Category Archives: B

Lone Survivor (2013) Rated R

Posted on February 19, 2015 by laurarachel4

Based on the true events of the mission Operation Red Wings to go after Taliban leader Ahmad Shah. Based on the book, Lone Survivor by Marcus Luttrell. Starring Mark Wahlberg, Taylor Kitsch, Emile Hirsch, Ben Foster, Eric Bana To me, this … Continue reading →

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Whitney (2015) Rated TV-14

Posted on February 17, 2015 by laurarachel4

Chronicles Whitney Houston’s fame and her relationship with Bobby Brown. Starring Yaya DaCosta, Arlen Escarpeta, Yolonda Ross This film is a poor representative of who Whitney was. I didn’t know her but this just didn’t do her life justice. We see … Continue reading →

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Belle (2013) Rated PG

Posted on February 12, 2015 by laurarachel4

A mixed race daughter of a navy admiral, was raised by her aristocratic great-uncle in 18th century England. Based on a true story of Dido Elizabeth Belle. Starring Matthew Goode, Lauren Julien-Box, Natasha Williams, Penelope Wilton, Emily Watson, Tom Wilkinson, … Continue reading →

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Life of a King (2013) Rated PG-13

Posted on January 27, 2015 by laurarachel4

An Ex-Con creates a chess club for inner city kids. Based on a true story. Starring Cuba Gooding Jr., Dennis Haysbert, George Dick Wow, what a very worthy film. I enjoyed this film very much. I was quite surprised, I … Continue reading →

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The 5th Quarter (2010) Rated PG-13

Posted on January 16, 2015 by laurarachel4

Jon Abbate in honor of his brother, who died in a car accident, wears the number 5 jersey and takes the school football team to the best season the school has had. Based on real events. Starring Andie MacDowell, Aidan Quinn, … Continue reading →

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The One and Only Genuine Original Family Band (1968) Rated G

Posted on January 14, 2015 by laurarachel4

The Bower Family Band petitions to sing a Grover Cleveland rally song at the 1888 convention. Based on the book, The Family Band : from the Missouri to the Black Hills, 1881-1900 by Laura Bower Van Nuys. Starring Walter Brennan, Buddy Ebsen, … Continue reading →

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A Bush Christmas (1983) Rated G

Posted on January 13, 2015 by laurarachel4

The Thompson family are struggling to make ends meet in the Australian outback. Then the unthinkable happens two vagabonds come and steal their prize race horse. The kids band together and go after the horse thefts. Based on the novel … Continue reading →

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Crazy Heart (2009) Rated R

Posted on January 12, 2015 by laurarachel4

A washed out country music musician resets his life after meeting a woman who inspires him.  Based on the novel of the same name by Thomas Cobb. Starring Jeff Bridges, James Keane, Anna Felix, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Colin Farrell, Robert Duvall This is … Continue reading →

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Scrooge (1935) Rated NR

Posted on January 9, 2015 by laurarachel4

Ebenezer Scrooge, gets a visit from his former partner, Marley, who tells him that he will be visited by three ghosts, all on Christmas Eve.  Based on the Charles Dickens’ classic, A Christmas Carol. Starring Seymour Hicks, Donald Calthrop, Robert Cochran One … Continue reading →

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The Great Rupert (1950) Rated NR

Posted on January 3, 2015 by laurarachel4

A trained squirrel helps two families overcome their obstacles over Christmas. Based on the story, Willie the Squowse by Ted Allan. There is a color version of the film under the title: A Christmas Wish. Starring Jimmy Durante, Terry Moore, … Continue reading →

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