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Reviews
Homecoming (2018)
Superb acting - But LISTEN to the podcast first
I strongly recommend listening to the podcast first. Hearing the story first and then watching the visual/audio greatly enhances the Amazon Prime video. The acting is superb. Especially observe the affect, facial expressions, and mannerisms of the actors. They tell as much of the story as the dialogue.
The Girl (2012)
Touching and wonderful
I had no opinions or expectation on this film. It all started out with a crush on Abbie Cornish, but I ended up with a great deal of respect for her acting (and her Spanish) in this film. She showed a side of her that I had never seen before, but more importantly the film (and Abbie) made me aware of the culture on both sides of the Rio. The film starts with a sharp edge on the Texas side of the river, proceeds into a learning phase for me and Abbie/Ashley, and finally it softens and becomes a touching film on the Mexico side. Ashley is a much better person at the end of the film than the beginning - I hope that this is not considered a spoiler. I recommend this film wholeheartedly.