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The Magnificent Ambersons (1942) Rated NR

Posted on March 21, 2022 by laurarachel4

A spoiled heir to a fortune comes between his mother and the man she loves. Based on the book by Booth Tarkington. Starring Joseph Cotten, Dolores Costello, and Anne Baxter. I’m a little surprised that everyone hypes this film up … Continue reading →

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Jane Eyre (1943) Rated NR

Posted on October 27, 2019 by laurarachel4

Orphaned Jane Eyre is hired by Edward Rochester to care for his daughter. Based on the book by Charlotte Brontë.  Starring Orson Welles, Joan Fontaine, and Margaret O’Brien. I rather enjoyed this version of Jane Eyre. It is not as … Continue reading →

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David and Goliath (1960) Rated NR

Posted on September 12, 2019 by laurarachel4

King Saul learns that war with the Philistines is inevitable, and David, the shepherd boy, will be King. Starring Orson Welles, Ivica Pajer, and Eleonora Rossi Drago. This movie is poorly produced. However, Welles, who plays King Saul, is enjoyable … Continue reading →

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King of Kings (1961)

Posted on November 10, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated PG-13 Jesus’ story through the New Testament. Starring Jeffrey Hunter, Siobhan McKenna, Hurd Hatfield, Rip Torn, Orson Welles This film is an epic. Nicholas Ray, the director, gave characters more development than the Bible gives them. For this reason, … Continue reading →

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Labor Day Films 2011

Posted on September 2, 2011 by laurarachel4

Here’s a list of films to watch this Labor Day. Just to let you all know, I purposely chose not to include Office Space on my list due to the fact that it is on everyone elses list.  Citizen Kane (1941) … Continue reading →

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The V.I.P.S (Hotel International) (1963)

Posted on August 29, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated NR Fog delays at Heathrow Airport in London causes all flights to be grounded. The passengers get stranded during a critical time in their lives. The only thing this film had going for it was the number of stars … Continue reading →

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Me and Orson Welles (2008)

Posted on November 4, 2010 by laurarachel4

Rated PG-13 Why do I love movies, I love sitting down and being transported to another world. The films that transport me the most are dramas. This film transported me to a time of Orson Welles directing a Shakespearian play where he meets … Continue reading →

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