Category Archives: Fantasy

‘Twas the Night Before Christmas (1974) Rated TV-G

Posted on December 16, 2017 by laurarachel4

When a town learns that Santa isn’t coming to visit them this year because of an insulting letter, they band together to make it right. Starring Joel Grey, Tammy Grimes, John McGiver, George Gobel. This is the perfect retelling of the classic book ‘Twas … Continue reading →

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The Adventures of Tom Thumb and Thumbelina (2002) Rated G

Posted on December 14, 2017 by laurarachel4

Two people are reunited 15 years after their village was destroyed and learn they are special. Starring Jennifer Love Hewitt, Elijah Wood, Peter Gallagher, Michael Chiklis, Rachel Griffiths. I was looking forward to this story of Tom Thumb and Thumbelina, but it failed to … Continue reading →

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From Time to Time (2009) Rated PG

Posted on November 18, 2017 by laurarachel4

 A boy visiting his grandmother discovers he can travel between two centuries and unlocks family history mysteries. Based on the book, The Chimneys of Green Knowe by Lucy M. Boston. Starring Alex Etel, Timothy Spall, Maggie Smith, Dominic West. I wanted to watch this … Continue reading →

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Heart and Souls (1993) Rated PG-13

Posted on November 9, 2017 by laurarachel4

 A businessman is reunited with his guardian angels from childhood in order for them to pass into the afterlife and giving him a reason to live. Starring Robert Downey Jr., Charles Grodin, Alfre Woodard, Kyra Sedgwick, Tom Sizemore, Elisabeth Shue. This is one of my favorite … Continue reading →

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The Gifted (FOX) Rated TV-14

Posted on November 3, 2017 by laurarachel4

In a world were mutants are distrusted and feared, an institute for mutants works for peace between the two sides. Starring Stephen Moyer, Amy Acker, Sean Teale, Natalie Alyn Lind, Percy Hynes White, Coby Bell, Jamie Chung, Blair Redford, Emma Dumont, Hayley Lovitt, Jermaine Rivers. This show is amazingly written. The … Continue reading →

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The Odd Life of Timothy Green (2012) Rated PG

Posted on October 28, 2017 by laurarachel4

 A couple wishes for a child, so they bury a box in the back yard and grow a one. Starring Jennifer Garner, Joel Edgerton, CJ Adams, Rosemarie DeWitt, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Dianne Wiest, David Morse. The best thing about this film is the positive story of adoption. The … Continue reading →

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Ghost Wars (SYFY) Rated TV-14

Posted on October 17, 2017 by laurarachel4

 In a small remote Alaskan town, an outcast must come to terms with his abilities to save the town from paranormal forces. Starring  Avan Jogia, Kim Coates, Vincent D’Onofrio, Meat Loaf, Sarah Giles, Allison James, Kristin Lehman This show surprised me. It’s not the best show … Continue reading →

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Ghosted (FOX) Rated TV-PG

Posted on October 15, 2017 by laurarachel4

A skeptic is forced to work with a believer in paranormal activity to work on unexplained occurrences in Los Angeles. Starring Craig Robinson, Adam Scott, Ally Walker, Adeel Akhtar, Amber Stevens West. This is the silliest, stupidest show on TV.  It has potential, but it … Continue reading →

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Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (2017) Rated PG-13

Posted on October 12, 2017 by laurarachel4

With the help of Captain Jack Sparrow, Henry Turner searches for the trident of Poseidon to save his father from his curse. Starring Johnny Depp, Javier Bardem, Geoffrey Rush, Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley, Paul McCartney. This is an attempt to reboot a series by moving on to the … Continue reading →

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Man of Steel (2013) Rated PG-13

Posted on October 9, 2017 by laurarachel4

Clark Kent must expose himself as Superman when a group of survivors from his past threaten Earth. Starring  Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Michael Shannon, Diane Lane, Russell Crowe, Kevin Costner, Christopher Meloni. Of all the superheroes, Superman has always been my favorite. I fell in love … Continue reading →

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