actor: Michael Gambon

Paddington 2

January 12, 2018

Dove Approved for All Ages

Paddington 2
Having never seen Paddington (2014), I wasn’t sure what to expect from “Paddington 2.” It didn’t take long for myself (and all the children in the theatre) to fall absolutely in love with Paddington Bear’s beautiful spirit and charming personality.   Well-meaning, often clumsy, [...]
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Victoria and Abdul

October 20, 2017
Victoria and Abdul
From the beginning, something seems a bit off in the palace of Queen Victoria. It is not just in her dull, routine, even predictable life. A strange pace seems to befuddle even the flow of the movie as you watch it. The comedy of manners seems painted broad and unholistic; the biographical drama [...]
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On Angel Wings

December 1, 2015

Dove Approved for All Ages

On Angel Wings
Rachel and her siblings are going to see their grandfather, who is a shepherd in the field. Along the way, her older siblings pick on her. When she arrives at her grandfather's house, she learns that her grandfather understands being the youngest of the family, and he tells her the story of what [...]
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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

July 15, 2009
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
I must admit to not being a "Harry Potter" expert. At the screening I saw, there were a few scenes which included certain looks from characters, or dialog, which caused the audience to erupt into laughter and I didn't know why. I didn't get the "inside" jokes. But I was able to follow the story [...]
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Amazing Grace: The Story of William Wilberforce

February 23, 2007

Dove Approved for Ages 12+

Amazing Grace: The Story of William Wilberforce
Many Americans understand the issues and history of slavery in America, but few know that it was abolished in England long before it was here in the United States. "Amazing Grace" tells the story of William Wilberforce, the English reformer whose life work was dedicated to freeing slaves under [...]
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The Bible Collection: Samson and Delilah

June 6, 2005

Dove Approved for 18+

The Bible Collection: Samson and Delilah
Samson was born to a barren woman, and he was set apart for service to God before his birth. God used him mightily in many ways as a leader and a defender of his people. He was a man of great strength and valor but strayed from his vow to remain true to God as he sought out the favors of beautiful [...]
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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

June 4, 2004
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
There are some wonderfully creative fantasy elements in Rowling’s work, but each Harry Potter movie seems to get darker and more frightening and violent than its predecessor. In Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, the Dementors are faceless creatures with scary mouths and claw-type hands [...]
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Last September

April 28, 2000
Last September
The characters in this period drama are well fleshed out, nuanced, giving us interesting people to watch. It is also engaging to witness this way of life that would soon come to an end. Unfortunately, due to the misuse of Christ’s name and the explicit sexual situations, I am unable to [...]
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