Category Archives: Drama

Empire of Light (2022) Rated R

Posted on October 19, 2023 by laurarachel4

 A film about human connection during turbulent times. Starring Olivia Colman, Micheal Ward, and Colin Firth.  This is a brilliant story about people with personal problems and struggle with them while connecting with those around them. It’s brilliantly told, and … Continue reading →

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Framed for Murder: A Fixer Upper Mystery (2017) Rated NR

Posted on October 18, 2023 by laurarachel4

An investigative reporter buys a mansion and hires a contractor to help fix it up. Of course, they find a dead body and need to investigate. Starring Jewel, Colin Ferguson, and Erin Karpluk. While I love both Jewel and Ferguson, … Continue reading →

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Foxfire (1987) Rated PG

Posted on October 16, 2023 by laurarachel4

Annie and Hestor Nations love living off the land in the Blue Ridge Mountains, but when Hestor dies, Annie has to decide if she can make it in the mountains alone. Starring Jessica Tandy, Hume Cronyn, and John Denver. This … Continue reading →

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The Blind Side (2009) Rated PG-13

Posted on October 13, 2023 by laurarachel4

 The story of Michael Oher, a homeless teenage boy, who was taken in by a family that helps him achieve his dreams. Starring Sandra Bullock, Tim McGraw, and Quinton Aaron.  While all true story films tend to exaggerate on the … Continue reading →

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Fireproof (2008) Rated PG

Posted on October 12, 2023 by laurarachel4

A firefighter tries to save his marriage by doing a Love Dare. Starring Kirk Cameron, Erin Bethea, and Ken Bevel. I know why a number of people don’t like this film. It’s, of course, low budgeted and does have the … Continue reading →

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Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps (2010) Rated PG-13

Posted on October 11, 2023 by laurarachel4

 Gordon Gekko is now out of prison and works with his idealistic future son-in-law to get back at a former enemy and build back his empire. Starring Richard Stratton, Harry Kerrigan, and Michael Douglas.  I just never got the sense … Continue reading →

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Fatal Attraction (1987) Rated R

Posted on October 10, 2023 by laurarachel4

A married man’s one night stand comes back to haunt him. Starring Michael Douglas, Glenn Close, and Anne Archer. While I get that this film terrorizes men, I thought it was over-the-top, especially the ending. Although the main storyline of … Continue reading →

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Dodsworth (1936) Rated NR

Posted on October 8, 2023 by laurarachel4

A retiree and his wife go on a much-needed European vacation and find they both want other things in life. Starring Walter Huston, Ruth Chatterton, and Paul Lukas. This is one of those films that just tells an enjoyable story. … Continue reading →

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Hope Floats (1998) Rated PG-13

Posted on October 7, 2023 by laurarachel4

 A woman must choose between her morals and her heart when her husband has an affair and an old friend comes back into her life. Starring Sandra Bullock, Harry Connick Jr., and Gena Rowlands. This is a guilty-pleasure film. It’s … Continue reading →

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Noble (2014) Rated PG-13

Posted on October 6, 2023 by laurarachel4

A woman who had a difficult childhood looks into her past to find who she is. Starring Deirdre O’Kane, Sarah Greene, and Brendan Coyle. This film is not the best, but it does tell a wonderful story about how a … Continue reading →

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