Category Archives: F

The Lovely Bones (2009) Rated PG-13

Posted on September 18, 2023 by laurarachel4

 A young woman who was murdered watches over her family and her killer as she battles between the desire for vengeance and for her family to heal. Based on the book by Alice Sebold.  Starring Mark Wahlberg, Rachel Weisz, and … Continue reading →

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Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) Rated G

Posted on September 17, 2023 by laurarachel4

A boy hopes to get a golden ticket to visit and tour Willy Wonka’s mysterious chocolate factory. Based on the book by Roald Dahl. Starring Gene Wilder, Jack Albertson, and Peter Ostrum. This is a classic film that is beautifully … Continue reading →

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What If… (2010) Rated PG

Posted on September 13, 2023 by laurarachel4

Ben Walker gets a look at what his life would’ve been like if he’d followed his heart. Starring Kevin Sorbo, Kristy Swanson, and John Ratzenberger. This is a twist on It’s a Wonderful Life. The film has a wonderful moral of the story. … Continue reading →

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Christmas Next Door (2017) Rated TV-G

Posted on September 6, 2023 by laurarachel4

An author is forced to look after his niece and nephew during the holiday season. His next-door neighbor helps him with his Christmas spirit. Starring Jesse Metcalfe, Fiona Gubelmann, and Brittany Bristow.  This is a typical Hallmark Christmas film. We … Continue reading →

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The Craft (1996) Rated R

Posted on September 3, 2023 by laurarachel4

A newcomer to a high school falls in with a group of friends that follows witchcraft. Starring Robin Tunney, Fairuza Balk, and Neve Campbell. The film is a mix of teen angst and dark thriller, but there isn’t anything special … Continue reading →

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The Slumber Party (2023) Rated PG-13

Posted on August 17, 2023 by laurarachel4

A teen sleepover party goes awry as the guests become hypnotized and wake up with no memory of what happened the night before. Starring Darby Camp, Emmy Liu-Wang, and Alex Cooper Cohen. This film is The Hangover for teens. I … Continue reading →

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Kicking & Screaming (2005) Rated PG

Posted on July 7, 2023 by laurarachel4

Phil Weston, who grew up in a competitive home, takes on coaching a kids soccer team. Starring Will Ferrell, Robert Duvall, and Mike Ditka. I have never really thought of Will Ferrell as funny. His style has the lacing of … Continue reading →

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Mr. Bean (HBO) Rated TV-G

Posted on June 20, 2023 by laurarachel4

 Mr. Bean is a bumbling, childlike personality that causes him to have trouble doing everyday tasks, but his resourcefulness helps him succeed. Starring Rowan Atkinson, Matilda Ziegler, and Robin Driscoll.  Mr. Bean is a series of short comedy sketches that  … Continue reading →

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Three Colors: White (1994) Rated R

Posted on June 12, 2023 by laurarachel4

After his wife divorces him, a barber plots revenge. Starring Zbigniew Zamachowski, Julie Delpy, and Janusz Gajos.  This is the second film in a trilogy of colors by director, Krzysztof Kieslowski. The three colors of the trilogy are Blue, White, … Continue reading →

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Tales from the Darkside: The Movie (1990) Rated R

Posted on June 1, 2023 by laurarachel4

To stop a witch from eating him, a boy tells her tales of horror. Starring Debbie Harry, David Forrester, and Matthew Lawrence. This film includes the four different stories the boy tells the witch. Each one is written by a … Continue reading →

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