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The Passion (2016) Rated TV-PG

A retelling of Jesus Christ as He makes the ultimate sacrifice for all mankind. Starring Tyler Perry, Jencarlos Canela, and Chris Daughtry. While I understand the route these creative artists were taking, it didn’t turn out well. It’s one thing to … Continue reading

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Madame Bovary (1949) Rated NR

 A doctor’s wife romanticizes her life to the point of affairs and debts in order to betray her husband. Based on the book, Madame Bovary: Provincial Manners by Gustave Flaubert. Starring Jennifer Jones, James Mason, and Van Heflin.  This film … Continue reading

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Natalee Holloway (2009) Rated PG-13

Based on the true crime of Natalee Holloway’s disappearance in Aruba. Starring Tracy Pollan, Grant Show, and Catherine Dent. Lifetime is known to produce movies based on real-life sagas. I do think the way this case was handled was a … Continue reading

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Training Day (CBS) Rated TV-14

Training Day follows a rookie cop with a corrupt officer as they fight crime with questionable methods. Starring Bill Paxton, Justin Cornwell, and Katrina Law. I love Paxton and he’s great in this show; although, Cornwell is not cast well … Continue reading

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The Year Without a Santa Claus (1974) Rated TV-G

When a weary and tired Santa Claus thinks about canceling Christmas, Mrs. Claus and the elves set out to change his mind. Starring Shirley Booth, Mickey Rooney, and Dick Shawn. This is one of the Rankin/Bass productions that is just … Continue reading

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The World’s Fastest Indian (2005) Rated PG-13

The story of Burt Munro, who broke the world record of land speed at Utah’s Bonneville Salt Flats in 1967 while riding an Indian Motorcycle. Starring Anthony Hopkins, Iain Rea, and Tessa Mitchell. This film is a basic documentary of … Continue reading

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Operation Lighthouse Rescue (2016) Rated TV-PG

A team of engineers faces the challenge of moving a historic Martha’s Vineyard lighthouse more inland. Starring Izolda Bush, Len Butler, and Holly Herbster. This documentary is an interesting telling of the complexity of moving a historic building 134 feet. … Continue reading

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Star in the Night (1945) Rated NR

A modern telling of the Christmas story with a sprinkle of A Christmas Carol. Starring J. Carrol Naish, Donald Woods, Rosina Galli This short story won Best Short Subject in 1946 at the Academy Awards. There is no doubt that … Continue reading

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