Category Archives: Family

Battle of the Bulbs (2010) Rated TV-PG

Posted on October 10, 2015 by laurarachel4

Neighbors, who used to be best friends, battle for the best Christmas decorated house. Starring Daniel Stern, Matt Frewer, Allison Hossack This film is very much like the film Deck the Halls back in 2006, but this one has the added twist of … Continue reading →

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Clash of the Titans (1981) Rated PG

Posted on September 20, 2015 by laurarachel4

The mythical Perseus goes on a quest, battling Medusa and the Kraken monster, to rescue Princess Andromeda. Starring Laurence Olivier, Claire Bloom, Maggie Smith Period special effects and makeup and mediocre acting are all part of this film’s charm.  You … Continue reading →

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Big Hero 6 (2014) Rated PG

Posted on September 19, 2015 by laurarachel4

A friendship emerges between a robot and a boy. They band together with a group of friends to become a team of heroes. Starring Scott Adsit, Ryan Potter, Daniel Henney, T.J. Miller A thoughtful and entertaining Disney film, I thought this … Continue reading →

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Ties That Bind (UPtv) Rated TV-PG

Posted on September 9, 2015 by laurarachel4

A tough female detective takes in her brother’s children when he is convicted of aggravated assault. Starring Kelli Williams, Jonathan Scarfe, Dion Johnstone, Natasha Calis, Mitchell Kummen, Matreya Scarrwener, Rhys Matthew Bond This show isn’t well-written, and the acting is little over … Continue reading →

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The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (2010) Rated PG

Posted on August 24, 2015 by laurarachel4

Lucy and Edmund Pevensie, with their cousin Eustace, return to Narnia and embark on an epic journey with Prince Caspian upon The Dawn Treader.  Their quest is to rescue seven lords and save Narnia from the evil on Dark Island. … Continue reading →

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Love By the Book (2014) Rated TV-G

Posted on August 9, 2015 by laurarachel4

A bookstore owner meets the man of her dreams while working with a consultant to try to save her store. Starring Leah Renee, Kristopher Turner, Cherilyn Wilson Touting a comparison to Jane Austen’s Emma., this movie looked promising. However, it … Continue reading →

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Best Friends Whenever (Disney) Rated TV-G

Posted on July 21, 2015 by laurarachel4

When a classmate’s science experiment goes awry, two, teenage best friends, Shelby and Cyd, find themselves able to travel through time together. Starring Landry Bender, Lauren Taylor, Gus Kamp, Ricky Garcia, Benjamin Royer, Matthew Royer A typical Disney Channel production, with … Continue reading →

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Teen Beach 2 (2015) Rated TV-G

Posted on July 15, 2015 by laurarachel4

In this sequel to Teen Beach Movie, the characters from Wet Side Story get transported to the real world. Starring Ross Lynch, Maia Mitchell, Grace Phipps As with all sequels, this film doesn’t match the quality of the first movie.  … Continue reading →

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Cloudy with a Chance for Love (2015) Rated TV-G

Posted on June 25, 2015 by laurarachel4

A meteorologist must decide between her new job as the weather girl or getting her PhD. She must also figure out if her boss is interested in her or just trying to work up  the corporate ladder. Starring Katie Leclerc, … Continue reading →

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Our Spirits Don’t Speak English: Indian Boarding School (2008) Rated NR

Posted on June 13, 2015 by laurarachel4

A documentary told from the Native American side of the US policy to educate the Indian children, who were forced through the system. Starring Gayle Ross, August Schellenberg From the mid-1800s through the 1960s, the US forced Native American children … Continue reading →

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