Category Archives: Rated NR

Run the Burbs (CBC) Rated NR

 A young Canadian family takes a different approach to living in the suburbs. Starring Rakhee Morzaria, Andrew Phung, and Roman Pesino.  When I first watched this show I was a little nervous about how far they would push the envelope … Continue reading →

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A Ruby Herring Mystery (Hallmark) Rated NR

 A news reporter discovers that she has a knack for finding murderers. Starring Taylor Cole, Stephen Huszar, and Karen Holness.  I’m actually quite surprised with this series. I wasn’t expecting it to have as good of a storyline as it … Continue reading →

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Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives (2017) Rated NR

 A look at the life of music producer Clive Davis. Starring Clive Davis, Simon Cowell, and Jimmy Iovine.  It’s no doubt that Clive Davis has an ear for good music. Of course, the documentary revolves around his professional life and … Continue reading →

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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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Saving Venice (2022) Rated NR

 Water is what makes Venice work, but it also destroys it. During 2020, the Venicians work at finding ways to stop the flooding. Starring Massimo Sergio Martella. This film brings us the new Moses Plan to help combat the flooding … Continue reading →

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Framed for Murder: A Fixer Upper Mystery (2017) Rated NR

An investigative reporter buys a mansion and hires a contractor to help fix it up. Of course, they find a dead body and need to investigate. Starring Jewel, Colin Ferguson, and Erin Karpluk. While I love both Jewel and Ferguson, … Continue reading →

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Emil and the Detectives (1964) Rated NR

Emil heads to Berlin to see his grandmother and along the way he runs into robbers who’ve stolen his money. He and a group of young detectives search for it. Based on the book by  Erich Kästner. Starring Walter Slezak, … 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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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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Cheaper by the Dozen (1950) Rated NR

A husband and wife find humorous methods in dealing with their 12 children. Based on the book by Frank B. Gilbreth. Starring Clifton Webb, Jeanne Crain, and Myrna Loy. This film is based on the true story of the Gilbreth … Continue reading →

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