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Trust (FX) Rated TV-MA

It’s 1973, and John Paul Getty III, the grandson of one of the richest men in the world, is kidnapped in Rome. While Getty is held for ransom by the Italian Mafia, his grandfather seems apathetic to the situation.  Starring Donald Sutherland, … Continue reading

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Against a Crooked Sky (1975) Rated G

When Charlotte Sutter gets kidnapped by a group of Indians, her brother and a drunk prospector go in search for her. The film is a remake of The Searchers.  Starring Richard Boone, Stewart Petersen, Henry Wilcoxon. This is an engaging story as we follow … Continue reading

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The Killing of JonBenet: The Truth Uncovered (A&E) Rated TV-14

Re-examination of key evidence and new information of the murder of JonBenét Ramsey. This show takes the Ramseys’ side and talks about evidence that points to an intruder who committed this crime. It’s interesting to watch, but I don’t believe that … Continue reading

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Wes Craven (1939-2015)

(1939-2015)  Scream (1996) Rated R Attempting to cope with her mother’s murder, Sydney and her horror movie-obsessed friends are stalked by a murderer who seems to have a hard time letting the past go.  Paris, je t’aime (2006) Rated R … Continue reading

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New This Week in Theaters, July 23, 2015

Pixels Rated PG-13 for some language and suggestive comments Opens on Friday, July 24 Starring: Adam Sandler, Michelle Monaghan, and Josh Gad When aliens misinterpret video feeds of classic arcade games as a declaration of war, they attack the Earth … Continue reading

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Happy Father’s Day 2015

Fiddler on the Roof (1971) Rated G Director Norman Jewison chronicles the trials of Jewish peasant Tevye, the humble father of three strong-willed daughters and husband to oft-objecting wife Golde in pre-revolutionary Russia.    It’s a Wonderful Life (1946) Rated … Continue reading

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Top Films for Mother’s Day 2015

   The Blind Side (2009) Rated PG-13 In this sports drama based on a true story, affluent couple Leigh Anne and Sean Tuohy take in Michael, a homeless teenager. Leigh Anne helps him catch up academically and nurtures his growth … Continue reading

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The Book of Negroes (2015) Rated NR

We follow the life of Aminata who was kidnapped in Africa to be enslaved in South Carolina, as she work to get back to home land. Based on the novel by Lawrence Hill. Starring Aunjanue Ellis, Lyriq Bent, Ben Chaplin, Allan … Continue reading

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12 Years A Slave (2013) Rated R

In 1841, a free man in the north gets sold into slavery in the southern United States. Based on the true story of Solomon Northup and his book 12 Years A Slave. Starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, Dwight Henry, Dickie Gravois, Quvenzhané Wallis … Continue reading

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My Gal Sunday (2014) Rated NR

A crime fighting couple put their ability to work when their parents are kidnapped. Based on the book by Mary Higgins Clark. Starring Rachel Blanchard, Cameron Mathison, Steve Bacic, Jack Wagner The filmmakers seem to think we’ve read the book and … Continue reading

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