Monthly Archives: October 2021

Robin and Marian (1976) Rated PG

Robin Hood returns from The Crusades and tries to woo Marian back. Starring Sean Connery, Audrey Hepburn, and Robert Shaw. Robin Hood and Maid Marian are hitting middle age, and the weight of the years are upon them. The script … Continue reading

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Arthur (PBS) Rated TV-Y7

 Based on the books by Marc Brown, this series follows Arthur, an 8-year-old aardvark, as he and his family grow and learn to be kind. Starring J.T. Turner, Daniel Brochu, and Melissa Altro.  I love the book series by Brown, … Continue reading

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The Violent Heart (2020) Rated UR

 Fifteen years after the death of his sister, Daniel falls for a high school senior. Starring Jovan Adepo, Grace Van Patten, Lukas Haas, and Kimberly Williams-Paisley. This story has a slow build with little going on. It’s not a bad … Continue reading

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New This Week in Theaters, October 28, 2021

 Last Night in Soho (R)Opens on Friday, October 29Starring: Thomasin McKenzie, Anya Taylor-Joy, Matt Smith, Aimee Cassettari An aspiring fashion designer is mysteriously able to enter the 1960s where she encounters a dazzling wannabe singer. But the glamour is not … Continue reading

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The Lobster (2015) Rated R

In a dystopian future, single people are taken to The Hotel, where they have 45 days to find a romantic partner or they will be transformed into a beast and sent away. Starring  Jacqueline Abrahams, Roger Ashton-Griffiths, Jessica Barden, and Colin Farrell. … Continue reading

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Thir13en Ghosts (2001) Rated R

 Cyrus Kriticos, is a collector of rare things, and when he dies, he leaves his house to his nephew. Once inside, the family learns they share the house with 12 ghosts.  Starring Tony Shalhoub, Embeth Davidtz, and Matthew Lillard.  This … Continue reading

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The Gambler (2014) Rated R

A gambler and professor, Jim Bennett, has debts that cause him to borrow from his mother and a loan shark. To make matters worse, he has a relationship with one of his students. Based on a short novel by Fyodor … Continue reading

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New This Week on DVD, October 26, 2021

 The Suicide Squad (R) Supervillains Harley Quinn, Bloodsport, Peacemaker and a collection of nutty cons at Belle Reve prison join the super-secret, super-shady Task Force X as they are dropped off at the remote, enemy-infused island of Corto Maltese. Starring … Continue reading

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The Waterboy (1998) Rated PG-13

A waterboy for a college team discovers he has an ability to tackle and becomes a member of the team. Starring Adam Sandler, Kathy Bates, and Henry Winkler. Adam Sandler is either a hit or miss for me as a … Continue reading

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Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens (2015) Rated PG-13

A new threat to the galaxy has risen. Rey and a former stormtrooper team with Han Solo and Chewbacca to restore peace in the galaxy. Starring Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, and Carrie Fisher. This new Star Wars film is reminiscent … Continue reading

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