Blu-ray/DVD review: “Downton Abbey” (2019)

“Downton Abbey” (2019) Drama Running time: 122 minutes Written by: Julian Fellowes Directed by: Michael Engler Featuring: Hugh Bonneville, Jim Carter, Michelle Dockery, Elizabeth McGovern, Maggie Smith, Imelda Staunton and Penelope Wilton Henry Talbot: “Leave Downton? We're stuck with it, aren't we?” Lady Mary Talbot: “Yes. Yes, I believe we are.” Released recently on blu-ray/DVD is the Julian Fellowes creation “Downton Abbey” (2019) making a jump …

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DVD review: “Wild Rose” (2019)

“Wild Rose” (2019) Musical/Drama Running time: 103 minutes Written by: Nicole Taylor Directed by: Tom Harper Featuring: Jessie Buckley, Julie Walters, Sophie Okonedo, Jamie Sives, Craig Parkinson, James Harkness, Janey Godley, Daisy Littlefeld, Ryan Kerr, Adam Mitchell and Nicole Kerr Country Singer: “No-one wants to see a convicted criminal up there.” Rose-Lynn Harlan: “Johnny Cash was a convicted criminal , you ball-bag.” Released recently …

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DVD review: “Overcomer” (2019)

“Overcomer” (2019) Drama/Family Running time: 115 minutes Writtien by: Alex Kendrick and Stephen Kendrick Directed by: Alex Kendrick Featuring: Alex Kendrick, Priscilla Shirer, Shari Rigby, Jack Sterner, Cameron Arnett and Aryn Wright-Thompson Thomas Hill: “For someone who knows the Lord, you're acting like somebody who doesn't. Which makes me wonder: what have you allowed to define you? …

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Blu-ray/DVD review: “Mr. Holland’s Opus” (1995)

“Mr. Holland's Opus” (1995) Drama Running time: 143 minutes Written by: Patrick Sheane Duncan Directed by: Stephen Herek Featuring: Richard Dreyfuss , Glenne Headly, Olympia Dukakis, William H. Macy and Jay Thomas Glenn Holland: “Playing music is supposed to be fun. It's about heart, it's about feelings, moving people, and something beautiful, and it's not about notes on a page. I can teach …

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DVD review: “Jude” (1996)

“Jude” (1996) Drama Running time: 123 minutes Written by: Hossein Amini Directed by: Michael Winterbottom Featuring: Christopher Eccleston, Kate Winslet, Liam Cunningham, Rachel Griffiths and June Whitfield Jude Fawley: “We are man and wife, if ever two people were on this earth.” This month sees the re-release on DVD of the adaptation of the Thomas Hardy novel 'Jude the Obscure' (1895), a now …

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DVD review: “Tin Star: Series 1 and 2” (2017-present)

"Tin Star: Series 1 and 2" (2017-present) Drama 10 Episodes Produced & Created by: Rowan Joffe Featuring: Tim Roth, Christina Hendricks, Leanne Best, Christopher Heyerdahl, Roark Critchlow Angela: "He tried to hang herself, Jim. Because of what you did. Because of Jack." There is a popular term being used at the moment, that this is …

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Blu-ray/DVD review: “White Boy Rick” (2018)

"White Boy Rick" (2018)  Drama Running Time: 111 minutes Written by: Andy Weiss, Logan Miller & Noah Miller Directed by: Yann Demange Featuring: Matthew McConaughey, Bel Powley, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Brian Tyree Henry, Rory Cochrane, RJ Cyler, Jonathan Majors, Eddie Marsan, Bruce Dern and Piper Laurie  Richard Wershe Sr.:"When I first saw you I knew you were going to be bigger than me." Critical Commentary The …

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