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Doubt is a fascinating movie that takes us into the complicated world of human relationships, interactions, and assumptions. It is set in a Catholic Parish in 1964 and revolves around a young priest, Father Flynn, who is portrayed by Philip Seymour Hoffman, his new ideas, and his relationships with his students and the nuns who teach and [...]
And the winners are… Best in Show “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” by Denise Eulert and Carol Morgan Runner-up “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” by Stephanie and KayLynn Hall Most Disgusting “Where the Sidewalk Ends” by Lissa, Daniel, and Kivrin Most Likely to be Devoured “Bugs Bunny” by Shannon, Sandra, and Austin Congratulations to the winners! [...]
Joyeux Noel is an extraordinary movie that portrays the Christmas Truce that took place on the Western Front during World War I. While there were several incidents along the entire front, the focus of this film is on one particular area which contained soldiers from Germany, Scotland, and France. Joyeux Noel is set in 1914; the war has been raging for less than a year, [...]
It’s almost Valentine’s Day and that means it’s time to get creative. One of the easiest ways to say “I love you” is through a mixed tape (Do I hear gagging noises?). The following songs will be going on my compilation. What songs will you add to yours? 1. I Will Always Love You – [...]
Fall From Grace is a documentary which provides an amazingly unbiased look at the Westboro Baptist Church which is based here in Topeka, KS, and is run by Fred Phelps and his family. The writer/producer/director, K. Ryan Jones, made this striking film as an assignment for a film class at the University of Kansas, not knowing [...]
Suspension is a riveting and somewhat disturbing look at the ways in which power and control, even in the hands of a good person, can spiral quickly down a dangerous path. After a car accident leaves his wife and son dead, Daniel, portrayed by Kansas City actor Scott Cordes, finds his son’s video camera and [...]
I love watching a good, old-fashioned, detective movie. These films are actually a sub-genre of crime because they focus more on the efforts made by a detective, P. I., FBI agent, or amateur to solve a particular crime. Suspense is often a big element in these mysteries, but not always necessary. I think the bigger [...]
Historical films are generally based upon true events and real people, but many movies in this genre are notorious for stretching the facts. Regardless of the lacking historical truth, numerous historical films are a feast for the eyes. The sets and costumes are key elements of the story and take audiences away to a lost [...]
Lately, when I think of Arnold Swarzenegger I find myself growing a little more tired of him by the minute, but I think that is due more to the coverage of his political career than his acting career. Overall, as an actor, Swarzenegger is one of the best all-time found in the action and sci-fi genres, and [...]
There is nothing like watching a great buddy film to make you feel better after a long day. Buddy films always involve a plot that focuses on the relationship between two or more protagonists as they go through their regular daily lives or face challenging circumstances. A good buddy film makes us laugh and cheer [...]
Topsy Turvy is a delightful film which portrays the creative duo of Gilbert and Sullivan during their collaboration of The Mikado. It deservedly won Oscars for Best Costume Design and Best Makeup by bringing the world of theater in the late 19th Century to life. The movie starts out in the mid 1880s, during a time in which Gilbert and [...]
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