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  • Ship, ERIEBORG

    Erieborg

    IMO: 9463437

    TYPE: Cargo/Container

    TONS: 7,196

    LENGTH: 138

    OBSERVED: 11-03-2020

    PHOTO LOCATION: Hamilton Harbour

    DESTINATION: MOERDIJK, Netherlands

    PORTS: Late 2020 … ST PETERSBURG (Russia), KRONSHTADT (Russia), GENT (Belgium), Early 2021… KIEL (Germany), ANTWERP (Belgium), RIGA (Latvia), KOTKA (Sweden); Other ports … Canada (Hamilton), Sweden (Lulea), Netherlands (Moerdijk), Germany (Kiel, Rostock), USA (Albany), USA, (New York)

    Notes: Owner: Royal Wagenborg. My sighting was of Erieborg taking on grain at Richardson Port Terminal in Hamilton Harbour. This location ships out Ontario wheat, corn, and soybeans. See closeups of the grain chute. The ship presumably delivered the grain to MOERDIJK Netherlands, and possibly other ports in Europe.

    [foogallery id=”535″]

    Updated Port Calls – Late 2022

    PortArrivalDepartureTime In Port
    SAUDA2022-12-16 13:322022-12-21 13:365 d
    COPENHAGEN2022-12-08 18:022022-12-11 15:532 d
    LULEA2022-11-29 13:392022-12-02 14:393 d
    SAVONA2022-11-10 06:382022-11-14 16:364 d
    LIVORNO2022-11-07 13:552022-11-09 17:552 d
    TARRAGONA2022-11-04 07:542022-11-05 13:051 d
    ALICANTE2022-11-01 06:562022-11-03 13:352 d
    COPENHAGEN2022-10-07 11:002022-10-09 17:532 d
    Ports of Call – late 2022 (from MyShipTracking.com)

    Photos © copyright Paul Singer 2020. If you want to use a photo, send me a comment below with your email address. I am open to granting permissions if it is for non-commercial use.

  • Walk. Ride. Rodeo.

    Walk. Ride. Rodeo.

    2019, 100 min

    Genre: Biography, Drama
    IMDB Rating: 6.4
    Clean Rating: 5
    Saw It On: Netflix

    My Comments: This is a well acted, inspirational film based on a true story. Both you and your kids will stay engaged. It’s not boring. It’s a worthwhile and moving film. ENJOYMENT RATING: I give it 3.5 stars.
    Common Sense Review: Checkmark for Age 12+

    https://www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-reviews/walk-ride-rodeo

  • The Bourne Identity

    The Bourne Identity

    2002, 119 min

    The Bourne Identity

    Genre: Action, Thriller
    IMDB Rating: 7.9
    Clean Rating: 3
    Watched It On: DVD

    UPDATED MARCH 10, 2024 | ORIGINAL REVIEW MAY 1, 2020

    Our Comments: This is a well-made movie and it holds up after all these years. The movie is full of suspense, action, and drama. The character development is top-notch. The story is emotionally riveting and it makes you root for Jason Bourne. Although he was a trained assassin, essentially brainwashed by the government. Now in his state of amnesia, he’s basically a good guy that is thrust into all kinds of mayhem by a super-secret department of the CIA who now want to get rid of him. You want him to succeed. Enjoyment Rating: 4.

    Clean Review

    The frequent strong language and the violence make this movie unsuitable for children and young teens. For adults, we would agree that it deserves some leeway because of its other merits. Discerning adults can make a choice here. With these provisos, this is one of the finest action movies you’ll experience. Note: the sexual side of things is not much of a problem. Nothing graphic.

    CLEAN RATING: Clean 3 = Average for a Mainstream Film (several moral issues; watch at your discretion)

    Dove Review: Not Dove approved.

    https://dove.org/review/3754-the-bourne-identity/

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  • Spider-Man 3

    Spider-Man 3

    2007, 139 min

    Genre: Action, Adventure

    IMDB Rating: 6.2

    Clean Rating: 4

    Watched It On: DVD

    My Comments: This movie may be equally as good as Spiderman 2, which is a masterpiece. This movie has excellent action, a complex & well written story, good character development, and fine examples of biblical virtue. In the first part of the film, Peter Parker has finally created a balance between his personal life and his Spider-Man responsibilities. He enjoys public recognition for his heroism, and he‘s pursued by a new girl. But then Peter is engulfed in a black alien substance with an influence over him that makes him aggressive and self-serving. He starts to go down a road of destruction, both personally, and as a dark-suited superhero.  He faces major battles with three villains in this film, which weaves into big adventures. There is a strong message of values, such as forgiveness, self-sacrifice, and doing what is right. This is an outstanding film.  ENJOYMENT RATING: 4.5 stars.

    Dove approved 12+.

    https://dove.org/review/6513-spider-man-3/

  • Virgin River

    Virgin River

    2019- , 44 min

    Genre: TV, Drama, Romance

    IMDB Rating: 7.5

    Clean Rating: 2

    Watched It On: Netflix

    My Comments: We were intrigued by this new Netflix series. We thought it had a nice premise, so we watched the first episode. We liked it. We thought it had potential. But then by the next few episodes, we realized that Jack, the bar owner, has a girlfriend “with benefits” and that they hop into bed with each other.  Subsequent episodes are a bit too much like soap opera. And other moral issues begin to arise. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this series, rating it a Clean 2. ENJOYMENT RATING: 3 stars.

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    Genre: Comedy (or other)

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    My Comments: This movie bla la bla

    ENJOYMENT RATING: 5 stars (or 4,3,2,1)

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  • Spider-Man 2

    Spider-Man 2

    2004, 128 min

    Spider-Man 2 review

    Genre: Action, Adventure
    IMDB Rating: 7.3
    Clean Rating: 4
    Rented It On: Crave

    My Comments: This is a beautifully crafted action film. It is so much better than its predecessor. Although for much of the film, it is a bit sad to see how life is not going well for Peter Parker or even Spiderman, the flick has a kind of literary quality, with complex characters and story line. The plot is deep and meaningful. A good deal of integrity is portrayed. The action scenes are excellent and not too violent. The characters let out their hearts and souls. This whole film really works .ENJOYMENT RATING: I give it 4.5 stars.
    Dove Review: This film has it all-a terrific story, stellar performances from the cast, great special effects and music.

    Tobey Maguire is fabulous as the dynamic hero Spider-Man and Peter Parker. He realistically deals with many concerns and he has a lot to juggle. This includes explaining to his girlfriend Mary Jane why he is often late or absent, and why he can’t make an eight o’ clock curtain to see her act in a play. His spent energy in capturing criminals and preventing crime is full-time work…

    The film, despite being a comic book, superhero movie, manages to be dramatic. Yet there are plenty of jaw dropping scenes, including the runaway subway scene, which may just be the best superhero action sequence ever filmed. Some humor is appropriately added into the mix too. The content issues are minor … and we heartily award our Dove “Family-Approved” Seal to this picture.

    https://dove.org/review/4521-spider-man-2/

  • Spider-Man (2002)

    Spider-Man (2002)

    2002, 121 min

    Genre: Action, Adventure
    IMDB Rating: 7.3
    Clean Rating: 3
    Watched It On: Netflix

    Saw it again on March 26, 2023 (PS, HS, NS)

    My Comments: Having grown up with Spider-Man comics, I really enjoyed how the movie makers brought this to life. Quite true to the original story. The film has lots of action and adventure. I liked the first half of it better than the latter. The violence was a too gratuitous and brutal at times in the second half of the movie. I also didn’t like how evil they made The Green Goblin. In the comic he was much more fantasy; this was a bit too realistic. I also didn’t like the witch doctor masks and a seemingly demonic entity speaking to, and goading Mr Osborn in his mansion (The Green Goblin’s sane other side). I’m not in a hurry to recommend this movie, but if you are a Spider-Man fan, and you look forward to watching the second, then this could be the prequel for you. Spider-Man 2 is an excellent flick, with virtually none of these issues. Check out that review. ENJOYMENT RATING: I give it 3.5 stars.


    Dove Review: A few moments in the climatic battle may be more graphic than necessary as Spiderman takes a brutal beating. There are two uses of “Jesus” as an exclamation, and several mild obscenities and those do prevent Dove from approving this film.

    https://dove.org/review/3707-spider-man/

  • Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

    Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

    2001, 178 min

    Genre: Fantasy, Adventure
    IMDB Rating: 8.8
    Clean Rating: 2
    Watched It On: Netflix

    My Comments: I watched this movie with some dear family members and I cherished our time together. Let that not be diminished by what I will say further down. This is an exciting fantasy based on the book by famed Catholic author J.R.R. Tolkien. It is visually amazing and has an excellent and moving soundtrack. But the violence, frightening scenes, and some occult practices assault my sensitivities. I can not endorse this film as suitable for any Christian, let alone kids or teens. I know this position will not be shared by all family members, but this is how I see it. I will try to watch The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe soon to compare. ENJOYMENT RATING: The good time I had with family notwithstanding, I give it 2.5 stars.
    Dove Review: “The Fellowship of the Ring” is an engaging and excellently-directed film by Peter Jackson. He brings the spirit of Tolkien’s book to life. This film and in fact the entire trilogy is a triumphant concoction of excellent direction, writing, acting, and music. The sets and locations are fantastic and a pleasure to view. It is in the violence content that the movie crosses our Dove acceptable line of a two rating. We have to rate the violence at a level four.

    https://dove.org/review/3586-lord-of-the-rings-the-fellowship-of-the-ring/

  • New In Town

    New In Town

    2008, 97 min

    Genre: Comedy
    IMDB Rating: 5.6
    Clean Rating: 3
    Rented It On: Apple TV

    My Comments: This movie is fun. Very funny. Renee does a great job with comedic timing and has nice chemistry with Harry. The Minnesota accents are hilarious. This movie makes you feel good. It has a positive ending that is heartwarming. We enjoyed the movie, but have to caution about the scene with the pokies, and seriously bad language. Otherwise this would be such a clean film! Pity. Not suitable for teenagers or children. For adults who are comfortable with the above, they can still have a nice evening of it. ENJOYMENT RATING: I give it 3 stars.
    Dove Review: This film has some heartwarming scenes including the ladies of the community doing nice things for her such as making her homemade Valentine’s Day cards and helping arrange an apartment for her. She also attends an outdoor Christmas caroling event, with the community singing “Oh Come All Ye Faithful”. She even finds romance and begins to realize that she likes the town very much. When the company wants to shut down the plant, she instead comes up with a plan to save it. The themes of community spirit and perseverance are nice themes in the movie.

    Unfortunately, there is strong language used in the film and a joke about Jesus. There are some sexual innuendos included. This is not one for the entire family. We are unable to award our Dove “Family-Approved” Seal to the movie.

    https://dove.org/review/7666-new-in-town/