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The Hill (2023)
5/10
Loved it!
1 March 2024
I enjoyed this movie immensely! But do know that I am not a man of faith. I am not a christian but I do know that like any superstition, it obviously has its part to play in professional sports. Now know this... I love baseball! I love stories where the underdog or the less fortunate player finds the strength to overcome! Remember Jim Abbott? What a pitcher and what a story! Hill only played 4 season's in the minors, but he not only proved to himself and others that he and that bat were one, but he inspired so many that they should follow their dreams. Maybe this movie will inspire? I sure hope so.
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Gunsmoke (1955–1975)
9/10
Our Family Favorite Western Series!
29 January 2024
We were a rodeo family, team roping was everything. Both Junior rodeo and professional. We even roped with some celebrity real cowboys like James Caan, Bob Eubanks, and Johnny Crawford. And my dad would team up with Montie Montana at LA County Sheriffs ropings.

We loved all the great westerns like Bonanza, Rawhide, and Wagon Train. But Gunsmoke was definitely our favorite! Matt was a Marshal with integrity and morals. Always avoiding killing when possible.

Something we loved to do every week when the show aired was to count and bet on how many times Doc Adams would wipe his face with his hand. As everyone has noticed, he does it very often. There's the mouth wipe and the nose wipe. Each one counts as a wipe. Don't get me wrong, he was an amazing actor! Everyone loved Doc! My favorite on the show besides Matt was Festus! Ken Curtis was an amazing character actor!! Yes, great show and it ran my entire childhood!
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M*A*S*H: Temporary Duty (1978)
Season 6, Episode 21
7/10
Goober a Surgeon?
10 February 2023
Warning: Spoilers
Yes! Goober is a surgeon, and why not? Anyone with the brains enough to disassemble an automobile and put it back together inside the sheriff's office has to be smart enough to be a doctor. But it's funny seeing Goob in any role. No matter if it's a western or whatever, Goober is Goober!

Ok, this episode was just average. Like nearly all episodes, there wasn't enough Margaret! For me, Hot Lips is the best part of MASH.

I liked the line Hawkeye gave when told about an officer who was tough on hair length. Hawk said that he would tuck it under his hat. Which is exactly what we did during the time of the VN war when long hair was the cool hair length for guys.
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1923: 1923 (2022)
Season 1, Episode 1
8/10
Like the other two, it's about violence!
23 December 2022
Warning: Spoilers
This is gonna be a great series! It's like a Montana Mafia! Family's in conflict! But! It's about as realistic as a 60's western series! Calling young mares (fillies) a "colt"? That's just lame! Why must they call every horse being broke or being born a "colt"? A colt is a young stallion, a male horse! Speaking of breaking horses, why the spurs? We don't spur young horses in training. And why make the horse buck? Or even allow it to buck while green breaking it?

Ok, so it's not very realistic and most the guys on horses can't ride for shjt. So what! It's good drama and there's gonna be killing! Who's excited about the cowboys shooting it out with the sheepsters?
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The English (2022)
9/10
A story that possesses you!
11 December 2022
Warning: Spoilers
As a horseman and ol cowboy, raised more than a half century ago. I have always had a deep love for the history of our indigenous peoples. Some of my friends growing up were raised on a reservation before attending public schools in the town I lived in. We rode horses and roped cattle together. Watching this movie certainly brought back memories as well as had me wishing I was around just 50 years earlier.

This is a beautiful story. A story where two strangers coming from two completely different continents and cultures, go on a journey together. Two journey's actually, but seeking them together. While on this journey, the troubles they meet and the death they encounter, forges a deep love between the two. I won't say where this love goes, but by the end of the movie, the viewer will not care. Because the love itself is enough.

The actors, all actors are incredible. Especially Ms Blunt. She's a heartbreaker in this movie. Enjoy!
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7/10
Sweet Twist
8 April 2022
Slow movie but suspenseful and so well acted. Pine is very good, but Thandiwe is exceptional! She's always been one of my favorite actors to watch on screen.
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7/10
Fun movie!
4 November 2021
It's cheesy and they spend an entire hour just showing us how badass everyone is. But you stay interested and the enjoyable characters keep it exciting. It isn't a believable western such as Open Range, but more closer to the recent remake of The Magnificent Seven.
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Dave Chappelle: The Closer (2021 TV Special)
10/10
Dave is the GOAT
17 October 2021
Dave Chappelle isn't just a comedian, he's a philosopher and a sociologist! Being the philosopher he is, has made him the comedian he is. This show The Closer reflects just that! As a teen, I used to hide my Richard Pryor and LaWanda Page records and only listen to them with my headphones. I had those records up until 1973 when I enlisted before my parents knew I had them.

Now, Richard Pryor has always been the GOAT to me. Like Jimi Hendrix, his crown was unobtainable. Many came along flirting with that crown, but only a few came close. Then here comes Dave! In the beginning he's funny, then gets funnier, then incredibly funny, and finally unbelievably funny! During this show, Dave took the crown away from Rich. Yes, it's only my opinion, I know this, but after more than a 50 year mindset, it was nearly impossible for me to make the change.
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Till Death (I) (2021)
7/10
A Good Watch!
14 October 2021
Warning: Spoilers
Meg is resilient but not too smart in this. She actually drags a body around the house and property when she could've just snapped the corpses arm in two without any sharp objects or tools. Starting with slamming the door on the darn dead limb!

But, besides being an unbelievable movie, it's an intense movie and quite different. Oh, I would've named it "what a drag"!
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Maid (2021)
9/10
A Rare Find!
8 October 2021
Warning: Spoilers
This struggling single mom drama series is flawless! It's realistic, and so well written. The actors are just amazing! Powerful performances from mother-daughter actors Andie and MQ! In fact, I see a Globe nom ahead for Andie. Anika Noni Rose's performance really made this series great. She is just incredible, making the journey from the 'C' House to the best friend. Her struggles are just as hard as Alex's, just not followed as closely.

This is the type of series that inspires people. We need more funding for victims of DV and the homeless.
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8/10
Who'd of thought?
30 September 2021
Warning: Spoilers
Such a funny episode and one of my favorites. Why? Because I reckon there aren't many 38 yr old virgins out there. Except of course in towns like Mayberry where I reckon the pickin's are slim?
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John Bronco (2020)
8/10
Well worth the hype!
20 September 2021
Warning: Spoilers
The type of comedy that has you grinning, beginning to end. Oh, and although JB steals the Bronco, I noticed he returned the chips and cheese balls before kicking up the dust!
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Jolt (2021)
7/10
Fun even though...
24 July 2021
Warning: Spoilers
Not very realistic. Kate makes this movie work. Like Charlize, Kate can play the badass. In Jolt, she does it well and with intensity. I think the fight scenes could've been better choreographed with less editing and fewer close-ups, but with Kate's moves and the way she expresses herself, they were intense all the same. The story and dialog only get a 5 from me. The 5 main characters? Well acted.
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The Expanse (2015–2022)
9/10
So far...excellent!
15 July 2021
Warning: Spoilers
I'm new to the show, as I've binged the first 2 seasons. I'm hooked on the characters and the story. I found it strange the first time I heard "martians" and saw that they were referring to humans.

Such a creative show! I also found it strange that in the 24th century there are still ppl worshiping gods. Maybe between now and the 24th a god finally arrives? But if that was so, there'd be more believers and definitely no war between Earth and Mars.

Edit; also strange that they figured out how to grow a spinal cord as well as new fingers, but failed at growing hair back. There shouldn't be any bald guys in the 24th!
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The Seventh Day (I) (2021)
4/10
A fun watch
28 June 2021
Of course this isn't a great sci-fi, but I stayed interested. I enjoy vampire, werewolf, leprechaun, and demon movies. Whether they're good or just ok. Although they are all superstitions, some people actually believe the stupid demon stuff. Which this movie will probably scare the hell out of those people!
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Greater (2016)
7/10
Close to another Rudy!
10 June 2021
This movie is a bit cheesy and not at al very realistic, but I sure enjoyed it beginning to end snd would recommend it to anyone wanting to see a feel good achievement movie.
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8/10
MONSTERS!
24 March 2021
First, this review is based on my enjoyment and not my opinion on the quality of the film. I grew up in the 60's and I love monster movies and comic books. Yes, superhero's and villains/monsters! Grew up with Kong, Godzilla, Frankenstein and the rest. I'll take an Aliens or Predator movie over any slasher movie. I'm also a huge fan of Milla! She's not a great actor, but she's intense and very believable! Her and Charlize have got to be my two favorite kickass-action women on screen.
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Cowboys (II) (2020)
8/10
What a struggle!
19 February 2021
Warning: Spoilers
The story of a little boy that wants to be a real boy and becomes one in the end! Well written and an extraordinary performance by Zahn. Films like this are so necessary in today's society. We still have a few with primitive mentalities and values. This film hopefully opens the minds of a few of those.
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Walkaway Joe (2020)
6/10
Enjoyable
25 January 2021
Warning: Spoilers
It's a slow movie that's perfect for that night when you're tired and don't want to do a lot of thinking. It was written for tenderness in mind, only not to be very deep or complex. It's a picture based on heartbreak emotions, yet doesn't leave the viewer emotional. It will not bring tears to even the softest person. It's well acted, but without any doubt, they needed a 9 ball consultant while making it. Nothing about the 9 ball playing was realistic. This was very noticeable during the tournament play, as the players didn't position their next shots at even an amateur level. It was like watching a horse racing movie with the fastest horse incapable of breaking a trot.
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9/10
Such A Great Movie!
15 January 2021
Warning: Spoilers
Carrey is brilliant and Linney is brilliant! Laura does such a great job of playing a bad actress! Which makes her performance so good. Like many, I've seen this film several times. Each time is almost as enjoyable as the first. The only flaw I find in the movie is the fact that once Christof tells Truman who he is (the star of a tv show), he should know the show can't possibly continue now that Truman knows the scam. Who'd be interested in watching a show about an actor playing an actor, pretending not to be an actor?
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6/10
Rewrite it in your head
26 November 2020
The story is good and the actors are incredible. Especially Close and Adams! But! The dialog and the behavior of the characters isn't realistic at all. Just terribly unbelievable. Which is not the usual coming from the genius of Ron Howard. I'm guessing it's the script and Ron just didn't take the time to think things out. And, it's Netflix! Myself? I enjoyed it but was forced to dismiss behavior and put things right in my own head.
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Evil: October 31 (2019)
Season 1, Episode 5
8/10
Ben said it best
24 October 2020
Warning: Spoilers
Shows about ghost hunting and the supernatural, only encourage superstition and conspiracy theories. Yes, it's a social cancer but it's fun! I think sci fi shows like this are entertaining. Especially when well written and acted!
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Coastal Elites (2020 TV Movie)
9/10
Not a show for hillbillies
13 September 2020
Brilliantly acted cast! Especially by Dan Levy and Bette Midler. This show would be an excellent learning tool for your sociology class. As reflected in these review ratings, there are two sides to society. Both are well pointed out here.
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6/10
Sweet little Fairy Tale
3 May 2020
I thoroughly enjoyed this film. It's a good kids film as well as a parents. Enzo is a beautiful dog, and if you've ever owned a Golden Retriever, you know they're smart, loyal, and a great family dog.
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Shameless: Location, Location, Location (2020)
Season 10, Episode 11
8/10
Puzzled
1 May 2020
The show is still pretty good without Fiona. But what I fail to get a grip on is why are hot women interested in Deb?
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