Category Archives: B

Recovery Road (Freeform) Rated NR

Posted on March 1, 2016 by laurarachel4

Maddie is a teenager dealing with normal, everyday problems; she is also an addict living at rehab facility. Based on the book by Blake Nelson.  Starring Jessica Sula, Sebastian De Souza, Alexis Carra, Daniel Franzese, David Witts, David Witts, Sharon … Continue reading →

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Easy Money: Life Deluxe (2013) Rated UR

Posted on February 13, 2016 by laurarachel4

JW is now in exile in the U.S. but still determined to find out what happened to his sister. Based on the novels by Jens Lapidus. Starring Matias Varela, Joel Kinnaman, Martin Wallström. As with the other Easy Money films, … Continue reading →

Posted in 2013, Based on a Novel, Crime, Drama, films, Movie reviews, movies, Rated UR, reviews, Swedish Films, Thrillers | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Bridge of Spies (2015) Rated PG-13

Posted on February 11, 2016 by laurarachel4

During the Cold War, a New York lawyer is recruited to defend a Soviet spy in court. This leads to him helping the CIA exchange the spy for an American pilot. Based on true events. Starring  Mark Rylance, Domenick Lombardozzi, … Continue reading →

Posted in 2015, Biography, Drama, films, Movie reviews, movies, Rated PG-13, reviews, Thrillers | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 10 Comments

War and Peace (2016) Rated TV-14

Posted on February 5, 2016 by laurarachel4

The Russian conflict with Napoleon is heating up, and six families’ lives are changed forever. Based on the novel by Leo Tolstoy. Starring Paul Dano, James Norton, Lily James, Aneurin Barnard, Jessie Buckley, Olivia Ross. This updated version of Tolstoy’s … Continue reading →

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We Bought A Zoo (2011) Rated PG

Posted on February 1, 2016 by laurarachel4

A family struggling after the loss of their wife and mother moves to Southern California to buy a zoo. Based on the memoir by Benjamin Mee. Starring Matt Damon, Scarlett Johansson, Thomas Haden Church, Elle Fanning. This great, feel-good film … Continue reading →

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Albert Nobbs (2011) Rated R

Posted on January 26, 2016 by laurarachel4

Albert Nobbs is actually a woman in late 19th century Ireland, where it is discouraged for women to live independently. She looks for a way to escape the lie she lives. Based on the novella by George Moore. Starring Glenn … Continue reading →

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Karen Kingsbury’s The Bridge Part One (2015) Rated TV-G

Posted on January 15, 2016 by laurarachel4

The Bridge is a bookstore that brings people together. At a local university, two young people meet on the first day of classes and become study partners, using The Bridge as a place to study. Based on the book by … Continue reading →

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Fever Ray: Dry and Dusty (2013) Rated NR

Posted on January 11, 2016 by laurarachel4

A short music video that tells the story of the struggle to create life the way you want it. Starring Thira Thira. I have never liked electronic pop, but I watched this music video because a lot of people recommended … Continue reading →

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A Matador’s Mistress (2008) Rated UR

Posted on January 8, 2016 by laurarachel4

Manolete visits his mother and remembers his life. Starring Adrien Brody, Penélope Cruz, Santiago Segura, Ann Mitchell, Juan Echanove. This film is based on the life of Manuel Laureano Rodríguez Sánchez, a bullfighter in Spain. The film tells of the … Continue reading →

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Debbie Macomber’s Mrs. Miracle (2009) Rated NR

Posted on January 3, 2016 by laurarachel4

A widower is looking for a housekeeper to help him with his twin sons. Enter Mrs. Miracle to the rescue, who not only takes the reins but does a little matchmaking on the side. Based on the book by Debbie … Continue reading →

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