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Cold Mountain (2003)

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Release Date: December 25, 2003
On DVD: June 29, 2004
Genre: Drama, War
Running Time: 154 minutes
MPAA Rating: Rated R for violence and sexuality.
Director: Anthony Minghella
Writer: Anthony Minghella
Cast: Taryn Manning, Natalie Portman, Giovanni Ribisi, Ethan Suplee, Donald Sutherland, Melora Walters, Ray Winstone, Jack White, Jena Malone, Charlie Hunnam, Nicole Kidman, Renee Zellweger, Eileen Atkins, Kathy Baker, Lucas Black, Emily Deschanel, James Gammon, Brendan Gleeson, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Jude Law

In the last days of the Civil War, a gravely injured soldier literally leaves his death bed and starts his long walk home to Cold Mountain in North Carolina, where his sweetheart is waiting for them on their farm. In the process, he meets many victims of the war, some who want to help him and some who don't. Read more

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Grade: A- Nominated for 8 Golden Globes, Cold Mountain is almost assured a Best Picture spot at the Oscars, and for good reason. The Civil War movie, which stars Jude Law, Nicole Kidman and Renee Zellweger, is easily one of the best movies of 2003. Read the full movie review

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Congregational singing, by Corey

February 20, 2004

Traditional a capella music in churches sometimes arrange the congregation in a "square," divided into Soprano, Alto, Tenor, and Bass, with each side facing the middle. They would use "shaped note" hymnals, and beat their arms to the time. There would not be specific song leader and no choir. Everyone sang...and everyone "lead."

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