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Today With the 86th Annual Academy Awards this Sunday evening, we've got movies on our minds as we head into the weekend. But even as we root for some of the year's biggest blockbusters and indie flicks, we can't help but notice at least one movie genre MIA in the list of nominees. That's why today's mission is to honor a group of films (and an entire About.com site!) that doesn't always get the love at the box office it often deserves. War Movies: The Rules of Engagement According to Johnny Rico, the About.com War Movies Expert, war films have a certain moral expectation and responsibility that other genres of cinema do not share. That's why he created the four major rules of war films that filmmakers should abide by when presenting these historical conflicts to the world audience. 15 Common War Film Themes The Ethical Dilemmas of War Movies Why Are There So Many Movies About World War II? Search Related Topics:  war films rules  violence in movies  10 Highest-Ranking War Films of All Time Platoon? Saving Private Ryan? Hurt Locker? See if your favorite made our list of the top 10 war movies of all time. We've also rounded up our favorite war documentaries, if that's your preference. 13 War Movies That Did Take Home an Academy Award The Best Battle Scenes on the Silver Screen 10 War Comedies That Will Actually Make You Laugh Vote: What's the Best World War II Movie? Search Related Topics:  top films  war movies  12 War Movies That Really Missed the Mark Of course, in war and in film, there are winners and there are losers. These 12 films are the losers as the weakest in the war movies genre. Sorry, Ben Affleck, but we're calling out Pearl Harbor in this one. The Most Historically Inaccurate War Films Why These 10 War Movies Are Way Too Overrated Search Related Topics:  pearl harbor  worst war films  red dawn What Are the Most Anticipated War Films This Year? We hope we've inspired you to do some more recon of this complex and compelling movie genre in the coming year. To get started, check out this list of the brand new war films hitting theaters in 2014. Why Lone Survivor Might Be the Best War Movie Ever Should You See Monuments Men? Before You Watch Unbroken, Read the Book First Search Related Topics:  upcoming movies  war films  world war ii Related Searches War Films Top Films World War 2 Germany Business Films War News Featured Articles Win $500 from About.com Home! Follow About.com on Social Media Should You Start Your Taxes? The Big Easy Guide to Mardi Gras When Can We Buy an iPhone 6? Your Guide to Women's History Month   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement

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