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Movie Count Dracula’s Great Love (1972)
Count Dracula’s Great Love (1972)
I first discovered this bizarre vampire film on TV in the 1970’s under the slightly abbreviated title Dracula’s Greatest Love. This is another in a long line of horror movies starring Spain’s Paul Naschy and his first and only Dracula film.
Some women find themselves stranded …
Inside (UR, 2007) movie
In this hideous film, a woman and her boyfriend are riding in a car when they have a fatal car accident with another vehicle. The scene depicting the accident is somewhat bloody. We see that the woman in the car is pregnant. Her boyfriend doesn’t …
Twister (1996)
Twister, directed by Jan De Bont is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America for intense depiction of very bad weather. The original release date was May 10, 1996 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Action/Adventure/Drama/Thriller and stars Helen Hunt as Dr. …
Cemetery Gates (movie)
Normally I enjoy most creature and scary animal movies, but I found this one a large disappointment. When I first heard about Cemetery Gates I was quite eager to see it as I had never seen a horror movie about a Tasmanian devil. So when I did see it, …
Eat, Pray, Love Movie (2010)
I must admit that I was pretty enthusiastic about purchasing tickets for the latest Julia Roberts flick, “Eat, Pray, Love”. A girlfriend of mine had started reading the best-selling book upon which the movie was based. She praised it highly and promised to loan it to me …
Ella Enchanted
I’ve always found that, when in doubt, a movie based around a fairy tale will always fill in nicely. In the case of Ella Enchanted, you have a good story complete with a few catchy song and dance numbers.
I have liked Anne Hathaway as an actress since I first …
Willow (1988)
A fantasy movie about a baby that was kidnapped by an evil queen in order to destroy what ever hopes other may have of the prophecy being fulfilled. It would seem that the queen wants her reign to continue for years to come and with this child’s destiny looming …
Real Mean
I have seen John Ritter quite a few times on television but never took the time to watch one of his movies. That changed this past weekend when I watched his film Real Men. And, I have to say, I was very impressed.
First off, I want to say that, …
Movie Iron Man
Based on the comics with the same name, Iron Man is one of last summer’s blockbuster movies, starring Robert Downey Jr. in the lead role. This film combines several genres, from action to romance and comedy, in a well-built plot. Technology nowadays has allowed this comic book to be …
The 6th Day (2000)
The 6th Day, directed by Roger Spottiswoode is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America for strong action violence, brief strong language and some sensuality. The original release date was November 17, 2000 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Actin/Science Fiction/Thriller and …
Iron Man
I just saw Iron Man in at the theater and I must say it’s one of the best super hero movies I’ve seen in a while. I was blown away by this movie. I just loved the acting and the script. I also really liked the storyline. They did a …
Driving Miss Daisy movie
When Miss Daisy, an aging Jewish woman, almost has an accident trying to get out of her driveway, her son decides that she has become too old to drive. Despite her protests, he hires her a chauffeur, a good-natured African American man named Hoke. Hoke is warned about Miss …
300: Rise of an Empire, movie
My Husband and I liked and own the first 300 movie (called The 300). For those who have never seen it, it tells the tale of the battle of 300 lone Spartan soldiers against a huge army and the powerful Xerxes. We watch the original 300 fairly frequently and …
The Rock (1996)
The Rock, directed by Michael Bay is rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America for strong violence, language and a sex scene. The original release date was June 7, 1996 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Action/Adventure/Thriller and stars Sean Connery as …
DUS
Yesterday i watched this movie on u local cable network. Starring Abhishek, Sanjay, Pankaj kapoor,Sunil shetty,Shilpa Shetty and lastly the indian tomcriuse Fayed Khan.A boring first half , a ususal track with songs and comedy now and then. The second half is a thriller and hold u to the …
The Hound of the Baskervilles
I am reviewing The Hound of the Baskervilles, a Sherlock Holmes movie produced by Granada in the late 80’s. This movie stars Jeremy Brett as Sherlock Holmes, and Edward Hardwicke as Dr. Watson. Holmes is hired by Dr. Mortimer, a man who is concerned for his friend, Sir …
Pirates of Silicon Valley
The Pirates of Silicon Valley is a film about Steve Jobs, the co-founder of Apple Computers and Bill Gates (who doesn’t know about Bill Gates?)co-founder of Microsoft. This film historically traces the development of these two computer companies from the time these two gentlemen are college (the early …
Babes In Toyland (1961)
Disney’s first big screen live-action musical was “Babes in Toyland” starring Annette Funicello, Tommy Sands, Ray Rolger, and Ed Wynn (among others). I had seen it as a small kid and enjoyed it. I just now watched it again as a twenty six year old kid and I kinda …
Hide and Seek
Hide and seek starring Robert De Niro and Dakota Fanning is a gripping thriller that will surprise and entertain. The story is about a widower (De Niro) and his daughter (Fanning) who moves to the country to try to build a new life after his wife commits suicide. …
P.S I love you Movie
I just watched P.S I love You movie last night and i was truly disappointed with the movie. It was totally different from Cecilia Ahern’s novel. I really love the novel and looking forward to watch the movie version but after watched it, i prefer the novel more.
The different …
Movie: “Grandma’s Boy” (2006)
Although this film received poor reviews upon release, I have to say it’s one of my all-time favorite films. It’s one of the funniest movies I’ve ever seen. It’s one of those movies you can watch over and over, and it’s still hilarious.
Alex (Covert) is a 35-year-old video game …
Megiddo: The Omega Code 2
If you’re the kind that likes to watch TBN and laugh at just how insane and silly these people really are, then you will probably enjoy Megiddo: The Omega Code 2. Although it proclaims itself as a sequel to the Omega Code, it isn’t really a sequel (although …
How She Move (movie)
When I saw the actress Rutina Wesley in the popular cable television series “True Blood”, I could not place my finger on where I had seen her before since she looked so familiar to me, and it was only later that I found out that it was she who …
Bridge To Terabithia movie
This movie reminds me to The Lord Of The Rings movie environment. Interesting special effect and pleased in a real creative story. Merges story in illusive world with reality life. This movie draws fantasy world by a child names Jesse. Illusion nature that is of course we usually experienced …
Eragon (2006)
Eragon, directed by Stefen Fangmeier is rated PG by the Motion Picture Association of America for fantasy violence, intense battle sequences and some frightening images. The original release date was December 15, 2006 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Action/Adventure/Family/Fantasy and stars Ed Speelers …
The Deserter 2004 Eric B. Borgman
This movie is filmed as a silent drama versus comedy taken back to the 1920’s. The motion is staged from the American Revolution.The period dated to to 18th Century that involves thirteen Colonies that became states of America claiming independence from the “The British Empire”.
The …
“Scoop” movie
Woody Allen’s next film is, for many fans of the tenth muse obligatory visit to the cinema. While his films may not be such a phenomenon as new works by Milos Forman and Roman Polanski, but with each of them get exactly what the New York director accustomed us …
The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996)
The Long Kiss Goodnight, directed by Renny Harlin is rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America for a substantial amount of strong bloody violence, and strong language. The original release date was October 11, 1996 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Action/Drama/Thriller …
Hairspray (1988)
I have seen the most recent version of the movie Hairspray and I absolutely loved it. So, I decided to take the time to watch a slightly older version, the 1988 version that starred Ricki Lake in the lead role.
OK, the movie is essentially the same as the remake …
The Manchurian Candidate (1962)
The 1962 movie the “The Manchurian Candidate” is an excellent movie. Filmed in black and whiter, a favorite of mine, the movie lasts for 126 minutes and tells the story of Raymond Shaw (Laurence Harvey) and Major Bennett Marco (Frank Sinatra). The two men were the sergeant and the …
PS I Love You
It is Christmas Eve, and my son and I went to the movies today to get away from the crowds, before I forget, to one and all may you have a Merry Christmas and a Joyous New Year.
Anyway we went to see PS I Love you, at …
How I met your mother
I watched a couple episodes of this show called How I met your mother. It has been playing on Lifetime and I got to watch a couple episodes of it. The first episode I watched was alright but the second episode I watched was really funny. It surprised me …
Carlito’s Way (1993)
Carlito, played by Al Pacino is the story of a former gangster who is trying to go straight, but no matter how hard he tries, his past keeps catching up with him and with it the reputation of unlawful activity that got his sent to prison in the first …
Road to Eternity movie
The second part in Kobayashi’s trilogy about Kaji is the best one in my opinion. Here he has been transferred to “the field”, right in the face of war. The biggest trouble for him is not to stay alive in the battles, but to avoid fights with his fellow …
A Perfect Getaway
My husband and I watched A Perfect Getaway the other night. I thought it was going to be a nice little B-movie. I wasn’t expecting too much from this movie. Good thing or I would have been really disappointed! …
Notes on a Scandal (2006)
“Notes on a Scandal” (2006) is a BBC Films movie, filmed on locations throughout England in English. The color movie lasts 92 minutes and is based on the novel by Zoe Heller. A tagline for the movie is “One Woman’s Mistake is Another’s Opportunity.” Another tagline is “loneliness can …
Star Wars: The Force Awakens - Space Opera Movie (2015)
Star Wars: The Force Awakens is a 2 hour 15 minute masterpiece. I watched the movie in IMAX 3D, a format I definitely recommend to anyone that has not watched the movie because the visuals are outstanding. I’m now excited to see how this new Star Wars trilogy will unfold.
The …
Jerry Maguire (1996)
Jerry Maguire, directed by Cameron Crowe is rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America for language and sexuality. The original release date for this movie was December 13, 1996 for United States audiences. This movie falls in the genre of Comedy/Drama/Romance/Sport and stars Tom Cruise as Jerry …
Thirty Days of Night Movie
Just last night, my best friend, my sister, and i watched Thirty Days of Night, a new vampire movie that has recently been released. It was probably one of the best vampire movies that I’d ever seen! It is nothing like those corny vampire movies that are released that …
Waydowntown movie
I rented this film because the premise, I thought, was great: (4) employees at some drab corporate company make a wager on who can remain indoors (the entire downtown “hub” is connected by a series of enclosed walkways) for 6 months. It seems like a quirky, …
The Passion of Christ
I love Jesus, I really do, and so when I heard that the movie, the passion of Christ was about to be shown in Singapore, I was excited, truly, I was. I not only wanted to watch it, I wanted everyone else in my life to watch it, every …
Blood Diamond (2006)
Blood Diamond, directed by Edward Zwick is rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America for strong violence and language. The original release date was December 8, 2006 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Adventure/Drama/Thriller and stars Leonardo DiCaprio as Danny Archer, Djimon …
Spy (2015 Comedy Action Spy Movie)
I generally detest most movies with the comedian Melissa McCarthy playing a major role in them because I just don’t think she’s that funny. However, when I was sitting in the theatre watching another movie and I saw the trailer for this one I decided, “Hey, why not give this …
Training Day
Directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring Denzel Washington, Ethan Hawke, Tom Berenger, and Snoop Doggy Dogg, Training Day is a gritty good cop, bad cop drama. It’s the story of L.A.P.D. Detective Sergeant Alonzo Harris (Denzel Washington), a veteran narcotics officer whose questionable criminal fighting style blurs the line …
Neil Young & Crazy Horse: Rust Never Sleeps
Neil Young & Crazy Horse: Rust Never Sleeps is a great, classic movie for all lovers of rock and roll. I adore Neil Young and consider him to be one of the greatest musicians ever. Neil Young’s guitar sound is like no other, as is his voice. Rust Never …
Argo (movie)
Argo is a Biography, History and Drama movie based on a true story. A story of six American Ambassadors who managed to escape from the Embassy while it was attacked by some revolutionists of Iran. The story was directed by Ben Affleck who directed one of my favourite movies …
Memento Movie
“Memento” is one of the weirdest and most surprising films I ever saw. This mind bending thriller was released in 2000 and it was based on a short story written by Jonathan Nolan. It was directed by his brother Christopher Nolan. Together they wrote the script. This movie is …
Terminator Salvation
For those who haven’t been living under a rock for the last decade, the latest Terminator film is the fourth of it’s kind. Perhaps I overestimated the popularity of the Terminator series, but how could you not be compelled to watch Arnie, who happens to be a …
Yours, Mine and Ours(movie)
Helen North (Lucille Ball) is a Navy widow who has 8 children, with the youngest one still a toddler. Helen works at a hospital, doing her best to raise the kids and trying to get over her grief. Frank Beardsley (Henry Fonda) is in a similar situation. Also a …
Three and Out
I had never heard of this British film before, but it stars the new Bond girl, Gemma Arterton, and MacKenzie Crook from The Office fame, so I gave it a go. It’s a new film (2008) but, as with many British films, I haven’t seen it advertised anywhere so …
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