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‘Christmas on the Coast’ (2018): NYC novelist returns to hometown to spark ideas – and romance

They say you can never go back home. But sometimes, it’s just what the doctor ordered to find yourself again.

December 22, 2021June 24, 2024 Movies & DrinksLeave a comment

‘Christmas in the Smokies’ (2015): Love, romance, & saving the family farm

It’s a story as old as the hills where it’s set, and that’s A-OK when you want some down home, feel-good holiday viewing.

December 19, 2021June 24, 2024 Movies & Drinks1 Comment

‘Wall of Noise’ (1963) & ‘A Fever in the Blood’ (1961): A TV-star big-screen twin bill

Will the studio-sanctioned double-feature ever come back?

November 27, 2021September 25, 2024 Movies & Drinks3 Comments

‘Queen Bee’ (1955): Does this lurid melodrama reflect Joan Crawford’s real-life persona?

“It makes me terribly cross when people oppose me.”Amen, Joan. Amen.

August 27, 2021September 26, 2024 Movies & Drinks6 Comments

‘Crossroads’ (1986): No karate, kids—just the evil blues

Chasing the elusive blues is no small task…when you’re tradin’ licks with the devil.

June 1, 2021September 22, 2024 Movies & Drinks5 Comments

‘Someone I Touched’ (1975): High drama leads to affairs, sex and STDs

…a.k.a.: First, You Drip.

April 7, 2021September 24, 2024 Movies & Drinks2 Comments

‘Superdome’ (1978): More fun than watching the Super Bowl

“Tomorrow we’ve got 75,000 people in the Dome…and a psycho on the loose.”

February 15, 2021September 24, 2024 Movies & Drinks4 Comments

‘Trapped’ (2002): A solidly paced kidnap thriller

Mama Bear goes on rampage when child is kidnapped for ransom—and you don’t want to mess with this animal.

January 19, 2021June 24, 2024 Movies & DrinksLeave a comment

‘The Boy in the Plastic Bubble’ (1976): Winning teen romance is impossibly hopeful

Uh…they couldn’t just adopt?

November 29, 2020September 23, 2024 Movies & Drinks1 Comment

‘Mayflower: The Pilgrims’ Adventure’ (1979): Celebrating the 400th anniversary of Mayflower’s landing

Attention! Attention fellow American lockdown inmates!

November 23, 2020September 23, 2024 Movies & Drinks1 Comment

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