There have been movies set during the War on Terror before, sure, but not many of them had the benefit of time between the start of the conflict and when the story takes place. Last Flag Flying is one of the first to have nearly decade and a half to reflect on the conflict and it looks like it’s going to take full advantage. Steve Carrell’s character, Richard Shepherd, loses his son in 2003 and asks his old Vietnam comrades to come with him to retrieve the body. Even though a road trip is at the center of the movie, it seems heavy on disillusionment, so don’t expect pure comedy from Carrel or Bryan Cranston. Plus, it’s coming from the same studio that made Manchester by the Sea. This one will probably be a little lighter, but not much.
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Huckberry’s Essential Holiday Gift Guide
Unzip your coat and have some mulled wine on the house—you’ve arrived at your final gifting destination: The Holiday Gift Guide. It’s like your friendly neighborhood one-stop holiday shop, except instead of balsa wood ornaments, ours is packed with thoughtful gifts for everyone on your list. Future heirlooms, small-but-significant stocking stuffers, and gear for getting out there (or staying in)—are all right here. There’s no music playing in the background though, so you’ll just have to hum Bing Crosby while you click around instead.
