Category Archives: movie errors

Be prepared for change

Posted on October 21, 2019 by irishroverpei

As the election is all but over and clearly out of our hands, I thought I change the subject today. Nevertheless, it’s a clever title prepare for change ? On Election Day eh!!! Listening to a recent political panel discuss … Continue reading →

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A LAUGH A MINUTE —NOT

Posted on March 16, 2017 by irishroverpei

Mostly when we listen to a provincial government report of not quite managing the deficit of finances we are told it was due to one of the following. Either the fault of the Federal government transfer payments, health cost, snow removal, … Continue reading →

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A Question of Land Purchase??

Posted on January 9, 2017 by irishroverpei

This is the letter I sent to Robert Mitchell today. It will be interesting to see if I get an answer. However, more to the point, if I get an answer at all, will it be open, honest and transparent??? … Continue reading →

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Really Bad Movies!!

Posted on January 12, 2015 by irishroverpei

A friend recently sent me a video of Hollywood’s latest masterpiece of film making. The Interview!!!!Is it any wonder the peace loving North Koreans are upset? They are crying in their tanks and armoured vehicles, howls can be heard coming … Continue reading →

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Man of Steel!!!Ugh!!!

Posted on June 16, 2013 by irishroverpei

I don’t often go to the cinema anymore I suppose its partly because its hard to compete with a 44 inch TV flat screen and my own comfortable chair. However, I did go last night. My caring wife Linda took … Continue reading →

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A Real Oscar Winner

Posted on February 24, 2013 by irishroverpei

I doubt any one of today’s movie stars could fill the shoes of David Niven. This is not a Hollywood version, this is true. David Niven attended the Royal Military College at Sandhurst, and graduated in 1930 with a commission … Continue reading →

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Bending History at Hollywood

Posted on February 23, 2013 by irishroverpei

Hollywood have long been guilty of making their own versions of History. The latest movie to claim Americans as the heroes is apparently in “Argo”. I have not seen this movie but understand it is the story of the US … Continue reading →

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The Iron Lady

Posted on March 26, 2012 by irishroverpei

Linda and I went to see the movie ‘The Iron Lady’ yesterday afternoon. While it was a good movie I felt too much of the story dealt with her failing health. A time long after her husband was dead yet … Continue reading →

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Hard-A-Starboard

Posted on March 22, 2012 by irishroverpei

Is it just me that sees this???Another Titanic made for TV four part series, began last night on Global TV, Maritimes. Guess what?? the Ice Berg is sighted and the Officer of the Watch gives the order, Hard-A-Starboard. In this … Continue reading →

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A great Video!!

Posted on June 9, 2011 by irishroverpei

Remember my comments regarding the Titanic movie? the bridge order hard-a-starboard to avoid the berg and the ship turns to Port!. Well the Yeoman of the Guards has a similar view on the movie Braveheart!!! its really worth watching

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