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Quartet (2012) – reviewed by George

Posted on March 16, 2021 by cobblerjon

An exceptional film dealing with life’s final chapters, in this case specifically with retired musicians and singers who clearly have the joie de vivre to perform, but find their audiences dwindling as the years creep on. Beecham House is home … Continue reading →

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Johnny Depp is the voice of “Sherlock Gnomes” (2018) – reviewed by George

Posted on March 27, 2020 by cobblerjon

This marvelous CGI animated feature stars Gnomeo and Juliet (James McAvoy and Emily Blunt) and Sherlock Gnomes and Watson (Johnny Depp and Chiwetel Ejiofor), and makes some interesting comparisons between the two couples. There’s also Moriarty, a devilish cherub voiced … Continue reading →

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Downton Abbey (the movie) (2019) – reviewed by George

Posted on February 1, 2020 by cobblerjon

If you liked the television series, you’ll love this movie. And if you loved the series, what can I say? It’s so easy to identify with these particular rich people and their staff – their problems are not solely related … Continue reading →

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The First Wives Club (1996)-Reviewed by Anita ***

Posted on July 28, 2019 by nita166

Considering today’s political climate regarding women and their empowerment, I strongly suggest you and your gal pals watch The First Wives Club. Hugh Wilson directs a brilliant American comedy based on the best selling novel (1992) same name. Goldie Hawn, … Continue reading →

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Murder by Death (1976) – reviewed by George

Posted on July 9, 2019 by cobblerjon

The creators of this movie had a lot of ideas and so they took everything and threw it at the wall to see what would stick. Well, it all stuck, so you have some very funny punchlines, situations, and sequences … Continue reading →

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Quartet 2012 Reviewed by Anita ***

Posted on January 16, 2019 by nita166

Dustin Hoffman outdid himself directing the British comedy-drama Quartet. Get a cup of tea and some biscuits, and settle down for a wonderful movie. So, this is what happens: the Beecham House is a home for retired musicians, opera singers, … Continue reading →

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The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2015) – reviewed by George

Posted on January 22, 2016 by cobblerjon

I thought the title was merely an acknowledgement of the film’s sequel status, but the plot revolves around Sonny Kapoor (Dev Patel) actually acquiring a second hotel in order to expand his services to British pensioners whose money goes so … Continue reading →

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