Category Archives: Family

Follow the Stars Home (2001) Rated NR

Posted on April 5, 2014 by laurarachel4

A newlywed woman finds herself alone with a neurological disordered child to raise. Based on the novel by Luanne Rice with the same title. Starring Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Campbell Scott, Eric Close I appreciated this film but the story is heartrending but … Continue reading →

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Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters (2013) Rated PG

Posted on April 3, 2014 by laurarachel4

To save the camp Percy Jackson and his friends must travel to the Sea of Monsters to find the Golden Fleece. Based on the novel by Rick Riordan. Starring Logan Lerman, Alexandra Daddario, Douglas Smith, Stanley Tucci Having, again not … Continue reading →

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A Ring By Spring (2014) Rated TV-G

Posted on March 31, 2014 by laurarachel4

A woman who has never given marriage a second thought meets a fortune-teller, who tells her she’ll have a ring by spring. Starring Rachel Boston, Kirby Morrow, Jesse Moss This was a cute but usual fare for a Hallmark movie. … Continue reading →

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Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 (2013) Rated PG

Posted on March 25, 2014 by laurarachel4

Flint Lockwood now works at his dream job until he learns that his machine is producing  food-animal hybrids. Starring Bill Hader, Anna Faris, James Caan, Will Forte, Andy Samberg, Benjamin Bratt, Neil Patrick Harris, Terry Crews As I was watching … Continue reading →

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The Bouquet (2013) Rated G

Posted on March 15, 2014 by laurarachel4

Two sisters must work together after their father’s sudden death to help their mother’s flower shop. Starring Kristy Swanson, Danny Glover, Alberta Mayne The Bouquet is a lovely little film with heart. Some call it a family film but I … Continue reading →

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The Letter Writer (2011) Rated NR

Posted on March 13, 2014 by laurarachel4

A teenage girl dealing with the growing pains of life receives a mysterious letter in the mail. She goes on the hunt to discover who sent it and learns a lesson in life. Starring Aley Underwood, Bernie Diamond, Pam Eichner … Continue reading →

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That’s Entertainment III (1994) Rated G

Posted on February 10, 2014 by laurarachel4

The third installment of That’s Entertainment showcasing the history of MGM musicals. Starring June Allyson, Cyd Charisse, Lena Horne, Howard Keel, Gene Kelly That’s Entertainment III adds to the series with extra footage, that is never seen, outtakes and scenes … Continue reading →

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The Watsons Go To Birmingham (2013) Rated PG

Posted on February 7, 2014 by laurarachel4

In 1963, an African-American family travel from Michigan to Alabama. Based on the book by Christopher Paul Curtis. Starring Bryce Clyde Jenkins, Harrison Knight, Skai Jackson, Anika Noni Rose, David Alan Grier This isn’t a bad film. I rather enjoyed it. I … Continue reading →

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So This Is Christmas (2013) Rated NR

Posted on January 28, 2014 by laurarachel4

A teenage girl starts running in a bad crowd until a handyman comes into her life. He asks her to help with underprivileged kids’ Christmas play. Starring Eric Roberts, Vivica A. Fox, Lexi Ainsworth I think this is officially on … Continue reading →

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The Horses of McBride (2012) Rated NR

Posted on January 17, 2014 by laurarachel4

Two horses get stranded high in the Rocky Mountains. A girl and her father with the help of the town decide to help them. Based on a true story. Starring Aidan Quinn, MacKenzie Porter, Kari Matchett This film is such … Continue reading →

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