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Monthly Archives: February 2017
Episode 2 of “Big Little Lies” – reviewed by George
In the first episode it seemed that the women were downstage and the men were way, way in the background. Now in episode 2 we see more of the husbands – enough that the murder victim could be one of … Continue reading
Posted in B, TV
Tagged Adam Scott, Alexander Skarsgaard, Big Little Lies, James Tupper, Laura Dern, Nicole Kidman, Reese Witherspoon, Shailene Woodley
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The Shallows (2016) – reviewed by George
Filmed in Australia, this woman-vs.-shark movie is an exercise in suspense and fear. Nancy (Blake Lively), a medical student who has been questioning her desire to be a doctor, has taken time off to travel to Mexico and see the … Continue reading
Posted in Movies, S
Tagged Anthony Jaswinski, Blake Lively, Flavio Martinez Labiano, Jaume Collet-Serra, The Shallows
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Episode 1 of “Big Little Lies” – reviewed by George
Dear Anita, I was drawn to this too, mainly because of Nicole Kidman, about whom I’ve been crazy since “Five Mile Creek” and “Moulin Rouge” (totally off the subject musing: Why doesn’t the Disney Channel show “Five Mile Creek” again?). … Continue reading
Posted in B, TV
Tagged Avenue Q, Big Little Lies, David E. Kelly, Laura Dern, Nicole Kidman, Reese Witherspoon, Shailene Woodley
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Big Little Lies (2017) Reviewed by Anita-***.5
HBO ran a promotional over the four-day weekend and I happened upon a new mini-series Big Little Lies featuring a few stars, such as Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman, Laura Dern, Shealiene Woodley and Alexander Skarsgard. Based on a crime drama by Liane … Continue reading
Posted in B, TV
Tagged crime drama, HBO, mini-series, movie channel, Nicole Kidman, Reese Witherspoon
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Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes in “The Scarlet Claw” (1944) – reviewed by George
In the small Canadian village La Mort Rouge, strange lights have been seen on the moors, and the next day sheep are found with their throats torn out. So when Potts (Gerald Hamer), the mailman, driving out late to Penrose … Continue reading
Posted in Movies, S, Sherlock Holmes
Tagged Arthur Hohl, Basil Rathbone, Brenda Weisberg, David Clyde, Edmund L. Hartmann, Gerald Hamer, Ian Wolfe, Kay Harding, Miles Mander, Nigel Bruce, Olaf Hytten, Paul Cavanagh, Paul Gangelin, Roy William Neill, The Hound of the Baskervilles, The Scarlet Claw, Victoria Horne, Winston Churchill
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Elizabeth (1998) Reviewed by Anita-*****
Elizabeth is simply one of the most visually stunning films made. Cinematographer Remi Adefarasin is an artist. Rich, layered and colorful are how he shoots this epic event of history. Set in 1558 Remi manages to create a world of … Continue reading
Posted in E, Movies
Tagged Catholics, Elizabeth, England, Protestants, Queen Elizabeth, Queen Mary
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Legend of Tarzan (2016) Reviewed by Anita-**
Legend of Tarzan is loud and violent as well as an action packed adventure. Sadly, David Yates did not direct a film made for all ages as the original story is. This version is not children friendly, it is … Continue reading
Posted in L, Movies
Tagged David Yates, diamonds, Jane Porter, Jungle Book, primates, Tarzan
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Bickering Happens – Comment by George
Because basically so far I have liked all of Anita’s reviews and she has been kind about mine, some people think the name of the blog is wrong. But gosh, we don’t always agree, and if you doubt me, read my … Continue reading
Noah (2014) Reviewed by Anita- ****
This is obviously an American biblical epic. Directed by Darren Aronofsky, it is (in my opinion) a beautiful interpretation. I do enjoy big biblical films such as the ones made back in the 50’s and 60’s. They tend to be … Continue reading
Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates (2016) – reviewed by George
Well, I was really looking forward to seeing this and thinking it would be funny. Instead I found myself watching a film that unfolds rather like a disaster movie. First the storm appears and then the winds get faster and … Continue reading
Posted in M, Movies
Tagged Adam Devine, Andrew Jay Cohen, Anna Kendrick, Aubrey Plaza, Brendan O'Brien, Jake Szymanski, Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates, Zac Efron
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