Monthly Archives: November 2020

Oliver Jackson-Cohen

 Lark Rise to Candleford (2008) Rated TV-PG An adaptation of Flora Thompson’s autobiographical novel “Lark Rise To Candleford”, set in 19 century Oxfordshire, in which a young girl moves to the local market town to begin an apprenticeship as a … Continue reading

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New This Week in Theaters, November 19, 2020

 Jiu Jitsu (R)Opens on Friday, November 20Starring: Nicolas Cage, Marie Avgeropoulos, Frank Grillo, Tony Jaa A new Sci-Fi Martial Arts franchise from Dimitri Logothetis, Director/Producer of Kickboxer: Retaliation.  The Last Vermeer (R)Opens on Friday, November 20Starring: Daan Aufenacker, Claes Bang, … Continue reading

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Sacha Baron Cohen

 Les Misérables (2012) Rated PG-13 In 19th-century France, Jean Valjean, who for decades has been hunted by the ruthless policeman Javert after breaking parole, agrees to care for a factory worker’s daughter. The decision changes their lives forever.  Hugo (2011) … Continue reading

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Billions (Showtime) Rated TV-MA

 The U.S. Attorney goes after a hedge fund king, in a battle between two powerful people. Starring Paul Giamatti, Damian Lewis, Maggie Siff This show brings out the real life struggle most prestigious and demanding professions. The show dramatizes the … Continue reading

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Building Star Trek (2016) Rated TV-PG

 This documentary follows props and other items from the original Star Trek series as they are tracked down and restored for displays at various locations around the U.S.. Starring Jim Conrad, Gerald Gurian, Nichelle Nichols  This film isn’t the best … Continue reading

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New This Week on DVD, November 17, 2020

 The New Mutants (PG-13) Five young mutants, just discovering their abilities while held in a secret facility against their will, fight to escape their past sins and save themselves. Starring Maisie Williams, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Heaton   Unhinged (R) After a … Continue reading

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Big Miracle (2012) Rated PG

A reporter and his girlfriend try to save a trio of whales stuck in the ice of Alaska. Starring John Pingayak, Ahmaogak Sweeney, John Chase, John Krasinski, Drew Barrymore, and Ted Danson. I remember following the TV reports about these whales. The … Continue reading

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Cheers (NBC) Rated TV-PG

The regulars at a Boston bar share their lives with one another. Starring Ted Danson, Rhea Perlman, and John Ratzenberger. This is one of those classic shows that is just like apple pie – you know what it is, and … Continue reading

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Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands (Esquire) Rated NR

Beowulf returns to his homeland to pay respect to the King, but the past is still there to haunt him. Starring Kieran Bew, Joanne Whalley, and Ed Speleers. This is a show that I might have enjoyed more if I were … Continue reading

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Chicken Little (2005) Rated G

When a chicken claims the sky is falling, he loses the respect of those around him. When aliens come to take over Earth, will the town believe him in time to save the world? Starring Zach Braff, Garry Marshall, and Don Knotts. … Continue reading

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