Monthly Archives: December 2010

Top Five Films of 2010

Posted on December 31, 2010 by laurarachel4

My top Five list of films are not always going to be films released that year. These are all films that I saw for the first time this year and that are the top films that I have seen. The Book … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Eve Films 2010

Posted on December 30, 2010 by laurarachel4

  The Apartment (1960) Rated NR C.C. Baxter has his future mapped out — all he needs to do is cozy up to the top feeders in the corporate food chain. But his fast track to the executive suite gets … Continue reading →

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The Christmas Card (2006)

Posted on December 29, 2010 by laurarachel4

Rated NR The Christmas Card was a delightful Christmas romance. The story seems real, like it could actually happen. The characters are real and entertaining to watch. I could watch it again and again. Of course with most of the … Continue reading →

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The Christmas Box (1995)

Posted on December 28, 2010 by laurarachel4

Rated G The Christmas Box is a prequel to the Timepiece. I have to say I relished the Timepiece more the Christmas Box. I felt that they pushed the story along instead of just letting the story unfold. Maybe it’s … Continue reading →

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Blue Bloods (CBS)

Posted on December 27, 2010 by laurarachel4

Rated NR This show supposedly follows a family in the police force. Although, this show is splendidly done; I wasn’t feeling the characters. I couldn’t connect with the family. It definitely has the feel of the Sopranos but I have no inclination to … Continue reading →

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Summer Rental (1985)

Posted on December 26, 2010 by laurarachel4

Rated PG Summer Rental was an amusing film. John Candy is entertaining. Although, this was a datable comedy but I did find some enjoyable laughs. The story was pleasing but not seamless. I really struggled with wanting to appreciate the … Continue reading →

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Sarah Palin’s Alaska (TLC)

Posted on December 25, 2010 by laurarachel4

Rated NR Yes, this show is an advertisement of Alaska. Yes, Sarah Palin has control over her reputation on the show. Nevertheless, this show is well put together and very entertaining. From my small amount of knowledge with Alaska; I … Continue reading →

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Silent Night (2002)

Posted on December 24, 2010 by laurarachel4

Rated NR This was an incredible true story of Christmas in 1944 within the woods of Germany. It’s a story of a mother and son and a christmas truce between the American and German Soldiers. The son,  Fritz Vicken, of this story … Continue reading →

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Christmas Movies 2010

Posted on December 23, 2010 by laurarachel4

Movies I won’t miss for Christmas: It’s A Wonderful Life (1946) Rated NR It’s a wonderful film. Frank Capra’s inverted take on A Christmas Carol stars Jimmy Stewart as George Bailey, a good man who’s spent a lifetime giving up … Continue reading →

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Secret Santa (2003)

Posted on December 22, 2010 by laurarachel4

Rated NR A reporter heads to a small town to do a story on a secret Santa. During her trip she learns the true gift of giving. I relished the story and the principle that it tells. It was a nice … Continue reading →

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