Category Archives: 1980-1989

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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A Smokey Mountain Christmas (1986)

Posted on January 8, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated NR What were they thinking? This film is a mishmash of ideas thrown together to make a story. I think it would have been a wonderful story had they taken the witch storyline out. It didn’t make sense and … 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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Scrooged (1988)

Posted on December 21, 2010 by laurarachel4

Rated PG-13 I understand that this is a favorite Christmas film among some of you but I didn’t care for it much. Scrooged would have been a good watch if they didn’t have all the theatrics. I usually enjoy watching … Continue reading →

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National Lampoon’s European Vacation (1985)

Posted on December 1, 2010 by laurarachel4

Rated PG-13 I have never enjoyed a National Lampoon film, the jokes are always cheap and dated. This film is no exception. The jokes are cheap and definitely dated. I didn’t find them funny at all but maybe that’s because I don’t find … 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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Predator (1987)

Posted on October 28, 2010 by laurarachel4

Rated R This film is all action. The suspense is high and fast paced. It doesn’t leave you room to breathe. The storyline is weak but the special effects and action help keep the story going. You will not miss … Continue reading →

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The Return of Swamp Thing (1989)

Posted on September 9, 2010 by laurarachel4

Rated PG-13 Why do they remake movies that don’t need or in want of a remake? This is a cheesy remake. The Swamp Thing returns as a hero. This film has a King Kong feel to it, with the monster and … Continue reading →

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Home Fires Burning (1988)

Posted on July 23, 2010 by laurarachel4

Rated NR Jake Tibbetts has been at odds with his family and friends with his ill-tempered ways.  The main rift is between Jake and his son, Henry. Unbeknownst to me this film is a Hallmark Hall of Fame film and as … Continue reading →

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