Category Archives: R

The Miracle Woman (1931) Rated NR

After her father, the minister in town, dies, a woman loses her faith. Starring Barbara Stanwyck, David Manners, and Sam Hardy. This is one of the first talking films by Frank Capra. The theme of it revolves around Capra’s classic … Continue reading

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Love in the Sun (2019) Rated TV-G

 A dating app creator comes home and reconnects with her high school sweetheart. Starring Emeraude Toubia, Tom Maden, and Shawn Christian.  This is one of those Hallmark films where the chemistry just isn’t there between the actors. The father and … Continue reading

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Empire of Light (2022) Rated R

 A film about human connection during turbulent times. Starring Olivia Colman, Micheal Ward, and Colin Firth.  This is a brilliant story about people with personal problems and struggle with them while connecting with those around them. It’s brilliantly told, and … Continue reading

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Fireproof (2008) Rated PG

A firefighter tries to save his marriage by doing a Love Dare. Starring Kirk Cameron, Erin Bethea, and Ken Bevel. I know why a number of people don’t like this film. It’s, of course, low budgeted and does have the … Continue reading

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Dodsworth (1936) Rated NR

A retiree and his wife go on a much-needed European vacation and find they both want other things in life. Starring Walter Huston, Ruth Chatterton, and Paul Lukas. This is one of those films that just tells an enjoyable story. … Continue reading

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Hope Floats (1998) Rated PG-13

 A woman must choose between her morals and her heart when her husband has an affair and an old friend comes back into her life. Starring Sandra Bullock, Harry Connick Jr., and Gena Rowlands. This is a guilty-pleasure film. It’s … Continue reading

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Madame Bovary (1949) Rated NR

 A doctor’s wife romanticizes her life to the point of affairs and debts in order to betray her husband. Based on the book, Madame Bovary: Provincial Manners by Gustave Flaubert. Starring Jennifer Jones, James Mason, and Van Heflin.  This film … Continue reading

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MasterChef USA (FOX) Rated TV-14

 A nationwide search for the best home cooks in America, one of which will become the next Masterchef. Starring Gordon Ramsay, Joe Bastianich, and Aarón Sánchez.  This show is full-on entertainment. There isn’t much depth to the program as you … Continue reading

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What Happens at the Abbey (E!) Rated NR

This reality show goes behind the scenes of the bar “The Abbey,” a local hot spot in LA. Starring Kim Senser, Billy Reilich, and Murray Swanby. I was not impressed by this series. Reality TV has hit a new low … Continue reading

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Christmas Next Door (2017) Rated TV-G

An author is forced to look after his niece and nephew during the holiday season. His next-door neighbor helps him with his Christmas spirit. Starring Jesse Metcalfe, Fiona Gubelmann, and Brittany Bristow.  This is a typical Hallmark Christmas film. We … Continue reading

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