Tag Archives: widow

Cookie’s Fortune (1999) Rated PG-13

 An old woman in a small town passes away, which causes conflict amongst her family. Starring Glenn Close, Julianne Moore, and Liv Tyler.  This film is a wonderful combination of comedy and drama as a rich widow dies and her … Continue reading

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Garage Sale Mystery: The Beach Murder (2017) Rated NR

Jennifer helps a widow when foul play looks to be involved in her husband’s death. This is the eighth film in the series.  Based on the series by Suzi Weinert. Starring Lori Loughlin, Sarah Strange, and Steve Bacic. While this … Continue reading

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The Proud and Profane (1956) Rated NR

During WWII, a widow falls for a lieutenant colonel. Starring William Holden, Deborah Kerr, and Thelma Ritter. At first I thought this would be a great love story. While it has it’s moments, there are also moments when the pacing … Continue reading

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The Magnificent Seven (2016) Rated PG-13

A widow brings together a variety of gunmen in order to avenge her husband’s death. Starring Denzel Washington, Chris Pratt, and Ethan Hawke.Ā  This film is a remake of the 1960 film and the 1954 film Seven Samurai. While both … 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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Magic Stocking (2015) Rated NR

A young widow’s daughter gets an old Christmas stocking at a craft sale. The girl believes it’s magical, but her mother does not. Starring Bridget Regan, Victor Webster, and Iris Quinn. This is one of those untraditional Hallmark Christmas films. … Continue reading

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The Christmas Ornament (2013) Rated TV-G

A widow plans to skip the holiday festivities as they remind her of her late husband. StarringĀ Kellie Martin, Cameron Mathison, and Jewel Staite. This hallmark film is one of the better ones. Here we have a grieving wife who doesn’t … Continue reading

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Winchester (2018) Rated PG-13

Sarah Winchester, the widow of the late Winchester dynasty, builds her mansion for the souls that have been harmed by the rifle her family made. StarringĀ Helen Mirren, Sarah Snook, and Finn Scicluna-O’Prey. This film is based on the true story … Continue reading

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The Train Robbers (1973) Rated PG

Ā A gun man is hired by a widow to locate her husband’s gold that he stole in order to return it to the rightful owner and start anew. StarringĀ John Wayne,Ā Ann-Margret,Ā Rod Taylor This film is a classic. It’sĀ  a classic in … Continue reading

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Holiday Affair (1949) Rated NR

A sales clerk romances the young widow who got him fired. Based on the story, Christmas Gift by John D. Weaver. Starring Robert Mitchum, Janet Leigh, Wendell Corey. If you need to get into the holiday spirit, this is the … Continue reading

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