Category Archives: Movie reviews

What Lies Beneath (2000) Rated PG-13

Posted on August 19, 2024 by laurarachel4

A woman believes her lakeside home is haunted or she is losing her mind. Starring Michelle Pfeiffer, Katharine Towne, and Miranda Otto. This film brings back the old-style horror films. Pfeiffer and Harrison Ford star as the couple on the … Continue reading →

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The Curse of Frankenstein (1957) Rated NR

Posted on August 18, 2024 by laurarachel4

Baron Victor Frankenstein is accused of murder and while he is waiting for his execution, he tells the story of the creature he built and brought to life. Based on the book by Mary Shelley. Starring Peter Cushing, Hazel Court, … Continue reading →

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Sweet Autumn (2020) Rated TV-G

Posted on August 15, 2024 by laurarachel4

 Aunt Dee has left her candy shop to her niece and a maple farmer. Now they have to come together to find a common ground to work together. Starring Nikki Deloach, Andrew W. Walker, and Daina Leitold.  I do enjoy … Continue reading →

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Sweet Mountain Christmas (2019) Rated TV-G

Posted on August 13, 2024 by laurarachel4

 A country music star returns home and reconnects with an old boyfriend. Starring Megan Hilty, Marcus Rosner, and Teryl Rothery.  This is a typical Christmas romance movie. I thought it was cute. Megan Hilty was perfect for the country music … Continue reading →

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T2 Trainspotting (2017) Rated R

Posted on August 11, 2024 by laurarachel4

 Mark Renton returns to Scotland after twenty years abroad and reunites with his friends. Starring Ewan McGregor, Logan Gillies, and Ben Skelton.  This is a great sequel to the original film that brought us the view of junkies and their … Continue reading →

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The Book of Henry (2017) Rated PG-13

Posted on August 7, 2024 by laurarachel4

A mother uses her son’s notebook to rescue a girl from an abusive home. Starring Naomi Watts, Jaeden Martell, and Jacob Tremblay. This film oozes predictability. The story is slow and boring as it weaves comedy, drama, suspense, and terror. … Continue reading →

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Shanghai (2010) Rated R

Posted on August 6, 2024 by laurarachel4

 In the early 1940s, an American expat goes to Shanghai to investigate the death of his friend. Starring John Cusack, Gong Li, and Chow Yun-Fat.  As it is shot like a noir film, the cinematography is beautiful, but it lacks … Continue reading →

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The Big Sick (2017) Rated R

Posted on August 5, 2024 by laurarachel4

A Pakistan-born comedian falls in love with a grad student when she falls ill, and he must contend with the parents and his own feelings. Based on the true love story of Emily V. Gordon and Kumail Nanjiani. Starring Kumail … Continue reading →

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The Beguiled (2017) Rated R

Posted on August 3, 2024 by laurarachel4

A wounded Union soldier arrives at a girl’s school in Virginia during the end of the Civil War. Starring Colin Farrell, Nicole Kidman, and Kirsten Dunst. This is a remake of the 1971 film, and this version has a number … Continue reading →

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Rescuing Madison (2014) Rated TV-PG

Posted on August 2, 2024 by laurarachel4

 A famous singer is rescued by a fireman and a romance ensues. Starring Alona Tal, Ethan Peck, and Ted McGinley.  This is a fun romantic comedy. It has moments of unrealistic situations and doesn’t go deep into the problems that … Continue reading →

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