Category Archives: F

Life of Pi (2012) Rated PG

Posted on May 19, 2017 by laurarachel4

A young man and a Bengal tiger both survive a disaster at sea; now they both must learn to survive together. Based on the book by Yann Martel. Starring Suraj Sharma, Irrfan Khan, Ayush Tandon. Life of Pi tells a … Continue reading →

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Wreck-It Ralph (2012) Rated PG

Posted on May 17, 2017 by laurarachel4

A video game villain looks for ways to become the hero. Starring John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman, Jack McBrayer, Jane Lynch, Alan Tudyk, Mindy Kaling, Ed O’Neill, Dennis Haysbert. I was pleasantly surprised by this film. I wondered what Disney … Continue reading →

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At Jesus’ Side (2008) Rated PG

Posted on May 15, 2017 by laurarachel4

A vagabond dog befriends Jesus during the Holy Week. Starring Lucas Grabeel, Roma Downey, Kathleen Barr. This film follows Jesus through Holy Week with a group of animals that befriend Jesus and want to save him from his death. Jesus’ … Continue reading →

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Rise of the Guardians (2012) Rated PG

Posted on May 8, 2017 by laurarachel4

When an evil spirit descends to Earth, the mythical Guardians must rise to protect the children of the world. Based on the book series, The Guardians of Childhood by William Joyce. Starring  Chris Pine, Alec Baldwin, Jude Law, Isla Fisher, Hugh Jackman. … Continue reading →

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Cirque Du Soleil: Worlds Away (2012) Rated PG

Posted on May 6, 2017 by laurarachel4

A young woman falls for an aerialist when they enter the world of Cirque Du Soleil. Then, they become separated and must travel between tent worlds to reconnect with each other. Starring Erica Linz, Igor Zaripov, Lutz Halbhubner. This movie … Continue reading →

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Miss Sloane (2016) Rated R

Posted on May 2, 2017 by laurarachel4

Elizabeth Sloane is a lobbyist who is willing to break the rules to get the results that she wants. Starring Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Jessica Chastain, Michael Stuhlbarg, Mark Strong, John Lithgow, Alison Pill, Sam Waterston. I have mixed feelings about this … Continue reading →

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Mr. Selfridge (PBS) Rated PG

Posted on April 29, 2017 by laurarachel4

Based on the real-life story of the American founder of London’s department store, Selfridge’s. Based on the book, Shopping, Seduction & Mr Selfridge by Lindy Woodhead. Starring Ron Cook, Jeremy Piven, Tom Goodman-Hill. A brilliantly executed show, I was pleasantly … Continue reading →

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Mary Kills People (Lifetime) Rated TV-MA

Posted on April 28, 2017 by laurarachel4

 A single mother is an ER doctor by day and an angel of death by night, helping terminally ill patients end their lives. Starring Caroline Dhavernas, Jay Ryan, Richard Short, Lyriq Bent, Greg Bryk, Abigail Winter, Grace Lynn Kung, Katie … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016) Rated PG-13

Posted on April 21, 2017 by laurarachel4

The adventures of Newt Scamander in New York’s community of witches and wizards. Based on the novel by  J. K. Rowling. Starring Eddie Redmayne, Sam Redford, Scott Goldman, Colin Farrell, Samantha Morton, Jon Voight, Ron Perlman, Johnny Depp. I’ve never been … Continue reading →

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The Intouchables (2011) Rated R

Posted on April 20, 2017 by laurarachel4

When an aristocrat becomes a quadriplegic, he hires a man from the projects to help care for him. Based on the true story of Philippe Pozzo di Borgo and Abdel Sellou. Starring François Cluzet, Omar Sy, Anne Le Ny. This is … Continue reading →

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