Category Archives: reviews

The Snowtown Murders (2011) Rated NR

Posted on August 16, 2018 by

Based on true events, a sixteen-year-old boy falls into the wrong crowd, where a spree of murder and torture begins. The crowd happens to belong to his mother’s boyfriend. Starring Lucas Pittaway, Bob Adriaens, and Louise Harris. You would think … Continue reading →

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Superman (1978) Rated TV-PG

Posted on August 15, 2018 by

An alien orphan is sent from his dying planet to Earth and grows up to protect his adoptive world. Starring Marlon Brando, Gene Hackman, and Christopher Reeve. This film is a classic. It’s the one that all other Superman flicks are … Continue reading →

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Almost Human (FOX) Rated TV-14

Posted on August 14, 2018 by

In the future, a human and an android cop partner together to protect and serve. Starring Karl Urban, Michael Ealy, and Minka Kelly. The only thing this show has going for it is that the cop has an android as a … Continue reading →

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Low Winter Sun (AMC) Rated NR

Posted on August 13, 2018 by

Murder, corruption, deception, and revenge ensue when Detroit detective, Frank Agnew kills another cop. Starring Mark Strong, Lennie James, and James Ransone. I was rather disappointed when I watched this season of the show. The writing is lackluster for AMC. With both … Continue reading →

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Drinks, Crime and Prohibition (Smithsonian) Rated TV-PG

Posted on August 12, 2018 by

A miniseries highlights the pros and cons of the American Prohibition. Starring Branford Parker. I thought this miniseries did a fine job taking on the different parts of the American Prohibition and explaining the reasons behind it. The series covers the … Continue reading →

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Penny Serenade (1941) Rated NR

Posted on August 11, 2018 by

The ups and downs of life are shown in the marriage of two young people as they begin their life together. Starring Irene Dunne, Cary Grant, and Beulah Bondi. I loved this movie; I thought it was a great excerpt from … Continue reading →

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Bobcat Goldthwait’s Misfits & Monsters (TruTV) Rated TV-14

Posted on August 10, 2018 by

An anthology of stories across different genres that satirized social norms and flawed characters. Starring Atkins Estimond, Josephine Lundy, and Cara Mantella. This show’s storytelling looks like it has potential; it could go either way – get better or become worse. … Continue reading →

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Backyard Wedding (2010) Rated TV-PG

Posted on August 9, 2018 by

Kim Tyler is planning the wedding of her dreams in her parents’ backyard, but her ex-husband keeps popping up visiting his parents who live next door. Starring Alicia Witt, Teddy Sears, and Markie Post. This Hallmark film dragged on and on. … Continue reading →

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The Wedding Dress (2001) Rated NR

Posted on August 7, 2018 by

 When Hannah Pinkham tries on her wedding dress she receives bad news – the dress seems to bring bad luck to everyone who has it. Starring Neil Patrick Harris, Margaret Colin, and Tyne Daly. This film starts out promising. We have the … Continue reading →

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