Monthly Archives: January 2024

“Black Swan” (2010)

The plot of the film “Black Swan” begins on a familiar note, in comparison to movies of its type. Beth MacIntyre, the aging prima ballerina of a New York City ballet company, played by two time Oscar nominee, and Golden … Continue reading

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“Rocky” (1976)

There are movies that have the ability to make people laugh, and at other times make a viewer shed a few tears. Some films tantalize an audience’s senses, while others repulse them with horrific images of gore and gratuitous violence. … Continue reading

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“The Baron and the Kid” (1984)

As I searched for something to watch the previous evening, I came across the made-for-television movie “The Baron and the Kid.” When I read the movie’s summary, my initial reaction was to pass. The thing that changed my mind, was … Continue reading

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“The Company of Wolves” (1984)

A teenager (Shane Johnstone), waits with an anxious expression written across the contours of his face as a cream-colored, chauffeur driven, Rolls Royce makes its way along a path through a dense forest. The attractive female chauffeur, dressed all in … Continue reading

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