Tag Archives: England

Poldark (BBC) Rated NR

Ross Poldark returns to England after fighting in the American Revolution. Once there, he discovers his home is in disarray, with the woman he loves engaged to his cousin. Based on the Poldark novels by Winston Graham. Starring Aidan Turner, Eleanor … Continue reading

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4th of July Films 2015

   An American Tail (1986) Rated G While emigrating to the United States, a young Russian mouse gets separated from his family and must relocate them while trying to survive in a new country.   1776 (1972) Rated PG A musical … Continue reading

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Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell (2015) Rated NR

Based on the best-selling novel from Susanna Clarke, Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell. Magic is long-lost in England until Mr. Norrell comes out to play, and Jonathan Strange, a novice with magic, begin a battle of the minds. Starring Bertie … Continue reading

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Jonathan Rhys Meyers

  Albert Nobbs (2011) Rated R Having for decades disguised herself as a man while working as a butler in a posh 19th-century Dublin hotel, a woman calling herself Albert Nobbs reconsiders her charade when a handsome painter arrives on … Continue reading

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Wolf Hall (BBC) Rated PG-13

Based on two books by Hilary Mantel, Wolf Hall and Bring Up the Bodies. It’s 1500 England where we see the rise of Thomas Cromwell during King Henry VIII’s reign. Starring Mark Rylance, Damian Lewis, Claire Foy, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Joss … Continue reading

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Belle (2013) Rated PG

A mixed race daughter of a navy admiral, was raised by her aristocratic great-uncle in 18th century England. Based on a true story of Dido Elizabeth Belle. Starring Matthew Goode, Lauren Julien-Box, Natasha Williams, Penelope Wilton, Emily Watson, Tom Wilkinson, … Continue reading

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Mickey Rooney (1920-2014)

(1920-2014)  The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1939) Rated G Huckleberry Finn, a rambunctious boy adventurer chafing under the bonds of civilization, escapes his humdrum world and his selfish, plotting father by sailing a raft down the Mississippi River. Accompanying him … Continue reading

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Blue Juice (1995)

Rated R Set in Cornwell, England. A group of surfers make the most of what waves they get. JC is the local top surfer and one night he goes out with his friends for a wild night. JC’s girlfriend on … Continue reading

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Anne Hathaway

 Becoming Jane (2007) Rated PG A passionate romance with roguish barrister Tom Lefroy serves as the inspiration for the works of budding novelist Jane Austen in director Julian Jarrold’s prismatic drama set in late 18th century England. After rejecting a proposal from … Continue reading

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The Howards of Virginia (1940)

Rated NR This movie is based on the book, The Tree of Liberty by Elizabeth Page. I enjoyed this story of a Virginian farmer who marries a wealthy plantation owner’s sister. It’s a story of class and culture as the two collide in … Continue reading

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