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Dennis’ Movie Review: My Own Private Idaho

Posted by Dennis on April 15, 2021
Categories: Movies, Music & Entertainment Tags: Drama, DVD, Movie Review, Movies

I’ve been browsing our shelves and digital collection to discover exciting movies, TV shows and books to share with our patrons. I recently watched My Own Private Idaho, the 1992 loose adaptation of Shakespeare’s Henry IV. Follow Mike Waters (River Phoenix)…

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Review to Win: Mrs. C’s Book and Movie Review Challenge

Posted by Tana on April 1, 2021
Categories: Books & More, Children & Tweens, Movies, Music & Entertainment Tags: Book Review, Children's Books, Children's Movies, Contest, Movie Review

Join Mrs. C’s Book and Movie Review Challenge to win prizes! Children in grades K through 5 can submit reviews through Monday, May 31 to receive a small prize. All participants will also be entered into a grand prize drawing,…

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Dennis’ Movie Review: The Player

Posted by Dennis on March 18, 2021
Categories: Movies, Music & Entertainment Tags: Comedy, DVD, Movie Review, Movies

I’ve been browsing our shelves and digital collection to discover exciting movies, TV shows and books to share with our patrons. I recently watched The Player, the 1992 Golden Globe winner for Best Comedy staring Tim Robbins. Griffin Mill is a…

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Dennis’ Movie Review: Uncut Gems

Posted by Melissa on February 18, 2021
Categories: Movies, Music & Entertainment Tags: Blu-ray, DVD, Movie Review, Movies, Roku

I’ve been browsing our shelves and digital collection to discover exciting movies, TV shows and books to share with our patrons. Enjoy this look at Uncut Gems starring Adam Sandler, the story of a charismatic jeweler that makes a high-stakes bet…

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Movie Review: The Devil’s Backbone

Posted by Jay on January 29, 2021
Categories: Movies, Music & Entertainment Tags: En Espanol, Movie Review

“What is a ghost? A tragedy condemned to repeat itself time and again? A moment of pain, perhaps. Something dead which still seems to be alive. An emotion suspended in time. Like a blurred photograph. Like an insect trapped in…

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Crítica de la Película: El espinazo del diablo

Posted by Jay on January 29, 2021
Categories: En Español Tags: En Espanol, Movie Review

“¿Qué es un fantasma? Un evento terrible condenado a repetirse una y otra vez? Un instante de dolor quizá. Algo muerto que parece por momentos vivo aún. Un sentimiento suspendido en el tiempo, como una fotografía borrosa, como un instante…

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Dennis’ Movie Review: Clueless

Posted by Dennis on January 21, 2021
Categories: Movies, Music & Entertainment Tags: Blu-ray, Comedy, DVD, Movie Review, Movies

I’ve been browsing our shelves and digital collection to discover exciting movies, TV shows and books to share with our patrons. I recently watched Clueless, the 1995 cult classic about a. shallow, rich and socially successful teenager at the top of her Beverly…

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Dennis’ Movie Review: I, Tonya

Posted by Dennis on December 17, 2020
Categories: Movies, Music & Entertainment Tags: Blu-ray, Comedy, Drama, DVD, Movie Review, Movies

I’ve been browsing our shelves and digital collection to discover exciting movies, TV shows and books to share with our patrons. I recently watched I, Tonya, the 2017 biographical sports black comedy—starring Margot Robbie—which follows the life of figure skater Tonya…

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Movie Review: Wrinkles (Arrugas)

Posted by Jay on December 12, 2020
Categories: Movies, Music & Entertainment Tags: En Espanol, Movie Review

One of my goals in learning Spanish is to experience art. Art (particularly from other cultures) brings you out of your comfort zone. It forces you to look at life differently and love it despite the challenges it brings. This…

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Crítica de la Película: Arrugas (Wrinkles)

Posted by Jay on December 12, 2020
Categories: En Español Tags: En Espanol, Movie Review

Una de mis metas en aprender español es experimentar el arte. El arte (particularmente de otras culturas) causa salirse de su zona de comodidad. Le hace a uno esforzarse a ver la vida de una manera diferente y disfrutarla a…

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