Category Archives: 2000-2009

Zodiac (2007) Rated R

 A cartoonist in San Francisco during the 60s and 70s becomes obsessed with finding the serial killer known as Zodiac. Based on the books by Robert Graysmith. Starring  Jake Gyllenhaal, Mark Ruffalo, and Anthony Edwards. This film is one of … Continue reading

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Valentino: The Last Emperor (2008) Rated PG-13

A documentary on the fashion designer Valentino. Starring Valentino Garavani, Giancarlo Giammetti, and Nati Abascal. This documentary is great for understanding the world of fashion. It showcases Valentino as the world of fashion changes. The film is woven together with … Continue reading

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Torchlighters: The Richard Wurmbrand Story (2008) Rated NR

 In communist Romania Richard Wurmbrand does not bow down to the government and lands in prison. Starring Mihail Somanescu. I’ve always enjoyed the Torchlighters series. They tell the stories of Christians standing up for their faith and are usually short … Continue reading

Posted in 2008, Animation, Christian Films, films, Movie reviews, movies, Rated NR, reviews, Short | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Simpsons Movie (2007) Rated PG-13

 Homer pollutes the lake and the government puts a dome over the town. Starring Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, and Nancy Cartwright.  I’ve never been a fan of The Simpsons. I don’t find their humor funny. While the family lives on … Continue reading

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Tornado and the Kalahari Horse Whisperer (2009) Rated NR

A young man struggling with life hires a horse whisperer to help train his troubled horse. Based on a true story.  Starring Danny Keogh, Quentin Krog, and LeĆ”n van den Bergh. The film doesn’t have the best script. It’s a … Continue reading

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The Beach (2000) Rated R

 On vacation in Thailand, Richard finds a solitary beach paradise. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Tilda Swinton, and Daniel York.  This film revolves around the expectations of a vacation in Thailand. It also highlights the reality that paradise isn’t always what we … Continue reading

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Memento (2000) Rated R

 A man with short-term memory loss is looking for the killer of his wife. Starring Guy Pearce, Carrie-Anne Moss, and Joe Pantoliano.  This film is brilliantly made. It’s the type that’ll be one of the best films ever. The film … Continue reading

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The New Guy (2002) Rated PG-13

A high school nerd who gets expelled becomes the cool guy at his new school. Starring DJ Qualls, Eliza Dushku, and Zooey Deschanel. This story is something we always see in teen-angst films: a makeover for the unpopular teen. Even … Continue reading

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The Mist (2007) Rated R

A storm brings in a group of hungry creatures that are fighting to feed on the citizens in a small town. Based on the book by Stephen King.  Starring Thomas Jane, Marcia Gay Harden, and Laurie Holden. Frank Darabont, the … Continue reading

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The Forgotten (2004) Rated PG-13

When a man and woman find out their children never existed they must find out why. Starring  Julianne Moore, Christopher Kovaleski, and Matthew Pleszewicz. While this film has a subject that is not new, a woman grieving for her children … Continue reading

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