Category Archives: Family

Christmas at Dollywood (2019) Rated TV-G

Posted on April 7, 2024 by laurarachel4

 An event planner travels home for Christmas and ends up doing an event for Dollywood. Starring Danica McKellar, Niall Matter, and Zoë Noelle Baker.  This film is a wonderful commercial for Dollywood and all things Dolly Parton. The writing isn’t … Continue reading →

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Undercover Holiday (2022) Rated TV-G

Posted on February 21, 2024 by laurarachel4

 When a pop star goes home for Christmas, she needs to bring her undercover bodyguard. Starring Noemi Gonzalez, Stephen Huszar, and Ann Pirvu.  I’m not impressed with this Hallmark movie. There is so much wrong with this film. One, the … Continue reading →

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The Shaggy D.A. (1976) Rated G

Posted on February 19, 2024 by laurarachel4

A lawyer discovers a disadvantage to getting elected as D.A. Starring Dean Jones, Tim Conway, and Suzanne Pleshette. This film is a sequel to The Shaggy Dog. Wilby Daniels has grown up and becomes a lawyer, and just as his … Continue reading →

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The Red Pony (1973) Rated UR

Posted on February 13, 2024 by laurarachel4

 A young farm boy who struggles with his father gets attached to a red pony. Based on the novel by John Steinbeck.  Starring Henry Fonda, Maureen O’Hara, and Ben Johnson. I think this is a fine representation of Steinbeck’s novel. … Continue reading →

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Tornado and the Kalahari Horse Whisperer (2009) Rated NR

Posted on February 7, 2024 by laurarachel4

A young man struggling with life hires a horse whisperer to help train his troubled horse. Based on a true story.  Starring Danny Keogh, Quentin Krog, and Leán van den Bergh. The film doesn’t have the best script. It’s a … Continue reading →

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The Pledge (2011) Rated NR

Posted on January 24, 2024 by laurarachel4

A sixteen-year-old boy who doesn’t care about anything moves from New York to a small town in West Virginia. Starring Barrett Carnahan, Terry Kiser, and Emily Capehart. You can tell this film is low-budget. The acting isn’t the best – … Continue reading →

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The Perfect Catch (2017) Rated TV-G

Posted on January 19, 2024 by laurarachel4

A single mother, who owns a diner, is inspired by her high-school boyfriend coming back into town. Starring Nikki Deloach, Andrew W. Walker, and Chance Hurstfield. This film is a typical Hallmark movie. We have a single mom struggling with … Continue reading →

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Love in Design (2018) Rated TV-G

Posted on November 12, 2023 by laurarachel4

 Hannah returns home and is forced to work with an old flame. Starring Danica McKellar, Andrew W. Walker, and Alvina August.  This is a Hallmark film of disappointment. I love the actors McKellar and Walker; I had such high hopes … Continue reading →

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Romantically Speaking (2015) Rated TV-G

Posted on November 2, 2023 by laurarachel4

A single radio host falls in love while hosting her show “Romantically Speaking.” Starring Heather Elizabeth Morris, Jonathan Bennett, and Oscar Nuñez. Pixl tends to get Hallmark’s bottom of the barrel films. This is really one of those films that … Continue reading →

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Ice Dreams (2009) Rated TV-PG

Posted on October 26, 2023 by laurarachel4

Years after a tragic accident, a former figure skater takes on a coaching job that brings on the healing and demons from the past. Starring Jessica Cauffiel, Shelley Long, and Brady Smith. This is one of the worst films from … Continue reading →

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