Category Archives: 1996

Mrs. Santa Claus (1996) Rated G

Posted on July 24, 2018 by

Mrs. Claus feels neglected during Santa’s busy season, so she takes the sled and reindeer out for a spin and winds up lost in New York City. Starring Angela Lansbury, Michael Jeter, and Terrence Mann. This is a fun Christmas musical. … Continue reading →

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Wind At My Back (CBC) Rated NR

Posted on October 10, 2017 by

A recently widowed woman during the Depression is forced by her mother-in-law to give up her children. Starring Shirley Douglas, Kathryn Greenwood, Dylan Provencher, Tyrone Savage. This is a show I have had on my to watch list for a long time. After finally … Continue reading →

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The Abduction (1996) Rated NR

Posted on August 7, 2017 by

Kate and Paul’s marriage started off as happy but, with each passing year, Paul becomes more abusive. Kate finally gets the courage to leave, but Paul has a hard time letting go. Based on the true story of the case … Continue reading →

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101 Dalmatians (1996) Rated G

Posted on June 28, 2017 by

Live-action film to the story of 101 Dalmatians written by Dodie Smith. Starring Glenn Close, Jeff Daniels, Joely Richardson, Joan Plowright, Hugh Laurie. This live-action film is based on the book and the 1961 animated film by the same name. … Continue reading →

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Christmas Every Day (1996) Rated NR

Posted on July 1, 2016 by

Billy is not having a good Christmas, and to make matters worse, his sister wishes for Christmas to be everyday, thus making Billy relive Christmas Day over and over.  Based on William Dean Howells’s 1892 short story, Christmas Every Day. Starring … Continue reading →

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Unlikely Angel (1996) Rated NR

Posted on December 14, 2015 by

A country music performer dies, but to get into heaven, she must do one last good deed: bring a family back together. Starring Dolly Parton, Roddy McDowall, Brian Kerwin, Allison Mack, Eli Marienthal. The film is reminiscent of The Preacher’s … Continue reading →

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The Portrait of a Lady (1996) Rated PG-13

Posted on October 9, 2015 by

An American girl inherits a fortune and gets into a relationship with a gentleman who turns her life into a nightmare. Adapted from Henry James’s novel of the same name. Starring Nicole Kidman, John Malkovich, Barbara Hershey, Mary-Louise Parker, Shelley Winters, Shelley Duvall, Christian Bale, Viggo Mortensen This … Continue reading →

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Sling Blade (1996) Rated R

Posted on March 10, 2015 by

Karl Childers is a simple man and has been in a mental hospital since he kill his mother and lover. When he is released he friends a boy in his home town. Based on the short film by Billy Bob Thornton, Some … Continue reading →

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The Revoluntionary: The Story of Jesus (1995) Rated G

Posted on January 12, 2013 by

Highlights Christ’s life from birth to ascension. Starring John Kay Steel, Jack Adalist, Mosko Alkalai I love that the film highlights the many points of Christ’s life but really wished it was better made. The acting needed major work. The film … Continue reading →

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Same River Twice (1996) Rated NR

Posted on October 11, 2012 by

Four river guides reconnect years after a rafting accident claimed a life of a friend. Starring Robert Curtis Brown, John Putch, Shea Farrell The cinematography of this movie was beautiful as we follow the rafting guides down the Salmon river. … Continue reading →

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