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Black Monday (Showtime) Rated TV-MA

Posted on February 16, 2019 by

A group of outsiders takes on the old boys of Wall Street in the 1980s. Starring Don Cheadle, Andrew Rannells, and Paul Scheer. This series takes on the story behind the worst stock market crash in history. Here we follow a … Continue reading →

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A Good Woman (2004) Rated PG

Posted on February 14, 2019 by

Mrs. Erlynne, while undercover, saves Lady Windemere from making a mistake with Lord Darlington. Based on the play, Lady Windermere’s Fan by Oscar Wilde. Starring Helen Hunt, Scarlett Johansson, and Milena Vukotic. This film was more of a letdown, but it is … Continue reading →

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All Quiet on the Western Front (1930) Rated NR

Posted on February 7, 2019 by

A young soldier is disillusioned during World War I. Based on the book by Erich Maria Remarque. Starring Louis Wolheim, Lew Ayres, and John Wray. This film is brilliant in the fact that it shows the reality of war. We see … Continue reading →

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Salem (WGN) Rated TV-MA

Posted on February 3, 2019 by

Salem takes a look at what started the Salem Witch trials in 1692. Starring  Janet Montgomery, Shane West, and Seth Gabel. I will say this show has no historical accuracy except that there was a witch trial that took place. … Continue reading →

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Phil Spector (2013) Rated TV-MA

Posted on January 29, 2019 by

A film that centers on the relationship between Phil Spector and his lawyer, Linda Kenney Baden, during the trial of the murder of Lana Clarkson. Starring Al Pacino, Helen Mirren, and Jeffrey Tambor. It’s not the best film based on a true … Continue reading →

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Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (2013) Rated PG-13

Posted on January 27, 2019 by

Ron Burgundy takes on New York and the start of 24-hour news channel. Starring Will Ferrell, Steve Carell, and Paul Rudd. Anchorman 2 has the same structure as the first film, and it’s just as funny. Of course, the humor is the typical … Continue reading →

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Instructions Not Included (2013) Rated PG-13

Posted on January 20, 2019 by

When a bachelor finds a baby on his doorstep, he takes on the challenge of raising her until six years later when the birth mother comes knocking. Starring  Andrés Vázquez, Hugo Stiglitz, and Eugenio Derbez. This is one of those … Continue reading →

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The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (1947) Rated NR

Posted on January 14, 2019 by

A clumsy daydreamer gets caught up in a conspiracy. Based on the story by James Thurber and Rosemary Thurber. Starring Danny Kaye, Virginia Mayo, and Boris Karloff. I will say – this film is more comical and interesting than the remake … Continue reading →

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River Runs Red (2018) Rated NR

Posted on January 9, 2019 by

The son of a judge is killed by two police officers, and the system sets them free. With the help of a veteran detective and another grieving father, the judge sets out for revenge. Starring  Taye Diggs, John Cusack, and George … Continue reading →

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Bon Voyage, Charlie Brown (and Don’t Come Back!!) (1980) Rated G

Posted on December 12, 2018 by

Charlie Brown and the gang travel to Europe as exchange students. Starring Daniel Anderson, Scott Beach, and Casey Carlson. This is a fun Peanuts film. We get to watch the gang go to France as foreign exchange students. The animation is … Continue reading →

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