Category Archives: Movie reviews

Gandhi (1982) Rated PG

Posted on October 24, 2023 by laurarachel4

 The film chronicles the life of an Indian lawyer turned activist. Starring Ben Kingsley, Rohini Hattangadi, and Roshan Seth.  The performance of Kingsley as Gandhi is excellent. There are a number of things I dislike about the film that aren’t … Continue reading →

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Hot Shots! (1991) Rated PG-13

Posted on October 23, 2023 by laurarachel4

A parody of Top Gun, where a unstable fighter pilot must over come the ghost of his father and save a mission. Starring Charlie Sheen, Cary Elwes, and Valeria Golino. This film is a wonderful parody of Top Gun; it … Continue reading →

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G.I. Jane (1997) Rated R

Posted on October 22, 2023 by laurarachel4

 A female senator enrolls a woman into the Combined Reconnaissance Team training. Starring Demi Moore, Viggo Mortensen, and Anne Bancroft.  This film is excellent in the fact that it shows what it’s like for a woman in a male-dominated military … Continue reading →

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Empire of Light (2022) Rated R

Posted on October 19, 2023 by laurarachel4

 A film about human connection during turbulent times. Starring Olivia Colman, Micheal Ward, and Colin Firth.  This is a brilliant story about people with personal problems and struggle with them while connecting with those around them. It’s brilliantly told, and … Continue reading →

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Framed for Murder: A Fixer Upper Mystery (2017) Rated NR

Posted on October 18, 2023 by laurarachel4

An investigative reporter buys a mansion and hires a contractor to help fix it up. Of course, they find a dead body and need to investigate. Starring Jewel, Colin Ferguson, and Erin Karpluk. While I love both Jewel and Ferguson, … Continue reading →

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Enchanted Kingdom (2014) Rated G

Posted on October 17, 2023 by laurarachel4

 A documentary on the world we live in while showcasing the wild creatures that inhabit it. Starring Idris Elba, Lambert Wilson, and Lillie-Mae Stewart.  The cinematography is good, and the timelapse of the film is spectacular. Those are the only … Continue reading →

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Foxfire (1987) Rated PG

Posted on October 16, 2023 by laurarachel4

Annie and Hestor Nations love living off the land in the Blue Ridge Mountains, but when Hestor dies, Annie has to decide if she can make it in the mountains alone. Starring Jessica Tandy, Hume Cronyn, and John Denver. This … Continue reading →

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Emil and the Detectives (1964) Rated NR

Posted on October 15, 2023 by laurarachel4

Emil heads to Berlin to see his grandmother and along the way he runs into robbers who’ve stolen his money. He and a group of young detectives search for it. Based on the book by  Erich Kästner. Starring Walter Slezak, … Continue reading →

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The Blind Side (2009) Rated PG-13

Posted on October 13, 2023 by laurarachel4

 The story of Michael Oher, a homeless teenage boy, who was taken in by a family that helps him achieve his dreams. Starring Sandra Bullock, Tim McGraw, and Quinton Aaron.  While all true story films tend to exaggerate on the … Continue reading →

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Fireproof (2008) Rated PG

Posted on October 12, 2023 by laurarachel4

A firefighter tries to save his marriage by doing a Love Dare. Starring Kirk Cameron, Erin Bethea, and Ken Bevel. I know why a number of people don’t like this film. It’s, of course, low budgeted and does have the … Continue reading →

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