Category Archives: German Film

Vampyr (1932) Rated NR

Posted on November 24, 2021 by laurarachel4

A drifter who is obsessed with the supernatural finds himself at a hotel where a girl is slowly turning into a vampire. Starring Julian West, Maurice Schutz, and Rena Mandel. This film, I’m sure, would have been wonderful at its … Continue reading →

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Killing Blue (1988) Rated R

Posted on January 3, 2020 by laurarachel4

A police commissioner and his assistant team together to solve murders in Berlin’s underground drug and prostitution ganglands. Starring Armin Mueller-Stahl, Morgan Fairchild, and Frank Stallone. This film doesn’t make sense. It’s takes place in Berlin, but everyone speaks English. … Continue reading →

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Too Young to Die (Netflix) Rated NR

Posted on October 24, 2019 by laurarachel4

A series represents the lives and deaths of celebrities that passed away way too young. Starring Paul Bendelow, Karla Schlender, and Tim Kazurinsky. This was an interesting show, as the celebrities’ friends, families, and coworkers talk about their loved one’s … Continue reading →

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Isle of Dogs (2018) Rated PG-13

Posted on August 19, 2018 by laurarachel4

A boy looks for his dog on the Isle of Dogs. Starring Bryan Cranston, Koyu Rankin, and Edward Norton. This is a typical Wes Anderson film; it has style, but it’s lost on the substance. It’s Anderson’s stylistic film-making on display. … Continue reading →

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Everything Will Be Fine (2015) Rated NR

Posted on June 17, 2018 by laurarachel4

While mindlessly driving around town, a writer accidentally hits and kills a child. Starring James Franco, Peter Miller, and Gilbert Wahiakeron. This film really delves into forgiveness and guilt. Franco plays the writer brilliantly as he struggles with the consequences of … Continue reading →

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Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters (2013) Rated R

Posted on January 30, 2018 by laurarachel4

Hansel and Gretel are bounty hunters that track down witches. When the blood moon rises, they learn that there is a new evil that’ll remind them of their past. Starring Jeremy Renner, Gemma Arterton, Famke Janssen. A twisted version of the … Continue reading →

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Flypaper (2011) Rated NR

Posted on November 21, 2017 by laurarachel4

 A man is caught between two robberies at the same bank with the teller that he is secretly in love with. Starring Patrick Dempsey, Ashley Judd, Tim Blake Nelson, Mekhi Phifer, Jeffrey Tambor. I enjoyed this film. It’s not perfect: at times it falls … Continue reading →

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Abraham (1993) Rated NR

Posted on September 13, 2017 by laurarachel4

 The Old Testament story of Abraham and his family as  they are tested by God. Starring Andrea Prodan, Gottfried John, Kevin McNally, Richard Harris, Barbara Hershey. This portrayal of the life of Abraham did an excellent job of incorporating both the historical and biblical aspects … Continue reading →

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The Neverending Story (1984) Rated PG

Posted on June 7, 2017 by laurarachel4

A boy discovers a fantasy world through the pages of an old book. Based on the novel by Michael Ende. Starring Barret Oliver, Gerald McRaney, Chris Eastman, Noah Hathaway. A wonderful fantasy about a boy named Bastian who struggles with his … Continue reading →

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Der Skipper (1990) Rated R

Posted on June 29, 2015 by laurarachel4

A washed out, drunken sailor gets tricked into taking two British women to the West Indies. Starring Jürgen Prochnow, Patsy Kensit, Elizabeth Hurley This psychological thriller kept me on my toes.  Of course, you know that someone will die going … Continue reading →

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