Category Archives: B

Anna Karenina (2012) Rated R

Posted on March 30, 2017 by laurarachel4

Russian aristocrat Anna Karenina begins an affair with Count Alexei Vronsky. Based on the novel by Leo Tolstoy. Starring Matthew Macfadyen, Eric MacLennan, Kelly Macdonald, Keira Knightley, Jude Law, Domhnall Gleeson, Alicia Vikander, Aaron Taylor-Johnson. I don’t know who decided to … Continue reading →

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Chasing Mavericks (2012) Rated PG

Posted on March 27, 2017 by laurarachel4

Jay Moriarity discovers the Mavericks surf break, one of the biggest waves on Earth, is just down the road from where he lives, so he hires Frosty Hesson to train him. Starring Gerard Butler, Jonny Weston, Elisabeth Shue I rather … Continue reading →

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Hacksaw Ridge (2016) Rated R

Posted on March 25, 2017 by laurarachel4

WWII American Army Medic Desmond T. Doss, one of the first conscientious objector who earned Medal of Honor during the Battle of Okinawa. Starring Andrew Garfield, Richard Pyros, Jacob Warner, Hugo Weaving Hacksaw Ridge highlights the battle where Pfc. Doss earned … Continue reading →

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Holiday Affair (1949) Rated NR

Posted on March 16, 2017 by laurarachel4

A sales clerk romances the young widow who got him fired. Based on the story, Christmas Gift by John D. Weaver. Starring Robert Mitchum, Janet Leigh, Wendell Corey. If you need to get into the holiday spirit, this is the … Continue reading →

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The Paperboy (2012) Rated R

Posted on March 11, 2017 by laurarachel4

A reporter returns to his home town to investigate a case involving a death row inmate. Based on the book by Pete Dexter. Starring Zac Efron, Matthew McConaughey, Nicole Kidman, John Cusack, David Oyelowo,  Macy Gray. This film over the … Continue reading →

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Me Before You (2016) Rated PG-13

Posted on March 10, 2017 by laurarachel4

A girl in small town gets a job to care for a recently paralyzed man. Based on the book with the same name by Jojo Moyes. Starring Sam Claflin, Vanessa Kirby, Emilia Clarke, Brendan Coyle. This is film starts out … Continue reading →

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2016: Obama’s America (2012) Rated PG

Posted on March 5, 2017 by laurarachel4

A documentary that talks about where America would be if Barack Obama wins a second term. Based on the book, The Roots of Obama’s Rage by Dinesh D’Souza. Starring  Jay Bastian, Joe Biden, Cait Brasel, Dinesh D’Souza. D’Souza uses the … Continue reading →

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Joseph (1995) Rated NR

Posted on March 3, 2017 by laurarachel4

The biblical story of Joseph, who was sold into slavery by his jealous brothers. Starring Ben Kingsley, Paul Mercurio, Martin Landau, Lesley Ann Warren, Monica Bellucci. Both historically accurate and entertaining, I thoroughly enjoyed this version of the story of … Continue reading →

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Churchill’s Secret (2016) Rated PG

Posted on March 2, 2017 by laurarachel4

Prime Minister Winston Churchill suffers a stroke, unbeknownst to the world, during the summer of 1953. Based on the book, The Churchill Secret: KBO by Jonathan Smith. Starring Michael Gambon, Romola Garai, Lindsay Duncan, Daisy Lewis, Matthew Macfadyen. As a … Continue reading →

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Searching for Sugar Man (2012) Rated PG-13

Posted on March 1, 2017 by laurarachel4

Two South Africans search for their musical hero, Rodriguez. Starring Stephen ‘Sugar’ Segerman, Dennis Coffey, Mike Theodore, Rodriguez,  Craig Bartholomew Strydom, Malik Bendjelloul. In Searching for Sugar Man, a couple of South Africans search for their favorite musician who seems … Continue reading →

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