Category Archives: reviews

Black-ish (ABC) Rated TV-PG

Posted on April 21, 2019 by

A family man struggles with gaining his cultural identity living in a predominantly Caucasian neighborhood. Starring   Anthony Anderson, Tracee Ellis Ross, and Marcus Scribner. I, for one,  believe that our racial issues in this day of age are mostly … Continue reading →

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Stan & Ollie (2018) Rated PG

Posted on April 20, 2019 by

Laurel and Hardy used to be the world’s famous comedic duo, but they try to reignite their act on what becomes their last tour together. Starring Steve Coogan, John C. Reilly, and Shirley Henderson. Seriously, this film leaves much to … Continue reading →

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Daddy’s Little Girls (2007) Rated PG-13

Posted on April 19, 2019 by

A mechanic falls in love with his attorney as he battles for custody of his daughters. Starring Gabrielle Union, Idris Elba, and Louis Gossett Jr. There isn’t anything horrible about this film, but there isn’t anything that makes it stand … Continue reading →

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A Polite Bribe (2013) Rated NR

Posted on April 18, 2019 by

A documentary looks at Apostle Paul as he works on keeping the first Christians together. Starring Paul Achtemeieir, Jeffrey J. Bütz, and Dominick Crossan. This documentary is brilliantly done with a mixture of interviews with theologians and the retelling of … Continue reading →

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True Love Blooms (2019) Rated TV-G

Posted on April 17, 2019 by

When a community gardener loses her garden to a real estate developer, sparks fly. Starring Tamara Austin, Brianna Barrett, Jordan Bridges, and Sara Rue. I thought this film was going to be one of those Hallmark films that are just … Continue reading →

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Hero (2014) Rated NR

Posted on April 16, 2019 by

A little league coach pursues fame and fortune, which causes broken relationships around him, including his relationship with his son. Determined to fix those relationships, he starts a new little league team of fathers and sons. Starring Burgess Jenkins, Mark … Continue reading →

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The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009) Rated PG-13

Posted on April 15, 2019 by

Edward leaves Bella after she is attacked, which causes her to fall into depression and a subsequent relationship with a childhood friend. Based on the book New Moon by Stephenie Meyer. Starring Kristen Stewart, Christina Jastrzembska, and Robert Pattinson. This film … Continue reading →

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Son of God (2014) Rated PG-13

Posted on April 14, 2019 by

The life of Jesus is depicted from his birth through his crucifixion and resurrection. Starring Diogo Morgado, Greg Hicks, and Adrian Schiller. I struggled with this sequel to The Bible film last year. The Bible was done well; this one was … Continue reading →

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The Village (NBC) Rated TV-14

Posted on April 13, 2019 by

Residents of a Brooklyn apartment complex bond as family and friends. Starring Moran Atias, Dominic Chianese, and Warren Christie. This is a wonderfully written show about a group of residents living next door to each other whose lives are intertwined. … Continue reading →

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New Summer TV Shows 2019

Posted on April 12, 2019 by

 The Red Line  (CBS) Rated NR Follows three Chicago families as they journey toward hope and healing after an unarmed African American doctor is shot by a white cop. The tragedy causes the families to consider how race and racial … Continue reading →

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