The Ainsley McGregor Mysteries: A Case for the Winemaker

2024 1h 25m EN

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★8.1TMDB · 13

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Synopsis

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Ainsley MacGregor, a former criminologist from Chicago, decides to make a radical change in her life and returns to the quiet Texas town of Sweet River to open an art store. She also begins teaching criminology at a local college. Her quiet life is shattered when a murder occurs at her best friend's winery, and the prime suspect is her friend's husband. Despite her brother, a sheriff, urging her to stay out of the investigation, Ainsley uses her professional skills and the help of her book club to find the real killer.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Candace Cameron Bure
Ainsley McGregor
Aaron Ashmore
Jake
Robin Dunne
Ryan McGregor
Aaron Douglas
Jack Preston
Caitlin Stryker
Shannon Caldwell
Laura Yenga
Lily
Quinten James
Danny Avery
Justin Lacey
Kane Stewart

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Martin Wood
Writers: Jim Head
Languages: English
Countries: Canada, United States of America

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RUNTIME

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85 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 2 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Canada, United States of America.

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CINEMA

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Part of the "The Ainsley McGregor Mysteries Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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WORLD

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Martin Wood, shot by Pieter Stathis. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Brad Rines shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Candace Cameron Bure and Aaron Ashmore and Robin Dunne carry the top of the cast.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Martin Wood directs. Pieter Stathis behind the camera. Brad Rines cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Canada, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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185 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 2 years ago.
3International production across 2 countries: Canada, United States of America.
4Part of the "The Ainsley McGregor Mysteries Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
5Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
6Directed by Martin Wood, shot by Pieter Stathis. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
7Editor Brad Rines shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
8Candace Cameron Bure and Aaron Ashmore and Robin Dunne carry the top of the cast.
9IMDB entry: tt31519815 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Only 13 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography: Pieter Stathis
Editing: Brad Rines
Runtime: 85 min · 1h 25m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: EN
IMDB: The Ainsley McGregor Mysteries: A Case for the Winemaker (2024)

Part of

The Ainsley McGregor Mysteries Collection

Ainsley MacGregor, a former Chicago criminologist, moves to Texas, where he opens a craft store and teaches criminology. The TV series is based on the 'cozy mystery' books by author Candace Havens.

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dennyjt2024-08-13
★ 7/10
Criminologist Bure moves back to small town to open a craft store. When a local winery owner is killed and a friend is arrested, she is drawn into finding the real killer, assisted by her book club snoops. Her brother Dunne is a cop who tries to keep her out of the investigation. She casts eyes on dreamy fireman Ashmore who is willing to join her in anything she wants him to do. This is a launch of a new series for Bure and the setup has many similarities to her Aurora Teagarden world, right down to the enthusiastic amateur sleuths she gathers around her. She has a more mature look here although it is only a couple of years since she was the peppy librarian with unfailing instincts for crime. It works well with some strong supporting characters and interesting plotting, ultimately turning on a sinister oil company.

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