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John Wick: Chapter 2 (2017) Rated R

After he returns to the criminal world, John Wick learns there is a bounty on his head. Starring Keanu Reeves, Riccardo Scamarcio, and Ian McShane. The John Wick series tends to have over-the-top action. Although, he seems to be indestructible. … Continue reading

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Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps (2010) Rated PG-13

 Gordon Gekko is now out of prison and works with his idealistic future son-in-law to get back at a former enemy and build back his empire. Starring Richard Stratton, Harry Kerrigan, and Michael Douglas.  I just never got the sense … Continue reading

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What Happens at the Abbey (E!) Rated NR

This reality show goes behind the scenes of the bar “The Abbey,” a local hot spot in LA. Starring Kim Senser, Billy Reilich, and Murray Swanby. I was not impressed by this series. Reality TV has hit a new low … Continue reading

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Christmas Next Door (2017) Rated TV-G

An author is forced to look after his niece and nephew during the holiday season. His next-door neighbor helps him with his Christmas spirit. Starring Jesse Metcalfe, Fiona Gubelmann, and Brittany Bristow.  This is a typical Hallmark Christmas film. We … Continue reading

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Wedding Crashers (2005) Rated R

 Two womanizing friends become wedding crashers to find women. Starring Owen Wilson, Vince Vaughn, and Christopher Walken.  This film has its funny moments. While the premise is nothing that makes the men likeable, the actors are good and know how … Continue reading

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Hollywood Without Make-Up (1963) Rated NR

Ken Murray shares his three decades of personal videos of Hollywood stars. Starring Ken Murray, Eddie Albert, and June Allyson. I loved this film. It is always nice to see celebrities being normal rather than hitting a mark. The film … Continue reading

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Hidden Figures (2016) Rated PG

The story of the female mathematicians who helped NASA get to space. Starring Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, and Janelle Monáe. The story is just a little taste of what happened to make the NASA space launches in the early … Continue reading

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20th Century Women (2016) Rated R

The story of a teenage boy who is raised by multiple women in 1979. Starring Annette Bening, Elle Fanning, and Greta Gerwig. This is a coming-of-age film, but it falls short of connecting to teenage angst. The pacing is long … Continue reading

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The Mulligan (2022) Rated NR

  Paul McAllister has everything he could ever want until his world falls apart and his unlikely friendship with an old golf pro changes his life forever. Starring Eric Close, Tanya Christiansen, and Andrew Brodeur.  As with most Christian films, … Continue reading

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Nocturnal Animals (2016) Rated R

A woman is haunted by her ex-husband as she reads his book of revenge. Starring Amy Adams, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Michael Shannon. I really wanted this to be brilliant, but it lacks storytelling. The film wants to say something, but … Continue reading

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