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TRON: Legacy (2010) Rated PG

The son of a virtual designer goes looking for his father and ends up in the virtual world his father designed. Starring Jeff Bridges, Garrett Hedlund, and Olivia Wilde. I have yet to see the original film. Saying that, I … Continue reading

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When Whales Walked: Journeys in Deep Time (PBS) Rated NR

 Scientists travel the world to learn about the evolutionary history of whales. Starring Lee Pace. This documentary focuses on the evolution of whales and what makes them different from any other species. Thus, they go down the path to find … Continue reading

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Undercover Holiday (2022) Rated TV-G

 When a pop star goes home for Christmas, she needs to bring her undercover bodyguard. Starring Noemi Gonzalez, Stephen Huszar, and Ann Pirvu.  I’m not impressed with this Hallmark movie. There is so much wrong with this film. One, the … Continue reading

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Torchlighters: The Richard Wurmbrand Story (2008) Rated NR

 In communist Romania Richard Wurmbrand does not bow down to the government and lands in prison. Starring Mihail Somanescu. I’ve always enjoyed the Torchlighters series. They tell the stories of Christians standing up for their faith and are usually short … Continue reading

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The Shaggy D.A. (1976) Rated G

A lawyer discovers a disadvantage to getting elected as D.A. Starring Dean Jones, Tim Conway, and Suzanne Pleshette. This film is a sequel to The Shaggy Dog. Wilby Daniels has grown up and becomes a lawyer, and just as his … Continue reading

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To Have and to Hold (2019) Rated TV-14

 Alice’s high school crush chooses to marry her so she changes to please him. Starring Erika Christensen, Carmel Amit, and Brittany Mitchell.  I was pleasantly surprised by this film. It’s a Lifetime movie but, spoiler alert, no one dies. It’s … Continue reading

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The Seven Year Hitch (2012) Rated TV-PG

Two best friends living together find out that they are common-law spouses. Starring Natalie Hall, Darin Brooks, and Frances Fisher. The premise of this film is cute. I had really high hopes that this will be a good watch, but … Continue reading

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The Shadow Riders (1982) Rated PG

Two brothers return home from the Civil War and discover that some relatives were kidnapped by renegade Confederates. Based on a novel by Louis L’Amour. Starring Tom Selleck, Sam Elliott, and Dominique Dunne. This is a typical western. What I … Continue reading

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The Simpsons Movie (2007) Rated PG-13

 Homer pollutes the lake and the government puts a dome over the town. Starring Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, and Nancy Cartwright.  I’ve never been a fan of The Simpsons. I don’t find their humor funny. While the family lives on … Continue reading

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The Red Pony (1973) Rated UR

 A young farm boy who struggles with his father gets attached to a red pony. Based on the novel by John Steinbeck.  Starring Henry Fonda, Maureen O’Hara, and Ben Johnson. I think this is a fine representation of Steinbeck’s novel. … Continue reading

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