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• Propaganda, Comrade

  

  Film: The North Star (Armored Attack)Format: Internet video on The Nook. I’ve been hitting a lot of internet-available films lately. There are days when it’s... Read more

  Posted on 06 December 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Devil's Island

  

  Film: Condemned Format: Internet video on laptop. There’s a simplicity to early talkies that is attractive. While movies weren’t new, sound in movies was, and... Read more

  Posted on 06 December 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Head, Body, Head

  

  Film: The Fighter Format: DVD from NetFlix on laptop. I often like Mark Wahlberg in movies, but with the exception of Boogie Nights, I like him in supporting... Read more

  Posted on 04 December 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Oscar Got It Wrong!: Best Picture 1946

  

  The Contenders: The Best Years of Our Lives (winner) Henry V It’s a Wonderful LifeThe Razor’s Edge The Yearling What’s Missing With World War II over,... Read more

  Posted on 02 December 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• A Man Needs a Maid

  

  Film: Diary of a Mad Housewife Format: Internet video on laptop. IMDB lists Diary of a Mad Housewife as both a comedy and a drama. Having watched it, if it... Read more

  Posted on 02 December 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Late for Thanksgiving

  

  Film: Alice’s Restaurant Format: DVD from Rockford Public Library on laptop. Alice’s Restaurant is one of those movies I’ve put off for a while. Read more

  Posted on 30 November 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• The Long Mile

  

  Film: Dead Man Walking Format: DVD from NetFlix on laptop. The best opinion I’ve ever heard on capital punishment is one I can’t quote directly and can’t... Read more

  Posted on 29 November 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Completed Once Again

  

  Film: Son of Saul (Saul Fia) Format: DVD from DeKalb Public Library on rockin’ flatscreen. When the latest version of the 1001 Movies list came out, I’d seen... Read more

  Posted on 27 November 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Oscar Got It Wrong!: Best Animated Feature 2014

  

  The Contenders: Big Hero 6 (winner) The Boxtrolls How to Train Your Dragon 2Song of the Sea The Tale of Princess Kaguya What’s Missing In three words, The LEGO... Read more

  Posted on 25 November 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Thankful for YouTube

  

  Film: Thunderbolt Format: Internet video on laptop. I’ve mentioned before the usefulness of YouTube when it comes to tracking down some obscure films. Read more

  Posted on 25 November 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Off Script: When a Stranger Calls (1979)

  

  Film: When a Stranger Calls (1979) Format: DVD from Morris Area Public Library through interlibrary loan on laptop. There are moments in movies that become... Read more

  Posted on 24 November 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Ding Dong Bell

  

  Film: The Well Format: Internet video on laptop. In 1949, a little girl named Kathy Fiscus fell down the narrow shaft of an abandoned well. Read more

  Posted on 22 November 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Nick's Picks: Killer Joe

  

  Film: Killer Joe Format: Blu-Ray from Rock Island Public Library through interlibrary loan on rockin’ flatscreen. This is the eleventh in a series of twelve... Read more

  Posted on 21 November 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Praise Be

  

  Film: Hallelujah Format: DVD from NetFlix on laptop. Before the actual opening of Hallelujah on the version I received from NetFlix, there is a long disclaimer... Read more

  Posted on 19 November 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Oscar Got It Wrong!: Best Original Screenplay 2001

  

  The Contenders: Amelie Gosford Park (winner) Memento Monster’s Ball The Royal Tenenbaums What’s Missing In terms of the movies themselves, I like a lot of the... Read more

  Posted on 18 November 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Hero Worship

  

  Film: The Fallen Idol Format: Turner Classic Movies on rockin’ flatscreen. I’m almost certain that I’ve mentioned before that I consider myself a fan of author... Read more

  Posted on 18 November 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Game, Set...

  

  Film: Match Point Format: DVD from Rockford Public Library on laptop. I tend to like Woody Allen’s movies. I realize that I like some a lot and I like some a... Read more

  Posted on 17 November 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Mother Dearest

  

  Film: One True Thing Format: DVD from NetFlix on various players. I don’t always closely monitor my NetFlix queue, which is why movies like One True Thing show... Read more

  Posted on 16 November 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Picks from Chip: Ondine

  

  Film: Ondine Format: DVD from Peotone Public Library through interlibrary loan on laptop. This is the eleventh in a series of twelve movies selected by Chip... Read more

  Posted on 15 November 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Please, Mr. Postman

  

  Film: A Letter to Three Wives Format: Movies! Channel on rockin’ flatscreen. Since I’ve watched The Great Dictator, the biggest whole in my classic movie... Read more

  Posted on 13 November 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES