Category Archives: 2016

The A Word (Sundance) Rated TV-NR

Posted on August 7, 2016 by laurarachel4

The Hughes family is just like any other family, until their son is diagnosed with autism. Based on the Israeli TV show Yellow Peppers by Keren Margalit.  Starring Morven Christie, Lee Ingleby, Greg McHugh, Vinette Robinson, Max Vento, Molly Wright, Christopher … Continue reading →

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Hail, Caesar! (2016) Rated PG-13

Posted on August 6, 2016 by Aimee

A parodied homage to the Golden Age of Hollywood, focusing on the efforts of Eddie Mannix, Hollywood producer and fixer, as he attempts to locate a missing actor. Starring George Clooney, Josh Brolin, Tilda Swinton, Scarlett Johansson, Channing Tatum, Frances … Continue reading →

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New This Week in Theaters, August 4, 2016

Posted on August 4, 2016 by laurarachel4

 Suicide Squad (PG-13) Opens on Friday, August 5 Starring: Will Smith, Jared Leto, Margot Robbie A secret government agency recruits imprisoned super villains to execute dangerous black ops missions in exchange for clemency.  Nine Lives (PG) Opens on Friday, August 5 … Continue reading →

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Queen of the South (USA) Rated TV-14

Posted on August 4, 2016 by laurarachel4

Teresa’s on the run after her drug runner boyfriend is murdered. She ends up in Spain where she becomes the country’s top drug smuggler. Based on the telenovela, La Reina del Sur and a book by the same title written … Continue reading →

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Match Game (ABC) Rated TV-14

Posted on August 3, 2016 by laurarachel4

A game show where two contestants try to match the answers of six celebrities. Starring Alec Baldwin, Tituss Burgess, Rosie O’Donnell. I love that ABC is bringing back all these beloved game shows. It is so fun to see celebrities … Continue reading →

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Olympics in Film: A List of Films That Highlight the Olympics

Posted on August 2, 2016 by laurarachel4

 The Cutting Edge (1992) Rated PG At the 1988 Winter Olympics at Calgary, we see Doug Dorsey battered in a vicious hockey game against West Germany. We then see Kate Moseley doing her program and falling when a lift goes bad. … Continue reading →

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New This Week on DVD, August 2, 2016

Posted on August 2, 2016 by laurarachel4

 The American Side (NR) Following a mysterious suicide at Niagara Falls, a low-rent detective unravels a conspiracy to build a revolutionary invention by enigmatic scientist, Nikola Tesla. Starring Greg Stuhr, Alicja Bachleda, Camilla Belle, Matthew Broderick, Janeane Garofalo  April and … Continue reading →

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New This Week in Theaters, July 28, 2016

Posted on July 28, 2016 by laurarachel4

 Jason Bourne (PG-13) Opens on Friday, July 29 Starring: Matt Damon, Julia Stiles, Tommy Lee Jones Jason Bourne, now remembering who he truly is, tries to uncover hidden truths about his past.  Bad Moms (R) Opens on Friday, July 29 … Continue reading →

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My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 (2016) Rated PG-13

Posted on July 27, 2016 by laurarachel4

A Portokalos family secret brings them back together for another Greek wedding. Starring Nia Vardalos, John Corbett, Michael Constantine, Joey Fatone, Rob Riggle, Rita Wilson, John Stamos. Vardalos and the rest of the original cast return to engage in more … Continue reading →

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Christmas TV History: Christmas In July

Posted on July 27, 2016 by laurarachel4

This year, I participated in Joanna Wilson’s Christmas In July questionnaire from her blog, Christmas TV History.  Wilson offers this questionnaire every year; anyone can participate.  It was fun to think of all my favorite Christmas movies and what I enjoyed … Continue reading →

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