Category Archives: Family

Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children (2016) Rated PG-13

Posted on January 9, 2017 by laurarachel4

Jacob discovers a mystery that crosses time when he finds Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. Based on the book by Ransom Riggs. Starring Eva Green, Asa Butterfield, Samuel L. Jackson, Judi Dench, Rupert Everett, Allison Janney, Chris O’Dowd. This is … Continue reading →

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Toy Story (1995) Rated G

Posted on January 7, 2017 by laurarachel4

 A cowboy doll is threatened when  a new spaceman moves in. Starring Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Don Rickles, John Ratzenberger, Laurie Metcalf. This is a wonderful film that goes far beyond toys coming to life to deal with the joys … Continue reading →

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Toy Story 2 (1999) Rated G

Posted on January 5, 2017 by laurarachel4

Woody is stolen by a toy collector who is trying to complete his set, and contemplates living in a museum. Starring Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, Kelsey Grammer, Don Rickles, John Ratzenberger. Toy Story 2 is a great continuation of … Continue reading →

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Toy Story That Time Forgot (2014) Rated TV-G

Posted on January 3, 2017 by laurarachel4

It’s a post-Christmas play date, and the toys must contend with some new dino toys. Starring Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Kristen Schaal, Kevin McKidd, Don Rickles, Timothy Dalton. Here is a Christmas version of Toy Story that has little to … Continue reading →

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Chesapeake Shores (Hallmark) Rated TV-PG

Posted on December 30, 2016 by laurarachel4

Abby O’Brien Winters returns to Chesapeake Shores, her childhood home, when her sister calls for help with her inn. She once again faces her fractured family and the man she left behind. Based on the book series by Sherryl Woods. … Continue reading →

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Disney’s Prep and Landing (2009) Rated TV-G

Posted on December 24, 2016 by laurarachel4

Wayne gets a new partner when his earlier partner gets promoted. The change causes Wayne to lose his love for the job, and he must be reminded of the joy his work brings. Starring Dave Foley, Sarah Chalke, Mason Vale … Continue reading →

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The Star of Bethlehem (2007) Rated NR

Posted on December 18, 2016 by laurarachel4

Frederick A. Larson studies the star of Bethlehem, including where it came from and why it appeared when it did. Starring Frederick A. Larson. This is an amazing documentary about the Star of Bethlehem. If you haven’t seen it, it … Continue reading →

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Be My Valentine (2013) Rated TV-G

Posted on December 16, 2016 by laurarachel4

A widowed father navigates mourning with raising his son, who has a crush, and romance. Starring  William Baldwin, Natalie Brown, Lisa Berry. This is a typical Hallmark romance film with all the trappings, including the sappy ending.  There’s nothing wrong with … Continue reading →

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The 3 Worlds of Gulliver (1960) Rated NR

Posted on December 9, 2016 by laurarachel4

Poor Doctor Gulliver signs onto a ship, but when they enter a storm, he is thrown overboard and washes on shore in a land of tiny people who use him to fight a land of giants. Starring Kerwin Mathews, Jo … Continue reading →

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Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer (1964) Rated TV-G

Posted on December 8, 2016 by laurarachel4

A misfit reindeer looks for a place to fit in. Starring Burl Ives, Billie Mae Richards, Paul Soles. Some films really don’t even need reviews; this is one of them.  This holiday classic has stood the test of time, with … Continue reading →

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