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Still Quarantined? – 16 Great Movies for Uplifting Your Spirits

Still Quarantined? – 16 Great Movies for Uplifting Your Spirits

At first, the quarantine was like a vacation or holiday. But after awhile, isolation can give you an emptiness in your soul. I think we all need relief from the boredom that can come from isolation. I know that using your phones and the internet in order to interact with other humans does help a lot. Sometimes we just need some great entertainment. There is a fantastic amount of distraction that comes from good old movies. And, by old, I…

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Weekend at The Waldorf – A Great Remake of a Classic

Weekend at The Waldorf – A Great Remake of a Classic

Weekend at The Waldorf (1945) is an ingenious remake of the award-winning genuine classic. It is lighthearted and intended to lift our spirits. WW II was coming to a close and the world needed to be encouraged to be cheerful. A remake as dark and gloomy as Grand Hotel (1932) just would not have been enjoyed. Grand Hotel is, as of now, the only film to receive an Oscar for Best Picture without being nominated for any other category! This…

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Three Really Old Movies (I Mean Four) – For Great Stress Relief

Three Really Old Movies (I Mean Four) – For Great Stress Relief

When so many of us are staying home to keep from personal contact with others, we most likely need to get away from the situation. But, we may be unable to accomplish that goal for days or weeks to come. I am not going to dwell on the present state of emergency that is happening in much of the world. Just remember that these things are key to getting through any stress filled time in your life: Take some time…

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Made For Each Other1939 Movie – Comedy, Drama, Romance

Made For Each Other1939 Movie – Comedy, Drama, Romance

There is a great deal of drama in Made For Each Other. There is a comedy in this 92-minute movie, however, Made For Each Other is not “a comedy.” The phrase “made for each,” other implies that the couple in this movie is so perfectly suited for each other that it’s no surprise when a couple is happily married. However, I’ll leave it up to the viewers to decide if the couple in this movie is truly made for each…

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It’s a Wonderful Life – Is it the best movie ever?

It’s a Wonderful Life – Is it the best movie ever?

I used to say that ‘Its a Wonderful Life was my favorite movie of all time. But that isn’t the same as saying it’s the best movie ever.  This picture is definately a great movie and shoud be considered to be a classic. You the reader will be the ultimate judge as to whether It’s a Wonderful Life is just a great classic or really is the best movie ever. I’m going to lay out many pieces of information that…

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Come Live With Me – A Classic Movie Nobody knows

Come Live With Me – A Classic Movie Nobody knows

This film’s running time is one hour and 26 minutes. That is a little shorter than many really classic movies.  There is enough time to develop the plot without boring anyone. It is a romance/comedy that is not unbelievable. I’m going to do something a little differently from my other movie posts. Come Live With Me is a romantic comedy that is very entertaining and delightful to watch. As in my other posts, I will not reveal the content or…

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Charade the Movie – Alfred Hitchcock Directing Style

Charade the Movie – Alfred Hitchcock Directing Style

As I have done in my other articles, where I didn’t give a synopsis of the plot, I will try to address the relevance of the movie without summarizing the plot of the film. Charade the Movie was made in 1963, It was adapted by Peter Stone from a short story, “The Unsuspecting Wife”. The short story was coauthored by Peter Stone and Marc Behm a couple of years before the movie was made. In retrospect, it is hard to…

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What is the best western – Watch the movie High Noon (1952)

What is the best western – Watch the movie High Noon (1952)

Whenever I am asked “what is the best western to watch”, I almost always respond, “it’s High Noon from 1952.” Sometimes their reply is, “why something THAT old” or “I’ve never even heard of that one”. With so many great westerns that have been made, they also say, “what makes this one so special?” Before I answer that – Consider the competition Before I attempt to answer that, let me list a few other movies that come pretty close to…

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