Tag Archives: classic

Anne of Green Gables (1934) Rated NR

Posted on February 12, 2019 by

A teenage girl is adopted by a couple of elderly siblings on Prince Edward Island, Canada. Starring  Anne Shirley, Tom Brown, and O.P. Heggie. This is a wonderful telling of the classic story by  Lucy Maud Montgomery. The actress Anne … 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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Norman Mailer: The American (2010) Rated NR

Posted on February 5, 2019 by

A documentary of the life and times of Norman Mailer told by the people who knew him best. Starring Muhammad Ali, Beverly Bentley, and William F. Buckley. This documentary interviews a lot of people who had some influence on the life … Continue reading →

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How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1966) Rated NR

Posted on December 28, 2018 by

A Grinch plans to steal Christmas from the Whos down in Whoville. Based on the book by Dr. Seuss. Starring Boris Karloff, June Foray, and Dal McKennon. This is a classic Christmas story. It’s one of the best animations from Chuck … Continue reading →

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An American in Paris: The Musical (2018) Rated NR

Posted on December 19, 2018 by

An American GI comes to Paris to paint, while there he meets a dancer. Love and friendship fill a city recovering from war. Starring Ashley Andrews, Sophie Apollonia, and Zoe Arshamian. This is a brilliant retelling of a classic musical. The … Continue reading →

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The Woman in White (PBS) Rated NR

Posted on December 1, 2018 by

This is an adaptation of  Wilkie Collins’ classic gothic novel. Starring Jessie Buckley, and Olivia Vinall, Dougray Scott. The film takes the adaptation of Collins’ novel and tries to make it more of a horror story. It doesn’t pull off this … Continue reading →

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Dirty Dancing (1987) Rated TV-14

Posted on September 19, 2018 by

During her summer vacation, “Baby” Houseman falls for the resort’s dance instructor. Starring Jennifer Grey, Patrick Swayze, and Jerry Orbach. I know this film isn’t one of the best films out there, but I love this movie. It goes beyond the … Continue reading →

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Superman (1978) Rated TV-PG

Posted on August 15, 2018 by

An alien orphan is sent from his dying planet to Earth and grows up to protect his adoptive world. Starring Marlon Brando, Gene Hackman, and Christopher Reeve. This film is a classic. It’s the one that all other Superman flicks are … Continue reading →

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Sherlock Gnomes (2018) Rated PG

Posted on July 13, 2018 by

Garden gnomes are disappearing across London, and Gnomeo and Juliet recruit Sherlock Gnomes to investigate. Starring Kelly Asbury, Mary J. Blige, and Emily Blunt. I was surprised after the first Gnome film that they made a sequel. Although, I really think … Continue reading →

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Miss Grant Takes Richmond (1949) Rated NR

Posted on April 8, 2018 by

A secretary unknowingly takes a job working for a bookie who is masquerading as a real estate agent. Starring Lucille Ball, William Holden, and Janis Carter. This film is a classic farce. Lucille Ball shows off her comedic talents before she … Continue reading →

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