Category Archives: F

The Martian (2015) Rated PG-13

Posted on November 18, 2015 by laurarachel4

Astronaut Mark Watney accidentally gets left on Mars. Now, he must learn to survive on this hostile planet. Based on the novel by Andy Weir.  Starring Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Kristen Wiig, Jeff Daniels, Michael Peña, Sean Bean, Kate Mara, … Continue reading →

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Call Me Mrs. Miracle (2010) Rated NR

Posted on November 14, 2015 by laurarachel4

Mrs. Miracle comes to Finley’s Department Store to spread some Christmas cheer. The department store is in financially trouble, and the owners and customers have no idea what miracles Mrs. Miracle has in store for them. (Renamed Miracle in Manhattan.) … Continue reading →

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The Christmas Choir (2008) Rated NR

Posted on November 2, 2015 by laurarachel4

Dumped by his fiancée before Christmas, an accountant meets a homeless man who teaches him what’s important in life. Starring Jason Gedrick, Tyrone Benskin, Michael Sarrazin, Marianne Farley, Rhea Perlman. A pleasant change of pace for the season, this film … Continue reading →

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Moonlight and Mistletoe (2008) Rated TV-G

Posted on October 30, 2015 by laurarachel4

Nick Crosby  runs Santaville, a year-round Christmas village. When he takes a fall, his daughter must return home to the village that she left years ago. Starring: Tom Arnold, Candace Cameron Bure, Matt Walton, Christopher Wiehl This isn’t one of my favorite Hallmark … Continue reading →

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Mandie and the Forgotten Christmas (2011) Rated G

Posted on October 27, 2015 by laurarachel4

When Mandie visits her school’s forbidden attic, she discovers a Christmas secret. Based off of Lois Gladys Leppard book series. Starring Kelly Washington, Amanda Waters, Joanna Daniel This is a lovely film for families. Despite its low production value, the story line … Continue reading →

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Fred Claus (2007) Rated PG

Posted on October 20, 2015 by laurarachel4

Santa’s brother has to move to the North Pole. Starring Vince Vaughn, Paul Giamatti, John Michael Higgins, Miranda Richardson, Rachel Weisz, Kathy Bates, Ludacris, Elizabeth Banks This film began well enough; I love the idea of sibling rivalry between Santa and his brother.  However, as the film went … Continue reading →

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Home Fires (PBS) Rated NR

Posted on October 19, 2015 by laurarachel4

This series follows a group of women in a small English village during World War II. Based on the book Jambusters by Julie Summers. Starring Clare Calbraith, Brian Fletcher, Samantha Bond, Ruth Gemmell, Claire Price, Daniel Ryan, Claire Rushbrook, Daisy Badger, Frances Grey, Fenella Woolgar, Leanne Best, Mark Bazeley, Leila Mimmack, Ed Stoppard This … Continue reading →

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Christmas Mail (2010) Rated TV-PG

Posted on October 15, 2015 by laurarachel4

A mysterious woman who works at the post office, answering mail sent to Santa, captures the heart of a disillusioned mail carrier. Starring Ashley Scott, A.J. Buckley, Lochlyn Munro This is a cute romantic comedy for the Christmas season. I enjoyed watching A.J. … Continue reading →

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Christmas Cupid (2010) Rated PG-13

Posted on October 12, 2015 by laurarachel4

When the top client of a successful public relations professional dies, she begins haunting her as a “Jacob Marley,” using her ex-boyfriends as the ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future.  Will she overcome her workaholic ways and find true … Continue reading →

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Battle of the Bulbs (2010) Rated TV-PG

Posted on October 10, 2015 by laurarachel4

Neighbors, who used to be best friends, battle for the best Christmas decorated house. Starring Daniel Stern, Matt Frewer, Allison Hossack This film is very much like the film Deck the Halls back in 2006, but this one has the added twist of … Continue reading →

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