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Cinema Slueth – Crime and Punishment U.S.A.

For all posts regarding the TV series Columbo or for the TV Shows / Movies in which various cast from Columbo acted in, go here. Stars: 3 / 5 Recommendation:  A decent adaptation of the masterpiece, but George Hamilton failed to deliver. Definitely was an ambitious film that failed in many ways for the director,Continue reading “Cinema Slueth – Crime and Punishment U.S.A.”

Cinema Slueth – Baby Face

For review of all movies starring Barbara Stanwyck, go here. Stars: 5 / 5 Recommendation:  The cast is exceptional, brings out the social ladder success some have by betting everything even their own soul. It is a very fascinating film with explicit pre-Code melodrama completely overpowered by Stanwyck’s blazing performance Prologue: This series follows moviesContinue reading “Cinema Slueth – Baby Face”

Cinema Slueth – Jeopardy

For review of all movies starring Barbara Stanwyck, go here. Stars: 5 / 5 Recommendation:  A psychological thriller by a master craftsman, with equally talented actors giving the story more life making the horror all believable. Prologue: This series follows movies of Barbara Stanwyck. I have gained a certain fascination for her as she remindsContinue reading “Cinema Slueth – Jeopardy”

Cinema Slueth – The Devil Doll

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”

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”