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Movie Suggestion: “The Happy Thieves” (1961)

Posted on June 16, 2015 by jayjasinski10

Free Movie Suggestion: “The Happy Thieves” (1961) I’ve always admired Rex Harrison as an actor. Yes, he had an iconic voice, bastardized by Stewie Griffin, but he was also suave, humorous, and tragic. My two favorite films of his are … Continue reading →

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Movie Suggestion Friday: “Violette”

Posted on February 6, 2015 by jayjasinski10

Movie Suggestion (Streaming on Netflix): “Violette” Year: 2013 Country: France Director: Martin Provost Starring: Emmanuelle Devos, Sandrine Kiberlain Streaming: duh I know what you’re thinking, It’s Friday night and all I want to do is curl up in bed and … Continue reading →

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Free Movie Suggestion Friday: “Sonatine”

Posted on January 9, 2015 by jayjasinski10

New Year, Same Resolutions Like my subscription to The New Yorker – they make great coasters – I plan on renewing my resolutions this year. Was I unsuccessful? No, just unfinished. It seems to me that resolution isn’t even the … Continue reading →

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4 Movies to Stream on Netflix | November

Posted on November 4, 2014 by jayjasinski10

4 Movies to Stream on Netflix | November First, some thoughts… Before I get to my list of 4 movies to stream on Netflix, I have a few thoughts. If you visit Los Angeles and sit anywhere near a large … Continue reading →

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Fall Playlist

Posted on September 23, 2014 by jayjasinski10

Songs for Fall “I would rather sit on a pumpkin, and have it all to myself, than be crowded on a velvet cushion.” – Henry David Thoreau Jackson Pollock, Autumn Rhythm (1930) Though it depends on how large the pumpkin … Continue reading →

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4 Movies to Stream on Netflix

Posted on September 17, 2014 by jayjasinski10

Four Movies to Stream on Netflix this Week “This is just a dream that cannot last When the magic of this mood has passed. So I sit in meditation trying to pretend this mood will never end.” I took this … Continue reading →

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3 Movies to Stream on Netflix This Week | by Jay Jasinski

Posted on May 28, 2014 by jayjasinski10

Free Movie Suggestions My Ass Pardon my vulgarity, but it’s true. Here I am championing my blog as the source for “free movie suggestions” yet I’m going on and on about professional content writing. In my defense, I haven’t been … Continue reading →

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Movie Suggestion: My Own Private Idaho (1991) | ADL | by Jay Jasinski

Posted on April 28, 2014 by jayjasinski10

My Own Private Idaho (1991) “When you wake up, wipe the slugs off your face. Be ready for a new day.” – Scott Favor Director: Gus Van Sant Writer: Gus Van Sant Starring: River Phoenix, Keanu Reeves Cinematography by: John … Continue reading →

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Movie Suggestion: Nights of Cabiria (1957) | ADL | by Jay Jasinski

Posted on April 15, 2014 by jayjasinski10

An Overlooked Fellini Masterpiece: Nights of Cabiria (1957) “Guess there’s some justice in the world. You suffer, you go through hell. Then happiness comes along or everyone.” – Maria ‘Cabiria’ Ceccarelli Director: Federico Fellini Written By: Fellini, Ennio Flaiano, Tullio … Continue reading →

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Ten Songs for Spring | ADL | by Jay Jasinski

Posted on March 27, 2014 by jayjasinski10

Songs for Spring Buttercup daisies And most anything They wither and fade After blossom in spring – Bryan Ferry You’ll notice that as a movie-suggestion blog I talk about a lot of things that aren’t movies. Well, you got me … Continue reading →

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