ncs1961
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HairsprayHairspray, DVD
DVD - 2009DVD, 2009
ncs1961's rating:
Added Feb 14, 2024
Comes A Bright DayComes A Bright Day, DVD
DVD - 2012DVD, 2012
ncs1961's rating:
Added Feb 14, 2024
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I enjoyed this funny little melodrama - in its luxuroius yet cozy shop of sumptuous color & light. The characters were engaging - and each had their little chance to quip or even shine. I only had to cover my eyes for a few bloody bits. Having no idea whether the story is believable - hoping to never learn. But, If one must be or witness hostages theatrically roughed up (or worse), let there be a Ms Scheherazade-Poots to tell romantic tales. (PS What's the story behind that Mary eye mask?)I enjoyed this funny little melodrama - in its luxuroius yet cozy shop of sumptuous color & light. The characters were engaging - and each had their little chance to quip or even shine. I only had to cover my eyes for a few bloody bits. Having no…
Times SquareTimes Square, DVD
DVD - 2000DVD, 2000
ncs1961's rating:
Added Feb 04, 2024
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I was wondering what Madonna & Rosanna were like in their teens.
Crossing DelanceyCrossing Delancey, DVD
DVD - 2007DVD, 2007
ncs1961's rating:
Added Feb 04, 2024
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I really enjoyed the 1980s-ish-ness of this New York story. That perm! the pickle barrel and a charmer of a Bubbe - nicely nostalgiic. Here's to the women who experienced the era & lived to tell about it
HarrietHarriet, DVD
DVD - 2020DVD, 2020
ncs1961's rating:
Added Feb 04, 2024
The Last ShiftThe Last Shift, DVD
DVD - 2020DVD, 2020
ncs1961's rating:
Added Feb 04, 2024
Comment:
Watch this slice o'life for some really good actors portraying characters who are frustratingly neither good nor bad - but certainly not up to the demands of life. It's a film that left me wanting to know more.
The Valley of DecisionThe Valley of Decision, DVD
DVD - 2010DVD, 2010
ncs1961's rating:
Added Feb 04, 2024
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Enjoyable Sunday afternoon watching. I appreciated being surprised by some characters' personalities and decisions - not the steroetypes I thought they might be. One reviewer mentioned that the novel was an ode to Pittsburgh & a bigger story than the film - now on my reading list.Enjoyable Sunday afternoon watching. I appreciated being surprised by some characters' personalities and decisions - not the steroetypes I thought they might be. One reviewer mentioned that the novel was an ode to Pittsburgh & a bigger story than…
Second ComingSecond Coming, DVD
DVD - 2016DVD, 2016
ncs1961's rating:
Added Dec 30, 2023
Comment:
This film is so subtle that nothing at all seems to happen for the first hour. There are some good scenes of everyday family life - working parents' concerns, what kids get up to, friends' sort of shorthand dialogue when no thought needs to be finished - or even mentioned at all. I also didn't watch til the end (it was'nt about accent, but volume) so any biblical parallel was missed by me.This film is so subtle that nothing at all seems to happen for the first hour. There are some good scenes of everyday family life - working parents' concerns, what kids get up to, friends' sort of shorthand dialogue when no thought needs to be…
HookHook, DVD
DVD - 2000DVD, 2000
ncs1961's rating:
Added Dec 30, 2023
HatchingHatching, DVD
DVD - 2022 | FinnishDVD, 2022. Language: Finnish
ncs1961's rating:
Added Dec 26, 2023
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A thought provoking view of a troubled mother daughter relationship. A bit weird & at times gruesome enough to cover my eyes. Sad too, though
Never Rarely Sometimes AlwaysNever Rarely Sometimes Always, DVD
DVD - 2020DVD, 2020
ncs1961's rating:
Added Dec 26, 2023
The GroupThe Group, DVD
DVD - 2010DVD, 2010
ncs1961's rating:
Added Dec 26, 2023
Emily the CriminalEmily the Criminal, DVD
DVD - 2022DVD, 2022
ncs1961's rating:
Added Dec 26, 2023
You Hurt My FeelingsYou Hurt My Feelings, DVD
DVD - 2023DVD, 2023
ncs1961's rating:
Added Dec 26, 2023
Cape of Good HopeCape of Good Hope, DVD
DVD - 2006DVD, 2006
ncs1961's rating:
Added Dec 26, 2023
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This story is set in (recently) post- apartheid South Africa. But it's really a story of women's lives & relationships- work, family, love, friends. Not politics. Throw in some dogs and good music - its pretty much a upbeat film and a nice way to spend a rainy afternoon.This story is set in (recently) post- apartheid South Africa. But it's really a story of women's lives & relationships- work, family, love, friends. Not politics. Throw in some dogs and good music - its pretty much a upbeat film and a nice way to…
Kingdom of Olives and AshKingdom of Olives and Ash, BookWriters Confront the Occupation
Book - 2017Book, 2017
ncs1961's rating:
Added Dec 26, 2023
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When too much "news" left me tempted to avoid TV & radio all together, a friend suggested I could learn more about the people & places so much in the news. These are first person accounts by writers who've spent time in Israel & Palestinian territories. I recommend.When too much "news" left me tempted to avoid TV & radio all together, a friend suggested I could learn more about the people & places so much in the news. These are first person accounts by writers who've spent time in Israel & Palestinian…
Eddie the EagleEddie the Eagle, DVD
DVD - 2016DVD, 2016
ncs1961's rating:
Added Dec 26, 2023
The giantsThe giants, DVD
DVD - 2013 | FrenchDVD, 2013. Language: French
ncs1961's rating:
Added Sep 25, 2023
Comment:
A refreshing story of "Kids being kids" in an unfriendly adult world - they rely on eachother & aren't old enough to be too pessimistic. edit: refreshing seems a strange choice of word now. I guess I found the boys' relationships unexpected or refreshing (after all, what do I know of boys?). But it's a hard world these kids exist in.A refreshing story of "Kids being kids" in an unfriendly adult world - they rely on eachother & aren't old enough to be too pessimistic. edit: refreshing seems a strange choice of word now. I guess I found the boys' relationships unexpected or…
Dirty TricksDirty Tricks, DVD
DVD - 2011DVD, 2011
ncs1961's rating:
Added Sep 25, 2023
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A silly romp - there's more fun in Clunes than Doc Martin.
All Over the GuyAll Over the Guy, DVD
DVD - 2001DVD, 2001
ncs1961's rating:
Added Sep 25, 2023
The acorn pennyThe acorn penny, DVD
DVD - 2011 | FrenchDVD, 2011. Language: French
ncs1961's rating:
Added Sep 25, 2023
Finding your FeetFinding your Feet, DVD
DVD - 2018DVD, 2018
ncs1961's rating:
Added Sep 22, 2023
This Beautiful FantasticThis Beautiful Fantastic, DVD
DVD - 2017DVD, 2017
ncs1961's rating:
Added Sep 17, 2023
DownhillDownhill, DVD
DVD - 2020DVD, 2020
ncs1961's rating:
Added Sep 17, 2023
The MercyThe Mercy, DVD
DVD - 2019DVD, 2019
ncs1961's rating:
Added Aug 30, 2023
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