Category Archives: Foreign Films

Brassed Off (1996) Rated R

Posted on February 3, 2020 by

A coal mine in Northern England is closing, so what does that mean for the miners’ brass band? Starring Pete Postlethwaite, Tara Fitzgerald, and Ewan McGregor. Having seen the title of this film, I wondered what this film would be … Continue reading →

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Killing Blue (1988) Rated R

Posted on January 3, 2020 by

A police commissioner and his assistant team together to solve murders in Berlin’s underground drug and prostitution ganglands. Starring Armin Mueller-Stahl, Morgan Fairchild, and Frank Stallone. This film doesn’t make sense. It’s takes place in Berlin, but everyone speaks English. … Continue reading →

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Hinterland (BBC) Rated NR

Posted on December 20, 2019 by

A crime drama set in Wales where DCI agent Tom Mathias solves murders while searching for redemption. Starring Richard Harrington, Mali Harries, and Alex Harries. This show gives a realistic look at what it takes for detectives to find the … Continue reading →

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Flying Home (2014) Rated NR

Posted on December 4, 2019 by

A businessman must choose between a deal that would make his career or the woman he loves. Starring Jamie Dornan, Anthony Head, and Ali Suliman. I rather enjoyed this film. It’s not the best romance, but I really enjoyed Dornan’s … Continue reading →

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The Fifth Element (1997) Rated TV-PG

Posted on November 23, 2019 by

In the future, a cab driver becomes a carrier of a weapon that keeps evil from Earth. Starring Bruce Willis, Gary Oldman, and Ian Holm. I’m one that hails how great this film is. The story is interesting, and the … Continue reading →

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The Ark (2015) Rated TV-PG

Posted on November 8, 2019 by

A retelling of the story of Noah and the ark. Starring David Threlfall, Joanne Whalley, and Ashley Walters. This is an interesting retelling of the Bible story. It is not historically or Biblically accurate. The story expands not just to … Continue reading →

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Marie de Nazareth (1995) Rated NR

Posted on November 4, 2019 by

In Nazareth, a young girl lives a normal life until she is visited by an Angel and told she will give birth to a boy named Jesus. Starring Myriam Muller, Didier Bienaimé, and Eric Jakobiak. This film has some positive … Continue reading →

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Too Young to Die (Netflix) Rated NR

Posted on October 24, 2019 by

A series represents the lives and deaths of celebrities that passed away way too young. Starring Paul Bendelow, Karla Schlender, and Tim Kazurinsky. This was an interesting show, as the celebrities’ friends, families, and coworkers talk about their loved one’s … Continue reading →

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The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2015) Rated PG

Posted on October 20, 2019 by

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is reaching capacity, thus having Sonny think about opening a Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. Starring Dev Patel, Maggie Smith, and Danny Mahoney. There isn’t anything new or exciting about this sequel to the first … Continue reading →

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Heleno (2011) Rated R

Posted on October 17, 2019 by

A biography of the life of Brazil’s soccer player, Heleno de Freitas. Starring Rodrigo Santoro, Alinne Moraes, and Angie Cepeda. This film tries to give an accurate presentation of the life of de Freitas. It’s shot in black and white, … Continue reading →

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