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Take 3: Blackbeard, the Pirate Review
Pirate films are rarely covered on 18 Cinema Lane. In fact, the only three I’ve reviewed are The Princess and the Pirate (which I liked), Captain Sabertooth and the Treasure of Lama Rama (which I...
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Sunset Over Hope Valley: Achieving Inspiration
Every character on When Calls the Heart has been inspired by something or someone. Once this inspiration is found, each character has been encouraged to either follow their dreams, change their life,...
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Take 3: Christmas at Castle Hart Review
You’re probably wondering why I’m reviewing a Christmas movie right before Halloween, especially since I tend to wait until about November to write about Christmas films. That’s because I chose this...
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Take 3: Frankenweenie (2012) Review + 470 Follower Thank You
Before I start this review, I would like to say thank you to each and every follower of 18 Cinema Lane! This blog would not be the success it is today without you, so I appreciate your support! For...
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Two Sunshine Blogger Awards are Better Than One!
Back in August, Hamlette, from Hamlette’s Soliloquy, nominated me for the Sunshine Blogger Award! A month later, Rebecca, from Taking Up Room, also nominated me for this same award! Because I was...
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It’s Finally Here; the Familyathon Blogathon!
Welcome to the Familyathon Blogathon! With Thanksgiving on the horizon and the Christmas/holiday season on the way, the theme of family is recognized and celebrated! Even outside of special occasions,...
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Take 3: …and Your Name Is Jonah (1979) Review
I will admit I was a bit overwhelmed by my blogathon theme. With the theme of family being so broad, I could have chosen almost any movie, television episode, or book to write about. On a trip to...
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Take 3: Shadowlands (1985) Review
Films are a way to visually tell a story. The subjects can range from the fictional to the historical. With movies belonging in the non-fiction genre, that story can introduce viewers to a particular...
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A Familyathon Thank You + Blogathon Announcement
Hello everyone! I apologize for this belated post, as I’ve working on a blog related project. I wanted to take the time to thank every blogger who participated in my blogathon, Familyathon! This...
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Take 3: The National Tree (2009) Review + 475 and 480 Follower Thank You
Back in August, I published an editorial about why Evan Williams and George Blagden should go to Eurovision 2024. While doing research for that editorial, I discovered Evan had starred in a Hallmark...
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Take 3: The Curse of Frankenstein Review
When I was first introduced to the world of Hammer-Amicus films, it was through the Third Hammer-Amicus Blogathon, hosted by Gill and Barry, from Realweegiemidget Reviews and Cinematic Catharsis. For...
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My Movie Blogger’s Christmas Wish-List 2023
As the season of Fall evolves into Winter and the Christmas/holiday season is upon us, it’s time for my annual Movie Blogger’s Christmas Wish-List! This is a tradition where I create a list of movie...
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Take 3: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Review
1983 saw the release of A Christmas Story. In the forty years since that movie’s premiere, it has earned the coveted title of “classic” Christmas cinema. It has even become one of the most...
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Take 3: Christmas Princess (2017) Review
My last movie review was for the 1983 adaptation of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. Revisiting the film after so many years, I learned the production was more of a “very special episode” of a...
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Oh Lil Christmas Tree: 2023’s Official Ornament
In 2023, I reviewed four Christmas movies; Christmas at Castle Hart, The National Tree, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, and Christmas Princess. At first glance, you might think the one thing these...
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The Top 10 Worst Movies I Saw in 2023
I’m going to be honest with my readers; in 2023, I saw more movies I disliked than liked. Luckily, I saw enough films to create a top ten best movies of the year list! When it comes to the movies I...
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The Top Ten Best Movies I Saw in 2023
As I mentioned in my list of the top ten worst movies I saw in 2023, I saw enough films to create a best movies of the year list! But because I saw more movies I disliked than liked, there aren’t...
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18 Cinema Lane Looks Ahead to 2024!
A new year comes new content and changes for 18 Cinema Lane! At the beginning of the year, I inform my readers of what they can expect for the rest of that year. Similar to 2023, I have four major...
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Word on the Street: Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Adds Third Film to Their...
In my list of the top ten best movies I saw in 2023, I mentioned two upcoming mystery films from Hallmark Movies & Mysteries; True Justice: Family Ties and Gilded Newport Mysteries: Murder at the...
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Take 3: True Justice: Family Ties Review
Recently, I’ve been referencing the newest Hallmark Movies & Mysteries title, True Justice: Family Ties; within my list of the top ten best movies I saw in 2023 and when I talked about CrimeTime:...
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