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Category: Film Review

The Rambling Writer Review: David Attenborough’s “Hummingbirds, Jewelled Messengers”

September 12, 2026 Sara Stamey Leave a comment

This wonderful 2012 BBC documentary is a must-view for hummingbird admirers – and fans of the inimitable David Attenborough. Thor…

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Posted in: Animals/Pets, Film Review, General, Life, Nature Filed under: Book View Cafe, David Attenborough, documentary, Hummingbirds, jewelled messagers, Pause, Sara Stamey, The Rambling Writer

The Rambling Writer Watches “Star Trek” 2009 Again

July 17, 2026 Sara Stamey Leave a comment

This alternate-reality movie captured the vibe of the original “Star Trek” series, with an original twist. As I’ve mentioned before,…

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Posted in: Film Review, General Filed under: Book View Cafe, Captain Kirk, original Star Trek series, Sara Stamey, Spock, Star Trek, Star Trek 2009, Starfleet, The Enterprise

The Rambling Writer Retro Review: Elementary TV Series

June 6, 2026 Sara Stamey Leave a comment

Thor and I are enjoying rediscovering this reimagined Sherlock Holmes mystery series set in New York City, which ran from…

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Posted in: Film Review, General Filed under: Book View Cafe, Elementary, Moriarty, Sara Stamey, Sherlock Holmes, The Rambling Writer, TV series

The Rambling Writer Movie Review: Dust Bunny

May 15, 2026 Sara Stamey Leave a comment

Check out this quirky fantasy for a visual feast, eccentric characters, and surprises. As I’ve mentioned before, Thor and I…

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Posted in: Film Review, General Filed under: Book View Cafe, Dust Bunny movie, hit man, Mads Mikkelsen, monster, Pause, quirky fantasy, Sara Stamey, Sigourney Weaver, Sophie Sloan, The Rambling Writer

A Rambling Writer Flashback: “The Blues Brothers” Movie

April 17, 2026 Sara Stamey Leave a comment

Join me for a viewing of this zany 1980 movie with exuberant dance scenes, fantastic blues musicians, a hundred wrecked…

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Posted in: Film Review, General Filed under: 1980 movie, blues musicians, Book View Cafe, Dan Ackroyd, John Belushi, movie review, Pause, Sara Stamey, The Blues Brothers, The Rambling Writer

The Rambling Writer Review: David Attenborough’s “Natural Curiosities”

March 26, 2026 Sara Stamey Leave a comment

Join Thor and me as we enjoy these charming introductions to some fascinating creatures. Naturalist and host of famous nature…

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Posted in: Animals/Pets, Film Review, General, Nature, Science Filed under: Book View Cafe, David Attenborough, Natural Curiosities, nature documentaries, Pause, Sara Stamey, The Rambling Writer

The Rambling Writer Review: Horatio’s Drive, America’s First Road Trip

March 25, 2026 Sara Stamey Leave a comment

Join the fun in this Ken Burns documentary of a wild and woolly ride through history. After Thor and I…

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Posted in: Animals/Pets, Film Review, General, history, Nature Filed under: Book View Cafe, cross-country road trip, Horatio Nelson Jackson, Horatio's Drive, horseless carriage, Ken Burns documentry, Pause

The Rambling Writer’s Valentine: “A Room with a View” Film

February 14, 2026 Sara Stamey Leave a comment

The perfect viewing for Valentine’s Day is the Merchant Ivory production of “A Room with a View” If you haven’t…

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Posted in: Film Review, General, travel Filed under: A Room with a View, Book View Cafe, comedy romance, E. M. Forster, Florence, Italy, Merchant Ivory production, Pause, Sara Stamey, The Rambling Writer, Valentine's Day movie

The Rambling Writer: “Groundhog Day” and Weather

February 7, 2026 Sara Stamey Leave a comment

What would you do if caught in a “Groundhog Day” time loop? On February 2, 2026, Groundhog Day, Punxsutawney Phil…

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Posted in: Film Review, General, Holidays, Life, travel Filed under: Bill Murray, Book View Cafe, Caribbean Paradise, Deja vu, Groundhog Day, Islands, Sara Stamey, The Rambling Writer

The Rambling Writer on Watching “The Lord of the Rings” Films Again (and Again)

January 24, 2026 Sara Stamey Leave a comment

In our troubled times, I find comfort in these three Peter Jackson films, a sweeping epic that miraculously succeeded in…

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Posted in: Film Review, General, Life Filed under: Book View Cafe, Hope, Peter Jackson films, Sara Stamey, The Ariadne Connection, THe Lord of the Rings, The Rambling Writer

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