Category Archives: 2000-2009

Nothing Like the Holidays (2008) Rated PG-13

Posted on July 28, 2016 by laurarachel4

A Puerto Rican family living in Chicago may be having their Christmas together. Starring Alfred Molina, Elizabeth Peña, Freddy Rodríguez, John Leguizamo, Debra Messing. This movie was a loud mess. I think the filmmakers were going for the stereotypical Puerto … Continue reading →

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His and Her Christmas (2005) Rated TV-PG

Posted on July 12, 2016 by laurarachel4

Two columnists from rival newspapers are pitted against each other when one tries to sell the other out. Starring  Dina Meyer, David Sutcliffe, April Telek. I find Sutcliffe enjoyable to watch, and pairing him with  Meyer made for good chemistry.  Still, … Continue reading →

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Waking Sleeping Beauty (2009) Rated PG

Posted on July 4, 2016 by laurarachel4

 The story of Disney Animation’s Renaissance years from 1984-1994. Starring Don Hahn, Ron Clements, Peter Schneider, Roy Edward Disney, Michael Eisner, Jeffrey Katzenberg. This documentary used archived interviews and footage to tell the story of how the Disney Animation made … Continue reading →

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Christmas Do-Over (2006) Rated PG

Posted on June 27, 2016 by laurarachel4

Kevin wants to be included with his son and ex-wife for Christmas; then his son wishes for Christmas to be everyday, and Kevin gets stuck reliving Christmas day after day. Starring Jay Mohr, Daphne Zuniga, David Millbern. To be honest, … Continue reading →

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The Rules of Attraction (2002) Rated R

Posted on June 24, 2016 by laurarachel4

A group of students at Camden College learn the rules of attraction. Starring James Van Der Beek, Shannyn Sossamon, Jessica Biel, Kip Pardue, Kate Bosworth, Ian Somerhalder, Joel Michaely, Jay Baruchel, Faye Dunaway, Swoosie Kurtz, Eric Stoltz, Fred Savage, Eric … Continue reading →

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A Very Married Christmas (2004) Rated TV-PG

Posted on June 20, 2016 by laurarachel4

A man discovers his wife is having an affair, so he gets a job as a mall Santa. Starring  Joe Mantegna, Jean Smart, Kari Matchett, Charles Durning. You would think, with the caliber of actors involved, this would be a … Continue reading →

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The Road to Christmas (2006) Rated TV-PG

Posted on June 2, 2016 by laurarachel4

A fashion photographer on the way to her Christmas wedding gets stranded in middle America. She finds a ride with a teacher and his 13-year old daughter. Starring Jennifer Grey, Megan Park, Clark Gregg. I really liked this film, partly … Continue reading →

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Our First Christmas (2008) Rated PG

Posted on May 25, 2016 by laurarachel4

When widower Tom Baer marries widow Cindy Noll, each brings their own children to the family. Everyone gets along until the holidays when everyone wants to hold onto their own family traditions. Starring Dixie Carter, Julie Warner, John Ratzenberger, Kat … Continue reading →

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Three Days (2001) Rated TV-G

Posted on May 15, 2016 by laurarachel4

An angel gives a literary agent a second chance with his wife after she passes away three days before Christmas. Starring Kristin Davis, Reed Diamond, Danielle Brett, Tim Meadows. A kind of Christmas Groundhog Day, this film reveals a man … Continue reading →

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Bully (2001) Rated R

Posted on May 10, 2016 by laurarachel4

A group of teenagers conspire to murder a friend whose emotional, physical and sexual bullying has become too much. Based on the 1993 murder of Bobby Kent. Starring Brad Renfro, Bijou Phillips, Rachel Miner, Nick Stahl, Michael Pitt. This gritty … Continue reading →

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