Review of Mommie Dearest (1981) by Candize M — 15 Jan 2009

I heard somewhere that she hated the way she played Joan and hates this movie...or was it a different one I'm thinking of....either way, I LOVE THIS DAMB MOVIE, good comedy.

This review of Mommie Dearest (1981) was written by Candize M on 15 Jan 2009.

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