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Donkey PunchDonkey Punch, Streaming Video
Streaming Video - 2009Streaming Video, 2009
Saint_Mirin's rating:
Added Dec 23, 2017
Suitability
Ages 17
IndignationIndignation, DVD
DVD - 2016DVD, 2016
Saint_Mirin's rating:
Added Jul 18, 2017
The AccountantThe Accountant, DVD
DVD - 2017DVD, 2017
Saint_Mirin's rating:
Added Jul 18, 2017
Comment:
If they had left out the Autism and just left the character have an offbeat personality it would've worked better. The level of functioning required for him to live the life he does is simply not believable and rather insulting to people with disabilities. While there are so many things disabled people can do that you might never imagine, being a high functioning member of a criminal underworld without any real motivation is just too much. He could make a decent living as an accountant and with investments.If they had left out the Autism and just left the character have an offbeat personality it would've worked better. The level of functioning required for him to live the life he does is simply not believable and rather insulting to people with…
Little SisterLittle Sister, DVD
DVD - 2017DVD, 2017
Saint_Mirin's rating:
Added Jul 18, 2017
Comment:
Colleen is preparing to become a nun. She returns home for a visit after her mother, played quite well by Ally Sheedy, tells her that her brother has returned. We are left for awhile wondering about the true significance of that and why he chooses to be a recluse. The family dynamics are quirky but never erupt in heavy emotional scenes or true shouting matches. This film is more clever and subtle. Colleen reconnects with her brother during a funny performance art piece and makes him smile. After he comes out of his shell a little and out of his room, the family settles into how they used to be - anything but conventional. This is a film worth seeing if you like offbeat slow moving character driven cinema with some dry humor. It reminded me of the film Little Voice and not just because of the title.Colleen is preparing to become a nun. She returns home for a visit after her mother, played quite well by Ally Sheedy, tells her that her brother has returned. We are left for awhile wondering about the true significance of that and why he chooses…
Suitability
Ages 13
Pocket ListingPocket Listing, DVD
DVD - 2016DVD, 2016
Saint_Mirin's rating:
Added Jul 18, 2017
Comment:
So low budget with such bad acting. Unwatchable.
MorganMorgan, DVD
DVD - 2016DVD, 2016
Saint_Mirin's rating:
Added Jul 18, 2017
Comment:
Honestly? Not sure what it was about. Got about 10 minutes in then jumped around looking for hope and found nothing. No sci-fi or special effects really. It's unwatchable.
Come Fly With MeCome Fly With Me, DVD
DVD - 2015DVD, 2015
Saint_Mirin's rating:
Added May 09, 2017
Comment:
This was okay. There aren't any big name stars really with the exception of Karl Malden and Dolores Hart. Right after filming wrapped, Hart who once played opposite Elvis, literally drove off to a convent and left Hollywood. She later wrote Ear of The Heart: An Actress' Journey From Hollywood to Holy Vows, and continues to live as a Catholic nun. YouTube has some interesting videos but the book has been well-received. For much of this film none of the characters are particularly likable or interesting. It's a typical looking for love story with people getting what they deserve.This was okay. There aren't any big name stars really with the exception of Karl Malden and Dolores Hart. Right after filming wrapped, Hart who once played opposite Elvis, literally drove off to a convent and left Hollywood. She later wrote Ear of…
PassengersPassengers, DVD
DVD - 2017DVD, 2017
Saint_Mirin's rating:
Added Apr 25, 2017
Comment:
The way people have described this I expected it to be one of the worst films ever. Maybe they wanted more action with their Sci-fi or just really hate romance. The only drawbacks for me were a few major plot holes I was willing to overlook and questionable casting. (I kept thinking Ashton Kutcher would've been a better lead but maybe not.) The premise is simple and you know the main spoiler by now. I thought it posed a good moral question and was like Titanic with a better outcome.The way people have described this I expected it to be one of the worst films ever. Maybe they wanted more action with their Sci-fi or just really hate romance. The only drawbacks for me were a few major plot holes I was willing to overlook and…
A Monster CallsA Monster Calls, DVD
DVD - 2017DVD, 2017
Saint_Mirin's rating:
Added Apr 14, 2017
Comment:
We screened this in the theater and were asked our opinions on it. They don't typically do that at screening events so it's possible they were ready to make changes. I hope they didn't. The main thing that draws people into films is whether or not they can relate to the subject matter. So if you haven't gone through the struggles of a loved one having a serious illness this isn't for you.
If you're older, have led a full life, keep your wit about you, aren't afraid to indulge your inner child, and like the work of Guillermo Del Torro, watch this. This type of film is right up his alley. They could've chosen a better title but ignore that and the trailer which makes it seem like a scary movie. You'll want to watch it alone if you or someone you love is dealing with a long illness. This film uses reality and fantasy to convey an important message about feelings.
We were afraid it would be cheesy or that Liam Neeson's portrayal as a tree would be too ridiculous, but it wasn't. There are good lessons here for both adults and children - lessons on managing anger and fear.We screened this in the theater and were asked our opinions on it. They don't typically do that at screening events so it's possible they were ready to make changes. I hope they didn't. The main thing that draws people into films is whether or not…
Suitability
Ages 10
PerfumePerfume, DVDThe Story of A Murderer
DVD - 2007DVD, 2007
Saint_Mirin's rating:
Added Apr 14, 2017
The ShallowsThe Shallows, DVD
DVD - 2016DVD, 2016
Added Apr 14, 2017
Comment:
The first rule of Fight Club is to not talk about Fight Club. The first rule of surfing and swimming in open water is that you never go out alone. So that's when my first eyeroll and sigh came and things steadily went down from there. It was so unbelievable and silly that it became unwatchable. I'd get up and make a sandwich and come back to see if she'd made it to shore yet. You can do that and miss nothing.The first rule of Fight Club is to not talk about Fight Club. The first rule of surfing and swimming in open water is that you never go out alone. So that's when my first eyeroll and sigh came and things steadily went down from there. It was so…
DeadpoolDeadpool, DVD
DVD - 2016DVD, 2016
Saint_Mirin's rating:
Added Apr 14, 2017
Comment:
Great for teens who will likely find it hilarious. As for mature adults, not so much.
Truly Madly DeeplyTruly Madly Deeply, DVD
DVD - 2001DVD, 2001
Saint_Mirin's rating:
Added Apr 14, 2017
Comment:
One of my favorites. Films are life experience specific. If you've ever been truly, madly, and deeply in love with someone who died then this movie has something to offer you. But if you've never had that experience then you'll likely be bored and unaffected.
The movie is essentially about coming to terms with that type of loss and moving forward. The only thing I really didn't like was that she moved on so quickly and that the new man was nothing much to look at. He also didn't seem to be as passionate or interesting which was uninspiring.One of my favorites. Films are life experience specific. If you've ever been truly, madly, and deeply in love with someone who died then this movie has something to offer you. But if you've never had that experience then you'll likely be bored and…
Straight Outta ComptonStraight Outta Compton, DVD
DVD - 2016DVD, 2016
Saint_Mirin's rating:
Added May 09, 2016
Comment:
Gritty, violent, and often sad. It was too long in my opinion and I had difficulty paying attention. The music was great though. Once again, the whole coastal rap wars subject came up and you just feel like you aren't seeing or hearing the whole story - yet. It's an interesting film but would've been better had it covered documentary style - all of the rap artists that rose up around the same time.Gritty, violent, and often sad. It was too long in my opinion and I had difficulty paying attention. The music was great though. Once again, the whole coastal rap wars subject came up and you just feel like you aren't seeing or hearing the whole…
TurtleTurtle, DVDThe Incredible Journey
DVD - 2011DVD, 2011
Saint_Mirin's rating:
Added Apr 02, 2016
Comment:
I saw this when the library first obtained it and am watching it again. The journey follows the long arduous life of a female turtle and the obstacles she faces. From the moment she hatches it's a race down the beach to the shoreline dodging crabs that kill and eat baby turtles. Everyone I tell her story to feels inspired and learns something. We all know about the plastic and other ocean pollution issues but few know about the life of a sea turtle. If you think your life is difficult or pointless... Watch her defy the odds and fight the currents to stay on course. It is nothing short of a miracle.I saw this when the library first obtained it and am watching it again. The journey follows the long arduous life of a female turtle and the obstacles she faces. From the moment she hatches it's a race down the beach to the shoreline dodging crabs…
Suitability
All ages
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SupernaturalSupernatural, DVDThe Complete Fourth Season
DVD - 2009DVD, 2009
Saint_Mirin's rating:
Added Mar 25, 2016
Dior and IDior and I, DVD
DVD - 2015DVD, 2015
Saint_Mirin's rating:
Added Mar 20, 2016
Comment:
To the reviewer below, fashion is not gender specific. The film is observational cinema or cinema verite style which takes effort to be done well and is an acquired taste. I just didn't care for Raf and from the beginning felt he was inexperienced, ill-suited to take over, and wouldn't last long. Indeed, he left Dior after a short time. There was nothing really to see even fashion-wise other than the return of dresses with pockets. Very uninspiring film. Pass.To the reviewer below, fashion is not gender specific. The film is observational cinema or cinema verite style which takes effort to be done well and is an acquired taste. I just didn't care for Raf and from the beginning felt he was inexperienced,…
Where Love Has GoneWhere Love Has Gone, DVD
DVD - 2010DVD, 2010
Saint_Mirin's rating:
Added Feb 23, 2016
Comment:
Unwatchable.
The IdolmakerThe Idolmaker, DVD
DVD - 2000DVD, 2000
Saint_Mirin's rating:
Added Feb 23, 2016
Comment:
The music wasn't accurate for the era it was supposedly taking place in. That's the whole movie - it's about music and the music was terrible. Rather than sounding like 50's music it sounded like the late 70's. But you do get to see a very young Peter Gallager who for a moment I had confused for Robbie Benson.The music wasn't accurate for the era it was supposedly taking place in. That's the whole movie - it's about music and the music was terrible. Rather than sounding like 50's music it sounded like the late 70's. But you do get to see a very young…
Hysterical BlindnessHysterical Blindness, DVD
DVD - 2003DVD, 2003
Saint_Mirin's rating:
Added Feb 23, 2016
Comment:
This is what the acting and dialogue are like in this movie about nothing: "Deb!" "Oh my God, Deb!" "I know, right?" All of it done with terrible Brooklyn-esqe accents and exaggerated facial expressions.
Self/lessSelf/less, DVD
DVD - 2015DVD, 2015
Saint_Mirin's rating:
Added Feb 20, 2016
Comment:
Watched for free online in HD. It was one of those films where everything worth seeing is in the trailer. The film itself is slow and boring.
Law & OrderLaw & Order, DVDThe Nineteenth Year, 2008-2009 Season
DVD - 2011DVD, 2011
Added Feb 20, 2016
RideRide, DVD
DVD - 2015DVD, 2015
Added Feb 20, 2016
The OriginalsThe Originals, DVDThe Complete Second Season
DVD - 2015DVD, 2015
Added Feb 20, 2016
Mission: ImpossibleMission: Impossible, DVDRogue Nation
DVD - 2015DVD, 2015
Saint_Mirin's rating:
Added Jan 31, 2016
Comment:
Fun and witty... for about the first 45 minutes, and then the writers appear to have become bored and desperate. I'd probably pay to see Bruce Willis even he was 90 doing another Die Hard installment. Not the case with an aging Tom Cruise who is very bland and bloated looking with nothing interesting to say. I had to give this at least 1 star for Alec Baldwin who is fun to watch for no reason at all and for the cinematography.Fun and witty... for about the first 45 minutes, and then the writers appear to have become bored and desperate. I'd probably pay to see Bruce Willis even he was 90 doing another Die Hard installment. Not the case with an aging Tom Cruise who is…
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