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Patricia Henderson

Patricia Henderson

Patricia Henderson is a 40-something from Northern California. She has loved both movies and writing since she was a child, so this was a logical choice.

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    Film Review – Always Be My Maybe (2019)

    by Patricia Henderson June 7, 2019
    by Patricia Henderson June 7, 2019

    Netflix’s new romantic comedy offering, Always Be My Maybe, is a story written by its stars: real-life friends Randall Park, and Ali Wong. According to interviews the two have done in support of this film,…

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  • DramaReviews

    Film Review – A Violent Separation (2019)

    by Patricia Henderson May 26, 2019
    by Patricia Henderson May 26, 2019

    Mix two directors, young attractive leads, some good performances, nice cinematography, and a made-for-TV vibe, and you get A Violent Separation. While this movie has some things going for it, there was clearly an untapped well…

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    Important Lessons to Take From ‘The Brothers Bloom’

    by Patricia Henderson May 19, 2019
    by Patricia Henderson May 19, 2019

    Bedtime Story, a con artist film starring Marlon Brando, and David Niven, was released in 1964. A remake known as Dirty Rotten Scoundrels arrived in 1988 (with Michael Caine, and Steve Martin), which is arguably more popular…

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    Film Review – Drunk Parents (2019)

    by Patricia Henderson April 30, 2019
    by Patricia Henderson April 30, 2019

    By now, you may have caught on to the fact that most of my reviews are of streaming service, and “pay-per-view” fare. I so rarely get out to the theater/cinema in person, this is the…

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    Film Review – Unicorn Store (2019)

    by Patricia Henderson April 13, 2019
    by Patricia Henderson April 13, 2019

    Some people say movies like Napoleon Dynamite,  Juno, or pretty much anything by Wes Anderson, are quirky for the sake of being quirky. That they try too hard to be whimsical, and “different.” The people…

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    Film Review – Who Will Write Our History (2019)

    by Patricia Henderson February 17, 2019
    by Patricia Henderson February 17, 2019

    Legendary film critic Roger Ebert once said, “…movies are like a machine that generates empathy.” That movies make us care about people and situations we may never have known about otherwise. This quote often comes…

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    Film Review – The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then The Bigfoot (2019)

    by Patricia Henderson February 16, 2019
    by Patricia Henderson February 16, 2019

    Every now and then, a film comes along whose title seems to make no sense whatsoever. It doesn’t fit the plot, the characters, and seems to have been pulled out of thin air. Then there…

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    Fighting ‘Fyre’ With ‘Fyre’: Exploring Both Fyre Festival Documentaries

    by Patricia Henderson January 26, 2019
    by Patricia Henderson January 26, 2019

    Nothing makes someone of my generation feel more out of touch than being presented with a topic that “everyone was talking about.” And we’ve never heard of it. Such is the case with the Fyre…

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    Film Review – The Upside (2019)

    by Patricia Henderson January 18, 2019
    by Patricia Henderson January 18, 2019

    It seems like Kevin Hart is the controversial figure of the moment. As we all know, ignorant old tweets (that have been apologized for ad nauseam) are the most important issue facing America today. Bar none.…

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    Film Review – Welcome to Marwen (2018)

    by Patricia Henderson December 26, 2018
    by Patricia Henderson December 26, 2018

    Though Steve Carell has made a concerted effort in recent years to pivot towards dramatic roles, 2018 has been the most drastic shift for him, with Beautiful Boy, Vice, and Welcome to Marwen all aiming for some sort…

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    Penny Marshall’s Film Legacy

    by Patricia Henderson December 19, 2018
    by Patricia Henderson December 19, 2018

    Penny Marshall once said, “I want you to laugh and cry. That’s what I do.” And she did it well. Her movies reflected the joy, tragedy, and even the mundane moments of life. Marshall herself…

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    ‘Rain Man’: 30 Years of Misrepresenting Autism

    by Patricia Henderson December 17, 2018
    by Patricia Henderson December 17, 2018

    Rain Man was first released in December of 1988. To say people were more ignorant about autism back then would be a vast understatement. In fact, I doubt this film would be made today —…

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    Film Review – The Christmas Chronicles (2018)

    by Patricia Henderson November 26, 2018
    by Patricia Henderson November 26, 2018

    Now that we’ve emerged from our respective Thanksgiving food comas, and braved Black Friday, our brains shift over to the winter setting. As the Holiday season looms overhead, we are inundated with feel-good movies of…

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    Film Review – Denver Film Festival Short Films Part 4 (2018)

    by Patricia Henderson November 18, 2018
    by Patricia Henderson November 18, 2018

    These short films were featured at the Denver Film Festival from October 31st to November 11th. This is the fourth article in our series covering said shorts. Caroline U.S.A., approx. 12 minutes.  Written & Directed…

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    Film Review – Denver Film Festival Short Films Part 1 (2018)

    by Patricia Henderson November 4, 2018
    by Patricia Henderson November 4, 2018

    These short films will be playing at the Denver Film Festival from October 31st to November 11th. Head over to the DFF’s website to purchase your tickets! The MovieBabble staff was given the opportunity to screen some…

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    ‘The Wiz’ and I at 40

    by Patricia Henderson October 25, 2018
    by Patricia Henderson October 25, 2018

    The movie version of The Wiz was released October 24, 1978. I was released in December of the same year. So, you could say we’ve grown up together. The Wiz came to represent different things,…

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  • Streaming DocumentariesStreaming Reviews

    Film Review – Reversing Roe (2018)

    by Patricia Henderson October 16, 2018
    by Patricia Henderson October 16, 2018

    Many Americans cringe when they hear abortion mentioned, because they know the discussion could get ugly. Even those with the same overall stance can disagree on certain aspects. Amazingly, Netflix’s new documentary, Reversing Roe, accomplishes…

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    Film Review – Quincy (2018)

    by Patricia Henderson September 28, 2018
    by Patricia Henderson September 28, 2018

    Younger generations may know the name Quincy Jones through his work with Michael Jackson, as the producer of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air television series, or even as Rashida Jones’ father. Movie lovers may also…

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  • Top 10 Lists

    Top 10 Best Phil Hartman Movies

    by Patricia Henderson September 26, 2018
    by Patricia Henderson September 26, 2018

    Phil Hartman was a truly multi-talented entertainer, perhaps best known for his work on television. After all, Saturday Night Live, The Simpsons, and NewsRadio are what made him a household name. However, one should not…

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    ‘The Motive’ for Writer’s Block

    by Patricia Henderson September 23, 2018
    by Patricia Henderson September 23, 2018

    With skilled acting, the comedy and tragedy in the story, and a quick succession of events at the start, The Motive (or El Autor in its native Spain) almost instantly pulls you in. As the…

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    14 Songs That Make Teen Titans GO! (To the Movies)

    by Patricia Henderson August 2, 2018
    by Patricia Henderson August 2, 2018

    To celebrate the release of Teen Titans GO! To the Movies, MovieBabble has created a Spotify playlist inspired by the film. Some of the choices are a bit on-the-nose (like from the actual soundtrack for instance),…

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  • Reviews

    Purging My Woody Allen Collection

    by Patricia Henderson July 20, 2018
    by Patricia Henderson July 20, 2018

    Well, I did it. I drove to a Goodwill donation center a few days ago, and dropped off the majority of my Woody Allen DVD collection. I didn’t want to sell them (it didn’t feel…

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  • Streaming Reviews

    Film Review – To Each, Her Own (2018)

    by Patricia Henderson July 1, 2018
    by Patricia Henderson July 1, 2018

    Before the review officially begins, I must offer this advice: For the love of everything we hold dear, if you watch this film on Netflix, choose the French audio (and then subtitles, unless you speak…

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    Film Review – Ali’s Wedding (2018)

    by Patricia Henderson June 11, 2018
    by Patricia Henderson June 11, 2018

    Ali’s Wedding is one of those movies where it becomes difficult to describe the plot without spoiling some of the more pleasant moments it contains, but this review will attempt to tread carefully. Ali’s Wedding…

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  • Reviews

    Finding Nemo: Parenting Class in Disguise

    by Patricia Henderson May 30, 2018
    by Patricia Henderson May 30, 2018

    When Finding Nemo was released, 15 years ago today, this writer was childless (and about as single as one can possibly be). At that time, Finding Nemo was just a charming Disney/Pixar movie about a…

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    Gigi at 60: Charming, Disturbing, or Both?

    by Patricia Henderson May 16, 2018
    by Patricia Henderson May 16, 2018

    Yesterday marked the 60th anniversary of Gigi’s release. The genuinely funny musical has credits filled with legendary names: Maurice Chevalier, Lerner and Loewe, Vincente Minnelli (as in Liza’s father) as the director, with music conducted by…

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    After 10 Years, Have You Forgotten Sarah Marshall?

    by Patricia Henderson April 18, 2018
    by Patricia Henderson April 18, 2018

    It would be easy to prejudge a movie like Forgetting Sarah Marshall, what with Judd Apatow on board as producer, a script written by Jason Segel, and Jonah Hill in the cast. You’ll think it’ll…

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  • Rankings

    Every Wes Anderson Movie Ranked From Worst to Best

    by Patricia Henderson March 28, 2018
    by Patricia Henderson March 28, 2018

    Anyone familiar with Wes Anderson, knows he is almost as well-known for killing off dogs in his movies as he is for liking things to look symmetrical. He has been so criticized for this canine…

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  • Reviews

    Film Review – Bent (2018)

    by Patricia Henderson March 17, 2018
    by Patricia Henderson March 17, 2018

    There are great action movies about out-for-justice characters, with bullets flying, car chases, and the like. And there are more intimate movies, driven by an emotional story. Some movies blend the two styles well, and…

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    A Spotlight On Female Filmmakers and Their Growing Success

    by Patricia Henderson March 9, 2018
    by Patricia Henderson March 9, 2018

    Female filmmakers (including Rachel Morrison, the first woman to be Oscar-nominated for cinematography) have been in the spotlight recently. At the same time, women in the entertainment industry are fighting for their rights more vocally…

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