Category Archives: Movie reviews

The Shadow Riders (1982) Rated PG

Two brothers return home from the Civil War and discover that some relatives were kidnapped by renegade Confederates. Based on a novel by Louis L’Amour. Starring Tom Selleck, Sam Elliott, and Dominique Dunne. This is a typical western. What I … Continue reading

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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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The Red Pony (1973) Rated UR

 A young farm boy who struggles with his father gets attached to a red pony. Based on the novel by John Steinbeck.  Starring Henry Fonda, Maureen O’Hara, and Ben Johnson. I think this is a fine representation of Steinbeck’s novel. … Continue reading

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New This Week on DVD, February 13, 2024

  Ā The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (PG-13) 64 years before he becomes the tyrannical president of Panem, Coriolanus Snow sees a chance for a change in fortunes when he mentors Lucy Gray Baird, the female tribute … Continue reading

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The Ranger, the Cook and a Hole in the Sky (1995) Rated PG

In 1919, a seventeen-year-old boy works for the forest service and learns a few lessons about life. Starring Sam Elliott, Jerry O’Connell, and Ricky Jay.  This is supposed to be a coming-of-age film, but really it’s a story that lacks … 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 Legend of 5 Mile Cave (2019) Rated TV-PG

 A drifter  befriends a boy with tales of the wild west, when a lawman comes to find some long lost gold. Starring Adam Baldwin, Jeremy Sumpter, and Jill Wagner.  This is a great family film. It’s predictable  but the actors … Continue reading

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The Rare Breed (1966) Rated NR

An English woman and her daughter enlist a cowboy to help get their bull to mate with their longhorns. Starring James Stewart, Maureen O’Hara, and Brian Keith. This is different than the usual westerns. However, the film has the quintessential … Continue reading

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The Dirty South (2023) Rated NR

 When a small-town girl goes after the deed to her family’s bar, she doesn’t realize how deep she has to go. Starring Willa Holland, Shane West, and Dermot Mulroney.  I actually like this film. There is nothing outstanding about it, … Continue reading

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The Proud and Profane (1956) Rated NR

During WWII, a widow falls for a lieutenant colonel. Starring William Holden, Deborah Kerr, and Thelma Ritter. At first I thought this would be a great love story. While it has it’s moments, there are also moments when the pacing … Continue reading

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