BOSTON – As Easter approaches, films about the life and death of Jesus regularly pop up, and older movies from years ago get a second look. Many of these are epics, often featuring actors speaking with British accents, a clear indication of a Roman period piece (think "Gladiator"), a heroic tale, or both.
But a different kind of Easter film will hit theaters for one day only on Tuesday. "Easter Mysteries," which tells the story of Christ's last days, from his betrayal and crucifixion to the resurrection, through music. Producers of the movie filmed the musical production in front of live audiences, using 10 cameras. The techniques give the film a "real-time" feel, eliminating some of the distance between viewers and actors.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. has set up a small Marine artillery outpost in northern Iraq to protect a nearby Iraqi military base, expanding the number and the combat exposure of American troops in the country as Iraqi security forces plan and prepare for a counteroffensive against the Islamic State in Mosul.
It is the first such base established by the U.S. since it returned forces to Iraq in 2014 in response to the Islamic State's takeover of Mosul and other areas of northern and western Iraq, Col. Steve Warren, spokesman for the U.S. military headquarters in Baghdad, told reporters at the Pentagon Monday. He said it should not be considered a combat outpost because it is located behind the front lines and is not initiating combat with the militants.
