Category Archives: B

Odd Mom Out (BRAVO) Rated NR

Posted on July 13, 2015 by laurarachel4

A half-hour comedy in the world of momzillas from the upper East Side of New York. Based on the book Momzillas by Jill Kargman. Starring Jill Kargman, Andy Buckley, K.K. Glick, Sean Kleier, Abby Elliott An intriguing concept, I looked forward … Continue reading →

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Perfect High (2015) Rated TV-14

Posted on July 12, 2015 by laurarachel4

Amanda, the perfect teen, gets introduced to prescription drug-sharing from her friends, which of course escalates to a heroin addiction.  Inspired by a true story. Starring Bella Thorne, Ross Butler, Daniela Bobadilla This film reminded me of those after school … Continue reading →

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Poldark (BBC) Rated NR

Posted on July 10, 2015 by laurarachel4

Ross Poldark returns to England after fighting in the American Revolution. Once there, he discovers his home is in disarray, with the woman he loves engaged to his cousin. Based on the Poldark novels by Winston Graham. Starring Aidan Turner, Eleanor … Continue reading →

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Murder She Baked: A Chocolate Chip Cookie Mystery (2015) Rated NR

Posted on July 6, 2015 by laurarachel4

Hannah Swensen runs a small bakery shop in small-town Minnesota. However, she becomes an amateur sleuth when her friend and delivery driver ends up dead behind her shop. Based on the book by Joanne Fluke. Starring Alison Sweeney, Cameron Mathison, Lisa Durupt … Continue reading →

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Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell (2015) Rated NR

Posted on July 3, 2015 by laurarachel4

Based on the best-selling novel from Susanna Clarke, Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell. Magic is long-lost in England until Mr. Norrell comes out to play, and Jonathan Strange, a novice with magic, begin a battle of the minds. Starring Bertie … Continue reading →

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Barabbas (2012) Rated NR

Posted on June 24, 2015 by laurarachel4

Based on the story of Barabbas, the man whose life was spared in place of  Jesus for the crucifixion. Starring Billy Zane, Cristiana Capotondi, Filippo Nigro For a man with such significance to the outcome of the gospel story, mentioned … Continue reading →

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The Best of Me (2014) Rated PG-13

Posted on June 23, 2015 by laurarachel4

A pair of high school sweethearts meet up again when a mutual friend passes away. Based on Nicholas Sparks’ novel  by the same name. Starring Michelle Monaghan, James Marsden, Luke Bracey, Gerald McRaney This movie was a disappointment, as so … Continue reading →

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U-571 (2000) Rated PG-13

Posted on June 6, 2015 by laurarachel4

A group of WWII Navy sailors infiltrate a German submarine to steal their Enigma cipher machine. Starring Matthew McConaughey, Bill Paxton, Harvey Keitel, Jon Bon Jovi First, this is a fictional story based loosely on true events performed by the … Continue reading →

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Till the Clouds Roll By (1946) Rated NR

Posted on June 4, 2015 by laurarachel4

The biography of Jerome Kern, the writer of many Broadway musicals. Starring June Allyson, Lucille Bremer, Judy Garland, Lena Horne, Van Johnson, Tony Martin, Robert Walker As the lover of many of Kern’s musical scores- most notably Show Boat-I had … Continue reading →

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Before I Go to Sleep (2014) Rated R

Posted on June 3, 2015 by laurarachel4

A woman wakes up everyday  remembering nothing about her past, until she discovers truths that make her question everyone around her. The film is adapted from  Before I Go to Sleep: A Novel by S. J. Watson.  Starring Nicole Kidman, Colin … Continue reading →

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