Tag Archives: Cinematography

The Beguiled (2017) Rated R

A wounded Union soldier arrives at a girl’s school in Virginia during the end of the Civil War. Starring Colin Farrell, Nicole Kidman, and Kirsten Dunst. This is a remake of the 1971 film, and this version has a number … Continue reading

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Of Mice and Men (1992) Rated PG-13

 A story of two farm hands, as one looks after his mentality disabled friend. Based on the book by John Steinbeck. Starring John Malkovich, Gary Sinise, and Ray Walston. I thought this was a brilliant interpretation of John Steinbeck’s book. … Continue reading

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Monte Walsh (2003) Rated TV-14

Monte has been a cowboy all his life and now big business is trying to take over the rancher’s land. Based on the book by  Jack Schaefer. Starring Tom Selleck, Isabella Rossellini, and Keith Carradine. This film is a quintessential … Continue reading

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To Kill a Mockingbird (1962) Rated NR

A widowed lawyer in 1930s Alabama defends a black man accused of rape. Based on the book by Harper Lee. Starring Gregory Peck, John Megna, and Frank Overton. This is a classic film. It’s held up over time due to … Continue reading

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The Rare Breed (1966) Rated NR

An English woman and her daughter enlist a cowboy to help get their bull to mate with their longhorns. Starring James Stewart, Maureen O’Hara, and Brian Keith. This is different than the usual westerns. However, the film has the quintessential … Continue reading

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The Proud and Profane (1956) Rated NR

During WWII, a widow falls for a lieutenant colonel. Starring William Holden, Deborah Kerr, and Thelma Ritter. At first I thought this would be a great love story. While it has it’s moments, there are also moments when the pacing … Continue reading

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Nightwatch (1997) Rated R

 A law student takes a night job at the morgue when a serial killer targets him as the killer. Starring Anais Evans, Ewan McGregor, and Nick Nolte.  This film is interesting. I wasn’t expecting the twist. However, it’s not the … Continue reading

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The Forgotten (2004) Rated PG-13

When a man and woman find out their children never existed they must find out why. Starring  Julianne Moore, Christopher Kovaleski, and Matthew Pleszewicz. While this film has a subject that is not new, a woman grieving for her children … Continue reading

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Enchanted Kingdom (2014) Rated G

 A documentary on the world we live in while showcasing the wild creatures that inhabit it. Starring Idris Elba, Lambert Wilson, and Lillie-Mae Stewart.  The cinematography is good, and the timelapse of the film is spectacular. Those are the only … Continue reading

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Anna Karenina (1935) Rated NR

The married Anna Karenina falls in love with Count Vronsky despite her husband’s refusal of a divorce. Starring Greta Garbo, Fredric March, and Freddie Bartholomew. I was rather disappointed with this depiction of Anna Karenina. It’s supposed to be a … Continue reading

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