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Review: “The River Within”

I just watched the movie “The River Within” (available from netflix) and I enjoyed it.  I have to admit, my expectations were low; watching a tiny budget, made by young professionals, “christian” movie is, imo, kind of like watching cousin … Continue reading

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Juno in review

I’m trying to write more reviews for my “Reviews” section  so here’s my Saturday night movie: Juno Nathan’s studying for finals so I chose a chick-flick to watch; at least he won’t be tempted to procrastinate!  And Juno was successful … Continue reading

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Even Harder to Watch

I just watched Beyond the Gates (aka Shooting Dogs). And it was hard.  Even Chuck Colson would agree. Like Hotel Rwanda, this movie tells a story of the Rwandan genocide.  This particular one seems to highlight the awfulness of what … Continue reading

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Beautiful ladies!

For any fans of Alexander McCall Smith, the No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency and Precious Ramotswe: I have good news!  If you did not already know, there has been a tv series made based on the first three (I think) … Continue reading

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Hard movies

I have been watching some hard movies lately.  Good ones, but sometimes hard to bear.  Here are my reviews, the most recent first: Hotel Rwanda This movie tells a story within the backdrop of the Rwandan genocide.  You could say … Continue reading

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Avatar considered

We just watched Avatar in 3D.  Date night with four kids?  Yup!  But they stayed home.  Let me just say up front that I really wish I could go visit the world (Pandora) of Avatar.  It looks so pretty!  Who … Continue reading

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