Category Archives: F

You’ve Got a Friend (2007) Rated NR

Posted on November 21, 2022 by laurarachel4

A boy who recently lost his parents turns to the town recluse to help him make a soapbox racer. Starring John Schneider, Dylan McLaughlin, and Jason Brooks. This is one of those feel-good Hallmark films. It’s a family film where … Continue reading →

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Sound of Christmas (2016) Rated TV-G

Posted on November 10, 2022 by laurarachel4

A piano teacher falls for a widower who is planning to close down her music school. Starring Lindy Booth, Robin Dunne, and Micah Kalisch. I love Lindy Booth, and in this film she stands out as a likeable character. Dunne … Continue reading →

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The Santa Clause 2 (2002) Rated G

Posted on October 31, 2022 by laurarachel4

Scott Calvin has been Santa Claus for 8 years, but he still needs to find a Mrs. Claus. Starring Tim Allen, Elizabeth Mitchell, and David Krumholtz. This movie series is one that I believe will become a classic holiday film … Continue reading →

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Bluey (Disney) Rated TV-Y

Posted on October 26, 2022 by laurarachel4

An Australian Blue Heeler Cattle Dog puppy has fun every day with her family and friends. Starring David McCormack, Melanie Zanetti, and Brad Elliott.  This is a cute little show for kids. It’s not really educational, but the everydayness of … Continue reading →

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Advantageous (2015) Rated NR

Posted on October 22, 2022 by laurarachel4

In the future where opulence hides the economic hardship, a single mother tries to keep going despite the instability in the world. Starring Jacqueline Kim, James Urbaniak, and Freya Adams. I thought this film showed a brilliant take on where … Continue reading →

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A Family Reunion Christmas (2019) Rated NR

Posted on October 11, 2022 by laurarachel4

The McKellans celebrate the holiday season with family, forgiveness, and empathy. Starring Tia Mowry-Hardrict, Anthony Alabi, and Talia Jackson. This is a short Christmas TV Special. I haven’t watched the series before, but while the family gets together for the … Continue reading →

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Second Star to the Left (2001) Rated NR

Posted on October 10, 2022 by laurarachel4

A hamster, a rabbit, and a guinea pig are on a journey to deliver a present that was lost by Santa. Starring Hugh Laurie, Barbara Windsor, and Mark Williams. This short story about the Christmas season is cute. The little … Continue reading →

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Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey (1977) Rated TV-G

Posted on September 22, 2022 by laurarachel4

An outcast donkey in Roman Judea finds his destiny on the way to Bethlehem. Starring Roger Miller, Brenda Vaccaro, and Paul Frees. This is one of the lesser-known Rankin/Bass productions. Although, it is one of my favorites during the holiday … Continue reading →

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Florence Foster Jenkins (2016) Rated PG-13

Posted on August 25, 2022 by laurarachel4

An heiress longs to be an opera singer but has a terrible singing voice. Based on a true story. Starring Meryl Streep, Hugh Grant, and Simon Helberg. This film doesn’t really have a cinematic problem. The main issue I have … Continue reading →

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The BFG (2016) Rated PG

Posted on August 10, 2022 by laurarachel4

An orphaned girl befriends a giant who takes her to Giant Country in order to stop the man-eating giants from invading the human world. Based on the book by Roald Dahl. Starring Mark Rylance, Ruby Barnhill, and Penelope Wilton. I … Continue reading →

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