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A Good Woman (2004) Rated PG

Posted on February 14, 2019 by

Mrs. Erlynne, while undercover, saves Lady Windemere from making a mistake with Lord Darlington. Based on the play, Lady Windermere’s Fan by Oscar Wilde. Starring Helen Hunt, Scarlett Johansson, and Milena Vukotic. This film was more of a letdown, but it is … Continue reading →

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The Nutcracker and the Four Realms (2018) Rated PG

Posted on February 6, 2019 by

A girl is transported to a world with gingerbread soldiers, an army of mice, and sugar plums. Starring Mackenzie Foy, Tom Sweet, and Meera Syal. This is not the ballet version of The Nutcracker, and although I would have loved to … Continue reading →

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American Hustle (2013) Rated PG-13

Posted on January 22, 2019 by

A con man and his partner are forced to work with an F.B.I. Agent that brings them into the world of power brokers and mafia. Starring Christian Bale, Bradley Cooper, and Amy Adams. I’m still wondering how this film has gotten all … Continue reading →

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The Last Emperor (1987) Rated TV-14

Posted on November 9, 2018 by

The story of the final Emperor of China. Starring  John Lone, Joan Chen, and Peter O’Toole. This is a long biopic on the sixty years of the Emperor of China. It’s interesting, but it’s not the best explained historical film. … Continue reading →

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American Woman (Paramount) Rated TV-14

Posted on August 1, 2018 by

A single mother raises two daughters during the 1970s. Starring  Alicia Silverstone, Mena Suvari, and Jennifer Bartels. This is a brilliant series; Alicia Silverstone is perfect as the divorcee trying to make a good life for herself and her daughters. … Continue reading →

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Mrs. Santa Claus (1996) Rated G

Posted on July 24, 2018 by

Mrs. Claus feels neglected during Santa’s busy season, so she takes the sled and reindeer out for a spin and winds up lost in New York City. Starring Angela Lansbury, Michael Jeter, and Terrence Mann. This is a fun Christmas musical. … Continue reading →

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Reign (CW) Rated TV-14

Posted on May 29, 2018 by

Mary, Queen of Scots, goes to France with her marriage agreement to Francis II in place. Starring Adelaide Kane, Megan Follows, and Celina Sinden. The only true and historically accurate part of this show’s depiction of the life of Mary, Queen … Continue reading →

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The Book of Esther (2013) Rated NR

Posted on April 20, 2018 by

Esther becomes the new queen to  King Xerxes of Persia. Starring  Jen Lilley, Linda Bisesti, and John Clement. I wish I could recommend this film but I can not. The film uses the Biblical story of Esther as a base, … Continue reading →

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All’s Well That Ends Well (1981) Rated NR

Posted on February 23, 2018 by

Helena loves Bertram. He is of noble birth, she is not. He is sick; she has a cure and wants to marry him, but does he want to marry her? Starring Celia Johnson, Ian Charleson, Michael Hordern. I’m not a big … Continue reading →

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The Measure of a Man (2011) Rated NR

Posted on November 4, 2017 by

 A father is dying and his daughter remembers his life and questions what makes a man. Starring Jarin Stevens, Jennica Schwartzman, Jules Hartley The premise of the film is great and that is as good as this film gets. I really wish it … Continue reading →

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