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Soupçons (2004)
Mike Peterson's sister comments
http://www.justicemag.com/daily/item/1186.html The link above leads to a magazine article in which Michael Peterson's sister describes the crime and situation in her family as it unfolded in her life.
In the beginning she supported Mike and believed that he could not have murdered Kathleen but she could not ignore the similarity with Liz Ratliff who had been found dead at the foot of her stairs years before. Soon there were other things Ann could not ignore. Ann was never seen at the trial because by that time she had found sufficient evidence to believe that her brother was guilty of murdering his wife Kathleen. There are those who say there is reasonable doubt Mike killed his wife but for his sister it was all too evident that the evidence was overwhelming.
The Man with Three Wives (1993)
Amazing depiction of a life unraveling as a man tries to play superhero
Then beginning and end of this movie depict what everyone who has not lived through this, expected to be the outcome. The fact that a man could carry this three way deception for so long makes the story interesting. No movie minutes are wasted in the telling of this tale and getting across many messages in as few scenes as possible. The doctor has many needs and much to give. He can give much because he has his needs met in so many ways by so many people. He feeds them and they feed him. But the balance is always precarious and keeping it all balanced it what brings down the house that is not a house of cards but a house of emotions and needs that cannot be sustained over a long period of time. As time takes it's toll the need for further deceptions and lies are needed to keep the original lies flowing. Addiction is the root but it is a good intenstioned addiction that fuels this man and his wives. Rollercoaster rides only last a few minutes for a reason. No one can live with the adrenalin flowing constantly and eventually the other side will come in to offset the high. The movie depicted the long term ride that the doctor took and gave it the adhesive necessary to make one see how it could happen. And it showed the downside effects that were experienced by all of the players who were not running the show. They all got part of what they wanted and contributed to something but in the end no one was satisfied. The human heart may want to fulfill it's needs by attending to the needs of many and be fed by the love of many but in the end the deception led to the early demise of the one who loved too much and left big holes to fill for those who were left behind to deal with the debris.
Hocus Pocus (1993)
Family choice every year whether it is Halloween or not
We enjoy watching this wonderful movie when it comes on during the Halloween season and we also check it out of the local Blockbuster when it is off-season. It is a complete movie...the characters stay true to character, the history is intact, the story is mainline USA kids situations that they have to deal with everyday when it comes to dealing with a new school, location, parents, and peers. Comedy is the result of the fine interweaving of all of these threads. There is the occasional cross-over between the cultures that leaps the boundaries but nothing that is not expected in a movie.
The pluses are the actors and actresses who play the lead and supporting roles. Bette Midler appears to relish her character and the song she sings at the Halloween Ball ( I put a spell on you) should be available to the public. Kathy N and Jessica P. are believable in their roles as well. Comedy is a glance or eye-shot but it is very effective.