Category Archives: Mysteries

The Spirit of Christmas (2015) Rated UR

Posted on January 29, 2016 by laurarachel4

A woman falls for the ghost that haunts the inn she is trying to sell. Starring Thomas Beaudoin, Kati Salowsky, Steven A. Miller, Jen Lilley. This film was surprising in that it stayed with me long after I finished watching … Continue reading →

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Safe House (2012) Rated R

Posted on January 28, 2016 by laurarachel4

A CIA agent in charge of a safe house gets a notorious fugitive when the safe house is attacked. Now, both the agent and fugitive are on the run. Starring Denzel Washington, Ryan Reynolds, Vera Farmiga, Brendan Gleeson, Sam Shepard, … Continue reading →

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Deck the Halls (2011) Rated TV-PG

Posted on January 2, 2016 by laurarachel4

Based on the book by Carol Higgins Clark and Mary Higgins Clark. Detective Regan Reilly and amateur sleuth Alvirah Meehan investigate the kidnapping of Regan’s father. Starring Kathy Najimy, Eric Johnson, Scottie Thompson I found this film enjoyable, more as … Continue reading →

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The Mystery of Edwin Drood (2012) Rated NR

Posted on November 26, 2015 by laurarachel4

A Masterpiece production of Charles Dickens’ unfinished book, The  Mystery of Edwin Drood. Starring Matthew Rhys, Freddie Fox, Tamzin Merchant. This has to be one of the worst productions I have seen depicting one of Charles  Dickens’ works. I’m not … Continue reading →

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Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close (2011) Rated PG-13

Posted on November 21, 2015 by laurarachel4

A nine-year-old, autistic inventor searches for the lock to a key his father left him after he died in the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. Based on the novel by Jonathan Safran Foer.  Starring Tom Hanks, Thomas Horn, … Continue reading →

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Mandie and the Forgotten Christmas (2011) Rated G

Posted on October 27, 2015 by laurarachel4

When Mandie visits her school’s forbidden attic, she discovers a Christmas secret. Based off of Lois Gladys Leppard book series. Starring Kelly Washington, Amanda Waters, Joanna Daniel This is a lovely film for families. Despite its low production value, the story line … Continue reading →

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Quantico (ABC) Rated TV-14

Posted on October 25, 2015 by laurarachel4

A young group of FBI recruits at Quantico face scrutiny when one of them is suspected to be a terrorist. Starring Priyanka Chopra, Jake McLaughlin, Johanna Braddy This is one of the best shows of the season.  The storyline is strong, with effective … Continue reading →

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The Captive (2014) Rated R

Posted on September 18, 2015 by laurarachel4

Eight years after an 9-year-old girl disappears, some incidents occur which show she may still be alive. Formerly titled Captives and Queen of the Night. Starring Kevin Durand, Alexia Fast, Mireille Enos, Rosario Dawson, Ryan Reynolds Ryan Reynolds and Mireille … Continue reading →

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Vanishing on 7th Street (2010) Rated R

Posted on September 13, 2015 by laurarachel4

A group of survivors try to fight off an invasion of darkness with light. Starring Hayden Christensen, John Leguizamo, Thandie Newton This movie lacked true thriller appeal, but the premise was interesting.  There isn’t too much frightening about people who … Continue reading →

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The Ghost Writer (2010) Rated PG-13

Posted on September 4, 2015 by laurarachel4

A ghostwriter, hired to help write the memoir of a former Prime Minister, uncovers secrets that put his own life in danger. Adapted from the book, The Ghost, by Robert Harris. Starring Ewan McGregor, Jon Bernthal, Tim Preece, Jim Belushi, Timothy … Continue reading →

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