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Mr. Krueger's Christmas (1980)
Irreplaceable short by Stewart
James Stewart hadn't lost a thing in his later years. Here is a touching portrayal of a lonely widower, struggling to connect with and be of service to others in a world that passes by his basement apartment with hardly a notice. The climax is so heartfelt that Mr. Stewart insisted it had to be filmed in one take.
The story by Michael McLean is simple and and yet plumbs such depth that you know all about this man's heart, challenges and faith before the short story is over. Most 2 hour movies don't flesh out their characters as well.
Very high imdb ratings are and should be very rare. This one deserves it for doing what it does to perfection. It works well as an annual holiday treat to be seen right alongside Stewart's earlier classic "It's a Wonderful Life".
Tim Timmerman: Hope of America (2017)
Small studio film that has more appeal that most big studio releases
With it's many interesting characters and good writing, this is a fun movie to watch.
While Tim Timmerman borrows some ideas from films like "Ferris Bueller's Day Off", it isn't a simple formulaic script but instead builds on a wide range of characters and sub-plots. Even one nemesis of the main character who only has one spoken line shows up at just the right times throughout the film for great comedic affect.
The production values are also very good for a lower-budget movie. The film was mostly shot at various locations in the community but each was interesting and fit the scene well. The editing and music was professional and unnoticeable which is more than you can ask from most small studio films.
I'll definitely watch it again and will be anticipating other films by the same creators and actors.