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I really enjoy watching the Good Witch TV series. I started out watching the Hallmark TV movies of The Good Witch ... and just kept on going. I believe Hallmark has contributed a lot of quality movies and programs throughout the years. I even remember the Hallmark TV specials growing up! I remember some of these shows as being quite good and well-produced.

Yes, at it's core, it's a soap opera. But, it separates itself from all of the other soap operas in that it strives for a more positive view of life. I believe that we can receive 'healing and balancing' vicariously from watching others (on screen) go through these learning experiences and life lessons.

I am a healer, of sorts, and have studied alternative health and medicine since 1979-1980. Since then, I've become an avid proponent of, and have experienced first-hand the effectiveness of plant-based medicine. Cassie Nightingale understands this at a very deep level, and I love when she brings in the messages of healing through plant-based remedies -- even at other's consternation!! In this day and age of the political dominance of big phrma, along with their negative propaganda, I find these messages to be blessed and Light-filled indeed!

Even though I cannot speak for the more recent episodes, I do whole-heartedly recommend the Good Witch series. Lastly ... at the very beginning of the TV movies, there was a sort of supernatural and spooky mood present in many scenes. It reminded me of autumn and halloween themes. I would like to see more of this in future episodes.

As a horror/fantasy aficionado, I truly enjoyed watching "El Fantasma del Convento". Don't allow the Espanol to get in the way of your decision to watch this great, ghost-themed film. I only understand 'un poco Espanol', but was still able to follow and understand the story. Of course, it does help to have someone present who speaks Spanish, or to use / reference a translation app, like Google Translate. But, the visuals move forward so clearly, that you inevitably get the message!

Director: Fernando de Fuentes. Underrated Director, IMHO. Even months after viewing this superb film, I still have these images burned into my brain. When it comes to the classics, I don't think re-making them automatically provides a solution because there can always be subtle things that we will receive from watching the originals. It's not about the "pomposity" of the originals, rather it's about the subtleties.

I would place this in the Top Ten best of all ghost-themed films!

Such a sardonic and sarcastic tone to set for any movie! I am embarrassed to even admit that I was born in the US. I lived through the 1990's, and I was too "immersed" in the culture to see it. But now that I'm older and more mature... To think that within my lifetime that the US culture would sink to such a low point. And it still continues...

Aside from my rantings and ravings, I do feel that Jody Foster did an above average job making this movie come together. The reality is that this does capture very well the mood and spirit of the times, even if it is a farcical account through a distorted lens. And because of this, it may bring some kind of spiritual awareness so that we don't have to go there. "CAUTION -- this could happen to you if you don't take greater ownership to bring more loving and acceptance into your family and extended family!!"

Sometimes, it got so crazy that I had to laugh. The lines were sometimes very clever. All of the actors/actresses did a good job. The only thing that got in the way for me was that it was so obvious that RDJ was hopped up on something. It kind of ruined it for me. The horrible negativity brought about by abusing drugs has cost us, as a country, more than we would ever imagine or admit. I have observed it firsthand, and that's why I'm able to share this. Regardless of this, I say, "Thank you, Jody Foster." I have always admired you and the work that you have done in your life and career!

The real value of this movie demonstrates how important it is to be honest in all of your relationships (family, friends, acquaintances, and committed relationships). The dialog, scripting, and acting--all wonderful, real, and warm. At first, I became clear that this movie does have aspects that are uncomfortable to watch, and so I really didn't want to finish watching the movie. But, my inner wisdom nudged me forward, and I'm so glad that I watched it to the end. The film really has some heartfelt moments, and there is a nice payoff...things do eventually take place in this story that make you feel good inside. On a higher level, this film challenges your beliefs, and how you view the particular 'national culture' that you have known throughout your life. I highly recommend giving this film a look.

I recently re-watched this classic movie and I can't recommend it more highly. The film captures so well this time period in NYC, and the societal norms and culture around big business. Of course, I felt that there were some melodramatic elements built into the story, but I don't think these elements take anything away from the believability of the story. These situations and circumstances could easily happen in real life.

I'm being honest when I share that I felt deep emotion for these characters by the film's end. When Wilder (and Diamond) wrote the screenplay, I don't think they realized how much tragedy is contained within this story. Several times in the film, Jack Lemmon's character is called a poor schnook for how he chose to handle things in his life, but this was his way of trying to get ahead. He was feeling trapped and desperate. I think we can all empathize with this character, esp. with how fierce the competition was in Big Business at that time in the U.S. (and still is!!!).

All of the actors and actresses did an amazing job, esp. Jack Lemmon. To sum it up: this is another Billy Wilder classic film.

Production values, when they are high quality can make a film great. Unfortunately, this production did suffer a bit from lack of funds. However, the story remains timeless, and the imaginative sets and costumes added something different and magical.

I would definitely recommend watching this film, although I believe it deserves a re-make. It is a cross between a peplum-Hercules style movie and Shelley Duval's Faeire Tale Theater.

The plot/story is based on Yrsa Sigurðardóttir's mystery novel, and so it has aspects of a good mystery and a ghost story. The screenwriters and the actors did a great job, and I didn't mind having to read the subtitles. Although, I did have to pay close attention throughout the whole film in order to understand the plot, which contains layers of complexity. In the end, it paid off because there are some very eerie, creepy scenes.

If you require a lot of blood and gore, then this may not be your kind of film. But if you enjoy good ghost stories with past history tied to the plot, then I definitely recommend it. "Chilly" might be a good word to describe the atmosphere of the film, not only because of the supernatural material but also because the Icelandic countryside looks quite chilly and remote.

Again, kudos go to all of the people who helped to make this film. I look forward to seeing future work from the director, Óskar Thór Axelsson.

As I watched this film, I kept thinking how the plot devices very much resemble those of NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD. As in NOTLD, we see a group of strangers in a structure desperately trying to survive the deadly attackers that are attempting to break in and kill them. Both movies show the principle players going through their doubts, fears and angst between each other as the story unfolds. Also, I felt that there were parallels between Ethan Bishop's (Stoker) and Ben's (Jones in NOTLD) characters as they both took on an important leadership role and kept things 'on track' for all of the other players. NOTLD was released in 1968 and AOP13 was released in 1976, so this would have given Carpenter the right amount of time to allow NOTLD to percolate in his consciousness. Anyway, it makes sense to me.

Overall, I liked the film. But I personally prefer Carpenter's films containing supernatural overtones. I believe that he did a great job considering the budget that he had to work with. I thoroughly enjoyed the DVD extra of an audience participation interview with Carpenter and Austin Stoker after a screening of AOP13 (Special Edition DVD release). This is a must-see!

A captivating TV movie. Great story based on the novel "Second Sight" by David Williams, teleplay by Frank De Felitta. Even though the movie fits perfectly into the fantasy genre, I found that the relationship experiences that these characters go through to be very compelling and real. Produced in 1979, this film reminds me so much of the 1980 film, "Somewhere in Time" starring Christopher Reeve. I'm surprised to find that "The Two Worlds of Jennie Logan" actually came first!

I found the acting to be superb. Each actor and actress played their part so well. Kudos to the casting director. I highly recommend this film. There's a sweet innocence to this film that seems to be lost in today's filmmaking. Yes, there are some films that have this sweet quality, but they are few and far between.