I just did not feel like seeing the third ‘fast n’ furious’ movie, but I’d seen the first two

2 Fast 2 Furious Released June 6, 2003 Original star rating: A CRITIQUE OF 2 FAST 2 FURIOUS (2003)/The tenth Fast and Furious movie is released this year, but I have not joined the bandwagon. This is a critique of the second Fast and Furious movie from a rough review or eloquent review, however one… Read More I just did not feel like seeing the third ‘fast n’ furious’ movie, but I’d seen the first two

May 27, 2023May 27, 2023 peteswritingLeave a comment

The action at the local multiplex was a long story

Circa 1996. The scene: At the local multiplex, inside one of the cinemas. The action: I am sitting down in the back seat, watching Dead Man Walking. Reaction: I am seeing its worth. Consequence: I write a review. Context: As a reviewer. Background:….Overall story: Circa 1995….

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Compassion in a film about a contentious issue

Dead Man Walking Released December 29, 1995 (Certificate R16) My star rating in 1996: FILMS OF SUBSTANCE/AN OLD REVIEW OF Dead Man Walking (1995). Oscar nominee Sean Penn, portrays a man who commits rape and murder and is sentenced to death by lethal injection. A Catholic nun (played by Susan Sarandon in a convincing, powerhouse… Read More Compassion in a film about a contentious issue

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The adult critques a childhood favourite, which went over the child’s head

Buck Rogers in the 25th Century Released March 30, 1979 OLD REVIEW/A CRITQUE OF Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (1979). This theatrical edit, a pilot episode for the television series, was executive produced by Glen A. Larson.

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Film: down on the life list? Really?

I said in an earlier post that film was down on the life list, and this would be true because when it comes to writing about film and other things as well, it’s just all too much in one go. The solution is doing one form of writing at a time — until the goals… Read More Film: down on the life list? Really?

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I happened to be looking through a reference book and thought I would watch a movie

The Golden Voyage of Sinbad Released December 20, London, England, 1973 OLD REVIEW/A REVIEW OF The Golden Voyage of Sinbad (1973). This Arabian Nights tale is just that. A tale. A tale about good versus evil.

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1973 family films

LOOKING BACK/WHAT I THOUGHT. I’m sorting through the family films of 1973, of which I have seen one and on retrospect would take my pick of the family films that year. Although I have only seen one but get the gist of the others and one fits better personally. I list them all here:

April 28, 2023May 21, 2023 peteswritingLeave a comment

1993 Family Films — what were they?

What did 1993 hold in terms of kid’s or family movies?

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Writing film reviews at Hub Pages

I have found publishing at Hub Pages encouraging in several ways. First, if my article is not featured and I get an email saying to improve the article so it will get featured, I let the idea marinate until I feel like editing. Hub Pages provides tips and guidelines for improving the piece.

April 14, 2023April 29, 2023 peteswritingLeave a comment

Puss in Boots (2011) is a must-see movie I watched, but was left a little underwhelmed

Puss in Boots Released October 28, 2011 OLD REVIEW/A REVIEW OF Puss In Booots (2011). There are two reasons why audiences saw Puss in Boots. Shrek 2 and the character Puss in Boots.

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A nite at the movies with evangelist David Bruce

Thousands of hits for internet evangelism site 2004. The advertisement in the entertainment section of the newspaper asked whether you ever had a spiritual experience at the movies. You are not alone, the ad continued. “You are invited to discuss your favourite movies with others! Free Popcorn, coffee, and a ton of Hollywood movie clips.”

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Good morals for family viewers

Beethoven Released April 3, 1992 WHOLESOME PICKS/A REVIEW OF Beethoven (1992). Released in 1992, Beethoven was a popular family comedy from America. Beethoven is the name of the St Bernard puppy that becomes one of an American family, the Newton’s.

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Movie nostalgia: some clean titles

Some films from the past that sound good:

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Responding to life’s little messes

Reflections on “Bruce Almighty” 2003. It is a cliché that won’t die whatever can go wrong will. The comedy Bruce Almighty exploits this contrivance proving that this cliché is not dead, at least not in the movies and more so with human nature.

March 23, 2023April 29, 2023 peteswritingLeave a comment

This was a suitable film I saw in a reference book and was free to view on legit sites

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland First released in Los Angeles, United States, November 20, 1972 Later released in London, England, December 4, 1972 (Source IMDB) WHOLESOME PICKS/A REVIEW OF Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland (1972). This adaptation of the famous tale has Alice emerging from her reverie which brings a revitalization of life as she steps back… Read More This was a suitable film I saw in a reference book and was free to view on legit sites

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