Movies
Movie and entertainment reviews
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Review of Aaron Sorkin’s adaptation of To Kill a Mockingbird 2.21.24
Please go see Aaron Sorkin's stage adaptation of "To Kill a Mockingbird". And here is why. Playing at a theatre near you!
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November 11, 2022 – Passion and Movies
A letter to James about passion, movies and the Virginia Film Festival.
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The Ubiquitousness of “A Christmas Carol” 12.19.21
Why is "A Christmas Carol" so ubiquitous in our culture. click on the link in my post and listen to the podcast that was recommended to me by Carter. Afterwards, you may understand why this is one of my favorite Christmas movies. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-our-time/id73330895?i=1000545157770
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Favorite Christmas Movies Revisited
After my last post, my friend Bill Spicer asked why “Miracle on 34th Street” was not on my list. I had not watched it for over 10 years, and well, to be honest, it was not on my radar. So, Elizabeth and I watched it tonight. And Bill, you were right. It is now in my top 10. Released in 1947, it was nominated for best picture, and won Oscars for Best Writing, Original Story, Best Writing, Screenplay, and actor Edmund Green won Best Actor in a Supporting Role for his portrayal of Kris Kringle. The film also won several Golden Globes. So, it is a film with chops. It…
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James’ First Christmas 12.26.20 – Favorite Movies
I thought I would share my favorite Christmas movies with James now. I know he will ask some day.
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Three Movies with Real Heroes
I have chosen to review three movies that some of you may never have heard of. All of us have admired historical figures, people who were famous during our lifetimes, and even ordinary people in our own lives. We may even refer to some of those people as heroes. We may have different reasons for defining them as heroes, but they are heroes to each of us. Each of these movies contain heroes. Each takes place in different parts of the world – Asia, Europe and America. Two movies are sub-titled – one in Japanese and one in French. But they have one thing in common. They are about ordinary…
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Carter’s Movie Recommendations
Carter’s Movie Recommendations by genre on Netflix During Covid-19