Category Archives: Foreign Films

Instructions Not Included (2013) Rated PG-13

Posted on January 20, 2019 by

When a bachelor finds a baby on his doorstep, he takes on the challenge of raising her until six years later when the birth mother comes knocking. Starring  Andrés Vázquez, Hugo Stiglitz, and Eugenio Derbez. This is one of those … Continue reading →

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The Vanishing (2018) Rated R

Posted on January 13, 2019 by

Three lighthouse keepers find gold that causes them to disappear. Starring Gerard Butler, Peter Mullan, and Connor Swindells. This is an interesting film. It looks at the greed of men and how that greed takes you down a dark hole. The … Continue reading →

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Step Dogs (2013) Rated NR

Posted on October 11, 2018 by

A Hollywood pooch moves to the north to live with a country mutt. Starring Joris Jarsky, Ryan Belleville, and Dylan Schmid. This is the story of a blended family. The Hollywood pooch’s owner marries and moves north where there is a … Continue reading →

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Christmas Lodge (2011) Rated G

Posted on September 29, 2018 by

Mary has fond memories of the Christmas Lodge, but when she comes back for a weekend visit, she discovers the lodge in disarray. She fights to bring it back to its original glory. Starring Erin Karpluk, Michael Shanks, and Rukiya … Continue reading →

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Upgrade (2018) Rated R

Posted on September 8, 2018 by

In the near future, technology controls our life. When Greg, who is a technophobe, has his life turned upside down, he gets a computer implant that’s bent on revenge. Starring Logan Marshall-Green, Melanie Vallejo, and Steve Danielsen. Wow! This film was … Continue reading →

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Fir Crazy (2013) Rated TV-G

Posted on September 5, 2018 by

A woman who hates Christmas must help at her dad’s tree lot for one holiday season. Starring Sarah Lancaster, Eric Johnson, and Colin Mochrie. Again, this is another typical Hallmark Christmas movie. I actually enjoy watching these every year, but they … Continue reading →

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Christmas With Tucker (2013) Rated NR

Posted on September 3, 2018 by

After the death of his father, a boy befriends a dog. Based on the book by Greg Kincaid. Starring James Brolin, Gage Munroe, and Barbara Gordon. This film has the basic Christmas storyline. We have a boy who is coming to terms … Continue reading →

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Perfect Strangers (2001) Rated NR

Posted on August 23, 2018 by

A family comes together during a reunion that reveals more than expected. Starring Michael Gambon, Lindsay Duncan, and Matthew Macfadyen. This is a great subtle family drama. Here we have a group of family members that come together for a reunion, … Continue reading →

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A Very Merry Mix-Up (2013) Rated TV-G

Posted on August 20, 2018 by

Alice is meeting her future in-laws for Christmas. She heads out early and runs into who she thinks is her fiancé’s brother but discovers that she’s mixed up the families. Starring Alicia Witt, Mark Wiebe, and Lawrence Dane. This is one … Continue reading →

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Isle of Dogs (2018) Rated PG-13

Posted on August 19, 2018 by

A boy looks for his dog on the Isle of Dogs. Starring Bryan Cranston, Koyu Rankin, and Edward Norton. This is a typical Wes Anderson film; it has style, but it’s lost on the substance. It’s Anderson’s stylistic film-making on display. … Continue reading →

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