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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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Strange World (TRVL) Rated TV-14

Independent filmmaker Christopher Garetano investigates America’s conspiracy theories. Starring Jeff Brody, Arthur Dean, and Brian Dunning. This show is a conspiracist’s dream. The show digs deep into conspiracy theories, so much so, that they really want you to believe these … Continue reading

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56 Up (2012) Rated NR

In this documentary, Michael Apted interviews the same group of people every seven years to highlight the changes in their lives. The individuals are now 56 years old. Starring Michael Apted, Bruce Balden, and Jacqueline Bassett. This is a unique documentary. … Continue reading

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The Book of Esther (2013) Rated NR

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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Bullet Head (2017) Rated R

 Three career criminals are holed up in an abandoned  warehouse with cops closing in on them and a killer dog on the loose. Starring Adrien Brody, John Malkovich, Antonio Banderas. This film is Cujo on steroids. I think writer/director Paul Solet … Continue reading

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Christopher Lee (1922-2015)

  (1922-2015) The Bible Collection: Moses (1996) Rated NR An ordinary man is called upon by God to do the impossible in this lovingly told production of the Old Testament story. When the Pharaoh of Egypt begins to tighten the … Continue reading

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American Movie (1999) Rated R

A documentary on a filmmaker’s journey to complete his low-budget film. Starring Mark Borchardt, Tom Schimmels,  Monica Borchardt I watched this film because so many people said it was great film on showing the hardship of getting a movie made. … Continue reading

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Top Ten Best of 2013 Films

This film list is compiled from my films that I watched this year. Most aren’t necessarily released this year.  A Separation (2011) Rated PG-13 A married couple are faced with a difficult decision – to improve the life of their … Continue reading

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Hugo (2011)

Rated PG Hugo, an orphan 12-year-old, lives in the walls of a persian train station. He meets the daughter of Georges Méliès, a former filmmaker, who has a key that Hugo needs. Starring Ben Kingsley, Sacha Baron Cohen, Asa Butterfield, … Continue reading

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