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Movie Review: My Cousin Rachel (1952)

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Synopsis: After being orphaned as a child, Philip Ashley was raised by his wealthy cousin, Ambrose. When Ambrose dies under mysterious circumstances while vacationing in Florence, a pair of letters make Philip suspicious of Rachel, the woman Ambrose married prior to his death. Philip invites Rachel to his newly inherited estate, determined to confront her and learn the truth. Only, Rachel turns out to be beautiful and charming, causing him to fall in love with her and sign over everything to her, believing she will marry him. However, when Rachel rejects his proposal, Philip once again grows suspicious of his cousin's widow. Who's in it? The movie stars Olivia de Havilland , Richard Burton , Audrey Dalton , Ronald Squire and John Sutton . Review: After scanning several possible choices, I decided to watch My Cousin Rachel this morning mostly because I'm an Olivia de Havilland fan. After I finished watching it, I was convinced I made the right choice. The thing that impr...

Movie Review: Indiscretion (2016)

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Synopsis: Dr. Veronica Simon has spent a great deal of effort being the perfect politician's wife, even pushing aside her own political aspirations in support of her husband despite rumors he is having an affair. When he and their daughter are out of town, Veronica, feeling neglected, winds up having a weekend fling with a mentally ill local artist, Victor, who develops an obsession with her and begins stalking her and her family. Who's in it?  The movie stars Mira Sorvino , Cary Elwes , Christopher Backus , Katherine McNamara and Melora Walters . You can read my review here:  Movie Review: Indiscretion (2016) (wizzley.com)