Category Archives: Drama

Alex Strangelove (2018) Rated TV-MA

Posted on November 3, 2019 by laurarachel4

Alex is a high school senior who’s been dating the same girl for years. When he meets a guy who’s gay, Alex questions his sexuality. Starring Michael Abela, Daniel Doheny, and Brendan Archer. This is the worst film about teens. … Continue reading →

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How to Marry a Millionaire (1953) Rated NR

Posted on October 31, 2019 by laurarachel4

Three women set out to find millionaire husbands but find love inside. Starring Betty Grable, Marilyn Monroe, and Lauren Bacall. This film is a cute rom-com. Here we have three women hiding their real personalities in order to find wealthy … Continue reading →

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There’s No Business Like Show Business (1954) Rated NR

Posted on October 29, 2019 by laurarachel4

The Donahues have three children, and they perform together as the Five Donahues until their oldest meets a girl. Starring Ethel Merman, Donald O’Connor, and Marilyn Monroe. This film showcases the music of Irving Berlin. It follows the Donahues from … Continue reading →

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Shameless (Showtime) Rated TV-MA

Posted on October 28, 2019 by laurarachel4

A family in Chicago is no holds barred as they try to survive with an alcoholic father. Starring William H. Macy, Ethan Cutkosky, and Jeremy Allen White. This show is extremely well written. The characters make a strong loving unit … Continue reading →

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Jane Eyre (1943) Rated NR

Posted on October 27, 2019 by laurarachel4

Orphaned Jane Eyre is hired by Edward Rochester to care for his daughter. Based on the book by Charlotte Brontë.  Starring Orson Welles, Joan Fontaine, and Margaret O’Brien. I rather enjoyed this version of Jane Eyre. It is not as … Continue reading →

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The Robe (1953) Rated UR

Posted on October 22, 2019 by laurarachel4

In the Roman province of Judah, a Roman tribune is ordered to crucify Christ, but after the fact, he has a guilty conscience. Starring Richard Burton, Jean Simmons, and Victor Mature. This film is the first film shot in CinemaScope, … Continue reading →

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The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2015) Rated PG

Posted on October 20, 2019 by laurarachel4

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is reaching capacity, thus having Sonny think about opening a Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. Starring Dev Patel, Maggie Smith, and Danny Mahoney. There isn’t anything new or exciting about this sequel to the first … Continue reading →

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Heleno (2011) Rated R

Posted on October 17, 2019 by laurarachel4

A biography of the life of Brazil’s soccer player, Heleno de Freitas. Starring Rodrigo Santoro, Alinne Moraes, and Angie Cepeda. This film tries to give an accurate presentation of the life of de Freitas. It’s shot in black and white, … Continue reading →

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Downton Abbey (2019) Rated PG

Posted on October 16, 2019 by laurarachel4

The continuing story of the Crawley family in the early twentieth century. Starring Tuppence Middleton, Matthew Goode, and Michelle Dockery. This is a great ongoing story of the Crawley family. It’s just another glimpse into the lives that revolve around … Continue reading →

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Inventing the Abbotts (1997) Rated R

Posted on October 15, 2019 by laurarachel4

Two working-class brothers court three wealthy sisters. Starring Joaquin Phoenix, Billy Crudup, and Will Patton. This is a coming of age film set in 1957-1960 as two young men vie for the attentions of the three girls from a wealthy … Continue reading →

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