Monthly Archives: February 2016

Bridge of Spies (2015) Rated PG-13

During the Cold War, a New York lawyer is recruited to defend a Soviet spy in court. This leads to him helping the CIA exchange the spy for an American pilot. Based on true events. Starring  Mark Rylance, Domenick Lombardozzi, … Continue reading →

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Adventureland (2009) Rated R

During the summer of 1987, a college student takes a summer job at the local amusement park. Starring Jesse Eisenberg, Kelsey Ford, Michael Zegen, Wendie Malick, Kristen Wiig, Bill Hader, Kristen Stewart, Ryan Reynolds. Adventureland is a coming of age … Continue reading →

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Angel From Hell (CBS) Rated NR

Allison has a new friend; she’s just not sure if she is some crazy person or her guardian angel. Starring Maggie Lawson, Kyle Bornheimer, Kevin Pollak, Jane Lynch. This show has some funny moments, but it needs work. I just … Continue reading →

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New This Week on DVD, February 9, 2016

 99 Homes (R) A recently unemployed single father struggles to get back his foreclosed home by working for the real estate broker who is the source of his frustration. Starring Michael Shannon, Doug Griffin, Randy Austin, Andrew Garfield, Laura Dern … Continue reading →

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Movieguide Award Nominees 2016

$100,000 Epiphany Prize to the Most Inspiring Movie of 2015: The 33 Brooklyn Captive Do You Believe? Manny War Room Woodlawn $100,000 Epiphany Prize to the Most Inspiring TV Program of 2015: A.D.: The Bible Continues Ancient Roads from Christ … Continue reading →

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Salmon Fishing in the Yemen (2011) Rated PG-13

A fisheries expert is approached by a sheik to bring fly fishing to the desert. Based on the novel by Paul Torday. Starring Amr Waked, Emily Blunt, Catherine Steadman, Ewan McGregor, Kristin Scott Thomas. This isn’t one of the better … Continue reading →

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Angie Tribeca (TBS) Rated TV-14

Independent detective Angie Tribeca investigates the most serious cases with a group of  LAPD detectives. Starring Jere Burns, Deon Cole, Rashida Jones, Hayes MacArthur, Andree Vermeulen. This has to be the worst show, ever. It’s a comedy that takes every joke … Continue reading →

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Maybe Baby (2000) Rated R

A comedy about a married couple trying to conceive a child. Based on the novel Inconceivable by Ben Elton. Starring Joely Richardson, Matthew Macfadyen, Hugh Laurie, Emma Thompson, Rowan Atkinson, Dawn French. This British romp about trying to conceive a … Continue reading →

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War and Peace (2016) Rated TV-14

The Russian conflict with Napoleon is heating up, and six families’ lives are changed forever. Based on the novel by Leo Tolstoy. Starring Paul Dano, James Norton, Lily James, Aneurin Barnard, Jessie Buckley, Olivia Ross. This updated version of Tolstoy’s … Continue reading →

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New This Week in Theaters, February 4, 2016

 Pride and Prejudice and Zombies (PG-13) Opens on Friday, February 5 Starring: Lily James, Sam Riley, Jack Huston Jane Austen’s classic tale of the tangled relationships between lovers from different social classes in 19th century England is faced with a … Continue reading →

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