Tag Archives: lessons

The Right Girl (2015) Rated G

A young woman learns important lessons when she befriends her new boss and his young son. Starring  Anna Hutchison, Jonathan Patrick Moore, and Gail O’Grady. This film isn’t all bad. The acting isn’t the best, but when is it ever … Continue reading

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Run On (2011) Rated NR

A Christian stand-up comedy with three of the top Christian performers on stage giving us their own prodigal stories. Starring David A.R. White, Brad Stine, and Tommy Blaze. This is a great film; we watch three Christian performers comedically giving … Continue reading

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Good Morning, Miss Bliss (Disney) Rated TV-G

 A recently widowed teacher, Miss Bliss, teaches at a middle school in Indiana where she helps her students tackle life lessons. Starring Hayley Mills, Dennis Haskins, and Mark-Paul Gosselaar.  This is the show that launched Saved by the Bell. While SBTB … Continue reading

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Jesus Trejo: Stay at Home Son (2020) Rated NR

Comedian Jesus Trejo is an only child of immigrant parents, and that shapes the way he learns lessons while seeking parental approval. Starring Jesus Trejo. I honestly enjoyed his show. It’s cleaner than other comic bits. He has the self-deprecating … Continue reading

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Won’t You Be My Neighbor? (2018) Rated PG-13

A documentary explores the life and lessons of host Fred Rogers. StarringĀ Fred Rogers, Joanne Rogers, and John Rogers. Having grown up watchingĀ Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,Ā this film brings back the wonder of my childhood. This documentary reminds us of what’s important in … Continue reading

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Christmas With Tucker (2013) Rated NR

After the death of his father, a boy befriends a dog. Based on the book byĀ Greg Kincaid. StarringĀ James Brolin, Gage Munroe, and Barbara Gordon. This film has the basic Christmas storyline. We have a boy who is coming to terms … Continue reading

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Come Dance with Me (2012) Rated PG-13

Jack wants to impress his future in-laws, so in preparation for the proposal, he takes dance lessons. Starring Andrew McCarthy, Michelle Nolden, Stephanie Anne Mills. This wasn’t a bad film; it reminded me ofĀ  Shall We Dance?. Only here, we … Continue reading

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Peter O’Toole 1932-2013

1932-2013 Ā The Christmas Cottage (2008) Rated PG When his mother is in danger of losing her home, young Thomas KinkadeĀ learns lessons about love and friendship as artist Glen Wessler leads the community to help save the house. Meanwhile, the future … Continue reading

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Michael Clarke Duncan (1957-2012)

(1957-2012) Ā The Green Mile (1999) Rated R On death row in a Southern prison, gentle giant John Coffey possesses the mysterious power to heal people’s ailments. When the cellblock’s head guard recognizes Coffey’s miraculous gift, he tries desperately to help … Continue reading

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Bride Flight (2008)

Rated R In 1950s, a flight full of brides set sail from the Netherlands to New Zealand to start a new life. Starring Karina Smulders, Pleuni Touw, Anna Drijver, Elise Schaap, Waldemar Torenstra I loved this movie. It’s an epic … Continue reading

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