Category Archives: Movie reviews

Betsy & Irv (2022) Rated NR

Posted on July 23, 2023 by laurarachel4

A hero comes to Betsy’s help as she confronts a predator, an institution, and a justice system. Starring Irv Pankey and Betsy Sailor. In the 70s, Betsy was attacked and sexually assaulted. She came forward to prosecute the perpetrator who … Continue reading →

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Silence (2016) Rated R

Posted on July 22, 2023 by laurarachel4

In the 17th Century, two Jesuit Priests travel to Japan to find their mentor, who may be an apostate. Based on the novel by Shūsaku Endō. Starring Andrew Garfield, Adam Driver, and Liam Neeson. Wow! The film does a wonderful … Continue reading →

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Return of the White Shark (2023) Rated NR

Posted on July 21, 2023 by laurarachel4

A group of Great White Sharks have begun to appear at beaches that are great tourist attractions, but why are they coming there and what are they hunting? Starring David Weeden. This show tries to find out why sharks are … Continue reading →

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Patriots Day (2016) Rated R

Posted on July 19, 2023 by laurarachel4

The story and aftermath of the bombings at the Boston Marathon in 2013. Starring Mark Wahlberg, Dicky Eklund Jr., and Michael Marchand. This film brings to life the facts of what happened on April 15th, 2013. We see the planning, the … Continue reading →

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Shark Eat Shark (2023) Rated NR

Posted on July 18, 2023 by laurarachel4

 Scientists investigate shark attacks on other sharks. Starring Enrico Gennari and Lacey Williams. This is an interesting documentary. We have scientists that, for years, believed the Great White Shark hunted and killed other sharks, so they tagged other smaller sharks … Continue reading →

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Office Christmas Party (2016) Rated R

Posted on July 17, 2023 by laurarachel4

When a branch manager gets word that they plan to shut down his branch, he throws an office party in order to land a big client. Starring Jason Bateman, Olivia Munn, and T.J. Miller. I really am tired of these … Continue reading →

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Morning Show Mystery: Mortal Mishaps (2018) Rated NR

Posted on July 13, 2023 by laurarachel4

Billie Blessing bakes a cake on her morning show, and after the show, her boss gets the cake. He ends up dead, and she is framed for the murder. Starring Holly Robinson Peete, Rick Fox, and Karen Robinson.  This is … Continue reading →

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Morning Show Mystery: Murder on the Menu (2018) Rated TV-G

Posted on July 11, 2023 by laurarachel4

When a dead body is found in the car of a guest on Billie Blessings’ Morning Show, she joins in the investigation to find out ‘whodunit.’ Starring Holly Robinson Peete, Rick Fox, and Karen Robinson.  I thought the first film … Continue reading →

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Kicking & Screaming (2005) Rated PG

Posted on July 7, 2023 by laurarachel4

Phil Weston, who grew up in a competitive home, takes on coaching a kids soccer team. Starring Will Ferrell, Robert Duvall, and Mike Ditka. I have never really thought of Will Ferrell as funny. His style has the lacing of … Continue reading →

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Hailey Dean Mysteries: Death on Duty (2019) Rated TV-PG

Posted on July 6, 2023 by laurarachel4

 Hailey Dean investigates the death of her investigator friend, Finch’s old marine buddy. Starring Kellie Martin, Viv Leacock, and Matthew MacCaull.  This film really is poorly written, more so than other Hallmark films. The dialogue is a little stilted.  The … Continue reading →

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