Category Archives: Movie reviews

The Dolly Sisters (1945) Rated NR

Posted on October 23, 2022 by laurarachel4

Two sisters become entertainers in the early 1900s. Based on a true story. Starring Betty Grable, John Payne, and June Haver. This film is the fictional story of the Dolly sisters, who were identical twins that became famous during WWI … Continue reading →

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Advantageous (2015) Rated NR

Posted on October 22, 2022 by laurarachel4

In the future where opulence hides the economic hardship, a single mother tries to keep going despite the instability in the world. Starring Jacqueline Kim, James Urbaniak, and Freya Adams. I thought this film showed a brilliant take on where … Continue reading →

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Before the Rains (2007) Rated PG-13

Posted on October 21, 2022 by laurarachel4

An English spice baron moves to India at the end of the Raj years. Starring Linus Roache, Rahul Bose, and Nandita Das. This film isn’t just a romance between a British baron and an Indian housekeeper – it covers the … Continue reading →

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Suicide Squad (2016) Rated PG-13

Posted on October 18, 2022 by laurarachel4

A government agency recruits the most dangerous incarcerated super-villains for a new task force. Starring Will Smith, Jaime FitzSimons, and Ike Barinholtz. I was disappointed with this film. For one thing, there isn’t much substance, which for superhero films you … Continue reading →

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The U.S. and the Holocaust (2022) Rated TV-14

Posted on October 17, 2022 by laurarachel4

A documentary looks at the U.S.’s involvement with the Holocaust and the challenge to democracy. Starring Guy Stern, Deborah Lipstadt, and Rebecca Erbelding. I was not impressed with this new documentary from Ken Burns. This one toes the line of … Continue reading →

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Storks (2016) Rated PG

Posted on October 16, 2022 by laurarachel4

Storks no longer deliver babies; they have moved on to delivering packages, but when an order comes in for a baby, a delivery stork must find a way to deliver it. Starring Andy Samberg, Katie Crown, and Kelsey Grammer. This … Continue reading →

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DreamWorks Holiday Classics (2011) Rated UR

Posted on October 15, 2022 by laurarachel4

The classic holiday stories feature the characters of Shrek, How to Train Your Dragon, and Madagascar. Starring Ben Stiller, David Schwimmer, Chris Rock, Jada Pinkett Smith, Jay Baruchel, and Gerard Butler. This holiday classic includes Christmas tales from each of … Continue reading →

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Solace (2015) Rated R

Posted on October 12, 2022 by laurarachel4

A psychic works for the FBI in order to find a serial killer. Starring Anthony Hopkins, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, and Abbie Cornish. For the most part, this film has an interesting premise. The storyline is that there’s a serial killer … Continue reading →

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A Family Reunion Christmas (2019) Rated NR

Posted on October 11, 2022 by laurarachel4

The McKellans celebrate the holiday season with family, forgiveness, and empathy. Starring Tia Mowry-Hardrict, Anthony Alabi, and Talia Jackson. This is a short Christmas TV Special. I haven’t watched the series before, but while the family gets together for the … Continue reading →

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Second Star to the Left (2001) Rated NR

Posted on October 10, 2022 by laurarachel4

A hamster, a rabbit, and a guinea pig are on a journey to deliver a present that was lost by Santa. Starring Hugh Laurie, Barbara Windsor, and Mark Williams. This short story about the Christmas season is cute. The little … Continue reading →

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