Tag Archives: cinema

“Snowden”. . . . . . the film

Posted on October 2, 2016 by annetbell

Disillusioned with the intelligence community, top contractor Edward Snowden (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) leaves his job at the National Security Agency. He had formally been a member of the United States military and had stellar computer skills  with a formidable intellect.  He … Continue reading →

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“Earth” . . . . film about the partition of India

Posted on February 26, 2016 by annetbell

Studying this  map, it is pretty amazing to see  how much progress India and to some degree Pakistan has made in the 69 years after partition.  After 300 years, Britain finally left two independent nations of India and Pakistan in … Continue reading →

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Meet the Patels

Posted on January 30, 2016 by annetbell

What fun this film was last night. We had finished the 10th and final episode of the first season of “Occupied” and David wanted to see some science fiction.  I found “Meet the Patels” on Netflix.  I had heard Ravi … Continue reading →

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13 Hours: Secret Soldiers of Benghazi

Posted on January 20, 2016 by annetbell

Director Michael Bay  setting  the opening scene   http://www.wsj.com Michel Bay is well known for his action films such as Pearl Harbor and the  never ending Transformers.  13 Hours certainly falls in that genre with continuous action and  lots of … 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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Skier’s Miraculous Fall

Posted on November 12, 2015 by annetbell

  A film crew was shooting a movie in mountainous  Alaska.  The cameras and microphones were on and  working.  The voice and sounds are from the skier who fell 1600 feet and lived to tell about it.

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“Dark Places” . . . . . a film

Posted on August 9, 2015 by annetbell

“Dark Places” was adapted for the screen from a novel of the same name written by Gillian Flynn who wrote “Gone Girl” both as a novel and adapted for the screen. She didn’t adapt “Dark Places” , though.  Both are … Continue reading →

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Mission Impossible 5. . . . a film

Posted on August 3, 2015 by annetbell

Mission Impossible 5. . . . Rogue Nation is a fast paced  thriller with intense actions scenes and very violent.  My husband loved every minute of it!   It is just what you pay your money and expect to see … Continue reading →

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A Pilgrim on a Journey to the Bridge of the Gods. . . . .”Wild” . . . . a film

Posted on August 2, 2015 by annetbell

The other night, I wanted to see a movie and chose this one from On Demand.  David had no interest in seeing  a chick flick.  I think though it is about a woman and her journey and we all are … Continue reading →

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“Mr. Holmes”. . . . the film

Posted on July 28, 2015 by annetbell

” Mr. Holmes” is the 254 th  film with a plot about  Sherlock Homes.  Is is necessary?  Could it be relevant, interesting, current?  Well, I would  answer in  the affirmative. Mr. Holmes is set  in his  retirement which has lasted … Continue reading →

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