Category Archives: M

Fever Ray: Dry and Dusty (2013) Rated NR

Posted on January 11, 2016 by laurarachel4

A short music video that tells the story of the struggle to create life the way you want it. Starring Thira Thira. I have never liked electronic pop, but I watched this music video because a lot of people recommended … Continue reading →

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Deck the Halls (2011) Rated TV-PG

Posted on January 2, 2016 by laurarachel4

Based on the book by Carol Higgins Clark and Mary Higgins Clark. Detective Regan Reilly and amateur sleuth Alvirah Meehan investigate the kidnapping of Regan’s father. Starring Kathy Najimy, Eric Johnson, Scottie Thompson I found this film enjoyable, more as … Continue reading →

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The Muppets (2011) PG

Posted on December 12, 2015 by Aimee

A life-long Muppets fan and his brother must get the old Muppets gang back together for one last show to save their dilapidated studio from a nasty oil tycoon.  Starring Jason Segel, Amy Adams, Chris Cooper, Rashida Jones. Our family … Continue reading →

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Treasure Island (2012) Rated NR

Posted on December 3, 2015 by laurarachel4

Jim Hawkins is the only one who can successfully get a schooner to an island full of treasure. Based on the novel by Robert Louis Stevenson. Starring Eddie Izzard, Toby Regbo, Rupert Penry-Jones, Donald Sutherland, Elijah Wood, Shirley Henderson. This … Continue reading →

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The Mystery of Edwin Drood (2012) Rated NR

Posted on November 26, 2015 by laurarachel4

A Masterpiece production of Charles Dickens’ unfinished book, The  Mystery of Edwin Drood. Starring Matthew Rhys, Freddie Fox, Tamzin Merchant. This has to be one of the worst productions I have seen depicting one of Charles  Dickens’ works. I’m not … Continue reading →

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Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close (2011) Rated PG-13

Posted on November 21, 2015 by laurarachel4

A nine-year-old, autistic inventor searches for the lock to a key his father left him after he died in the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. Based on the novel by Jonathan Safran Foer.  Starring Tom Hanks, Thomas Horn, … Continue reading →

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Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (CW) Rated TV-14

Posted on November 20, 2015 by laurarachel4

An ambitious young woman living in New York runs into her old boyfriend from summer camp, and on a whim, decides to follow him out to California in hopes of rekindling their relationship. Starring Rachel Bloom, Vincent Rodriguez III, Santino … 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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Quantico (ABC) Rated TV-14

Posted on October 25, 2015 by laurarachel4

A young group of FBI recruits at Quantico face scrutiny when one of them is suspected to be a terrorist. Starring Priyanka Chopra, Jake McLaughlin, Johanna Braddy This is one of the best shows of the season.  The storyline is strong, with effective … Continue reading →

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Tut (2015) Rated NR

Posted on October 8, 2015 by laurarachel4

A miniseries about King Tutankhamun’s reign. Starring Ben Kingsley, Avan Jogia, Sibylla Deen, Alexander Siddig, Kylie Bunbury, Peter Gadiot, Iddo Goldberg, Nonso Anozie, Alistair Toovey, Steve Toussaint, Kaizer Akhtar, Geoffrey Burton, Leon Lopez When I first heard about this miniseries, I was excited to see how his story would translate onto the screen, … Continue reading →

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