Category Archives: F

Kung Fu Panda 3 (2016) Rated PG

Posted on July 19, 2016 by laurarachel4

The continuing story of Po the Panda as he faces two threats: one supernatural, the other closer to home. Starring  Jack Black, Bryan Cranston, Dustin Hoffman, Angelina Jolie, J.K. Simmons, Jackie Chan, Seth Rogen, Lucy Liu, David Cross, Kate Hudson. … Continue reading →

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Holly’s Holiday (2012) Rated TV-14

Posted on July 14, 2016 by laurarachel4

When an ad exec dreams of her perfect job, perfect life, and the perfect guy, she wakes up to find that her perfect man is a mannequin who has come to life.  Now, she must decide if “perfect” is perfect for … Continue reading →

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Beasts of the Southern Wild (2012) Rated PG-13

Posted on July 10, 2016 by laurarachel4

As the ice caps melt and flood the bayou where six-year-old Hushpuppy lives, she must find courage and love to survive. Starring Quvenzhané Wallis, Dwight Henry, Levy Easterly. Coming into this film, I was unaware of the ice caps melting … Continue reading →

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Come Dance with Me (2012) Rated PG-13

Posted on July 5, 2016 by laurarachel4

Jack wants to impress his future in-laws, so in preparation for the proposal, he takes dance lessons. Starring Andrew McCarthy, Michelle Nolden, Stephanie Anne Mills. This wasn’t a bad film; it reminded me of  Shall We Dance?. Only here, we … Continue reading →

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Christmas Every Day (1996) Rated NR

Posted on July 1, 2016 by laurarachel4

Billy is not having a good Christmas, and to make matters worse, his sister wishes for Christmas to be everyday, thus making Billy relive Christmas Day over and over.  Based on William Dean Howells’s 1892 short story, Christmas Every Day. Starring … Continue reading →

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Christmas Do-Over (2006) Rated PG

Posted on June 27, 2016 by laurarachel4

Kevin wants to be included with his son and ex-wife for Christmas; then his son wishes for Christmas to be everyday, and Kevin gets stuck reliving Christmas day after day. Starring Jay Mohr, Daphne Zuniga, David Millbern. To be honest, … Continue reading →

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Christmas Angel (2012) Rated NR

Posted on June 25, 2016 by laurarachel4

Christmas wishes are granted in front of an abandoned house, which leads a girl to discover a woman living there. Starring Della Reese, Teri Polo, Tamera Mowry-Housley, Kevin Sorbo, Izabela Vidovic. What a treat this film is!  Clean, uplifting, and … Continue reading →

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Baby’s First Christmas (2012) Rated NR

Posted on June 22, 2016 by laurarachel4

Feuding colleagues get thrown together after their siblings fall for each other. Starring Casper Van Dien, Rachel Wilson, Ella Ballentine. This Hallmark film has something most Hallmark films don’t have: characters with real problems. They struggle with jobs, money and … Continue reading →

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A Fairly Odd Christmas (2012) Rated NR

Posted on June 14, 2016 by laurarachel4

Timmy Turner has gone overboard with his wish giving and now that Christmas is around the corner, what is Santa going to do? Timmy needs to save Christmas and get himself off the naughty list. Starring Drake Bell, Daniella Monet, … Continue reading →

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The Road to Christmas (2006) Rated TV-PG

Posted on June 2, 2016 by laurarachel4

A fashion photographer on the way to her Christmas wedding gets stranded in middle America. She finds a ride with a teacher and his 13-year old daughter. Starring Jennifer Grey, Megan Park, Clark Gregg. I really liked this film, partly … Continue reading →

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