Nick’s Picks 11/28/12

FEATURE FILM REVIEW

ANNA KARENINA

Anna Karenina is director Joe Wright’s brand new visionary treatment of the epic love story by Leo Tolstoy of the same name. Adapted for the screen by Academy Award winning writer Tom Stoppard, this film marks the third collaboration between best actress nominee Keira Knightley and the production team that was responsible for both Pride & Prejudice as well as Atonement. This timeless film examines the heart and love and the symbiotic relationship we have with the loves of our lives. The film takes place in imperial Russia in 1974. Anna Karenina (Kiera Knightley) is absolutely beautiful and is what every woman aspires to be. She is married to Karenin (Jude Law), an officer in the government to whom she has a son. The place the family has in the hierarchical society in St. Petersburg is unquestioned. At the request of her brother Oblonsky (Matthew Macfadyen) to come help save his marriage, she travels to Moscow to undertake the task. Along the way, Anna meets Countess Vronsky (Olivia Williams) and her son, cavalry officer Vronsky (Aaron Taylor-Johnson). Upon their introduction, there is clearly a spark between the two that in no way can be resisted.

While in Moscow, the home is visited by Oblonsky’s best friend Levin (Domhnall Gleeson) who happens to be a very understanding and compassionate landowner. Levin happens to be in love with Dolly’s younger sister Kitty (Alicia Vikander). Head over heals in love with Kitty, he awkwardly proposes to her, but her eyes are now on Vronsky. Although devastated, Levin then returns to his estate and buries himself with work. After scorning Vronsky, Kitty herself is absolutely heartbroken when Vronsky announces that he only wants the married Anna, who happens to also have the same level of interest in him. Confused, Anna struggles to regain her mental footing by traveling back home to St. Petersburg in order to get back into her regular routine, thinking that will help her get over her feelings for Vronsky. Unbeknownst to her, Vronsky followed her home. The entire St. Petersburg social society is tossed into mayhem after the affair is discovered. Karenin is put in the rather uncomfortable position of having to save face by giving his wife an ultimatum. While trying to attain her own happiness, Anna makes decisions that reverberate throughout the entire image-obsessed society that have dramatic consequences for her and everyone around her.

Anna Karenina is extremely dazzling. The choreography and wardrobe are worth the price of admission alone and the set designs are simply spectacular. Director Wright does a remarkable job keeping the pertinent emotional arcs clear in the film. Tolstoy’s original work was very brutal and, at times, confusing. The clarity that ensues in the film adaptation is really a good thing. The characters are able to spread their wings and have some freedom within the confines of the film’s presentation. Keira Knightley absolutely shines in her role and the chemistry she shows with Taylor-Johnson is obvious. The manner in which the film unwinds is an emotional roller coaster, as is the relationship that follows the same path. Jude Law is marvelous as the innocent husband who shows a bit of his dark side in an attempt to verbally abuse his wife after learning of the infidelity. Overall the film is a bit too long but it is a wonderfully presented love story that provides over the top chemistry, passion and emotion for the audience to feast upon. Anna Karenina is a must see for any true fan of the love story.

Anna Karenina
Starring: Keira Knightley, Jude Law & Aaron Johnson
Director: Joe Wright
Company: Focus Features
Now Showing: In Local Theaters
MPAA Rating: RGrade: A-

DVD REVIEWS

FREE DVD GIVEAWAY

We are doing a Free DVD Giveaway! If you are interested in a chance at winning a free copy of That 70′s Show: Season Five, That 70′s Show: Season Six, The Slut, Objectified, Dinotasia, Woody Allen: A Documentary, Red vs Blue: 10 Years of RVB, Fastest, The Apparition, Clinton, America in Primetime, The Expendables 2, Stephen Sondheim’s Company or The Amish, it is really easy! All you have to do is send me an email at HoustonMovieGuy@gmail.com. The subject line of the email should read DVD GIVEAWAY. In the body of the email, be sure to put your name, full mailing address and which DVD or Blu-ray you would like. Winners will be selected by random drawing. Best of luck!

POWER RANGERS: From Mighty Morphin to Lost Galaxy

Since their debut in 1993, the Power Rangers have become a cultural icon to kids around the world as they catapulted into the number one most watched children’s program in North America.  Emphasizing the importance of teamwork, responsibility and helping others by following the adventures of a group of ordinary young people who “morphed” into superheroes, this long-running series has been seen in more than 60 countries, translated into numerous languages, and remains a mainstay in children’s programming blocks. For 19 years, the highly entertaining saga and fan favorite characters from Power Rangers have captivated children and adults alike and are beloved by legions of fans worldwide.

Now, thanks to unprecedented access to the Power Rangers vaults, Time Life and Shout Factory have produced this incredible set of Power Rangers: From Mighty Morphin to Lost Galaxy!  This singular collection contains 338 episodes across 40 DVDs, along with extensive, never-before-seen extras and many programs never before available on any format.   Some of the bonus features include a wonderful set of interviews with the cast, a look into the Bulk and Skull characters and a gripping behind the scenes look at the stunt team behind all of the action sequences from the show.  Not available at retail, this set is only available at powerrangersdvd.com.  With the holidays rapidly approaching, this set is perfect and is a must own for any fan of the iconic Power Rangers series.   Don’t let this magnanimous opportunity to relive the memories of your favorite television show from your childhood!   Order your copy today!

THAT 70′S SHOW: Season Five – Mill Creek

It’s another out of site season for the groovy gang of That 70′s Show. Donna and Eric are back from California, Jackie and Hyde have a secret fling, Kitty announces she is pregnant and they are all getting ready for graduation. Fez gets a job at the DMV, finds a new love interest and might face deportation and of course, Kelso falls off the water tower, again. The usual shenanigans ensue in the hilarious 5th season.

PLANEAT – True Mind

Where have we gone wrong? Why has the death rate from heart disease and cancer exploded in recent times? Why are the ice caps melting, the oceans dying and the forests being cut down as we produce the food necessary to support our burgeoning populations? Against a backdrop of colorful and delicious food grown by organic farmers and prepared in the kitchens of world-famous chefs, Planeat for the first time brings together the ground-breaking studies of three prominent scientists who have made it their life s work to answer these questions. Understanding the appropriate food choices to achieve a healthier body is knowledge appropriate for the entire family.

THAT 70′S SHOW: Season Six – Mill Creek

Fans and newcomers alike will appreciate season six’s well-crafted humor. Get down with Eric, Donna, Fez, Kelso, Hyde, Jackie, Red and Kitty for another incredible season of this retro sitcom! Swing on down to the basement as Eric and Donna prepare for their future, Red is recovering after his heart attack and Kitty becomes the breadwinner. Eric decides to stay home from college to help his Dad so Donna decides to postpone college too, meanwhile Fez is trying to get his green card and adjust to married life and Keslo becomes a police cadet. To add to the hilarity, Brooke Shields and Seth Green join this season for a groovy time in the basement!

PROMETHEUS – Fox

A team of explorers discover a clue to the origins of mankind on Earth, leading them on a journey to the darkest corners of the universe. There, they must fight a terrifying battle to save the future of the human race. A perfect DVD for the science fiction enthusiast!

THE SLUT – Strand

Releasing Tamar, an attractive single mother, lives alone in a small village with her two daughters. Unsatisfied, she attempts to fill her many voids through meaningless sexual rendezvous. Her promiscuity is challenged, however, when she meets Shai, a young man just passing through to handle his deceased mother s assets. The two embark on an intense relationship in a quest for freedom and fulfillment and learn that the path to love involves more than just sexual chemistry.

ICE AGE: Continental Drift – Fox

History’s greatest heroes return for the most outrageously funny and entertaining Ice Age adventure in two million years. When Scrat’s acorn antics cause a cataclysmic crack-up, Manny (Ray Romano), Sid (John Leguizamo) and Diego (Denis Leary) go where no herd has gone before – on a high-seas quest aboard a floating iceberg. But a menagerie of misfit pirates are determined to shiver their timbers and capsize their journey home. Join a boat-load of lovable new characters (voiced by Jennifer Lopez, Aziz Ansari and Peter Dinklage) for original songs, spectacular animation and heartwarming family fun.

OBJECTIFIED – Swiss Dots

Objectified is a feature-length documentary about our complex relationship with manufactured objects and, by extension, the people who design them. In his second film, director Gary Hustwit (Helvetica) documents the creative processes of some of the world’s most influential product designers, and looks at the creativity at work behind everything from toothbrushes to tech gadgets. What can we learn about who we are, and who we want to be, from the objects with which we surround ourselves?

TAI CHI: Discover the Ancient Art – True Mind

Internationally renowned Tai Chi Master Jian Liu Jun shares his deep understanding of the principles of Tai Chi Chuan (literally, “supreme ultimate fist”). This famous martial art has been practiced for centuries, both for self-defense and its legendary physical and mental health benefits. What is really perfect about this DVD is the art of Tai Chi is broken down into simple and easy to understand steps for the novice learner. An excellent gift!

ABRAHAM LINCOLN: Vampire Hunter – Fox

Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter explores the secret life of our greatest president, and the untold story that shaped our nation. Visionary filmmakers Tim Burton and Timur Bekmambetov bring a fresh and visceral voice to the bloodthirsty lore of the vampire, imagining Lincoln as history’s greatest hunter of the undead.

DINOTASIA – Flatiron

One of our favorite natural history subjects, the good old dinosaur, gets a makeover and then some in this fantastically ambitious and groundbreaking documentary. Based on cutting-edge paleontology and the latest fossil records, Dinotasia presents a series of vignettes about dinosaurs – both familiar faces and some we have only found out about in the past ten years. The film uses CGI to bring the stories to life, but draws on animation’s birth in silent film and early Disney to create proper, traditional visual storytelling. Werner Herzog narrates. Reviews praised its educational content.

QI GONG: Discover the Ancient Art – True Mind

This 2-Disc Set is a comprehensive guide to understanding and learning the 4,000-year-old techniques of Qi Gong, the Chinese practice of aligning breath, movement, and awareness for exercise, healing, and meditation. Qi Gong is now practiced throughout China and worldwide, and is believed to help develop human potential, allow access to higher realms of awareness, and awaken one’s “true nature.”

TAPPED – Disinformation

Is access to clean drinking water a basic human right, or a commodity that should be bought and sold like any other article of commerce? Stephanie Soechtig’s debut feature is an unflinching examination of the big business of bottled water. From the producers of ‘Who Killed the Electric Car’ and ‘I.O.U.S.A.,’ this timely documentary is a behind-the-scenes look into the unregulated and unseen world of an industry that aims to privatize and sell back the one resource that ought never to become a commodity: our water. From the plastic production to the ocean in which so many of these bottles end up, this inspiring documentary trails the path of the bottled water industry and the communities which were the unwitting chips on the table.

HOMELAND – Fox

Hailed as TV’s best new drama by critics everywhere, the award-winning HOMELAND* delivers compelling characters, thrilling twists and breathtaking suspense. Carrie Mathison (Claire Danes), a brilliant but volatile CIA agent, suspects that a rescued American POW may not be what he seems. Is Marine Sgt. Nicholas Brody (Damian Lewis) a war hero…or an Al Qaeda sleeper agent plotting a spectacular terrorist attack on U.S. soil? Following her instincts, Mathison will risk everything to uncover the truth – her reputation, her career and even her sanity. Packed with multiple layers and hidden clues, Season One offers something new every time you see it…watch carefully.

WOODY ALLEN: A Documentary – Docurama

Beginning with Allen s childhood, Woody Allen: A Documentary chronicles the trajectory and longevity of Allen s career, from his work as a TV scribe, stand up comedian and frequent TV talk show guest, to a writer-director averaging one film-per-year for more than 40 years. Director Weide covers Allen s earliest film work in Take the Money and Run, Bananas, Sleeper, and Love and Death; frequent Oscar favorites such as Annie Hall, Manhattan, Zelig, Broadway Danny Rose, Purple Rose of Cairo, Crimes and Misdemeanors, Husbands & Wives, Bullets Over Broadway, and Mighty Aphrodite; and his recent globetrotting phase with Match Point, Vicky Cristina Barcelona and the recent success Midnight in Paris.

RED VS BLUE: 10 Years of RVB – Flatiron

On April 1, 2003, the first episode of Red vs Blue took the Internet by storm, heralding the dawn of a new era of online viral video. Based on the explosively popular video game franchise Halo® and created with a new form of animation called ’machinima,’ Red vs Blue was unlike anything online audiences had ever seen before…and still is. After a decade of non-stop hilarity, Red vs Blue has become the most loved, watched and quoted web series ever. From tank romances to alien offspring, buddy clubs, knock knock jokes, laser faces and more, this is the sci-fi comedy that paved the way for an entire generation of online video, while keeping audiences around the world laughing the whole time. This 14-disc boxed set collects the full first ten seasons of Red vs Blue episodes with newly remastered surround sound audio, plus additional videos and miniseries, hours of special features, interviews, behind-the-scenes footage and much more. RVB: Ten Years of RVB is the definitive collection of the hilarious first decade of the Blood Gulch crew, and a landmark release in the history of Internet video.

AMERICAN HORROR STORY – Fox

Brace yourself for an addictive thrill ride! American Horror Story is TV’s most original new drama, a deeply stylish psychosexual haunt devised to keep you on the edge of your seat. The Harmon’s (Dylan McDermott, Connie Britton) fresh start in a new home deviously twists to reveal discoveries of love, sex and murderous revenge. Featuring a Golden Globe winning performance by Jessica Lange, Season One scares up a host of engrossing extras.

FASTEST – Docurama

Fastest captures the thrilling, terrifying reality of MotoGP racing. From award-winning filmmaker Mark Neale and with unprecedented access and never-before-seen footage, the film charts Valentino Rossi’s quest for his eighth premier class championship as he battles back from a horrific leg-shattering crash. Rossi takes on a wave of ferociously fast young riders and the emerging stars of the sport, including Jorge Lorenzo, Ben Spies, Dani Pedrosa, Marco Simoncelli and Casey Stoner. Loaded with almost an hour of extras, Fastest explores the greatest feeling coupled with the greatest risk in MotoGP racing, asking the question every rider even the greatest of all time must face: Who’s fastest now?

KOCH BROTHERS EXPOSED – Disinformation

A hard-hitting and revealing investigation of the 1% in America at its very worst. Koch Brothers Exposed is the latest film from Acclaimed Director Robert Greenwald. From environmental pollution to their efforts to dismantle social security for working Americans, the Koch Brothers have launched a large network, attacking our American values.

THE APPARITION – Warner

When frightening events start to occur in their home, young couple Kelly (Ashley Greene) and Ben (Sebastian Stan) discover they are being haunted by a presence that was accidentally conjured during a university parapsychology experiment. The horrifying apparition feeds on their fear and torments them no matter where they try to run. Their last hope is an expert in the supernatural, Patrick (Tom Felton), but even with his help they may already be too late to save themselves from this terrifying force.

CLINTON – PBS

In the tradition of American Experience s acclaimed Presidents series, Clinton provides an intimate, honest, balanced look at the 42nd president s life, career, and legacy. This definitive biography will track William Jefferson Clinton from his difficult childhood in Hope, Arkansas, through his meteoric rise in state politics, to the highs and lows of his tumultuous presidency.

2012: Science or Superstition – Disinformation

December 21, 2012: the end date of the sophisticated Long Count Calendar created by the ancient Maya in central America. Countless books and websites, magazine articles and newspaper headlines debate its meaning, with enthusiasts in two camps: those forecasting apocalypse the end of time and those who see a coming renewal, a rebirth of consciousness. Adding fuel to the debate, some scientists see the increasing number of natural disasters in recent years as evidence of a catastrophic climax of events in 2012. How much of what we re hearing is science and how much is superstition? In this film the leading researchers, writers and scientists in the field tell us exactly what this date means to them, why it s important, and what we should expect.

AMERICA IN PRIMETIME – PBS

Since its inception, television has served as a lens on American society, and in the expansive world of modern TV, today s heroes and villains have come a long way from their predecessors. America in Primetime showcases this iconic American art form, which has both reflected and shaped our national character.

THE EXPENDABLES 2 – Lionsgate

The cast of The Expendables, with newest members Billy the Kid (Hemsworth) and Maggie (Nan) aboard, are reunited when Mr. Church (Bruce Willis) enlists the Expendables to take on a seemingly simple job. The task looks like an easy paycheck for Barney and his band of old school mercenaries. But when things go wrong and one of their own is viciously killed, the Expendables are compelled to seek revenge in hostile territory where the odds are stacked against them.

STEPHEN SONDHEIM’S COMPANY – Image

Set firmly in, and often about, New York, Company follows five married, once married, or soon to be married couples and their mutual friend, Robert, a 35 year old bachelor who has been unable to connect in a long-term relationship. The relationships are presented in a series of vignettes, primarily through Bobby’s eyes, so that we see the less than ideal aspects of commitment. However, it is obvious to the audience that the committed are happy. Eventually, Bobby learns that while relationships aren’t perfect, they are a necessary part of “Being Alive.”

THE AMISH – PBS

The Amish intercuts historical analysis with contemporary footage to provide an unprecedented look at this highly private, little understood, and utterly unique community whose beliefs raise important questions about religious liberty in American life.

12 CHRISTMAS WISHES FOR MY DOG – Lionsgate

Having her dog taken away by an uptight landlord was heartbreaking for Laura. Willing to try anything to transform her life – and get her dog back – Laura follows her best friend’s suggestion and sets up a session with a life coach. The life coach’s unusual character makes Laura skeptical – especially when the coach tells Laura to make 12 wishes for a positive change in her life. Skepticism turns to joy however when Laura realizes she can wish for anything and the wish will come true! But before long Laura realizes that her wishes are sparking unforeseen circumstances and she must act quickly to get her life – and her dog – back before Christmas.

TERRA NOVA – Fox

It is the year 2149, and humanity is in the final throes of extinction. Those fortunate enough to escape are allowed to travel back in time 85 million years to an outpost known as Terra Nova. For the Shannon family, it’s a chance to reunite and start over. But once there, they face giant, carnivorous dinosaurs, and mysterious forces conspire to destroy the entire experiment – and everyone involved in it! Contained in this 4-disc set is the entire groundbreaking series, including all-new exclusive behind-the-scenes content, a gag reel and much more!

THE DAY – Anchor Bay

Open war against humanity rages. Five survivors, lost and on the run. The pursuit is relentless, the bullets are dwindling and the battle is everywhere. This is a 24hr look into their lives. Fight or die. Starring Dominic Monaghan and Shawn Ashmore.

SPARKLE – Sony

Sparkle is a timeless story of the bonds of family, the trials of success and the power of music. In her feature film debut, “American Idol” sensation Jordin Sparks stars as Sparkle, a young woman whose big dreams seem almost impossible. She’s been warned against the pitfalls of the music industry by her protective mother (Whitney Houston), yet encouraged by the handsome and ambitious Stix (Derek Luke), Sparkle forms a trio with her sisters (Tika Sumpter and Carmen Ejogo). Together, they perform the soul-stirring songs that Sparkle pens. But as their fame grows, so does the risk of jealousy, self-doubt and insidious temptation. This sweeping drama is brought to life with a powerful cast including Mike Epps, Omari Hardwick and CeeLo Green.

CHRISTMAS IN COMPTON – Lionsgate

Big Earl the owner of a Christmas tree lot in Compton – and a man with a big heart and a big vision – demands success from everyone around him. All kinds of trouble erupts the week before Christmas when his son Derrick part-time music producer and part-time Christmas tree lot employee crosses the line to prove to Big Earl that he’s a success. The colorful characters who populate the lot cause additional complications for Derrick as he tries to solve his problems secretly. Things spiral out of Derrick’s control jeopardizing the survival of the lot – and more importantly his relationship with his father. What Derrick needs is a miracle…a Christmas miracle in Compton!

THE BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL – Fox

An award-winning, all-star cast, led by Judi Dench, Bill Nighy, Tom Wilkinson, and Maggie Smith, lights up this comedy laced with genuine emotion. When seven cash-strapped seniors decide to “outsource” their retirement to a resort in far-off India, friendship and romance blossom in the most unexpected ways. Smart, life-affirming and genuinely charming, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is a true classic that reminds us that it’s never too late to find love and a fresh beginning at any age.

THE TRAP – Strand Releasing

After a ten-year hiatus, lawyer Ralph Anderson (Richard Widmark) returns to his hometown of Tula, California, where his father Lloyd (Carl Benton Reid) and brother Tippy (Earl Holliman) serve as the town’s sheriff and deputy. Forced to represent a mob boss, Victor Massonetti (Lee J. Cobb), Ralph asks his father to look the other way while a local airfield is used to enable Massonetti to flee the country. A disgusted Lloyd agrees to help, but Tippy decides to go after the big cash reward. The stellar cast includes Tina Louise as Tippy’s beautiful wife, Linda, who once was the love of Ralph’s life and Lorne Greene as Davis, Massonetti’s right hand man. Art direction by the legendary Henry Bumstead, Cinematography by the great Daniel L. Fapp and beautifully directed by Norman Panama.

BREAKING THE MAYA CODE – First Run Features

Breaking the Maya Code is the story of the 200-year struggle to unlock the secrets of the world’s last major undeciphered writing system. Based on archaeologist and historian Michael Coe’s book of the same title (which The New York Times called “one of the great stories of twentieth century scientific discovery”) and filmed in over 40 locations in nine countries, this amazing detective story is filled with false leads, rivalries and colliding personalities. It leads us from the jungles of Guatemala to the bitter cold of Russia, from ancient Maya temples to the dusty libraries of Dresden and Madrid. The heroes of the story are an extraordinary and diverse group of men and women: an English photographer, a German librarian, a Russian soldier, a California newspaperman, an art teacher from Tennessee, and an 18-year-old boy immersed in the glyphs since early childhood. Surprisingly, the decipherment reveals not peaceful kingdoms but warring city states in a long struggle for domination. The texts also reveal a strange world of kings and queens who regularly shed and burned their blood to invoke the Vision Serpent, a world shaped by an intricate cosmology that weaves together the lives of humans, the deeds of mythic heroes and the cycles of the planets and the stars. For the six million Maya alive today, a people who had been cut off from their own extraordinary past, the decipherment is like a time machine – uniting them with their own lost history and opening up an invaluable treasure for all of us.

PATAGONIA RISING – First Run Features

Deep in the heart of Patagonia, Chile flow two of the world’s purest rivers, the Baker and Pascua. Fed by vast glacial systems, these free-flowing watersheds drive biodiversity in temperate rain forests, estuaries and marine ecosystems. They are also the life source for Patagonia’s most tenacious residents, the Gauchos, the iconic South American cowboys who endure relentless winds and long winters on remote ranches in these river valleys. Isolated and largely undeveloped Patagonia and its people are caught in a heated conflict surrounding a proposal to build five large hydroelectric dams on the Baker and Pascua Rivers. Promoted as “clean” energy, the project’s cultural and environmental impacts would forever alter the region. Alternatives exist. Clean energy experts are proving the viability of solar, wind and geothermal resources developed much closer to demand and infrastructure.

WWE: The Attitude Era – WWE

Bust out your Austin 3:16 shirt, strike a 5-second pose, heat up a delicious slice of pie and countdown to Y2J all over again with The Attitude Era. Go back to the days of debauchery when radical antiheroes ditched saying their prayers and taking their vitamins for opening up a can of whoop ass and laying the SmackDown; when rebels ruled the airwaves and PG stood for puppies and grapefruits. This 2-disc slobberknocker is packed with all the action that pushed censors to new limits, shattered cable TV ratings and crushed WWE’s competition like a Spanish announcer’s table.

DICK TRACY: Complete Serial Collection – VCI

A special collection of all 4 action-packed serials produced by Republic Pictures, based on the famous cartoon strip by Chester Gould and featuring America’s favorite crime stopper! Dick Tracy: This was the initial entry of the Dick Tracy serials from Republic Pictures in 1937. In this super thriller, a clubfooted criminal known only as the Lame One masterminds a war on G-men. Dick Tracy Returns: Pa Stark (Charles Middleton) and his five criminal sons are holding America in a grip of terror. It is up to Dick Tracy and his G-Men to bring the ruthless Starks to justice in a thrill-packed chapter play. Dick Tracy’s G-Men: Master spy Nicholas Zarnoff is sentenced to die in the gas chamber but cheats death and escapes. Dick Tracy is assigned the task of tracking down Zarnoff and bringing him to justice. Dick Tracy vs Crime Inc: In this action-packed chapter play, Tracy battles the Ghost, a fiendish master criminal who has the ability to make himself invisible. One of the Ghost’s less savory ambitions is to wipe out New York City with a gigantic tidal wave.

LAWLESS – Anchor Bay

Lawless is the true story of the infamous Bondurant Brothers: bootlegging siblings who made a run for the American Dream in Prohibition-era Virginia. In this epic gangster tale, inspired by true-life tales of author Matt Bondurant’s family in his novel “The Wettest County In The World,” the loyalty of three brothers is put to the test against the backdrop of the nation’s most notorious crime wave.

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