Category Archives: film

“The Gatekeepers” . . . . . .a film

Posted on January 3, 2016 by annetbell

This the documentary is  of the Israeli security service from the perspective of the six former heads of Shin Bet.   The history  is revealed though interviews  in the voice of each director, actual film footage of  events ,and computer … Continue reading →

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Drone’s Eye View of the New Year’s Fireworks

Posted on January 2, 2016 by annetbell

This video of music and fireworks is amazing.  I was hunting for Dubai fire and fireworks when I found this.  I am not sure if it is Dubai or somewhere else but it definitely is UAE weather!

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“The Indian Doctor”

Posted on December 28, 2015 by annetbell

We found this BBC series yesterday on Hulu and watched several episodes. It is an comedy drama set in a mining town in Wales. Dr. Swarma and his sophisticated lady wife arrive in this little town to replace the former … Continue reading →

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“Brooklyn”. . . . a film

Posted on December 8, 2015 by annetbell

Many of us are drawn  to the mystery of home and family and trying to find our place in the world. Some of us are content with the family and place where we are born, but others are searching for … Continue reading →

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“The Last Kingdom” BBC America

Posted on November 9, 2015 by annetbell

I am an absolute sucker for any BBC historical production, the writing, acting, accents, as well as the  English landscapes.  When I was at church, David found this new one  I saw only a part of the first episode, but … Continue reading →

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“Trainspotting” a film of Scotland, Desperate Lives, and Heroin

Posted on November 5, 2015 by annetbell

I saw this film in 1996. It rocked my world as I had no insight into the world of  young people living in poverty in Scotland , immersed in the drug culture. . . . . heroin to be specific, … Continue reading →

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“Sicario”. . . . a film

Posted on October 22, 2015 by annetbell

In Spanish, Sicario means hit man.   David and I saw this last weekend.  It is an intense drug trade thriller where you will be confused, at least at the beginning, as who are  the good guys and who the … Continue reading →

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“He Named Me Malala” An Film of Courage and Inspiration

Posted on October 11, 2015 by annetbell

  This is PG13 because of the violence but I think that it is a most important film for young teens both girls and boys.  You will be inspired, too. There were many places  where tears came to my eyes, … Continue reading →

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Baseball Birthday!

Posted on September 1, 2015 by annetbell

My husband has one of those BIG birthdays on September 6th.  I won’t be specific but these  either end in a 5 or a 0!   Our children, Katherine and Christian planned a day at Cooperstown, New York , at … Continue reading →

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Love Your Sisters

Posted on August 26, 2015 by annetbell

  ist Another inspirational short film and possible PSA  by Varun Pruthi .  As most of you know there has been terrible treatment of women with harassment and rapes in India.   Safety of women has  now become a real priority of … Continue reading →

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