posted on March 17, 2026 by Brian D. Butler

While I was watching the Academy Award show Sunday night, the appearance of Oscar winning actor Adrien Brody reminded me of this amazing story of a glimmer of humanity during the Hell of war. It is September 1939, bombs are … Continue reading →

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Just Another Sundry Sunday

Posted on February 12, 2023 by Brian D. Butler

Old internet hands may recollect the early days of the web when it all seemed so clever and exciting. One of those interesting 1990s projects has just been relaunched and is worth a look on a lazy Sunday afternoon. The … Continue reading →

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12 Years a Slave

Posted on March 8, 2014 by Brian D. Butler

Earlier this week, 12 Years a Slave was named Best Picture of the Year by the Academy Awards. The film also won the Oscar for the best adapted screenplay. If you were moved by Solomon Northrop’s heartbreaking story, you can … Continue reading →

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