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Cinema Mom
I'm Rachel (Ryder) Buchanan, a movie-loving mother of two little boys. I'm passionate about the power of storytelling through film and finding connections between faith and what's on the big screen. I've worked in radio since 1999, and added the role of movie viewer and reviewer as the Cinema Mom in December 2016.
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The Crawley family is used to attention. Their family estate, Downton Abbey has survived decades, with proper occasions, wealth and fancy balls, but never this. Never something that's brought so much attention to their family, and to their well-manicured gardens. But to their surprise, news in a letter changed everything.
“The king and queen are coming to Downton? What!? I want every surface to gleam and sparkle. A royal luncheon, a parade AND dinner? I’m going to have to sit down”.
In the new movie version of the popular historical television drama, we find the family and their servants challenged to their biggest task yet. How does one host the royal family overnight? With preparation, perfect cleanliness, and a plethora of royal guests who want to take over the occasion.
Lucky for those who watched all 6 seasons of the tv show, there is a lengthy re-cap at the start of the film to re-introduce relationships, drama and back story before the new story plays out. If you had seen the show, you're aware of the type of sometimes unruly and greedy behavior that comes back to the screen, with untraditional relationships, crime and bickering. It's also in the movie. Complete with a suspicious out of town visitor who may not have the best intentions.
Language is kept mostly clean in this film, but a couple of romantic scenes allow you to guess later outcomes. Downton Abbey continues their story with a few surprises and comedic comments along the way. Not for the whole family, but mostly geared toward those who have followed this family over time.
I'm Rachel, the Cinema Mom, giving you permission to enjoy the movies.
Just when it seems the world has ended and all has turned to dust... there’s still a chance to revive what was. To bring the good back to an apocalyptic-like world. With the help of science, trust, and of course... the Avengers. But is it too risky?
“Even if there’s a small chance, we owe this to everyone who’s not in this firm to try. We will.”
All 3 hours and 1 minute of this anticipated film on the big screen keep you guessing. Avengers: Endgame finalizes the adventure we’ve followed since the Marvel movies stormed the screens in 2008. In a whirlwind of a storyline, characters reunite and band together to fight against the after effects of the evil Thanos’ genocide... as they join forces to find the stones that gave him his power.
While many a watercooler has been filled with conversation about this movie, those at the theatre won’t be surprised by a movie full of violent attempts to save and restore planet earth – both by superheroes and innocent bystanders. Fighting and battle come with the territory, while some foul language from the mouths of frustrated avengers. Quick moving scenes and some dark moments leave us wondering what could possibly go wrong (or right) next. From surprises of familiar faces and connections that will make long-time Marvel fans gasp, the story of good vs. evil plays out. As the saga wraps up an era, these superheroes will prove what they’re made of. Overall, a story of love, friendship, persistence and the choice of how power will be used – for good? Or, for personal gain.
I’m Rachel, the Cinema Mom, giving you permission to enjoy the movies!