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Against a Crooked Sky (1975) Rated G

Posted on December 19, 2017 by

When Charlotte Sutter gets kidnapped by a group of Indians, her brother and a drunk prospector go in search for her. The film is a remake of The Searchers.  Starring Richard Boone, Stewart Petersen, Henry Wilcoxon. This is an engaging story as we follow … Continue reading →

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Rosehaven (Sundance) Rated NR

Posted on October 27, 2017 by

Daniel McCallum returns to his small Tasmanian hometown, Rosehaven, to help his mother with her business. Starring Celia Pacquola, Luke McGregor, Kris McQuade, Katie Robertson, Noela Foxcroft. I loved this show. I was surprised by how brilliant it was. The humor is dry and direct, and … Continue reading →

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Royal Wives at War (2016) Rated PG

Posted on October 23, 2017 by

 The Queen Mother and Wallis Simpson reminisce the year, 1936, when King Edward VIII gave up the throne for the woman he loves. Starring Gina McKee, Emma Davies, Nick Waring This film incorporates dramatic scenes with actors portraying the characters and giving interviews about … Continue reading →

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A Way Back Home (2013) Rated UR

Posted on September 21, 2017 by

A Hallmark movie based on Norman Rockwell’s painting of Charlie Shuffleton’s barbershop. A famous country singer returns home broken and hurting, in hopes of receiving guidance from a childhood mentor, only to find he has passed away. As memories assault him, … Continue reading →

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Candy Crush (CBS) Rated NR

Posted on August 6, 2017 by

A game show based on the mobile app. Starring Mario Lopez I didn’t expect much from this game show but I was hoping it would be as fun to watch as it is to play. It isn’t. The show starts … Continue reading →

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Take Me Home Tonight (2011) Rated R

Posted on January 30, 2017 by

Four years after graduation, a high school genius uses his sister’s Labor Day party to make a move on his high school crush. Starring Topher Grace, Anna Faris, Dan Fogler, Teresa Palmer, Chris Pratt, Michael Ian Black. This movie did … Continue reading →

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Anne of the Indies (1951) Rated NR

Posted on December 13, 2016 by

A former pirate  agrees to spy on Blackbeard and Anne Providence to get his ship back from the British. Starring Jean Peters, Louis Jourdan, Debra Paget, Thomas Gomez. This film is a diamond in the rough. It has its weak … Continue reading →

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That Awkward Game Show (Spike) Rated NR

Posted on November 15, 2016 by

A game show where a parent and a child compete for prizes while answering awkward questions. Starring Jacqui Denski, Jon Denski, Jeff Dye. I have to say this show fall under the TMI (too much information) category.  I do not … Continue reading →

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The Adventures of Tintin (2011) Rated PG

Posted on October 24, 2016 by

The reporter Tintin and Captain Haddock set off to look for a sunken ship that was commanded by Haddock’s ancestor. Based on the comic book series by Hergé. Starring Jamie Bell, Andy Serkis, Daniel Craig, Nick Frost, Simon Pegg, Toby … Continue reading →

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Wrath of the Titans (2012) Rated PG-13

Posted on September 15, 2016 by

Perseus travels to the Underworld to rescue his father from his son and brother who have unleashed the Titans on the world. Starring Sam Worthington, Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes, Rosamund Pike, Bill Nighy. This film was so packed with special … Continue reading →

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