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• I Know Why the Caged Bird SIngs

  

  Film: Birdman of Alcatraz Format: DVD from Northern Illinois University Founders Memorial Library on laptop. When I did the 1001 Movies list, I made a... Read more

  Posted on 10 June 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Moved by the Spirit

  

  Film: Here Comes Mr. Jordan Format: DVD from NetFlix on laptop. There are certain stories that we appear programmed to respond to. While Here Comes Mr. Read more

  Posted on 08 June 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Oscar Got It Wrong!: Best Director 1996

  

  The Contenders: Anthony Minghella: The English Patient (winner)Joel Coen: Fargo Milos Forman: The People vs. Larry Flynt Mike Leigh: Secrets & Lies Scott... Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Shore Leave

  

  Film: Anchors Aweigh Format: DVD from NetFlix on laptop. So here’s one of those moments where I find myself conflicted as a critic. Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• The Magic Before Mike

  

  Film: The Full Monty Format: DVD from Rockford Public Library on laptop. I’ve watched a number of movies I haven’t been completely keen on lately. I needed to... Read more

  Posted on 05 June 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• It's Not Porn

  

  Film: Two Girls and a Sailor Format: Turner Classic Movies on rockin’ flatscreen. There are times when going back multiple decades into film history pays off,... Read more

  Posted on 04 June 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Home Front

  

  Film: Hope and Glory Format: DVD from NetFlix on laptop. I’ve said before that of all of the many possible topics covered in film, nothing has been done more... Read more

  Posted on 03 June 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Fox in the Henhouse

  

  Film: Fantastic Mr. Fox Format: DVD from Rockford Public Library on laptop. When it comes to the films of Wes Anderson, I always wonder how much is the real... Read more

  Posted on 02 June 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Pawn Shop

  Film: None but the Lonely Heart Format: Turner Classic Movies on rockin’ flatscreen. I’ve never been shy about the fact that I like Cary Grant. Read more

  Posted on 01 June 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Oscar Got It Wrong!: Best Picture 1988

  

  The Contenders: The Accidental TouristDangerous Liaisons Mississippi Burning Rain Man (winner)Working Girl What’s Missing If you look at the top-grossing films... Read more

  Posted on 30 May 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Can't Send No Postcards

  

  Film: Letters from Iwo Jima Format: DVD from personal collection on laptop. I consider myself a fan of Ken Watanabe for the same reason that I’m a fan of... Read more

  Posted on 30 May 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Doing Time

  

  Film: Brubaker Format: Streaming video from NetFlix on laptop. I imagine for a particular type of actor, playing the crusading hero is kind of fun. Personally,... Read more

  Posted on 29 May 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Matthew 6:28

  

  Film: Lilies of the Field Format: DVD from NetFlix on laptop. Apparently it’s nun week here at 1001plus. I’m not sure why this is, but I should probably track... Read more

  Posted on 28 May 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Heaven Knows Why I Watched

  

  Film: Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison Format: Streaming video from NetFlix on laptop. There’s something about war films from the middle of the last century that lend... Read more

  Posted on 27 May 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Owner's Manual Not Included

  

  Film: How to Train Your Dragon Format: Streaming video from Amazon on rockin’ flatscreen. Movies made for kids have a few basic formulas. Read more

  Posted on 24 May 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Oscar Got It Wrong!: Best Picture 1964

  

  The Contenders: BecketDr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb Mary Poppins My Fair Lady (winner)Zorba the Greek What’s Missing Whil... Read more

  Posted on 23 May 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Character Study

  

  Film: Tender Mercies Format: DVD from NetFlix on laptop. After the last three reviews that I’ve posted, I have to say I wasn’t especially pleased when I... Read more

  Posted on 22 May 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• The Song That Almost Never Ends

  

  Film: Interrupted Melody Format: Turner Classic Movies on rockin’ flatscreen. I’ve never made it a secret that I’m not a fan of musicals in general. When that... Read more

  Posted on 22 May 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Old English

  

  Film: Berkeley Square Format: Turner Classic Movies on rockin’ flatscreen. I’ve been recording rare movies off Turner Classic movies for a number of months. Read more

  Posted on 21 May 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Nick's Pick: The Room

  

  Film: Nick’s Pick: The Room Format: DVD from NetFlix on rockin’ flatscreen. This is the fifth in a series of monthly reviews suggested by Nick Jobe at Your Face. Read more

  Posted on 19 May 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES