Tag Archives: contrast

Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk (2016) Rated R

A 19-year-old returns home from a tour of duty and struggles with the realities of the peaceful life at home against the war he left behind. Starring Joe Alwyn, Garrett Hedlund, and Arturo Castro. Is this supposed to be a … Continue reading

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Little Women (2017) Rated TV-PG

The March sisters navigate love, loss, and the trials of growing up during the American Civil War. Based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott. Starring Maya Hawke, Kathryn Newton, and Dylan Baker.  I say this each time I do … Continue reading

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One Child Nation (2019) Rated R

Nanfu Wang is a product of China’s one-child policy. After moving to the U.S. and becoming a filmmaker, she decided to come home and look at the policy that she grew up with in comparison with other countries’ stances on … Continue reading

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When We Were Bullies (2021) Rated NR

A filmmaker tracks down his fifth-grade class to examine their memories of a bullying incident that happened 50 years ago. Starring Mark Athitakis, Ruth Bromberg, and Wendy Newman.  This is an interesting documentary. The filmmaker remembers an incident he regrets … Continue reading

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The Secret Garden (1949) Rated NR

A girl is sent to live with her uncle after her parents death, and there, she discovers family secrets and a secret garden. Based on the book by Frances Hodgson Burnett. Starring Margaret O’Brien, Herbert Marshall, and Dean Stockwell. This … Continue reading

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Blue Valentine (2010)

Rated R Cindy and Dean were once in love with each other with a life full of possibility and love. Now they are bored, disenchanted and have a routine life in rural Pennsylvania. Derek Cianfrance showed a brilliant contrast between the years with the … Continue reading

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