Monthly Archives: June 2016

Olivia Munn

   The Newsroom (2012–2014) Rated TV-MA A newsroom undergoes some changes in its workings and morals as a new team is brought in, bringing unexpected results for its existing news anchor.  Chuck (2007–2012) Rated TV-14 When a twenty-something computer geek … Continue reading

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Emma Watson

   The Vicar of Dibley (1994–2007) A boisterous female minister comes to serve in an eccentrically conservative small town’s church.  The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012) Rated PG-13 An introvert freshman is taken under the wings of two seniors … Continue reading

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New This Week on DVD, June 7, 2016

 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi (R) In 2012, the threat level in Benghazi had risen when six men had the courage to do what is right. Starring John Krasinski, James Badge Dale, Pablo Schreiber, David Giuntoli  Anomalisa (R) … Continue reading

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Joy (2015) Rated PG-13

Joy becomes the founder and matriarch of a family business dynasty. Based on the true story of Joy Mangano, the inventor of the Miracle Mop. Starring Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro, Bradley Cooper, Edgar Ramirez, Diane Ladd, Virginia Madsen, Isabella Rossellini, Susan Lucci, … Continue reading

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A Christmas Wedding Date (2012) Rated PG

  Rebecca loses her job just before going home for Christmas to attend a friend’s wedding. Starring Marla Sokoloff, Chris Carmack, Catherine Hicks, George Wendt This movie was a film that is full of fluff. It’s a christmas take on … Continue reading

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Living with Funny (Oxygen) Rated TV-14

A docu-series showcasing the lives behind a group of comedians. Starring Deray Davis, Brandon T. Jackson, Michael Blackson, Erik Rivera, Adam Hunter. I didn’t find this show funny or interesting. It was like watching a group of people who aren’t … Continue reading

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Love By Chance (2016) Rated TV-G

A mother secretly plays matchmaker for her daughter. Starring Beau Garrett, Brenda Strong, Benjamin Ayres. Well, here we have another overdone story from Hallmark with all the typical fluff and little substance. I’ve seen Garrett before in Girlfriends’ Guide to … Continue reading

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New This Week in Theaters, June 2, 2016

 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows (PG-13) Opens on Friday, June 3 Starring: Megan Fox, Will Arnett, Alan Ritchson The Turtles return to save the city from a dangerous threat.  Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping (R) Opens on … Continue reading

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The Road to Christmas (2006) Rated TV-PG

A fashion photographer on the way to her Christmas wedding gets stranded in middle America. She finds a ride with a teacher and his 13-year old daughter. Starring Jennifer Grey, Megan Park, Clark Gregg. I really liked this film, partly … Continue reading

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Daddy’s Home (2015) PG-13

A nice-guy stepdad tries to hold on to his family when the children’s father comes back into town.  Starring Will Farrell, Mark Walhlberg, Linda Cardellini. Farrell plays the typical Mr. Nice Guy:  loving husband, devoted stepdad, and hopeful radio executive.  … Continue reading

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