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Top Ten Best of 2013 Films

This film list is compiled from my films that I watched this year. Most aren’t necessarily released this year. Ā A Separation (2011) Rated PG-13 A married couple are faced with a difficult decision – to improve the life of their … Continue reading

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The Song to Bernadette (1943) Rated G

In 1858 France, a teenage girl, Bernadette has a vision of a woman in the City dump. Based on the book by Franz Werfel. Starring Jennifer Jones, Charles Bickford, Vincent Price Franz Werfel’s book based on Bernadette’s life is fictional … Continue reading

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Joan Fontaine 1917-2013

1917-2013 Ā Gunga Din (1939) Rated NR Three British soldiers — Sgt. Cutter, Sgt. Ballantine and Sgt. McChesneyĀ — are sentĀ to India to investigate sabotaged telegraph wires. Ballantine’s loyalties are divided, however, since all he longs for is to settle down with … Continue reading

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Peter O’Toole 1932-2013

1932-2013 Ā The Christmas Cottage (2008) Rated PG When his mother is in danger of losing her home, young Thomas KinkadeĀ learns lessons about love and friendship as artist Glen Wessler leads the community to help save the house. Meanwhile, the future … Continue reading

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Auntie Mame (1958) Rated NR

An orphan goes and lives with his eccentric aunt. Starring Ā Rosalind Russell, Forrest Tucker, Coral Browne This is a fast paced play that became the musical Mame. We follow as Patrick, the orphan grows up with an aunt that’s eccentric … Continue reading

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Anatomy of a Murder (1959) Rated NR

A murder trial has the defendantĀ pleading temporary insanity due to the victim raped his wife. Based on the book Anatomy of a Murder by Robert Traver. Traver was the pseudonym for Supreme Court justice John D. Voelker, who based the … Continue reading

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New Mid Season TV Series Premieres 2014

Killer Women (ABC) Centers on Molly Parker, the only woman in the notoriously male Texas Rangers, a ballsy, beautiful badass who knows how to get to the truth and isn’t afraid to ruffle a few feathers on her way there. … Continue reading

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The Romantics (2010) Rated PG-13

A group of friends met up for a weekend to celebrate a wedding between two of them. The problem, the bride and maid of honor both dated the groom. Based on the novel by Galt Niederhoffer.Ā  Starring Katie Holmes, Josh … Continue reading

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The Paradise (PBS) Rated NR

Set in 1875, The Paradise is the first English department store. We follow Denise Lovett as she moves from small town to city life among the hustle and bustle of the store, it’s owner and employees. Based on Émile Zola’s novel … Continue reading

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The Host (2013) Rated PG-13

In the not to distance future aliens come to Earth and take over human bodies. A teen risks everything to protect those she loves. Based on the book by Stephenie Meyer. Starring Rachel Roberts, Shyaam Karra, Brent Wendell Williams, Saoirse … Continue reading

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