Category Archives: Family

Arthur Christmas (2011) Rated PG

Posted on May 21, 2016 by laurarachel4

Santa’s son is on a mission to find and replace a gift that was mistakenly given to the wrong girl. Starring James McAvoy, Hugh Laurie, Bill Nighy,  Jim Broadbent, Imelda Staunton, Laura Linney, Eva Longoria, Robbie Coltrane, Joan Cusack, Andy … Continue reading →

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Three Days (2001) Rated TV-G

Posted on May 15, 2016 by laurarachel4

An angel gives a literary agent a second chance with his wife after she passes away three days before Christmas. Starring Kristin Davis, Reed Diamond, Danielle Brett, Tim Meadows. A kind of Christmas Groundhog Day, this film reveals a man … Continue reading →

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The Santa Incident (2010) Rated NR

Posted on May 13, 2016 by laurarachel4

Santa’s sleigh gets shot down and is questioned by Homeland Security. Santa’s fate ultimately ends up in the hands of a couple of kids and some elves who come down from the North Pole to help Santa. Starring Ali Lyons, … Continue reading →

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The March Sisters at Christmas (2012) Rated TV-14

Posted on May 11, 2016 by laurarachel4

The March sisters are trying to stop their family home being sold, but their romantic entanglements are getting in the way. Starring Julie Berman, Kaitlin Doubleday, Melissa Farman. I have never been a fan of Little Women.  I confess, I … Continue reading →

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Red Dog (2011) Rated PG

Posted on May 7, 2016 by laurarachel4

Based on the legendary true story of the Red Dog, who united a community while searching for his long-lost master. Based on the book, Red Dog by Louis de Bernieres. Starring Josh Lucas, Rachael Taylor, Rohan Nichol, Koko, Keisha Castle-Hughes. … Continue reading →

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The Christmas Secret (2000) Rated G

Posted on May 4, 2016 by laurarachel4

A scientist sets out to prove reindeer can fly, and along the way he learns the meaning of faith, family, and Christmas. Based on the book Flight of the Reindeer by Robert Sullivan. Starring Richard Thomas, Beau Bridges, Maria Pitillo. … Continue reading →

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The Yearling (1994) Rated PG

Posted on April 29, 2016 by laurarachel4

In 1870s Florida, a lonely boy befriends a fawn. Based on The Yearling by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings. Starring Peter Strauss, Jean Smart, Wil Horneff, Philip Seymour Hoffman. There’s only one thing I don’t like about these kinds of movies: they … Continue reading →

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All Mine to Give (1957) Rated NR

Posted on April 25, 2016 by laurarachel4

An immigrant family faces tragedy in 1850s. Based on an article The Day They Gave Babies Away by Dale Eunson and Katherine Eunson. Starring Glynis Johns, Cameron Mitchell, Rex Thompson. This is one of the saddest films I’ve ever seen. … Continue reading →

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Secret Summer (2016) Rated TV-PG

Posted on April 17, 2016 by laurarachel4

An appraiser’s client wants to buy out a small town library. She heads to the town to close up the deal, and meets a local writer. Starring Lindsey Shaw, Derek Theler, Chiara Aurelia, Emily Rose, Lucas Bryant, Isaiah Washington. Wow, this … Continue reading →

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The Wishing Tree (2012) Rated NR

Posted on April 16, 2016 by laurarachel4

A Christmas tree that is decorated with handwritten wishes helps a group of orphaned students find a sense of family. Starring Jason Gedrick, Erica Cerra, Richard Harmon. This was a great Hallmark Christmas film. It’s a story about redemption, love, … Continue reading →

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