Category Archives: Family

The Story Lady (1991) Rated G

Posted on July 24, 2016 by laurarachel4

After Grace moves in with her daughter and son in-law, she decides to read to children on a public TV station. When her program takes off, she must make some hard choices. Starring Jessica Tandy,  Stephanie Zimbalist, Lisa Jakub, Ed … Continue reading →

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Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992) Rated PG

Posted on July 23, 2016 by laurarachel4

One year later, Kevin finds himself in New York alone with the same burglars not far behind. Starring Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern, Catherine O’Hara, John Heard. I’m not usually a fan of sequels; they never quite measure up … Continue reading →

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Kung Fu Panda 3 (2016) Rated PG

Posted on July 19, 2016 by laurarachel4

The continuing story of Po the Panda as he faces two threats: one supernatural, the other closer to home. Starring  Jack Black, Bryan Cranston, Dustin Hoffman, Angelina Jolie, J.K. Simmons, Jackie Chan, Seth Rogen, Lucy Liu, David Cross, Kate Hudson. … Continue reading →

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Come Dance with Me (2012) Rated PG-13

Posted on July 5, 2016 by laurarachel4

Jack wants to impress his future in-laws, so in preparation for the proposal, he takes dance lessons. Starring Andrew McCarthy, Michelle Nolden, Stephanie Anne Mills. This wasn’t a bad film; it reminded me of  Shall We Dance?. Only here, we … Continue reading →

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Christmas Do-Over (2006) Rated PG

Posted on June 27, 2016 by laurarachel4

Kevin wants to be included with his son and ex-wife for Christmas; then his son wishes for Christmas to be everyday, and Kevin gets stuck reliving Christmas day after day. Starring Jay Mohr, Daphne Zuniga, David Millbern. To be honest, … Continue reading →

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Christmas Angel (2012) Rated NR

Posted on June 25, 2016 by laurarachel4

Christmas wishes are granted in front of an abandoned house, which leads a girl to discover a woman living there. Starring Della Reese, Teri Polo, Tamera Mowry-Housley, Kevin Sorbo, Izabela Vidovic. What a treat this film is!  Clean, uplifting, and … Continue reading →

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Baby’s First Christmas (2012) Rated NR

Posted on June 22, 2016 by laurarachel4

Feuding colleagues get thrown together after their siblings fall for each other. Starring Casper Van Dien, Rachel Wilson, Ella Ballentine. This Hallmark film has something most Hallmark films don’t have: characters with real problems. They struggle with jobs, money and … Continue reading →

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A Fairly Odd Christmas (2012) Rated NR

Posted on June 14, 2016 by laurarachel4

Timmy Turner has gone overboard with his wish giving and now that Christmas is around the corner, what is Santa going to do? Timmy needs to save Christmas and get himself off the naughty list. Starring Drake Bell, Daniella Monet, … Continue reading →

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The Road to Christmas (2006) Rated TV-PG

Posted on June 2, 2016 by laurarachel4

A fashion photographer on the way to her Christmas wedding gets stranded in middle America. She finds a ride with a teacher and his 13-year old daughter. Starring Jennifer Grey, Megan Park, Clark Gregg. I really liked this film, partly … Continue reading →

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Our First Christmas (2008) Rated PG

Posted on May 25, 2016 by laurarachel4

When widower Tom Baer marries widow Cindy Noll, each brings their own children to the family. Everyone gets along until the holidays when everyone wants to hold onto their own family traditions. Starring Dixie Carter, Julie Warner, John Ratzenberger, Kat … Continue reading →

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