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Loudermilk (2017)
It's real
And funny...the writing is great...acting superb. So many movies a trite. This movie is not.
Roots of a Man (2005)
Great first effort
As the son of a parent from Donegal, I found it very interesting. There should have been more film of Inishowen. Just the title of Buncrana and an odd picture of some sites along with a limited map was inadequate. He became a loyalist to the Queen of England. From wikipedia: Sir Cahir Rua O'Doherty Irish: Cathaoir O Dochartaigh or Cataoir O Docartaig; 1587-5 July 1608 was the last Gaelic Chief of the Name of Clan O'Doherty and Lord of Inishowen, in what is now County Donegal. O'Doherty was a noted loyalist during Tyrone's Rebellion and became known as the Queen's O'Doherty for his service on the Crown's side during the fighting. After the war O'Doherty had ambitions to become a courtier and applied for a position in the household of Henry Frederick, Prince of Wales, but he increasingly came into dispute with Irish-based officials such as the Viceroy Sir Arthur Chichester and the Governor of Derry Sir George Paulet. In 1608 he launched O'Doherty's Rebellion, seizing Derry from Paulet and burning it to the ground. O'Doherty was subsequently killed in a battle at Kilmacrennan, and the rebellion swiftly collapsed.
New Tricks (2003)
great writing and cast
It is just a fun show...the characters are nicely matched to the actors who are masterful in their individual deliveries...smartly done....the directing has to either been made easy by writing and acting or the director has honed the acting into perfection.
Mio figlio (2005)
Great script
The movie script kept my attention. Kudos to the folks behind the movie's creation. I hope to watch more Italian produced movies.
Rake (2010)
Script writing amazing
I have to take a break from time to time as I watch Clever and his mates acting out real life humanity. Wallow in success, narcissism and winning at all cost not to mention sniffing white powder up your nose.
Collateral (2018)
great drama
The lead actress detective and the female soldier truly demonstrate the challenges facing women. Both are dealing with male desire to control. In the end the detective and the soldier suffer in very different ways.
Srugim (2008)
Excellent casting
Although I am not religious, I enjoyed learning how difficult it can be for young people in a religious society trying to forge relationship while being governed by the religious mores they were raised under.