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Some movies are just special. It’s not about the cinematography or the landscapes or the sets, it’s about the magic. And Bob Trevino Likes It has that in spades. I tend to be drawn to smaller movies. These are often indie films that focus on human connection rather than explosions or space. I like being…
There aren’t enough mermaid movies out there, in my opinion, but when it comes to The Legend of Mermaid, there’s actually one too many. I have loved mermaids since I was little and if I come across a movie or book about them, I will watch or read it. I know I’m not alone in…
While we are all looking for little miracles here and there, this film about a woman’s hours of clarity while dealing with dementia did not hit the way I was hoping. Dementia is a topic that many of us have been touched by. We have loved ones and family friends whose loved ones are managing…
I love a film that starts in neutral territory and slowly builds such that you don’t know where all your investment and emotion came from. That was The Penguin Lessons for me. Plus, penguin! Films based on real stories usually go one of two ways – it is a great story, but the film lacks…
If we could all create feature-length films out of our actual dreams, would we? That’s what Akira Kurosawa did and it is an interesting experiment. Dreams has been on my list for a very long time and sadly, I’d kind of forgotten to watch it. A movie that was written by – and directly out…
You may have heard of The Black Stallion and Seabiscuit, but have you ever heard of Phar Lap? I hadn’t, but his life-story is just as interesting in this sweet film. I am always a fan of watching movies that I’ve never heard of before and this one was a recommendation by a friend. I’ve…
