Category Archives: 1996

Jack (1996) Rated PG-13

Posted on October 27, 2023 by laurarachel4

Due to a disorder, Jack ages four times faster than everyone else. He starts public school as a fifth grader that looks like he’s 40. Starring Robin Williams, Diane Lane, and Brian Kerwin. This film has heart and it tries … Continue reading →

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The Craft (1996) Rated R

Posted on September 3, 2023 by laurarachel4

A newcomer to a high school falls in with a group of friends that follows witchcraft. Starring Robin Tunney, Fairuza Balk, and Neve Campbell. The film is a mix of teen angst and dark thriller, but there isn’t anything special … Continue reading →

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Twister (1996) Rated PG-13

Posted on November 26, 2021 by laurarachel4

A couple of top storm chasers are on the brink of divorce, but they take out their invention that would be an advance weather alert system one last time. Starring Helen Hunt, Bill Paxton, and Cary Elwes. I know this … Continue reading →

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Arthur (PBS) Rated TV-Y7

Posted on October 30, 2021 by laurarachel4

 Based on the books by Marc Brown, this series follows Arthur, an 8-year-old aardvark, as he and his family grow and learn to be kind. Starring J.T. Turner, Daniel Brochu, and Melissa Altro.  I love the book series by Brown, … Continue reading →

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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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