Category Archives: Family

The Nativity (1978)

Posted on January 31, 2012 by laurarachel4

Rated NR The courtship of Mary and Joseph leading up to the first Christmas. Starring Madeleine Stowe, John Shea, Jane Wyatt, John Rhys-Davies, I had a number of issues with this film for one, it was not biblical sound. Mary … Continue reading →

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A Time To Remember (1987)

Posted on January 23, 2012 by laurarachel4

Rated G A boy in small town America in 1950s, long to see like his idol. His grandmother encourages him but his father doesn’t believe that he has the talent. On Christmas Eve, the boy receives a miracle that gives no … Continue reading →

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The Note (2007)

Posted on January 16, 2012 by laurarachel4

Rated NR A newspaper columnist finds a note from a tragic plane crash and she sets out to find the  recipient to the note. Based on the novel by Angela Hunt. Starring Genie Francis, Ted McGinley, Rick Roberts I liked the … Continue reading →

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Home By Christmas (2006)

Posted on December 26, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated TV-14 A woman, whose husband leaves her for a younger woman, becomes homeless and works hard to get a home for christmas. Starring Linda Hamilton, Rob Stewart, Brenda Crichlow Linda Hamilton’s performance as a woman down on her luck was … Continue reading →

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An Accidental Christmas (2007)

Posted on December 25, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated TV-PG A couple on the verge of a divorce is forced to spend Christmas together by their children. Starring Cynthia Gibb, David Millbern, Jason Connery This movie was awful. The acting wasn’t good and the story was again very … Continue reading →

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The Case for Christmas (2011)

Posted on December 24, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated G A lawyer is chosen to defend Santa Claus in case claiming his not real. Starring Dean Cain, Rachel Blanchard, George Buza This is an endearing movie and is a take off of Miracle on 34th Street. Everyone was … Continue reading →

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Miracle on 34th Street (1947)

Posted on December 23, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated NR Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade supervisor, Doris Walker, hires a man looking like Santa to be in the parade. Little does she know, that he claims to be the real deal and soon he is institutionalized as insane. What could … Continue reading →

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A Princess For Christmas (2011) Rated TV-G

Posted on December 22, 2011 by laurarachel4

A woman who has custody of her niece and nephew gets invited to a castle and falls for the prince. Starring Katie McGrath, Roger Moore, Sam Heughan I loved the concept to this film but it fell through so many … Continue reading →

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A Christmas Carol (1984)

Posted on December 20, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated PG George C. Scott plays Scrooge in this Charles Dickens classic. Starring George C. Scott, Frank Finlay, Angela Pleasence This has to be the second best Christmas Carol adaption. Scott’s portrayal of Scrooge was one of the best I’ve seen … Continue reading →

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A Golden Christmas (2009)

Posted on December 17, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated G Two kids, a boy and girl, meet one summer and share a special bond with a dog. Years later they meet again, will they remember each other and the dog that brought them together. Starring Andrea Roth, Nicholas … Continue reading →

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