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  • Little
    ★★★★★

    Reviewed by Joyce L on Oct 22, 2020

    Tagged: African American Humor Movies and Television Teens

    This movie is very funny.  Imagine what it would be like being 13 again in this body-switching comedy.  On the same themed line as Freaky Friday and Big. It was fun to watch. Teenage girls would love this movie.This movie also touch on the bulling situtation going on in schools today.   At times you can see yourself or your children in the characters.  I enjoyed this movie.

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  • Back to the future
    ★★★★☆

    Reviewed by Donna P on Oct 20, 2020

    Tagged: Movies and Television

    enjoyed this movie when it first came out. nice movie to watch. wish i could go back to 2019 and start over.good family movie

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  • The fabled life of Aesop by Lendler, Ian.
    ★★★★★

    Reviewed by Megan M on Oct 20, 2020

    Tagged: Children Family History

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  • Bad boys
    ★★★★★

    Reviewed by Joyce L on Oct 20, 2020

    Tagged: African American Humor Law Movies and Television

    Lots of action and adventure.   I enjoyed watching the teamwork and comedy moments with Will Smith and Martin Lawerence. Cops and bad guys mixed with fast-paced action.  I enjoyed this movie. 

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  • Bad boys II
    ★★★★★

    Reviewed by Joyce L on Oct 20, 2020

    Tagged: African American Humor Law Movies and Television

    Comedy, Action, Adventure, Fast-paced, .  This movie is exciting and mixed with comedy.   I enjoyed this sequel to the original film. 

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  • White fragility why it's so hard for white people to talk about racism by DiAngelo, Robin J.,
    ★★★★★

    Reviewed by Ellen E on Oct 19, 2020

    Tagged: African American Biography and Autobiography Ebooks Education New Americans Social Science

    White Fragility deserves no less than a 200page dissertation but I am going to distill it down for you so that it doesn't feel heavy, condescending, or inapproachable to you. White Fragility : why it's so hard for white people to talk about racism has been out since 2018 and you might not have read it yet for a variety of reasons which are easy to pile up if you want to play the excuse cards (I didn't know about it, there wasn't a book club about it locally, my church tried to read it together and it sounded too controversial, I have black friends, I'm not fragile, I didn't see it on display in the bookstore window till recently, my family wasn't in America at the time slavery was going on) all of which leave a bad shameful taste in the mouth.

    If Whiteness is so heavily ingrained into business, social interactions, entertainment industry and now the proverbial 'We' are being implicated for upholding a terrible system and are given this book to work with. Irregardless of which solutions are being offered in this sociology lecture style read it's a good lift-off point for thinking about all sorts of dominant/non dominant cultural situations that 'We' are exposed to and to start considering life from outside the realm of 'Whiteness'.

    Reading this for understanding and comprehension will be one thing; reading it and enacting behavioral changes or representing exactly how you feel about which part of the cultural pool you participate in in life to all walks of people; will be a whole different ball game.

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  • The Green mile
    ★★★★★

    Reviewed by Joyce L on Oct 15, 2020

    Tagged: Body Mind and Spirit Law Movies and Television Religion Humanities

    Emotional,   Spiritual,   Heart-breaking,  A gentle gaint prisoner and a prison guard becomes acquainted on the journey to death row.  Miracles, signs, and wonders also accompanied them on the way.  Very good movie. Very long, but, really enjoyable.

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  • Pretty woman
    ★★★★★

    Reviewed by Joyce L on Oct 15, 2020

    Tagged: Movies and Television Romance

    Comedy.  Romance.  Awesome Actor and Actress. This is a rags to riches, feel good, laugh-out loud type of movie. A oldie but a goodie.  If you like heart-warming movies...this is a great one.  I reallly enjoyed this movie.

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  • A witches' ball
    ★★★★☆

    Reviewed by Donna P on Oct 14, 2020

    Tagged: Movies and Television

    A very cute halloween movie for children. I watched it with my 4 yr old grandson. We both enjoyed it.

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  • The Call
    ★★★★★

    Reviewed by Joyce L on Oct 14, 2020

    Tagged: African American Law Movies and Television

    The level of tense and emotional moments kept me pinned to this movie.  It was also full of suspense.  How far can you actually go to help a 911 caller???  It was a good movie.  I enjoyed it.
     

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  • Knives out
    ★★★★★

    Reviewed by Joyce L on Oct 14, 2020

    Tagged: Family Humor Movies and Television

    After the death of the family patriarch the hunt for the murderer is on.  This movie will hold your interest while you put together clues about "whodunit".  It has comedy and suspense.  The line up of suspects are entertaining.  The family can watch this movie together.  I enjoyed this movie.

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  • Prisoners by Sutherland, Tui,
    ★★★★★

    Reviewed by Megan M on Oct 13, 2020

    Tagged: Children Ebooks Fiction

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  • Get out
    ★★★★★

    Reviewed by Joyce L on Oct 8, 2020

    Tagged: African American Movies and Television Psychology

    Very suspenseful a bit of humor.  This movie will keep you on the edge of your seat.  Lots of  "what in the world is happening here" moments.  I liked the movie because it holds your interest from beginning to end.  If you are into creepy, gripping movies..this one is for you.  I enjoyed it.

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  • 21 bridges
    ★★★★★

    Reviewed by Joyce L on Oct 8, 2020

    Tagged: African American Law Movies and Television

    21 Bridges only way in or the only way out. Filled with fast-paced action, adventure, suspense, drugs, violence, good law enforcement  and bad law enforcement. Detective Andre, main character, played by Chadwick Boseman will stop at nothing to get the truth behind why there is so much drug traffic and corruption going on in his city.  The movie had a little too much shooting/violence.  This is a good movie for anyone who like movies surrounding law enforcement ...good or bad. 

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  • Hocus pocus
    ★★★★☆

    Reviewed by Donna P on Oct 8, 2020

    Tagged: Movies and Television

    a cute movie where kids on halloween night bring back three witches then try to send them back. great movie for older children around this time of year

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  • Beach read by Henry, Emily,
    ★★★★☆

    Reviewed by Donna P on Oct 8, 2020

    Tagged: Fiction

    January inherits a beach house from her father. Her next door neighbor is someone mshe knew growing up. A romantic story about 2 people who knew each other growing up. Both had gotten married and getting divorced. It takes some time but the two eventually get together. A nice feel good book.

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  • Jumping the broom
    ★★★★★

    Reviewed by Joyce L on Oct 6, 2020

    Tagged: African American Family Humor Romance

    Love, marriage, family secrets and great cast makes this a funny and entertaining movie. Sometimes high class and not so high class can come together...when there is love in the mix.  I enjoyed watching this movie.

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  • Concussion
    ★★★★★

    Reviewed by Joyce L on Oct 6, 2020

    Tagged: African American Body Mind and Spirit Disabilites and Accessibility Games and Gaming Health and Fitness Medical General Research Sports and Recreation

    This movie is a good one to watch around this time of year (football season).  It brings to light how awesome and entertaining this sport is, but, also how dangerous the outcome could be in the long-term afterwards.  Brain injuries can have a life time effect that may not be seen in the early stages of a player's life.  It's all fun and game until you get a real  "Concussion".

    I enjoyed this movie.
     

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  • Ghost
    ★★★★★

    Reviewed by Joyce L on Oct 1, 2020

    Tagged: Fiction Movies and Television Romance

    One of my all time favorite movies. The comedy of Whoopi Goldberg mixed with the emotional twist and turns of Demi Moore and Patrick Swayze was great.  I really enjoyed this movie.

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  • The Blues Brothers
    ★★★★★

    Reviewed by Joyce L on Oct 1, 2020

    Tagged: Fiction Humor Music

    I really enjoy this movie.  It had so many funny segments.  The church scene was hilarious. The chase thru the mall was unreal. I mostly enjoyed the music and all of the actors. John Belushi is so funny.  A life gone too soon.

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