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Zodiac (2007) Rated R

 A cartoonist in San Francisco during the 60s and 70s becomes obsessed with finding the serial killer known as Zodiac. Based on the books by Robert Graysmith. Starring  Jake Gyllenhaal, Mark Ruffalo, and Anthony Edwards. This film is one of … Continue reading

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The Shadow Riders (1982) Rated PG

Two brothers return home from the Civil War and discover that some relatives were kidnapped by renegade Confederates. Based on a novel by Louis L’Amour. Starring Tom Selleck, Sam Elliott, and Dominique Dunne. This is a typical western. What I … Continue reading

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The Red Pony (1973) Rated UR

 A young farm boy who struggles with his father gets attached to a red pony. Based on the novel by John Steinbeck.  Starring Henry Fonda, Maureen O’Hara, and Ben Johnson. I think this is a fine representation of Steinbeck’s novel. … Continue reading

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The Mist (Spike) Rated TV-14

A mist rolls into a small town and envelopes it with creatures that attack the residents, affecting both the mentality and sanity of the residents. Based on the book by Stephen King. Starring Morgan Spector, Alyssa Sutherland, and Gus Birney. … Continue reading

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The Mist (2007) Rated R

A storm brings in a group of hungry creatures that are fighting to feed on the citizens in a small town. Based on the book by Stephen King.  Starring Thomas Jane, Marcia Gay Harden, and Laurie Holden. Frank Darabont, the … 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 KƤstner. Starring Walter Slezak, … Continue reading

Posted in 1964, Based on a Novel, Comedy, Crime, Disney, films, Movie reviews, movies, Rated NR, reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

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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The Lovely Bones (2009) Rated PG-13

 A young woman who was murdered watches over her family and her killer as she battles between the desire for vengeance and for her family to heal. Based on the book by Alice Sebold.  Starring Mark Wahlberg, Rachel Weisz, and … Continue reading

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Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) Rated G

A boy hopes to get a golden ticket to visit and tour Willy Wonka’s mysterious chocolate factory. Based on the book by Roald Dahl. Starring Gene Wilder, Jack Albertson, and Peter Ostrum. This is a classic film that is beautifully … Continue reading

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