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Mac and Rita

John Stark

Where i watched it: iTunes (though it’s now on Hulu) English Audio Description?: no I’m not sure even audio description would have saved this film. I don’t know why Diane Keaton is in this. She did Annie hall. Why does she keep choosing these mediocre and terrible films? It’s like she keeps hoping she’ll have another Something’s Gotta Give, but Mac and Rita just isn’t funny. The plot revolves around a young woman who is such an old soul that (you really don’t want to know how, it’s too stupid) becomes an old lady. Suddenly, MAc becomes Rita. hilarious. Most … Continue reading Mac and Rita

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The Godfather part III

John Stark

Where I Watched It: Paramount Plus English Audio Description Available?: Yes Once again, I find myself sitting here in 2022 catching up on a classic film, and searching for something substantial to offer that hasn’t already been offered by thousands who have come before me. Movie critics used to have to have a newspaper or magazine, but with the advent of the internet, we are everywhere. Full on critical pandemic. it would perhaps be something new if I felt that the third installment of this Godfather franchise was the best, since most believe it’s the worst. It is. But worst … Continue reading The Godfather part III

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The Godfather part II

John Stark

Starring: Al Pacino, Robert DeNiro, Robert Duvall, Diane Keaton, John Cazole, Talia Shire, Lee Strasberg, and Bruno Kirby. Directed By: Francis Ford Coppola Where i Watched It: Paramount Plus English Audio Description Available?: Yes Narrated By: Inger Tudor My great shame is behind me, and now I have to live a new great shame. The fact that I had only ever seen the first film in The Godfather trilogy, despite the acclaim and classic status that Part 2 reached, is probably something I’ve been aware of dodging my whole life. And I don’t really know why. i don’t know why … Continue reading The Godfather part II

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Father Of The Bride Part II

John Stark

Starring: Steve Martin, Diane Keaton, Kimberly Williams Paisley, George Newbern, Kieran Culkin, and Martin Short. Directed By: Charles Shier Where I Watched It: In my house. English Audio Description Available?: Apparently. Narrated By: Sounded like SkyNet to me Another film I’m already familiar with, and touching base on just to refresh my Father Of the Bride knowledge heading into the Andy Garcia remake. Not only is this a sequel, but it’s also a remake of a sequel, Father’s little Dividend, a sequel to Father of The Bride starring Spencer Tracy. yes, back in the 1950’s they were still whores for … Continue reading Father Of The Bride Part II

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Father Of The Bride (1991)

John Stark

Starring: Steve Martin, Diane Keaton, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, George Newbern, Kieran Culkin, BD Wong, and Martin Short. Directed By: Nancy Meyers Where i Watched It: Spectrum. With Access! English Audio Description Available?: Yes The Plot: Basically following the same structure as the original, George banks (Martin) finds his life once again upended when his daughter (Williams-Paisley) announces she’s marrying a man he’s never met (Newbern), and he has to throw his favorite baby girl a wedding. This is one of those films I’m not sure how many times I’ve actually seen it. it’s a film that used to benefit from a … Continue reading Father Of The Bride (1991)

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The Godfather Remastered

John Stark

Starring: Al Pacino, Marlon Brando, james Caan, Diane Keaton, and Robert Duvall. Directed By: Francis Ford Coppola Where I watched it: Paramount Plus English Audio description Available?: Yes Look, this is The Godfather. i don’t think anyone was on the fence about watching The Godfather, and was sitting at home and said “Let’s see what John Stark had to say about this over on his site. Maybe then I’ll watch this film that’s been around for 50 years.” That’s the whole thing, it’s been fifty years. The Godfather is having a mid life crisis, and is now a member of … Continue reading The Godfather Remastered