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STARDUST – Charming, enchanting and magical fairytale based on the book written by Neil Gaiman, who was also involved in producing this film. First released in 2007, and now streaming on NetFlix, this delightful movie boasts an all-star cast including Michelle Pfeiffer, Robert DeNiro, and Claire Danes. By the way, I was thoroughly impressed byContinue reading

VERSAILLES – Merveilleux! The peeps are in full agreement on this three season series about the volatile reign of King Louis XIV of France. It is exceptional. Riveting story, excellent work. Sandi has been raving about it for months and happily convinced me to watch. Linette and Pat both are big fans and Dana lovedContinue reading

DOLLY PARTON HERE I AM – Dolly fans will enjoy this delightful documentary as charming as the country music diva herself! Commentary from folks like Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin offer some little known insight into the true Dolly Parton – and there’s even some revelation about Carl (photos and everything), Dolly’s extremely private andContinue reading

THINGS HEARD AND SEEN – a complete waste of time. The ending was never explained and I didn’t understand which ghosts were who or the point of the whole story (beyond the superficial and predictable in which this film excels). Kelly had the same reaction. She even googled the novel which the film is basedContinue reading

THE PATRIOT – From the year 2000, this Revolutionary War film offers an interesting perspective on an important battle between the militia (aiding regular soldiers) and the Redcoats which apparently was a turning point in the war. It’s a decent film, especially now when Americans need reminding how important our Democracy is and how hardContinue reading

THE GLOAMING – Dana and I are huge fans of this Starz show! Filmed in Australia with an Australian cast, it had me spellbound from episode one. It is an edgy murder mystery incorporating witchcraft and dark magic into the plot. (The witch bit alone is enough to keep Dana and me interested). Add inContinue reading

OUR SOULS AT NIGHT – This film is a lovely, poignant story of companionship and romance between two older lonely folks. Excellently portrayed by Jane Fonda and Robert Redford, it is an honest look at the dynamics within all relationships and how those relationships affect each other. It’s also a story of redemption, forgiveness andContinue reading

RIP Helen McCrory. You are one of our favorite actresses. We will miss you. Slàinte 🥃💔🥺

THIS IS A ROBBERY – This four-episode season one documentary details the story of the biggest art heist in the world from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston. Occurring in 1990, I found the crime intriguing and wondered why I again had never heard of such a newsworthy event at the time it happened.Continue reading

THE LAST PIRATE KINGDOM – Okay, so y’all know I’m a big fan of documentaries. You may not know I was also a fan of Black Sails on Starz which I thought was a purely fictional account of pirate lore featuring Long John Silver’s rise to his elevated rank in Treasure Island. Imagine my surpriseContinue reading