Category Archives: B

Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (2013) Rated PG-13

Posted on May 5, 2014 by laurarachel4

A chronicle of Nelson Mandela’s life from his childhood in a rural village through to his inauguration as the first democratically elected president of South Africa. Based on the book by Nelson Mandela. Starring Idris Elba, Naomie Harris, Tony Kgoroge … Continue reading →

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The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013) Rated PG-13

Posted on April 26, 2014 by laurarachel4

Continuing story of The Hunger Games based on the book Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins. Katniss and Peeta must now fight for their lives in 75th Quarter Quell Hunger Games. Starring Jennifer Lawrence, Liam Hemsworth, Jack Quaid, Woody Harrelson, Josh … Continue reading →

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The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) Rated R

Posted on April 25, 2014 by laurarachel4

Based on the true story of Jordan Belfort, who rises through the ranks of wall street by corruption. Based on Belfort’s book by the same name. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonah Hill, Margot Robbie, Matthew McConaughey, Kyle Chandler, Rob Reiner, Jon … Continue reading →

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Heaven Is For Real (2014) Rated PG

Posted on April 23, 2014 by laurarachel4

Based on a true story of a boy who got to see heaven. Based on the book, Heaven is for Real by Todd Burpo. Starring Greg Kinnear, Kelly Reilly, Thomas Haden Church, Margo Martindale This film I believe covered the book … Continue reading →

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Frozen (2013) Rated PG

Posted on April 11, 2014 by laurarachel4

Inspired by the story “The Snow Queen” by Hans Christian Andersen. Anna goes looking for her sister, Elsa who happens to be the Snow Queen. Starring Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, Jonathan Groff, Josh Gad, Alan Tudyk I know lots of … Continue reading →

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The 100 (CW) Rated TV-14

Posted on April 10, 2014 by laurarachel4

Set 97 years into the future after a nuclear war on Earth makes it uninhabitable. The space station that carries the survivors has reached its limit. So they send a group of teenage delinquents down on Earth to see if … Continue reading →

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The Spectacular Now (2013) Rated R

Posted on April 9, 2014 by laurarachel4

A coming of age story where a young man lives life in the now and struggles with alcohol. Based on the novel of the same name by Tim Tharp. Starring Miles Teller, Shailene Woodley, Brie Larson, Kyle Chandler, Jennifer Jason … Continue reading →

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The Wolverine (2013) Rated PG-13

Posted on April 6, 2014 by laurarachel4

The Wolverine is summoned to Japan by an old acquaintance where he is embroiled in a conflict that forces him to face his own demons. Based on the Wolverine mini-series by Chris Claremont and Frank Miller. Starring Hugh Jackman, Tao … Continue reading →

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Follow the Stars Home (2001) Rated NR

Posted on April 5, 2014 by laurarachel4

A newlywed woman finds herself alone with a neurological disordered child to raise. Based on the novel by Luanne Rice with the same title. Starring Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Campbell Scott, Eric Close I appreciated this film but the story is heartrending but … Continue reading →

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Captain Phillips (2013) Rated PG-13

Posted on April 4, 2014 by laurarachel4

The true story of Captain Richard Phillips and the 2009 hijacking by Somali pirates of the US-flagged MV Maersk Alabama. Based upon the book A Captain’s Duty: Somali Pirates, Navy SEALS, and Dangerous Days at Sea by Captain Phillips. Starring Tom … Continue reading →

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