Category Archives: Family

Angels in the Snow (2015) Rated NR

Posted on December 24, 2015 by laurarachel4

A family, whose parents are on the verge of divorce, rescues another family who shows them how to love again. Starring Kristy Swanson, Chris Potter, Colin Lawrence. The movies that the Up channel puts out need much work, and this … Continue reading →

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Aimee’s Top 5 Christmas Movies

Posted on December 23, 2015 by Aimee

Elf (2003). Tonight, we celebrated our annual tradition of watching Elf together as a family.  For some reason, I loved it even more this year than in the years past.  I always laugh at the same things, because they never … Continue reading →

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A Christmas Tree Miracle (2013) Rated G

Posted on December 20, 2015 by laurarachel4

A down-on-their-luck family must learn what is important in life. Starring Kevin Sizemore, Claudia Esposito, Terry Kiser, Jill Whelan, Barrett Carnahan, Emily Capehart, Siomha Kenney. I loved the overall message of this film; it just could have been told a … Continue reading →

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Three Wise Women (2010) Rated NR

Posted on December 19, 2015 by laurarachel4

A doctor, set to marry on Christmas Eve, gets help from her younger and older selves to discover who she truly is. Starring Fionnula Flanagan, John Rhys-Davies, Hugh O’Conor, Lauren Coe, Amy Huberman, Brendan Patricks. This film is inspired by … Continue reading →

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The Muppets (2011) PG

Posted on December 12, 2015 by Aimee

A life-long Muppets fan and his brother must get the old Muppets gang back together for one last show to save their dilapidated studio from a nasty oil tycoon.  Starring Jason Segel, Amy Adams, Chris Cooper, Rashida Jones. Our family … Continue reading →

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Moonlight and Mistletoe (2008) Rated TV-G

Posted on October 30, 2015 by laurarachel4

Nick Crosby  runs Santaville, a year-round Christmas village. When he takes a fall, his daughter must return home to the village that she left years ago. Starring: Tom Arnold, Candace Cameron Bure, Matt Walton, Christopher Wiehl This isn’t one of my favorite Hallmark … Continue reading →

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Mandie and the Forgotten Christmas (2011) Rated G

Posted on October 27, 2015 by laurarachel4

When Mandie visits her school’s forbidden attic, she discovers a Christmas secret. Based off of Lois Gladys Leppard book series. Starring Kelly Washington, Amanda Waters, Joanna Daniel This is a lovely film for families. Despite its low production value, the story line … Continue reading →

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Fred Claus (2007) Rated PG

Posted on October 20, 2015 by laurarachel4

Santa’s brother has to move to the North Pole. Starring Vince Vaughn, Paul Giamatti, John Michael Higgins, Miranda Richardson, Rachel Weisz, Kathy Bates, Ludacris, Elizabeth Banks This film began well enough; I love the idea of sibling rivalry between Santa and his brother.  However, as the film went … Continue reading →

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Christmas Mail (2010) Rated TV-PG

Posted on October 15, 2015 by laurarachel4

A mysterious woman who works at the post office, answering mail sent to Santa, captures the heart of a disillusioned mail carrier. Starring Ashley Scott, A.J. Buckley, Lochlyn Munro This is a cute romantic comedy for the Christmas season. I enjoyed watching A.J. … Continue reading →

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Christmas Cupid (2010) Rated PG-13

Posted on October 12, 2015 by laurarachel4

When the top client of a successful public relations professional dies, she begins haunting her as a “Jacob Marley,” using her ex-boyfriends as the ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future.  Will she overcome her workaholic ways and find true … Continue reading →

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