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About robbinsrealm

I was born in Smithtown, New York, and grew up, worked, and lived in various areas of Long Island before moving to Boca Raton, Florida where I now make my home. In addition to being an aspiring writer, I am also an English teacher. I have a Bachelor of Arts in English and a Master’s Degree in Education, both from Adelphi University in Garden City, New York. In my spare time you will find me engrossed in books, watching movies, socializing with friends, or just staying active.

“Rear Window” (1954)

Posted on April 30, 2024 by robbinsrealm

In the film “Rear Window,” top tier photographer L.B. Jefferies is portrayed by Oscar winner, Jimmy Stewart (The Philadelphia Story). His character has a broken leg. As the viewer learns at the start of the film, Jefferies has been confined … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies | Tagged Alfred Hitchcock, Cornell Woolrich, Frank Cady, Georgine Darcy, Grace Kelly, Havis Davenport, Jimmy Stewart, John Michael Hayes, Judith Evelyn, Rand Harper, Raymond Burr, Rear Window (1954), Ross Bagdasarian, Sara Berner, Thelma Ritter, Wendell Corey | 1 Comment

“Moneyball” (2011)

Posted on April 27, 2024 by robbinsrealm

With the baseball season in full swing, no pun intended, I decided to re-watch the 2011 film, “Moneyball.” To those who are unaware that it is a true story, the movie might appear to be just another clichéd underdog sports … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies | Tagged Aaron Sorkin, Bennett Miller, Bill James, Brad Pitt, Chris Pratt, Jonah Hill, Michael Lewis, Moneyball (2011), Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Robin Wright, Steven Zaillian | 2 Comments

“Late Night with the Devil” (2023)

Posted on April 9, 2024 by robbinsrealm

In the interest of full disclosure, I have not been a proponent of found footage films for many years now. From the intentional shaky camera work, subpar lighting, often laughable acting, and nonsensical plots, they have been one of my … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies | Tagged Cameron Cairnes, Colin Cairnes, David Dastmalchian, Fayssal Bazzi, Georgina Haig, Ian Bliss, Ingrid Torelli, Late Night with the Devil (2023), Laura Gordon, Michael Ironside, Rhys Auteri, Steve Mouzakis | 5 Comments

“Road Games” (1981)

Posted on April 3, 2024 by robbinsrealm

While recently watching Oscar winning director, Steven Spielberg’s, (Saving Private Ryan), 1971 film, “Duel,” I began to think about another film that involved a truck driver, and the vastness of the open highway, “Road Games.” Directed by Richard Franklin, (Hotel … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies | Tagged Everett De Roche, Grant Page, Jamie Lee Curtis, Marian Edward, Richard Franklin, Road Games (1981), Stacy Keach, Vincent Monton | 4 Comments

“Cherish” (2002)

Posted on March 28, 2024 by robbinsrealm

For the seven seasons that the crime, drama, and mystery series “The Mentalist” aired on CBS (Columbia Broadcasting System), I thoroughly enjoyed watching it. I rooted for the series’ main protagonist, Patrick Jane, portrayed by Emmy and two time Golden … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies | Tagged Cherish (2002), Finn Taylor, Jason Priestley, Liz Phair, Noe Venable, Nora Dunn, Ricardo Gil, Robin Tunney, Simon Baker, Tim Blake Nelson | Leave a comment

“The Day of the Jackal” (1973)

Posted on March 18, 2024 by robbinsrealm

August of 1962: French President, Charles de Gaulle (1959-1969), has given independence to Algeria. The action is something which has upset a paramilitary organization known as the OAS (Organisation de l’Armee Secrete). As an act of revenge, the group seeks … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies | Tagged Adrien Cayla-Legrand, Cyril Cusack, Delphine Seyrig, Derek Jacobi, Edward Fox, Fred Zinnemann, Frederick Forsyth, Jack Nicholson, Jean Tournier, Kenneth Ross, Michael Caine, Michael Lonsdale, Olga Georges Picot, Roger Moore, The Day of the Jackal (1973), Tony Britton | 6 Comments

“Hearts in Atlantis” (2001)

Posted on March 13, 2024 by robbinsrealm

“Hearts in Atlantis” is shown via flashback from the perspective of Bobby Garfield, portrayed by two time Emmy nominee, David Morse (John Adams). He is a professional photographer who has returned home to Harwich, Connecticut, to attend the funeral of … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies | Tagged Anthony Hopkins, Anton Yelchin, David Morse, Hearts in Atlantis (2001), Hope Davis, Jeremy Sumpter, Mika Boorem, Piotr Sobocinski, Scott Hicks, Stephen King, Will Rothhaar, William Goldman | 2 Comments

“Compliance” (2012)

Posted on February 28, 2024 by robbinsrealm

“Compliance” originally premiered on January 21, 2012 at the Sundance Film Festival. It is an unsettling, thought provoking film, that regrettably, is based almost entirely on actual events. The well acted and excellently paced movie, that is parts crime, drama, … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies | Tagged Ann Dowd, Ashlie Atkinson, Compliance (2012), Craig Zobel, Dreama Walker, Matt Skibiak, Pat Healy, Robin Williams | 2 Comments

“Duel” (1971)

Posted on February 22, 2024 by robbinsrealm

The harrowing, tension filled movie “Duel,” was originally a seventy-four minute television film directed by three time Oscar winner, Steven Spielberg (Saving Private Ryan). It first aired on Canadian television, on November 10, 1971. Three days later, on November 13th, … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies | Tagged Dennis Weaver, Duel (1971), Gregory Peck, Orson Welles, Richard Matheson, Steven Spielberg | 6 Comments

“Dreamscape” (1984)

Posted on February 14, 2024 by robbinsrealm

“Alex Gardner has an extraordinary gift. The government wants it. The scientists want it. To keep it may cost him his life.” If a person were to die in a dream, would they simultaneously die in real life? If scientists … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies | Tagged "Dreamscape (1984), Christopher Plummer, Chuck Russell, Cory 'Bumpy' Yothers, David Loughery, David Patrick Kelly, Dennis Quaid, Eddie Albert, George Wendt, John Milius, Joseph Ruben, Kate Capshaw, Maurice Jarre, Max Von Sydow | 9 Comments