Monthly Archives: October 2015

The Portrait of a Lady (1996) Rated PG-13

Posted on October 9, 2015 by laurarachel4

An American girl inherits a fortune and gets into a relationship with a gentleman who turns her life into a nightmare. Adapted from Henry James’s novel of the same name. Starring Nicole Kidman, John Malkovich, Barbara Hershey, Mary-Louise Parker, Shelley Winters, Shelley Duvall, Christian Bale, Viggo Mortensen This … Continue reading →

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New This Week in Theaters, October 8, 2015

Posted on October 8, 2015 by laurarachel4

 Pan (PG) Opens on Friday, October 9 Starring: Levi Miller, Hugh Jackman, Garrett Hedlund, Rooney Mara Twelve-year old orphan Peter is spirited away to the magical world of Neverland, where he encounters both fun and danger, and ultimately discovers his … Continue reading →

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Tut (2015) Rated NR

Posted on October 8, 2015 by laurarachel4

A miniseries about King Tutankhamun’s reign. Starring Ben Kingsley, Avan Jogia, Sibylla Deen, Alexander Siddig, Kylie Bunbury, Peter Gadiot, Iddo Goldberg, Nonso Anozie, Alistair Toovey, Steve Toussaint, Kaizer Akhtar, Geoffrey Burton, Leon Lopez When I first heard about this miniseries, I was excited to see how his story would translate onto the screen, … Continue reading →

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Kevin Corcoran (1949–2015)

Posted on October 8, 2015 by laurarachel4

 Quantum Leap (1989–1993) Rated TV-PG as first assistant director Scientist Sam Beckett finds himself trapped in time–“leaping” into the body of a different person in a different time period each week.  Old Yeller (1957) Rated G A boy brings a … Continue reading →

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Worst Cooks in America (Food Network) Rated NR

Posted on October 7, 2015 by laurarachel4

Teams of recruits with poor culinary skills go through cooking boot camp to win prizes. Starring Anne Burrell I just started tuning into this show, and it is hilarious! I almost think that these contestants are making their skills even worse … Continue reading →

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Top Vampire Films and Shows

Posted on October 6, 2015 by laurarachel4

 Moonlight (2007–2008) Rated NR A vampire lands work as a private investigator and falls for a mortal woman.    Let the Right One In (2008) Rated R Oskar, an overlooked and bullied boy, finds love and revenge through Eli, a … Continue reading →

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New This Week on DVD, October 6, 2015

Posted on October 6, 2015 by laurarachel4

 Magic Mike XXL (R) Three years after Mike bowed out of the stripper life at the top of his game, he and the remaining Kings of Tampa hit the road to Myrtle Beach to put on one last blow-out performance. … Continue reading →

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Varsity Blues (1999) Rated R

Posted on October 5, 2015 by laurarachel4

A back-up quarterback is called upon to lead a Texas football team to victory when the star quarterback gets injured. Starring James Van Der Beek, Jon Voight, Paul Walker, Scott Caan, Amy Smart This movie is a typical teen football film. It stars a number … Continue reading →

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The Muppets (ABC) Rated TV-PG

Posted on October 4, 2015 by laurarachel4

This show follows the Muppets through their personal and professional lives. Starring Dave Goelz, Eric Jacobson, Bill Barretta, Peter Linz, David Rudman, Matt Vogel, Steve Whitmire, Julianne Buescher Perhaps you are thinking this is a show for kids; it is not.  Filled with adult humor, though not … Continue reading →

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The Player (NBC) Rated TV-14

Posted on October 3, 2015 by laurarachel4

An organization of gamblers bet on how crimes will end. A former intelligence officer “works” for them in Las Vegas. Starring Philip Winchester, Damon Gupton, Wesley Snipes, Charity Wakefield The premise of the show is rather preposterous: a group of rich people who love to gamble … Continue reading →

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