Category: Biography
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Independent Film Review – I’m Charlie Walker
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When is a true story not a true story? When the opening card says “Based on a true story” and the closing one says “All characters and events in this film, even those based on real individuals, are completely fictional.” So is I’m Charlie Walker a true story or not? Well…yes and no. The story…
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Is there anything extra during the end credits of The Apprentice?
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No, there are not any extra scenes during, or after, the end credits of The Apprentice. View details and movie information…
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Movie Review – The Apprentice
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“The Apprentice,” the new movie that explores Donald Trump’s ambitious vision to revamp New York City, offers a compelling narrative that transcends political affiliations. This film is not just for die-hard Republicans or Democrats; it’s a captivating story about ambition, power, and the complexities of urban development.Through a blend of archival footage and dramatic reenactments,…
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Is there anything extra during the end credits of Saturday Night?
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Yes, there are extra scenes during, or after, the end credits of Saturday Night. View details and movie information…
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Movie Review-Saturday Night
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Full disclosure, as a lifelong fan of the widely-acclaimed television show, “Saturday Night Live” (now SNL), I was truly looking forward to enjoying this film. My “fandom” dates back to the 1970’s when very few shows, such as “All in the Family” were trying to take a more progressive tack vs. some of the same…
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Best Of British Biographies – Bernard Hill
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in BiographyIt’s not often that I can say that I’ve had the privilege to have seen one of my favourite actors live on stage but one of those rare occasions was when I saw Bernard Hill at the Everyman Theatre. It was in 1974 and he was playing John Lennon in Willy Russell’s John, Paul, George,…
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Best Of Biographies – James Earl Jones
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in BiographyI know I have said that my intention with the biographical essays was to concentrate on British talent. However, the sad news of James Earl Jones’ passing made me decide to make an exception. After all, Mr Jones spent a fair amount of time over here both making films and appearing on stage. Besides, as…
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Is there anything extra during the end credits of Reagan?
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Yes, there are extra scenes during, or after, the end credits of Reagan. View details and movie information…
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Movie Review – Reagan
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I’m definitely not giving this movie an A because I’m a Reagan fanboy. Far from it. I’m super-liberal, socialist-democratic. I was too young to vote in 1980, and I voted for Mondale in 1984. But that isn’t to say that Reagan wasn’t the president that we needed at the time. And to be completely honest,…
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Independent Film Review – The Boy In The Woods
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Sometimes you’re surprised with a film because the trailer made you think you were going to see a comedy but all the laughs seem to have been used in the trailer…I’m looking at you, Downsizing. However, other times you walk into a film knowing exactly what you’re going to get; The Boy In The Woods…
