Category Archives: Family

Bluey (Disney) Rated TV-Y

Posted on October 26, 2022 by laurarachel4

An Australian Blue Heeler Cattle Dog puppy has fun every day with her family and friends. Starring David McCormack, Melanie Zanetti, and Brad Elliott.  This is a cute little show for kids. It’s not really educational, but the everydayness of … Continue reading →

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Advantageous (2015) Rated NR

Posted on October 22, 2022 by laurarachel4

In the future where opulence hides the economic hardship, a single mother tries to keep going despite the instability in the world. Starring Jacqueline Kim, James Urbaniak, and Freya Adams. I thought this film showed a brilliant take on where … Continue reading →

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A Family Reunion Christmas (2019) Rated NR

Posted on October 11, 2022 by laurarachel4

The McKellans celebrate the holiday season with family, forgiveness, and empathy. Starring Tia Mowry-Hardrict, Anthony Alabi, and Talia Jackson. This is a short Christmas TV Special. I haven’t watched the series before, but while the family gets together for the … Continue reading →

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Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey (1977) Rated TV-G

Posted on September 22, 2022 by laurarachel4

An outcast donkey in Roman Judea finds his destiny on the way to Bethlehem. Starring Roger Miller, Brenda Vaccaro, and Paul Frees. This is one of the lesser-known Rankin/Bass productions. Although, it is one of my favorites during the holiday … Continue reading →

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The BFG (2016) Rated PG

Posted on August 10, 2022 by laurarachel4

An orphaned girl befriends a giant who takes her to Giant Country in order to stop the man-eating giants from invading the human world. Based on the book by Roald Dahl. Starring Mark Rylance, Ruby Barnhill, and Penelope Wilton. I … Continue reading →

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Don’t Forget the Lyrics! (Fox) Rated TV-PG

Posted on June 30, 2022 by laurarachel4

 Contestants compete to win a million dollars by trying to remember song lyrics. Starring Niecy Nash. The third remake of the game show brings Niecy Nash as the host. Nash loves to overreact to everything, and this shows especially when … Continue reading →

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A Wish For Christmas (2016) Rated TV-G

Posted on June 11, 2022 by laurarachel4

Sara is a woman struggling to speak her mind, so she asks Santa to give her the ability to stand up for herself, and he does – for 48 hrs. Starring Lacey Chabert, Paul Greene, and Andrea Brooks. This film … Continue reading →

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A Town Without Christmas (2001) Rated TV-G

Posted on June 6, 2022 by laurarachel4

A child’s letter to Santa makes national news when he claims he no longer wants to be alive, thinking he’s a burden to his divorcing parents. Starring Patricia Heaton, Rick Roberts, and Ernie Hudson. This film has the typical holiday … Continue reading →

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A Perfect Christmas (2015) Rated TV-G

Posted on June 4, 2022 by laurarachel4

Newlyweds prepare to host their first Christmas together, but nothing goes as planned. Starring Susie Abromeit, Dillon Casey, and Erin Gray. While I enjoy that Hallmark occasionally puts out a story with an established couple having to work through problems … Continue reading →

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When Angels Come to Town (2004) Rated TV-PG

Posted on May 28, 2022 by laurarachel4

Max, the angel, has botched his job and now must fix his wrongs. Starring Tammy Blanchard, Seann Gallagher, Vlasta Vrana, Katey Sagal, and Peter Falk. This film is a sequel to Finding John Christmas. Sagal and Falk return as the … Continue reading →

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