Stars: 4.5 / 5 Recommendation: An unusual film for Lionel Barrymore, but it is a really cool horror thriller. Impressive special effects with a little bit of goofiness in the plot that tones down the horror, yet has so much deeper meaning and touches upon one of the mail point – environment conservation – howeverContinue reading “Cinema Slueth – The Devil Doll”
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Cinema Slueth – A Veteran’s Christmas
For all movies released by Hallmark Channels, go here. Stars: 4.5 / 5 Recommendation: A little too perfect, and a bit perkier, but the chemistry and timing of comedy makes up for it specially when real issues are addressed with the right amount of emotions. A Veteran’s Christmas is a 2018 holiday romantic movie byContinue reading “Cinema Slueth – A Veteran’s Christmas”
Cinema Slueth – Time for Him to Come Home for Christmas
For all movies released by Hallmark Channels, go here. Stars: 4.5 / 5 Recommendation: Two stories collide at the end solving the mystery that traverses through the plot. With great cast this is another feather in the series for Hallmark, and a must watch. Time for Him to Come Home for Christmas is the fifthContinue reading “Cinema Slueth – Time for Him to Come Home for Christmas”
Cinema Slueth – Baking Spirits Bright
For all movies released by Lifetime Channel, go here. Stars: 3 / 5 Recommendation: Another holiday movie with a similar plot such as saving family business by the lead actress, but they lost it on the chemistry part. Too bad it wasn’t marketed as a romantic comedy. Not bad for a first watch, but notContinue reading “Cinema Slueth – Baking Spirits Bright”
Bites N Flavors – The Great American Bagel Bakery
For posts on various restaurants that I visited, go here. Verdictum: Despite the minor downsides, it is still a good place to have a decent breakfast. I would say better than any other fast-food centers. If you come across this place in any airport during your travels, don’t hesitate to grab a quick bite asContinue reading “Bites N Flavors – The Great American Bagel Bakery”
Bites N Flavors – The Griswold Inn
For posts on various restaurants that I visited, go here. Verdictum: A pleasant watering hole providing delicious food, appetizing drinks with pleasing hospitality and ambience taking you back to the 1700s. Do stop by if you are in Essex, Connecticut. This place will not disappoint you. The afternoon after I had the cruise to OldContinue reading “Bites N Flavors – The Griswold Inn”
Cinema Slueth – Christmas Movie Magic
For all movies televised on Lifetime channel, go here. Stars: 4.5 / 5 Recommendation: Thoughtfully written, engaging story, good acting even though the lead cast found their chemistry only in the last five minutes, with a spin of New Hollywood meeting the Old Hollywood, and a mystery rolled in with old-world romance. Christmas Movie MagicContinue reading “Cinema Slueth – Christmas Movie Magic”
Cinema Slueth – Three Wise Men and a Baby
For all movies released by Hallmark Channels, go here. Stars: 4.5 / 5Recommendation: A journey of self-discovery among three brothers as they rebuild their relationships while taking care of a baby unexpectedly thrust into their hands. And don’t forget the best dance routine by the three brothers, total fun. Another gem in the crown ofContinue reading “Cinema Slueth – Three Wise Men and a Baby”
Cinema Slueth – Blow-Up
Stars: 4.5 / 5 Recommendation: It’s mysterious, ambiguous and a thriller that has no thriller just like the protagonist’s character. Explores the emptiness inside the photographer’s life; a character study of the protagonist with nothingness surrounding him. Blowup is a 1966 mystery thriller film starring David Hemmings, Vanessa Redgrave, Sarah Miles, John Castle, Jane BirkinContinue reading “Cinema Slueth – Blow-Up”
Cinema Slueth – Presence of Love
For all movies released by Hallmark Channels, go here. Stars: 4.5 / 5 Recommendation: A gem of a movie in Hallmark’s crown dealing with real issues, and life-learning lessons with more depth on love, loss and sadness than your usual Hallmark romantic dramas. Would love to see more of such movies come from the variousContinue reading “Cinema Slueth – Presence of Love”
Galavant Reflections 