Category Archives: B

One-Eyed Jacks (1961) Rated NR

Posted on December 18, 2014 by laurarachel4

After a bank robbery, the two partners go on the run. One takes the money and leaves the other to get caught. Once he gets out of prison, he goes after he’s partner. Starring Marlon Brando, Karl Malden, Katy Jurado … Continue reading →

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Odd Thomas (2013) Rated PG-13

Posted on July 9, 2014 by laurarachel4

A young man with telepathic abilities tries to stop a tragedy from happening. Based on the book by Dean R Koontz. Starring Anton Yelchin, Ashley Sommers, Leonor Varela, Willem Dafoe I have always thought Dean Koontz’s books would work well as a … Continue reading →

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47 Ronin (2013) Rated PG-13

Posted on May 28, 2014 by laurarachel4

A band of samurai set out to avenge the death of their master from a shogun. Based on the true story of the 47 Ronin. Starring Keanu Reeves, Hiroyuki Sanada, Ko Shibasaki The filmmakers take the historical story of 47 … Continue reading →

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An American Christmas Carol (1979) Rated NR

Posted on May 27, 2014 by laurarachel4

Based on Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, London is transformed to Concord, New Hampshire during the great depression. Starring Henry Winkler, David Wayne, Chris Wiggins Benedict Slade is the modern Mr. Scrooge without the cruelty that Scrooge is. Slade is more … Continue reading →

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August: Osage County (2013) Rated R

Posted on May 17, 2014 by laurarachel4

A dysfunctional family comes together when the patriarch disappears. Based on the play by Terry Letts. Starring Meryl Streep, Julia Roberts, Chris Cooper, Ewan McGregor, Margo Martindale, Sam Shepard, Dermot Mulroney, Julianne Nicholson, Juliette Lewis, Abigail Breslin, Benedict Cumberbatch August: … Continue reading →

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Rosemary’s Baby (1968) Rated R

Posted on May 16, 2014 by laurarachel4

A pregnant woman fears that her baby may be chosen for an occult ritual. Based on the novel Rosemary’s Baby by Ira Levin. Starring Mia Farrow, John Cassavetes, Ruth Gordon Although, I get what all the fuss is about surrounding this film … Continue reading →

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The Story of David (1976) Rated PG

Posted on May 15, 2014 by laurarachel4

The life of King David from the Bible. Starring Timothy Bottoms, Anthony Quayle, Norman Rodway, Oded Teomi, Jane Seymour This, I must say is the most historically accurate Biblically based film I’ve ever seen. The costumes to the setting. Everything … Continue reading →

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Philomena (2013) Rated PG-13

Posted on May 12, 2014 by laurarachel4

A woman forced to give up her son for adoption goes looking for him decades later. Based on the book, The Lost Child of Philomena Lee by Martin Sixsmith. Starring Judi Dench, Steve Coogan, Sophie Kennedy Clark, Mare Winningham I … Continue reading →

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About Last Night… (1986) Rated R

Posted on May 11, 2014 by laurarachel4

A man and woman met and fall in love despite their friends disapproval, as well as their own baggage. Based on David Mamet’s play Sexual Perversity in Chicago. Starring Rob Lowe, Demi Moore, Jim Belushi, Elizabeth Perkins, Megan Mullally About … Continue reading →

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Romeo and Juliet (2013) Rated PG-13

Posted on May 10, 2014 by laurarachel4

Romeo and Juliet wed in spite of their family’s long-standing feud. Based on William Shakespeare’s play of the same name. Starring Damian Lewis, Laura Morante, Tomas Arana, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Stellan Skarsgård, Ed Westwick, Hailee Steinfeld, Douglas Booth, Paul Giamatti Surprising … Continue reading →

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