Category Archives: 1989

UHF (1989) Rated PG-13

Posted on August 15, 2021 by laurarachel4

An unemployed visionary gets a job at a television station that becomes a success. Starring ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic, Victoria Jackson, and Kevin McCarthy. This film is quintessential Weird Al; it’s not to everyone’s sense of humor. It is an eclectic … Continue reading →

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Steel Magnolias (1989) Rated PG

Posted on February 22, 2021 by laurarachel4

A young beautician moves to a small town, and her salon becomes a place where the women form friendships. Based on a play by Robert Harling. Starring Sally Field, Dolly Parton, and Shirley MacLaine. This film is a brilliant take … Continue reading →

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Next of Kin (1989) Rated R

Posted on February 6, 2021 by laurarachel4

A Chicago cop sets out to find his brother’s killer, and unbeknownst to him, another brother is also setting out to find the killer. Starring Patrick Swayze, Liam Neeson, and Adam Baldwin. This film is as cliché as possible. We have … Continue reading →

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The Shell Seekers (1989) Rated PG

Posted on July 21, 2017 by laurarachel4

With three grown children and a lifetime of memories, Penelope must discover the secret to happiness for her future. Based on the book by Rosemunde Pilcher. Starring Angela Lansbury, Irene Worth, Sam Wanamaker I could identify with the characters in … Continue reading →

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Prancer (1989) Rated PG

Posted on December 29, 2013 by laurarachel4

A little girl finds an injured reindeer and believes it is Prancer, one of Santa’s reindeer. Starring Sam Elliott, Cloris Leachman, Rutanya Alda, Abe Vigoda, Rebecca Harrell Tickell, Johnny Galecki, Jesse Bradford It’s taken me this long to finally see … Continue reading →

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Lethal Weapon 2 (1989) Rated R

Posted on February 27, 2013 by laurarachel4

Riggs and Murtaugh go after South African diplomats who use their immunity to run criminal activity. Starring Mel Gibson, Danny Glover, Joe Pesci This film in the Lethal Weapon series lightens up a bit. It’s rare when a sequel can improve … Continue reading →

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The Jeweller’s Shop (1989) Rated NR

Posted on January 9, 2013 by laurarachel4

Based on the play The Jeweller’s Shop written by Pope John Paul II. The play takes a look at three couples, who have ideas and expectations of love and marriage. Starring Burt Lancaster, Daniel Olbrychski, Ben Cross, Melora Hardin, Jonathan … Continue reading →

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Fat Man and Little Boy (1989)

Posted on January 13, 2012 by laurarachel4

Rated PG-13 This film follows the Manhattan Project, the project that designs and built the first atomic bombs, Fat Man and Little Boy. Starring Paul Newman, Dwight Schultz, Bonnie Bedelia, John Cusack, Laura Dern, Natasha Richardson The film follows the … Continue reading →

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National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989)

Posted on April 4, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated PG-13 This is the better made National Lampoon movie from the franchise. There are classic jokes that with stands the test of time. In this edition, Clark Griswold isn’t the idiot that I felt in the other films but a … Continue reading →

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Glory (1989)

Posted on November 30, 2010 by laurarachel4

Rated R Although, this film is brilliantly done. The acting, the screenplay and the directing all were brilliantly done. I still kept wanting them to explore more in the area of Colonel Shaw’s discrimination within his community. I know there must have been some … Continue reading →

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