Category Archives: Comedy

The Great Outdoors (1988) Rated PG

A family man goes camping with his family and his brother. Starring Dan Aykroyd, John Candy, and Stephanie Faracy. I was never a big fan of John Candy, but the older I get and the raunchier the current comics become, … Continue reading

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Love on Harbor Island (2020) Rated TV-G

An interior designer returns home to help her aunt with the family Bed and Breakfast Inn. Starring Marcus Rosner, Morgan Kohan, and Brenda Matthews.  I love Hallmark films. I know that doesn’t always show. Hallmark can either hit it out … Continue reading

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Shorts (2009) Rated PG

A young boy finds a wishing rock that causes chaos in his town. Starring Jimmy Bennett, Jake Short, and Kat Dennings. This is a kid’s film. It’s not geared toward adults, but I will say it is the most senseless film I … Continue reading

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Love in Design (2018) Rated TV-G

 Hannah returns home and is forced to work with an old flame. Starring Danica McKellar, Andrew W. Walker, and Alvina August.  This is a Hallmark film of disappointment. I love the actors McKellar and Walker; I had such high hopes … Continue reading

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Romantically Speaking (2015) Rated TV-G

A single radio host falls in love while hosting her show “Romantically Speaking.” Starring Heather Elizabeth Morris, Jonathan Bennett, and Oscar Nuñez. Pixl tends to get Hallmark’s bottom of the barrel films. This is really one of those films that … Continue reading

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Hardball (2001) Rated PG

 A gambling addict agrees to coach a little league team in order to get a loan. Starring Keanu Reeves, Diane Lane, and John Hawkes.  This film isn’t one of the best. It has heart but lacks consistancy of the script. … Continue reading

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Jack (1996) Rated PG-13

Due to a disorder, Jack ages four times faster than everyone else. He starts public school as a fifth grader that looks like he’s 40. Starring Robin Williams, Diane Lane, and Brian Kerwin. This film has heart and it tries … Continue reading

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Hot Shots! (1991) Rated PG-13

A parody of Top Gun, where a unstable fighter pilot must over come the ghost of his father and save a mission. Starring Charlie Sheen, Cary Elwes, and Valeria Golino. This film is a wonderful parody of Top Gun; it … Continue reading

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Emil and the Detectives (1964) Rated NR

Emil heads to Berlin to see his grandmother and along the way he runs into robbers who’ve stolen his money. He and a group of young detectives search for it. Based on the book by  Erich Kästner. Starring Walter Slezak, … Continue reading

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Maps to the Stars (2014) Rated R

A celebrity family chases fame, each other, and their past. Starring Julianne Moore, Mia Wasikowska, and John Cusack. This film is the typical over-the-top David Cronenburg movie. The characters are over-the-top. The story is over-the-top. The dialogue is hilarious and ridiculous … Continue reading

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