Both actresses should get some kind of an award for their performances in this period piece from the 1930s to 1970s. Based on a true story the Bouvier family, relatives of Jackie Bouvier Kennedy, and the extraordinary relationship between mother and daughter and their flamboyant lives in high society as well as experiencing near poverty, the deterioration of their finances and the deterioration of their lives. The mother (Jessica Lange) was a singer, and the daughter had ambitions to dance ...
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A pre-teen starseed (an older soul) girl raises her hand in church to receive Christ into her life. From that point on, she is taken in by the church and taught fundamentalist ways and doctrines. She eventually marries a fundamentalist contemporary Christian musician and has several children and lives the seemingly happy life. But there's more to Corrine than meets the eye, for she has past-life experiences and she's trying to live in the boxes of lower-consciousness people who want to keep ...
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This is the true story, made in England, of the Du Pré sisters who are ultra-talented musicians—one with the flute and the other a cellist. One goes on to greatness as a musician. The other one chooses marriage that slows down her career and her recognition in the world, but she is happily married with a beautiful country home and her famous sister desires her lifestyle. The film was excellently done and tries to show the emotional drama from their childhood to the tragic death of one of ...
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Robin Williams, Anton Yelchin, Erykah Badu. Hip story told by an artist born in Greenwich Village.

This film definitely has messages of worth with warmth, love, hope, and acceptance. Unselfish love is a unique quality, and this film shows the love of a young boy for his emotionally-challenged friend. The warmth of this film touches the depths of the soul, particularly in an analogy given concerning cancer, a crab, and an unloving father. Watch out for it! There's a beautiful ...
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Taking place in the desolate sand dunes of Brazil, this film follows the life of 3 generations of women who, by fate, end up living in this land where escaped slaves also live, fighting the elements for survival. It shows how people can survive, even in the midst of tribulation, and make a life for themselves. Some special souls seem to be able to accept the blows in life, which often can cripple a person's capacity to want to survive. This story is about continued courage and hope: where...
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Director Mike Cahill has made a higher-consciousness film that more than keeps your interest, with a reincarnation/repersonalization theme. Brit Marling is captivating. The film has much magic, because of her, and tragedy and a unique story plot that is both scientific and spiritual. Don't miss this one! Michael Pitt

I recently viewed the film, In America, that, so far for the year 2004, is a favorite of mine.  It is a story about a young Irish family who immigrates to the United States, carrying with them the burdens of poverty and grief along with hopes of building a new life in a country full of promise and opportunity.

Actually, the film could be titled Overcoming In America, for even though we make geographical moves, we can't run from ourselves, and in this...
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