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The AmericansThe Americans, DVDThe Complete First Season
DVD - 2014DVD, 2014
lizardi's rating:
Added Mar 25, 2024
Repeat PerformanceRepeat Performance, DVD
DVD - 2022DVD, 2022
lizardi's rating:
Added Mar 23, 2024
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Joan Leslie was an excellent actress. Interesting noir film; a lot better than a lot of modern movies. But it helps if one is a fan of 1940s movies - made in 1947.
Lark Rise to CandlefordLark Rise to Candleford, DVDThe Complete Season Four
DVD - 2011DVD, 2011
lizardi's rating:
Added Mar 22, 2024
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Absolutely wonderful series, and regret that it ended with season 4. My only minor criticism would be how the last episode tied up a few loose ends so quickly. I missed Brendan Coyle, but that may be because he went off to Downton Abbey. Although it was supposedly Laura Timmen's story, I found the other characters who revolved around the village and the town more interesting. In the same excellence league of period pieces like Call the Midwife! It's almost tempting to read the novel it was based on.Absolutely wonderful series, and regret that it ended with season 4. My only minor criticism would be how the last episode tied up a few loose ends so quickly. I missed Brendan Coyle, but that may be because he went off to Downton Abbey. Although…
Peace by ChocolatePeace by Chocolate, DVD
DVD - 2022DVD, 2022
lizardi's rating:
Added Mar 22, 2024
Comment:
Gave up after 20 minutes due to the lack of subtitles. Very odd that there weren't any!
The White QueenThe White Queen, DVDLa Reina Blanca
DVD - 2014DVD, 2014
lizardi's rating:
Added Mar 16, 2024
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I spent many hours watching The Spanish Princess, part of this series, with over the top acting. About 15 minutes into this, I realized I had enough of melodramatic power plays, violence, sex and lots of sneering. There has to be more to life than wasting time with heavily embellished English history.I spent many hours watching The Spanish Princess, part of this series, with over the top acting. About 15 minutes into this, I realized I had enough of melodramatic power plays, violence, sex and lots of sneering. There has to be more to life than…
Darling CompanionDarling Companion, DVD
DVD - 2012DVD, 2012
lizardi's rating:
Added Mar 08, 2024
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Loved Diane Keaton in Annie Hall. Then the "ditzy" thing she began to do began to feel overdone. At least, she doesn't do that here. That's the one thing I liked. By the way, I am a big animal lover - the dog does a good acting job. (If you want to watch a great movie with Kevin Kline, there's the more recent The Emperor's Club.)Loved Diane Keaton in Annie Hall. Then the "ditzy" thing she began to do began to feel overdone. At least, she doesn't do that here. That's the one thing I liked. By the way, I am a big animal lover - the dog does a good acting job. (If you want…
MisbehaviourMisbehaviour, DVD
DVD - 2020DVD, 2020
lizardi's rating:
Added Mar 07, 2024
Comment:
Important point, but it felt like fluff. I wonder if Betty Friedan would argue if this was the jump-start for the women's liberation movement. Somehow, I doubt it.
A Fish Called WandaA Fish Called Wanda, DVD
DVD - 2006DVD, 2006
lizardi's rating:
Added Mar 07, 2024
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One of those films that doesn't hold up over time, IMHO. I liked it years ago; now, it just seems too over the top silly. A waste of good acting talent.
lizardi's rating:
Added Mar 01, 2024
The Spanish PrincessThe Spanish Princess, DVDPart 2
DVD - 2021DVD, 2021
lizardi's rating:
Added Mar 01, 2024
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Loosely based on a dramatic period of English and European history, it depicts the story of the first wife of Henry VIII. It covers many years in the lives of Catherine & Henry, who married when quite young, but interestingly, never seem to age at all. Catherine was unsuccessful in producing a male heir that lived, and it seems that Henry was unable to accept that his daughter, Princess Mary, could ever become regent - thus, his exhausting attempts to find a woman who would produce his male heir. I haven't watched Game of Thrones, but assume that the productions are similar in some respects: violence, sex, power plays, male bravado, etc. Interesting to look up Catherine's life on Wikipedia to see how many liberties the series took. In this depiction, Ann Boleyn has a very small role.Loosely based on a dramatic period of English and European history, it depicts the story of the first wife of Henry VIII. It covers many years in the lives of Catherine & Henry, who married when quite young, but interestingly, never seem to age at…
Wind at My BackWind at My Back, DVDThe Complete First Season
DVD - 2004DVD, 2004
lizardi's rating:
Added Feb 25, 2024
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This series feels pretty dated, and I really wanted to like it. (I am a big fan of Lark Rise to Candleford, a Canadian production.) But it felt like this story has been told before, with the shrewish, despotic, wealthy grandmother on one side, and the poor struggling mother on the other. Alas, it didn't emotionally grab me.This series feels pretty dated, and I really wanted to like it. (I am a big fan of Lark Rise to Candleford, a Canadian production.) But it felt like this story has been told before, with the shrewish, despotic, wealthy grandmother on one side, and…
The Emperor's ClubThe Emperor's Club, DVD
DVD - 2003DVD, 2003
lizardi's rating:
Added Feb 25, 2024
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In the genre of great teachers influencing the lives of their students, Kevin Kline perfectly portrays both the moral exemplar, and the morally flawed. It pays to watch the back story, which made the film even more compelling. A great one to watch as a family (or in a school), and to discuss after. I liked that it had a more realistic arc, vs. a Hollywood ending.In the genre of great teachers influencing the lives of their students, Kevin Kline perfectly portrays both the moral exemplar, and the morally flawed. It pays to watch the back story, which made the film even more compelling. A great one to watch…
DreamgirlsDreamgirls, DVD
DVD - 2007DVD, 2007
lizardi's rating:
Added Feb 25, 2024
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I really liked the Supremes, and Motown music in general. (Motown got its name from Motor Town, a/k/a Detroit.) But this movie left me feeling pretty indifferent about what was happening. I gave up half way through, so I never heard the actual Motown sound.I really liked the Supremes, and Motown music in general. (Motown got its name from Motor Town, a/k/a Detroit.) But this movie left me feeling pretty indifferent about what was happening. I gave up half way through, so I never heard the actual…
Trinity GoodheartTrinity Goodheart, DVD
DVD - 2011DVD, 2011
lizardi's rating:
Added Feb 21, 2024
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Sort of like an unbelievable Hallmark movie.
The Spanish PrincessThe Spanish Princess, DVDLa Princesa Española
DVD - 2019DVD, 2019
lizardi's rating:
Added Feb 18, 2024
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Melodramatic, for sure.
Love & FriendshipLove & Friendship, DVD
DVD - 2016DVD, 2016
lizardi's rating:
Added Feb 18, 2024
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Why, oh why, did anyone bother to adapt this early Austen writing to the screen? Lady Susan in Sanditon, Austen's unfinished novel, is charming , witty and kind. This Lady Susan is manipulative, self centered, and talks, talks. talks; why is anyone interested in her? Why would anyone find her amusing? Not to mention the horrid treatment of her daughter? I couldn't find one actor in this production compelling enough to watch. This is surely THE worst adaptation of Austen, ever. Both Beckinsale and Segivney are miscast.Why, oh why, did anyone bother to adapt this early Austen writing to the screen? Lady Susan in Sanditon, Austen's unfinished novel, is charming , witty and kind. This Lady Susan is manipulative, self centered, and talks, talks. talks; why is…
The In-betweenThe In-between, BookUnforgettable Encounters During Life's Final Moments
by Vlahos, HadleyBook - 2023Book, 2023
lizardi's rating:
Added Feb 15, 2024
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Very touching. As Americans, we don't talk much about death. It's as though there's this collective thought, "If I ignore it, maybe it will ignore me and those I love." Of course, our rational brains know that's not true. All I can say, if I were dying, I would be so grateful to have a nurse like Hadley by my side. She - and her patients - are so lucky she found her calling at a young age. Not just a job - but something she is truly meant to do.Very touching. As Americans, we don't talk much about death. It's as though there's this collective thought, "If I ignore it, maybe it will ignore me and those I love." Of course, our rational brains know that's not true. All I can say, if I…
Lark Rise to CandlefordLark Rise to Candleford, DVDThe Complete Season Three
DVD - 2010DVD, 2010
lizardi's rating:
Added Feb 04, 2024
EngrenagesEngrenages, DVDSpiral. [Season 1]
DVD - 2013 | FrenchDVD, 2013. Language: French
lizardi's rating:
Added Feb 02, 2024
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There are so many great detective series, but this isn't one of them. It wasn't compelling enough to spend time watching it in its entirety; I gave up half way. I watch a lot of foreign films with subtitles so that wasn't the problem. If you can, catch the Dutch series The Blood Pact, or the Spanish film Brothers of the Desert. I watched both on PBS Passport, which you can get for a nominal monthly donation to OPB. Or the British series Broadchurch: dark, moody, suspenseful, and great acting.There are so many great detective series, but this isn't one of them. It wasn't compelling enough to spend time watching it in its entirety; I gave up half way. I watch a lot of foreign films with subtitles so that wasn't the problem. If you can,…
A Man Called OttoA Man Called Otto, DVD
DVD - 2023DVD, 2023
lizardi's rating:
Added Jan 18, 2024
Revoir ParisRevoir Paris, DVD
DVD - 2023 | FrenchDVD, 2023. Language: French
lizardi's rating:
Added Jan 10, 2024
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Well acted, and an interesting premise about survivors and their bonds. Watched some of the backstory, which gives a lot more information. I liked that it didn't have a Hollywood ending.
Retour à SéoulRetour à Séoul, DVDReturn to Seoul
DVD - 2023 | FrenchDVD, 2023. Language: French
lizardi's rating:
Added Jan 10, 2024
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Freddie is meant to be 25? She acts more like a petulant teenager. Yes, she was adopted while she had parents that were alive, so it's natural there would be some empathy for that. But she acts so self-indulged, so selfish, so rude and unkind to her newfound father and others that it's hard to dredge up any real sympathy for her. I watched until the end, but I wouldn't recommend it. Overall, okay acting, and interesting scenes of Seoul and the environs.Freddie is meant to be 25? She acts more like a petulant teenager. Yes, she was adopted while she had parents that were alive, so it's natural there would be some empathy for that. But she acts so self-indulged, so selfish, so rude and unkind to…
La La LandLa La Land, DVD
DVD - 2017DVD, 2017
lizardi's rating:
Added Jan 07, 2024
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I LOVE most musicals However, the dumb title should have been a tip-off. I couldn't get past the first 20 minutes or so; there wasn't anything that grabbed my interest. Clearly an homage to Hollywood, but from what I viewed, it falls flat. Ugh.
lizardi's rating:
Added Jan 04, 2024
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I have liked some of her other books, so I was surprised that I couldn't get beyond page 60 or so. Didn't find it to be a compelling story.
LifeLife, DVDSeason One
DVD - 2008DVD, 2008
lizardi's rating:
Added Jan 02, 2024
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