Category Archives: 2008

Valentino: The Last Emperor (2008) Rated PG-13

Posted on February 28, 2024 by laurarachel4

A documentary on the fashion designer Valentino. Starring Valentino Garavani, Giancarlo Giammetti, and Nati Abascal. This documentary is great for understanding the world of fashion. It showcases Valentino as the world of fashion changes. The film is woven together with … Continue reading →

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Torchlighters: The Richard Wurmbrand Story (2008) Rated NR

Posted on February 20, 2024 by laurarachel4

 In communist Romania Richard Wurmbrand does not bow down to the government and lands in prison. Starring Mihail Somanescu. I’ve always enjoyed the Torchlighters series. They tell the stories of Christians standing up for their faith and are usually short … Continue reading →

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Fireproof (2008) Rated PG

Posted on October 12, 2023 by laurarachel4

A firefighter tries to save his marriage by doing a Love Dare. Starring Kirk Cameron, Erin Bethea, and Ken Bevel. I know why a number of people don’t like this film. It’s, of course, low budgeted and does have the … Continue reading →

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The Brothers Bloom (2008) Rated PG-13

Posted on October 9, 2023 by laurarachel4

 Two brothers are con men of the rich. Now,they have decided to make one last con with an heiress on an adventure around the world. Starring Rachel Weisz, Adrien Brody, and Mark Ruffalo. This film is a type that they … Continue reading →

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Body of Lies (2008) Rated R

Posted on February 6, 2023 by laurarachel4

A CIA agent in Jordan gets caught between his superiors and Jordan intelligence. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Russell Crowe, and Mark Strong. I’m getting bored with these films of espionage made by Hollywood folk that couldn’t care less about the government. … Continue reading →

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Max Payne (2008) Rated PG-13

Posted on February 3, 2023 by laurarachel4

A police detective and an assassin come together to solve a series of murders in New York City while being hunted by the police, the mob, and a corporation. Starring Mark Wahlberg, Mila Kunis, and Beau Bridges. This film brings … Continue reading →

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The Nanny Express (2008) Rated TV-PG

Posted on October 25, 2022 by laurarachel4

When two kids get a new nanny, they try to torment her, but over time she wins some hearts. Starring Vanessa Marcil, Brennan Elliott, and Stacy Keach. This is one of Hallmark’s least-improved films. While the story isn’t bad, it’s … Continue reading →

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The Happening (2008) Rated R

Posted on September 30, 2022 by laurarachel4

A family struggles to survive a plague that causes people to commit suicide. Starring Mark Wahlberg, Zooey Deschanel, and John Leguizamo. This film isn’t the best of M. Night Shyamalan’s films, but it still has the classic storytelling that is … Continue reading →

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Leatherheads (2008) Rated PG-13

Posted on July 24, 2022 by laurarachel4

In 1925, a pro football player convinces a college player to play on the professional team in order to save the league. Starring John Krasinski, David de Vries, and Rick Forrester. This is one of those films that’s enjoyable to … Continue reading →

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Vantage Point (2008) Rated PG-13

Posted on May 6, 2022 by laurarachel4

 An attempted assassination of the U.S. President told from different vantage points. Starring Dennis Quaid, Matthew Fox, and Forest Whitaker. This film portrays different vantage points while telling the story of how an event happened. It constantly rewinds the story … Continue reading →

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