Category Archives: 2009

The National Parks: America’s Best Idea (PBS) Rated NR

Posted on June 13, 2021 by laurarachel4

The history of the U.S. National Parks from the first park to the expansion across 150 years. Starring Peter Coyote, William Cronon, and Dayton Duncan.  This series is brilliant. We follow the history of the U.S. National Parks as the … Continue reading →

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Whip It (2009) Rated PG-13

Posted on April 4, 2021 by laurarachel4

In small town in Texas, a misfit discovers a roller derby league in the city. Starring Sarah Habel, Shannon Eagen, and Edward Austin Kelly. To me, there was nothing special about this film. It’s the typical story of the outcast … Continue reading →

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Santa Baby 2: Christmas Maybe (2009) Rated PG

Posted on September 9, 2020 by laurarachel4

Santa has decided it is time to transfer the family business to his daughter, Mary. Mary, however, feels torn between her job in New York City, her relationship with her boyfriend, and taking over the family business. Starring Jenny McCarthy, Mig … Continue reading →

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Brothers (2009) Rated R

Posted on November 10, 2019 by laurarachel4

A young man comforts his brother’s wife and child after his brother is missing in action. Starring Tobey Maguire, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Natalie Portman. This film has brilliant performances from all three of the actors, Maguire, who plays the veteran … Continue reading →

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Gamer (2009) Rated R

Posted on August 7, 2019 by laurarachel4

In the future, inmates fight in a mind-control game where if they win, they will be set free. Starring Gerard Butler, Amber Valletta, and Michael C. Hall. This film is chaotic. It’s action-packed from start to finish, but there isn’t … Continue reading →

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The Cleveland Show (FOX) Rated TV-14

Posted on May 17, 2019 by laurarachel4

A spin-off of the Family Guy‘s neighbor, Cleveland Brown. Starring Mike Henry, Sanaa Lathan, and Kevin Michael Richardson. I have yet to see an episode of the Family Guy, but these are not usually the kind of shows that I would … Continue reading →

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The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009) Rated PG-13

Posted on April 15, 2019 by laurarachel4

Edward leaves Bella after she is attacked, which causes her to fall into depression and a subsequent relationship with a childhood friend. Based on the book New Moon by Stephenie Meyer. Starring Kristen Stewart, Christina Jastrzembska, and Robert Pattinson. This film … Continue reading →

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Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs (2009) Rated PG

Posted on July 12, 2018 by laurarachel4

A scientist is regarded a failure until he invents a machine that drops food from the sky. Based on the book by Judi and Ron Barrett. Starring Bill Hader, Anna Faris, and James Caan. This film does a wonderful job making … Continue reading →

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The National Tree (2009) Rated TV-G

Posted on July 7, 2018 by laurarachel4

A teenager’s spruce tree is chosen to be the National Tree at the White House. Starring Andrew McCarthy, Evan Williams, and Kari Matchett. This is one of those mediocre films from Hallmark. It isn’t the usual romance flick of the holiday … Continue reading →

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It’s Complicated (2009) Rated R

Posted on June 10, 2018 by laurarachel4

At their son’s graduation, a divorced couple reunites, but one of them has already remarried. Starring Meryl Streep, Steve Martin, and Alec Baldwin. This film is only complicated for the characters involved. Having been divorced for ten years, Jane and Jake … Continue reading →

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