Category Archives: Movie reviews

The Happening (2008) Rated R

Posted on September 30, 2022 by laurarachel4

A family struggles to survive a plague that causes people to commit suicide. Starring Mark Wahlberg, Zooey Deschanel, and John Leguizamo. This film isn’t the best of M. Night Shyamalan’s films, but it still has the classic storytelling that is … Continue reading →

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Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town (1970) Rated TV-G

Posted on September 29, 2022 by laurarachel4

A mailman tells the story of how we got Santa Claus. Based on the song from 1934 by Eddie Cantor. Starring Fred Astaire, Mickey Rooney, and Keenan Wynn. This film is one that should be a tradition every year at … Continue reading →

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Rudolph’s Shiny New Year (1976) Rated TV-G

Posted on September 27, 2022 by laurarachel4

Rudolph must find baby New Year before midnight on New Year’s Eve. Starring Red Skelton, Frank Gorshin, and Morey Amsterdam. This film is the continuation of Rudolph’s story. This time he is on a mission to find Happy, the baby … Continue reading →

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Chaos (2005) Rated R

Posted on September 26, 2022 by laurarachel4

Two cops, a veteran and a rookie, pursue a seasoned bank robber. Starring Jason Statham, Ryan Phillippe, and Wesley Snipes. This film ends up better than when it first started out. I wasn’t expecting much. I thought it may be … Continue reading →

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One Starry Christmas (2014) Rated TV-G

Posted on September 24, 2022 by laurarachel4

Holly travels by bus to meet her boyfriend for Christmas but along the way, she meets a cowboy. Starring Sarah Carter, Damon Runyan, and Paul Popowich. This is a typical Hallmark Christmas romance film so the script isn’t the best. … Continue reading →

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Lightyear (2022) Rated PG

Posted on September 23, 2022 by laurarachel4

Buzz Lightyear spends years trying to make it back home. Starring Chris Evans, Keke Palmer, and Peter Sohn.  I’m rather surprised by this film and it’s not a good surprise. First, this film must be a stand-alone film. It’s not … 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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My Friends Tigger and Pooh – Super Sleuth Christmas Movie (2007) Rated NR

Posted on September 20, 2022 by laurarachel4

Pooh and friends try to rescue Santa’s trainee reindeer, Holly. Starring Dee Bradley Baker, Mikaila Baumel, and Kimberlea Berg. This film was made for kids, and it’s an extended episode of the series, My Friends Tigger and Pooh. The animation … Continue reading →

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Maneater (2022) Rated R

Posted on September 19, 2022 by laurarachel4

A group of friends is stalked by a man-eating shark. Starring Nicky Whelan, Trace Adkins, and Shane West.  It’s not surprising that this is a typical horror film where there is a lack of script and the actors try to … Continue reading →

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Mickey’s Christmas Carol (1983) Rated G

Posted on September 17, 2022 by laurarachel4

The classic Charles Dickens Christmas Carol is portrayed by classic Disney animated characters. Starring Alan Young, Wayne Allwine, and Hal Smith. This is one of those classics that should be watched every season, especially if you enjoy Dickens’ classic Christmas … Continue reading →

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