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I really enjoy watching the Good Witch TV series. I started out watching the Hallmark TV movies of The Good Witch ... and just kept on going. I believe Hallmark has contributed a lot of quality movies and programs throughout the years. I even remember the Hallmark TV specials growing up! I remember some of these shows as being quite good and well-produced.

Yes, at it's core, it's a soap opera. But, it separates itself from all of the other soap operas in that it strives for a more positive view of life. I believe that we can receive 'healing and balancing' vicariously from watching others (on screen) go through these learning experiences and life lessons.

I am a healer, of sorts, and have studied alternative health and medicine since 1979-1980. Since then, I've become an avid proponent of, and have experienced first-hand the effectiveness of plant-based medicine. Cassie Nightingale understands this at a very deep level, and I love when she brings in the messages of healing through plant-based remedies -- even at other's consternation!! In this day and age of the political dominance of big phrma, along with their negative propaganda, I find these messages to be blessed and Light-filled indeed!

Even though I cannot speak for the more recent episodes, I do whole-heartedly recommend the Good Witch series. Lastly ... at the very beginning of the TV movies, there was a sort of supernatural and spooky mood present in many scenes. It reminded me of autumn and halloween themes. I would like to see more of this in future episodes.

As a horror/fantasy aficionado, I truly enjoyed watching "El Fantasma del Convento". Don't allow the Espanol to get in the way of your decision to watch this great, ghost-themed film. I only understand 'un poco Espanol', but was still able to follow and understand the story. Of course, it does help to have someone present who speaks Spanish, or to use / reference a translation app, like Google Translate. But, the visuals move forward so clearly, that you inevitably get the message!

Director: Fernando de Fuentes. Underrated Director, IMHO. Even months after viewing this superb film, I still have these images burned into my brain. When it comes to the classics, I don't think re-making them automatically provides a solution because there can always be subtle things that we will receive from watching the originals. It's not about the "pomposity" of the originals, rather it's about the subtleties.

I would place this in the Top Ten best of all ghost-themed films!

Such a sardonic and sarcastic tone to set for any movie! I am embarrassed to even admit that I was born in the US. I lived through the 1990's, and I was too "immersed" in the culture to see it. But now that I'm older and more mature... To think that within my lifetime that the US culture would sink to such a low point. And it still continues...

Aside from my rantings and ravings, I do feel that Jody Foster did an above average job making this movie come together. The reality is that this does capture very well the mood and spirit of the times, even if it is a farcical account through a distorted lens. And because of this, it may bring some kind of spiritual awareness so that we don't have to go there. "CAUTION -- this could happen to you if you don't take greater ownership to bring more loving and acceptance into your family and extended family!!"

Sometimes, it got so crazy that I had to laugh. The lines were sometimes very clever. All of the actors/actresses did a good job. The only thing that got in the way for me was that it was so obvious that RDJ was hopped up on something. It kind of ruined it for me. The horrible negativity brought about by abusing drugs has cost us, as a country, more than we would ever imagine or admit. I have observed it firsthand, and that's why I'm able to share this. Regardless of this, I say, "Thank you, Jody Foster." I have always admired you and the work that you have done in your life and career!