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Matter of Mind: My Parkinson’s (2024) Rated NR

 Three families battle Parkinson’s, finding ways to  combat and fight the disease that’s killing them. Starring Veronica Garcia-Hayes, Peter Dunlap-Shohl, and Juan Solano. This film highlights three different people battling Parkinson’s. Each one has a different story and is still … Continue reading

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The Singing Detective (2003) Rated R

A writer who’s suffering from a skin disease experiences hallucinations of storylines while in the hospital. Starring Robert Downey Jr., Robin Wright, and Mel Gibson. This is one of those films that doesn’t make much sense. While the concept is … Continue reading

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Anime himitsu no hanazono (NHK) Rated NR

Mary loses her parents to a disease in India. Orphaned, she then moves to England to live with her uncle and discovers a secret garden with a history. Based on the book, The Secret Garden, by Frances Hodgson Burnett. Starring … Continue reading

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Between (2015) Rated TV-14

In this Netflix original series, an unknown virus spreads through the small community of Pretty Lake, killing everyone over the age of 22. Now under quarantine to stop the spread, the youth and young adults of the town must navigate … Continue reading

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Dopesick Nation (Viceland) Rated TV-MA

The series follows two recovering addicts as they assist other addicts with recovery in the midst of the opioid epidemic. Starring Allie Severino. I have yet to like a show on Viceland. So far, the shows they’ve produced are nothing … Continue reading

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Dallas Buyers Club (2013) Rated R

In 1985, when Ron Woodroof is diagnosed with AIDS, he discovers that he’ll have to buck the system to get the drugs he needs for himself as well as others who are diagnosed with the disease. Starring Matthew McConaughey, Jennifer Garner, … Continue reading

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How to Survive a Plague (2012) Rated NR

A look at the two coalitions, ACT UP and TAG (Treatment Action Group), who have turned AIDS from a death sentence into a manageable condition.  Starring Ed Koch, David Barr, Bob Rafsky. This documentary explores the start of the AIDS … Continue reading

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Boss (Starz) Rated TV-MA

The Mayor of Chicago is diagnosed with dementia and struggles with keeping his grip on the city. Starring Kelsey Grammer, Connie Nielsen, Hannah Ware, Jeff Hephner, Kathleen Robertson, Troy Garity, Rotimi. Although this is a TV show, it plays like … Continue reading

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A Vow to Cherish (1999) Rated NR

A businessman’s life is turned upside down when his wife gets sick. Based on the book, A Vow to Cherish,  by Deborah Raney. Starring Barbara Babcock, Ken Howard, Ossie Davis, Kevin Downes, David A.R. White. As is the case with … Continue reading

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New This Week on DVD, July 28, 2015

 Home (PG) Oh, an alien on the run from his own people, lands on Earth and makes friends with the adventurous Tip, who is on a quest of her own. Starring Jim Parsons, Rihanna, Steve Martin, and Jennifer Lopez.  The … Continue reading

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