Category Archives: Foreign Films

Mother Teresa (2003) Rated NR

Posted on September 20, 2017 by

 Based on the life of Mother Teresa, a simple nun whose calling and faith lead her to the poor, the lepers, the dying, and the abandoned children in the slums of Calcutta. Starring Olivia Hussey, Sebastiano Somma, Ingrid Rubio. I didn’t come to … Continue reading →

Posted in 2003, Based on a true story, Biography, Drama, films, Movie reviews, movies, Rated NR, Spanish Film | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Motive (ABC) Rated TV-PG

Posted on September 19, 2017 by

 A Vancouver homicide detective tracks down killers by motive. Starring Kristin Lehman, Louis Ferreira, Brendan Penny, Lauren Holly. I was not impressed with this show, although the premise was  intriguing. In it, a detective tracks down killers by discovering their motives behind each murder. … Continue reading →

Posted in 2013, ABC, Canadian Films, Crime, Drama, Mysteries, Rated TV-PG, reviews, Thrillers, Tv shows | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Abraham (1993) Rated NR

Posted on September 13, 2017 by

 The Old Testament story of Abraham and his family as  they are tested by God. Starring Andrea Prodan, Gottfried John, Kevin McNally, Richard Harris, Barbara Hershey. This portrayal of the life of Abraham did an excellent job of incorporating both the historical and biblical aspects … Continue reading →

Posted in 1993, Adventure, Biblical Films, Biography, Drama, films, German Film, historical, Miniseries, Movie reviews, movies, Rated NR, reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Rust and Bone (2012) Rated R

Posted on September 9, 2017 by

Alain leaves Belgium for Antibes to live with his sister and brother in-law after he is put in charge of his young son. There he befriends Stephanie, a killer whale trainer, and their relationship deepens after an accident. Based on Craig … Continue reading →

Posted in 2012, Based on a novel, Drama, films, French Film, Movie reviews, movies, Rated R, reviews, Romance | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Hooten and the Lady (CW) Rated NR

Posted on August 13, 2017 by

 An American archaeologist and a British lady travel together in search of rare artifacts. Starring Michael Landes, Ophelia Lovibond, Jessica Hynes. This show isn’t like anything on TV right now. It’s clean fun as the two opposites get together to … Continue reading →

Posted in 2016, action, Adventure, British Films, CW, Drama, Rated NR, reviews, Tv shows | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Logan (2017) Rated R

Posted on July 8, 2017 by

In the future, an aging Logan cares for the ailing Professor X, when a young mutant comes and upends Logan’s world as she is pursued by a group who is out to get her. Starring Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, Dafne … Continue reading →

Posted in 2017, action, Canadian Films, Drama, films, Movie reviews, movies, Rated R, reviews, Sci-fi, Thrillers | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

35 Shots of Rum (2008) Rated UR

Posted on June 26, 2017 by

A relationship between a father and daughter changes after the daughter meets a young man. Starring Alex Descas, Mati Diop, Nicole Dogué. This film follows the intricacies of life and how there are stages to each aspect of life. Here … Continue reading →

Posted in 2008, Drama, films, French Film, Movie reviews, movies, Rated UR, reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

After All These Years (2013) Rated NR

Posted on June 24, 2017 by

A woman is wrongfully accused of murdering her ex-husband. She sets out to find the real killer before she is arrested on the day of his funeral. Starring Wendie Malick, Andrea Martin, Martha Burns. This Hallmark movie has a perfect … Continue reading →

Posted in 2013, Canadian Films, films, hallmark movies, Movie reviews, movies, Mysteries, Rated NR, reviews, Thrillers | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Terry (2005) Rated NR

Posted on June 9, 2017 by

The film tells the story of Terry Fox and his cross country marathon through Canada with an artificial leg, to raise awareness for cancer research. Starring Shawn Ashmore, Ryan McDonald, Noah Reid. This is a great inspirational film about a … Continue reading →

Posted in 2005, Biography, Canadian Films, Drama, films, Movie reviews, movies, Rated NR, reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Neverending Story (1984) Rated PG

Posted on June 7, 2017 by

A boy discovers a fantasy world through the pages of an old book. Based on the novel by Michael Ende. Starring Barret Oliver, Gerald McRaney, Chris Eastman, Noah Hathaway. A wonderful fantasy about a boy named Bastian who struggles with his … Continue reading →

Posted in 1984, Adventure, Based on a novel, Drama, family, fantasy, films, German Film, Movie reviews, movies, Rated PG, reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment