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When Calls the Heart (2014)
Usta Be.....
.....that an unneeded alarm would be set days in advance as a reminder that When Calls The Heart would be starting. Sadly those days are no longer. Instead episodes are recorded and watched when commercials (and there seem to be more every season) and other things can fast forwarded days later. Best thing about episode 2 was the assurance that Peter DeLuise has returned as a director. That man KNoWS how to frame a multi storied shot! I am saddened to see Lee Coulter floundering. Not that he needs to be in charge of the town but he has always been the character with a vision for Hope Valley and a drive to get it done. He was a handy dandy mentor for Jack and Mike and Cody. Still hoping there are big things (or maybe a wriggling wee one?) in store for the Coulters. As for the rest, I miss the days of Elizabeth and the school children. There were always SO many stories to be told there. And so many townspeople already in place to tell them. No need for a newer influx. Sigh.
The Shunning (2011)
Disappontment?
I bought this movie simply because Sherry Stringfield was listed in the cast. I watched it with my 16 year old daughter who is also adopted. She loved the story. I loved the premise of the story. We even found the whole illegal adoption part to be believable. I am also versed in Amish tradition but did not allow anything to detract from the story being told. I was disappointed because there were so many things left hanging. I would have loved to see more in regards to the Bishop's family dynamics. I would have loved to know more about how Laura went from dire straits to heiress. I really would have loved to see a physical connection with Laura and Katie to see where that relationship would have gone. And I really, really would have loved seeing Daniel and Katie finding each other again. Guess I am going to have to read the book. Sigh. However, many MANY kudos to Michael Landon, Jr. for attempting to bring back family friendly television viewing. He succeeded in MY house.
Indian Summer (1993)
Favorites
This is one of those movies that can be watched over and over again. Its endearing, funny, silly, emotional and heartrending. Its fun to see the players reverting back to their adolescent selves and the getting beyond that. Its amazing how Mike Binder, as a young and relatively new writing talent, could generate interest in this piece by some pretty successful actors. Or maybe they went on to be a success?? It was perfectly cast and just as perfectly directed. I especially loved Sam Raimi's portrayal of the mostly silent handy man- Stick. LOL Diane Lane was affecting - as always. Bill Paxton, as the bad boy, Jack, was especially endearing. Out to have a good time but back to right a wrong from the past, his success in doing so was the best part of the movie. his character also taught me a few new naughty deeds! Made me want to go back to camp again.....