Category Archives: Canadian Films

Cedar Cove (Hallmark) Rated TV-PG

Posted on June 13, 2018 by laurarachel4

Based on the book series by Debbie Macomber, Cedar Cove follows the life of Judge Olivia Lockhart in the town of Cedar Cove. Starring Andie MacDowell, Dylan Neal, and Sarah Smyth. This is a wonderful series that highlights the ups and downs … Continue reading →

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The Wedding Chapel (2013) Rated NR

Posted on April 3, 2018 by laurarachel4

While home visiting her mom, Sarah finds herself entangled in rescuing a church that’s in danger of closing. Starring Emmanuelle Vaugier, Shelley Long, and Mark Deklin. I wish I could enjoy this film more than I did. The Wedding Chapel is … Continue reading →

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Shoot the Messenger (WGN) Rated TV-MA

Posted on March 14, 2018 by laurarachel4

A young journalist working on her first murder case becomes embroiled in the case. Starring  Elyse Levesque, Lucas Bryant, Lyriq Bent. This is a gritty crime drama that sucks you right into the story. At the lead is a young … Continue reading →

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A Holiday Trap (2017) Rated TV-PG

Posted on January 13, 2018 by laurarachel4

A soon-to-be-divorced couple on the way to their lawyer’s office gets stuck in an elevator. Starring Lucia Walters, Colin Lawrence, Alistair Abell. This short is another taste of holiday magic. (Spoiler alert) While a married couple is stuck in an elevator, … Continue reading →

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Star Spangled Banners (2013) Rated NR

Posted on December 10, 2017 by laurarachel4

 The Banner siblings used to work as a rock band until their sister decided to leave the group. Fifteen years later, their mother tries to reunite the family.  Starring Christian Campbell, Brooke White, Michael Barbuto, Kristin Booth. A typical Hallmark film, except that romance … Continue reading →

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Wind At My Back (CBC) Rated NR

Posted on October 10, 2017 by laurarachel4

A recently widowed woman during the Depression is forced by her mother-in-law to give up her children. Starring Shirley Douglas, Kathryn Greenwood, Dylan Provencher, Tyrone Savage. This is a show I have had on my to watch list for a long time. After finally … Continue reading →

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VICE Guide to Film (Viceland) Rated NR

Posted on October 4, 2017 by laurarachel4

 An insider’s look into today’s directors. Actors and filmmakers alike talk about their films and what makes them great. Starring James Franco, Harmony Korine, Errol Morris, Zak Penn. This show focuses mainly on the more controversial film directors of our time. There is only … Continue reading →

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Motive (ABC) Rated TV-PG

Posted on September 19, 2017 by laurarachel4

 A Vancouver homicide detective tracks down killers by motive. Starring Kristin Lehman, Louis Ferreira, Brendan Penny, Lauren Holly. I was not impressed with this show, although the premise was  intriguing. In it, a detective tracks down killers by discovering their motives behind each murder. … Continue reading →

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Logan (2017) Rated R

Posted on July 8, 2017 by laurarachel4

In the future, an aging Logan cares for the ailing Professor X, when a young mutant comes and upends Logan’s world as she is pursued by a group who is out to get her. Starring Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, Dafne … Continue reading →

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After All These Years (2013) Rated NR

Posted on June 24, 2017 by laurarachel4

A woman is wrongfully accused of murdering her ex-husband. She sets out to find the real killer before she is arrested on the day of his funeral. Starring Wendie Malick, Andrea Martin, Martha Burns. This Hallmark movie has a perfect … Continue reading →

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