Category Archives: 1996

Malcolm & Eddie (UPN) Rated TV-PG

Posted on March 15, 2020 by laurarachel4

Malcolm is a sensible twenty-something who shares an apartment and business with a charming fast talker named Eddie, who always has a scheme. Starring Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Eddie Griffin, and Karen Malina White.  This is a typical sitcom; it has the … Continue reading →

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Brassed Off (1996) Rated R

Posted on February 3, 2020 by laurarachel4

A coal mine in Northern England is closing, so what does that mean for the miners’ brass band? Starring Pete Postlethwaite, Tara Fitzgerald, and Ewan McGregor. Having seen the title of this film, I wondered what this film would be … Continue reading →

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Everybody Loves Raymond (CBS) Rated TV-PG

Posted on June 5, 2019 by laurarachel4

The comical life of sports writer, Ray Barone, and his family. Starring Ray Romano, Patricia Heaton, and Brad Garrett. This show is wonderfully written. The characters are all stereotypical family members, but the actors do an excellent job of bringing … Continue reading →

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The Angel of Pennsylvania Avenue (1996) Rated TV-PG

Posted on August 18, 2018 by laurarachel4

A father is wrongfully convicted, and his children travel to Washington D.C. seeking his release in time for Christmas. Starring Diana Scarwid, Robert Urich, and Tegan Moss. This is a heartwarming true story of siblings who travel to Washington during The … Continue reading →

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Mrs. Santa Claus (1996) Rated G

Posted on July 24, 2018 by laurarachel4

Mrs. Claus feels neglected during Santa’s busy season, so she takes the sled and reindeer out for a spin and winds up lost in New York City. Starring Angela Lansbury, Michael Jeter, and Terrence Mann. This is a fun Christmas musical. … Continue reading →

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Wind At My Back (CBC) Rated NR

Posted on October 10, 2017 by laurarachel4

A recently widowed woman during the Depression is forced by her mother-in-law to give up her children. Starring Shirley Douglas, Kathryn Greenwood, Dylan Provencher, Tyrone Savage. This is a show I have had on my to watch list for a long time. After finally … Continue reading →

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The Abduction (1996) Rated NR

Posted on August 7, 2017 by laurarachel4

Kate and Paul’s marriage started off as happy but, with each passing year, Paul becomes more abusive. Kate finally gets the courage to leave, but Paul has a hard time letting go. Based on the true story of the case … Continue reading →

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101 Dalmatians (1996) Rated G

Posted on June 28, 2017 by laurarachel4

Live-action film to the story of 101 Dalmatians written by Dodie Smith. Starring Glenn Close, Jeff Daniels, Joely Richardson, Joan Plowright, Hugh Laurie. This live-action film is based on the book and the 1961 animated film by the same name. … Continue reading →

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Christmas Every Day (1996) Rated NR

Posted on July 1, 2016 by laurarachel4

Billy is not having a good Christmas, and to make matters worse, his sister wishes for Christmas to be everyday, thus making Billy relive Christmas Day over and over.  Based on William Dean Howells’s 1892 short story, Christmas Every Day. Starring … Continue reading →

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Unlikely Angel (1996) Rated NR

Posted on December 14, 2015 by laurarachel4

A country music performer dies, but to get into heaven, she must do one last good deed: bring a family back together. Starring Dolly Parton, Roddy McDowall, Brian Kerwin, Allison Mack, Eli Marienthal. The film is reminiscent of The Preacher’s … Continue reading →

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