Monthly Archives: February 2011

Malibu Shark Attack (2009)

Posted on February 24, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated NR I couldn’t watch this at a more inappropriate time. I’m planning on going to Hawaii. In fact when you read this I’ll be in Hawaii  swimming with the non-man-eating sharks. Anyways, back to the topic at hand. The film … Continue reading →

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Lost Horizon (1937)

Posted on February 22, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated NR Although, nothing in this movie stands out as bad, I wasn’t feeling it. It felt long-it was 132 minutes-and none of the characters appealed to me. This film was directed by one of my favorites Frank Capra and … Continue reading →

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Oscar Films Worth a Watch 2011

Posted on February 20, 2011 by laurarachel4

 Cimarron (1931) Rated NR Director Wesley Ruggles’ sweeping adaptation of Edna Ferber’s classic American novel was the first Western to win the Best Picture Oscar. Richard Dix stars as Yancey Cravat, a larger-than-life pioneer and newspaperman who moves his family … Continue reading →

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Taken (2008)

Posted on February 18, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated PG-13 This movie surprised me. I wasn’t expecting the story. Sure, I knew it was an action film. Sure, I knew the plot but it still surprised me. I went in thinking that here is an ex-spy whose daughter … Continue reading →

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Life is Beautiful (1997)

Posted on February 16, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated PG-13 This movie is incredible. To this day, it still amazes me. It’s the only film that has ever had me going along feeling one thing and then in a second completely changes the mood. I believe this film … Continue reading →

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Chain Reaction (1996)

Posted on February 14, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated PG-13 Chain Reaction is an exciting action film but the narrative was chaotic. It is a typical action film with wonderful chase scenes and good explosions. The story isn’t original and not rememberable. The acting is equally overrated. It’s … Continue reading →

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Best President Films

Posted on February 13, 2011 by laurarachel4

Vantage Point (2007) Rated PG-13 Moments after he arrives in Spain for a landmark antiterrorism summit, U.S. President Ashton is shot. The 15 minutes leading up to the shooting are rehashed — Rashomon-style — from the perspective of various onlookers: … Continue reading →

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Birthday Films

Posted on February 12, 2011 by laurarachel4

 Sixteen Candles (1984) Rated PG/R* Sam Baker’s 16th birthday should be perfect and memorable, but her whole family is so preoccupied with her older sister’s wedding that they completely forget her big day. But catching the eye of Jake Ryan … Continue reading →

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Witches of Eastwick (1987)

Posted on February 11, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated R I watched this film being as I enjoyed the TV series based off this film: Eastwick. I must say I enjoy the series over the movie. The movie had cheap special effects and over dramatization. Even Jack Nicholson’s performance seems … Continue reading →

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Boogie Nights (1997)

Posted on February 10, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated R This film is fictional account of the adult film industry. If they were trying to get a realistic portrayal they just might have. I felt that the characters were all sad and unhappy about their lives, even though, they … Continue reading →

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