Category Archives: H

Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (2013) Rated PG-13

Posted on May 5, 2014 by laurarachel4

A chronicle of Nelson Mandela’s life from his childhood in a rural village through to his inauguration as the first democratically elected president of South Africa. Based on the book by Nelson Mandela. Starring Idris Elba, Naomie Harris, Tony Kgoroge … Continue reading →

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Follow the Stars Home (2001) Rated NR

Posted on April 5, 2014 by laurarachel4

A newlywed woman finds herself alone with a neurological disordered child to raise. Based on the novel by Luanne Rice with the same title. Starring Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Campbell Scott, Eric Close I appreciated this film but the story is heartrending but … Continue reading →

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A Ring By Spring (2014) Rated TV-G

Posted on March 31, 2014 by laurarachel4

A woman who has never given marriage a second thought meets a fortune-teller, who tells her she’ll have a ring by spring. Starring Rachel Boston, Kirby Morrow, Jesse Moss This was a cute but usual fare for a Hallmark movie. … Continue reading →

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12 Years A Slave (2013) Rated R

Posted on March 30, 2014 by laurarachel4

In 1841, a free man in the north gets sold into slavery in the southern United States. Based on the true story of Solomon Northup and his book 12 Years A Slave. Starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, Dwight Henry, Dickie Gravois, Quvenzhané Wallis … Continue reading →

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Saw: The Final Chapter (2010) Rated R

Posted on March 19, 2014 by laurarachel4

A battle rages over Jigsaw’s legacy while a group of survivors come together as one of the survivors secret’s bring new terror. Starring Tobin Bell, Costas Mandylor, Betsy Russell, Cary Elwes, Sean Patrick Flanery This film is a nice neatly … Continue reading →

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My Gal Sunday (2014) Rated NR

Posted on February 16, 2014 by laurarachel4

A crime fighting couple put their ability to work when their parents are kidnapped. Based on the book by Mary Higgins Clark. Starring Rachel Blanchard, Cameron Mathison, Steve Bacic, Jack Wagner The filmmakers seem to think we’ve read the book and … Continue reading →

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The Conjuring (2013) Rated R

Posted on February 9, 2014 by laurarachel4

Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren help a family whose terrorized by a dark presence in their house. Starring Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, Lili Taylor, Ron Livingston Wow, I screamed a couple of times. I’m not much of a horror … Continue reading →

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The Watsons Go To Birmingham (2013) Rated PG

Posted on February 7, 2014 by laurarachel4

In 1963, an African-American family travel from Michigan to Alabama. Based on the book by Christopher Paul Curtis. Starring Bryce Clyde Jenkins, Harrison Knight, Skai Jackson, Anika Noni Rose, David Alan Grier This isn’t a bad film. I rather enjoyed it. I … Continue reading →

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Hitched for the Holidays (2012) Rated PG-13

Posted on February 1, 2014 by laurarachel4

A couple get together for the holidays to keep their overburdening family off them about their relationships. Starring Joey Lawrence, Emily Hampshire, Linda Darlow, Marilu Henner This is a typical Hallmark Christmas Romance movie. It has a great story line with … Continue reading →

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June in January (2014) Rated TV-G

Posted on January 30, 2014 by laurarachel4

A bride whose dream is to have a perfect June wedding but as she starts planning roadblocks seem to come at every turn. Starring Brooke D’Orsay, Wes Brown, Marilu Henner This movie is much deeper than a bridezilla. Sure, the … Continue reading →

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