Category Archives: Rated NR

Christmas Comes to Willow Creek (1987) Rated NR

 Two truck driver brothers are asked to bring a load of toys to Willow Creek, Alaska, in time for Christmas. The brothers, who don’t get a long, must face their past and the weather to make a Christmas miracle. Starring … 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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Waffle Street (2015) Rated NR

After being fired from a mortgage fund, Jim decides to work at a 24-hour diner where he learns a new perspective on life. Based on the memoir by James Adams. Starring James Lafferty, Danny Glover, and Julie Gonzalo. This feel-good … Continue reading →

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Past Malice (Hallmark) Rated NR

Emma is an archaeologist who helps solve murder mysteries with an FBI friend. Based on the books by Dana Cameron. Starring Courtney Thorne-Smith, James Tupper, and Adam DiMarco. This series wasn’t too bad. It still wasn’t the best; Thorne-Smith is … Continue reading →

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The Chronicle Mysteries (Hallmark) Rated NR

A podcaster investigates cold cases and true crime for her podcast. Starring Alison Sweeney, Benjamin Ayres, and Olivia Steele Falconer. I was not impressed with this series. I felt the writing was weak, and while Sweeney and Ayres had some … Continue reading →

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The Kid (1921) Rated NR

A bum cares for an abandoned child. Starring Charles Chaplin, Jackie Coogan, and Carl Miller. This is a brilliant silent film. It has the classic slapstick comedy, but it also has the heart. While there are some aged moments and … Continue reading →

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Broadway’s Brightest Lights (2023) Rated NR

American Pops Orchestra performs new arrangements of classic broadway songs. Starring Luke Frazier, Megan Hilty, and American Pops Orchestra. This is a wonderful concert featuring some of Broadway’s talent as they perform arrangements by the newly formed American Pops Orchestra. … Continue reading →

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Brad Paisley’s Shark Country (Discovery) Rated NR

Country star Brad Paisley is joined by J.B. Smoove in the Bahamas to see what sounds attract the sharks. Starring Brad Paisley and J.B. Smoove. The show has its gimmick to get you to tune in and observe the reactions … Continue reading →

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Anna Karenina (1935) Rated NR

The married Anna Karenina falls in love with Count Vronsky despite her husband’s refusal of a divorce. Starring Greta Garbo, Fredric March, and Freddie Bartholomew. I was rather disappointed with this depiction of Anna Karenina. It’s supposed to be a … Continue reading →

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Escape from a Nazi Death Camp (2014) Rated NR

On October 14, 1943, the inmates of the Sobibor death camp fought back with the biggest prison breakout of World War II. Starring Eric Meyers, Andreas Beckett, and Georg Nikolloff. PBS interviews the remaining survivors of the Sobibor prison break. … Continue reading →

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