Category Archives: Sport

Under The Boardwalk: The Monopoly Story (2010) Rated G

Posted on January 6, 2013 by laurarachel4

This is a documentary on the classic board game, Monopoly. Starring Zachary Levi, Philip Orbanes, Ken Koury, Hank Azaria I know, how boring can that be. I have to say that the infectiousness of the people who love the game keeps … Continue reading →

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Eight Men Out (1988) Rated PG

Posted on July 21, 2012 by laurarachel4

A dramatization of the Black Sox scandal when the underpaid Chicago White Sox accepted bribes to deliberately lose the 1919 World Series. Starring John Cusack, Clifton James, Michael Lerner, Christopher Lloyd, Charlie Sheen, David Strathairn, D.B. Sweeney -IMDB This film … Continue reading →

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The Luck of the Irish (2001)

Posted on March 29, 2012 by laurarachel4

Rated G A teenager must battle for a gold charm to keep his family from being controlled by an evil leprechaun. -IMDB Starring Ryan Merriman, Henry Gibson, Alexis Lopez This is a typical Disney film. The plot was interesting but … Continue reading →

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Moneyball (2011)

Posted on March 7, 2012 by laurarachel4

Rated PG-13 Based on the true story of Billy Beane, the general manager of the Oakland A’s. Beane used unusual method’s to turn the A’s into a great team. Starring Brad Pitt, Jonah Hill, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Robin Wright Moneyball is a … Continue reading →

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Goal 2: Living the Dream (2007)

Posted on January 25, 2012 by laurarachel4

Rated PG-13 Santiago Munez continues his journey into the world of football. Munez gains skill and knowledge on his Newcastle United team until he’s traded to Real Madrid soccer club bringing him ever closer to the World Cup. Starring Kuno Becker, … Continue reading →

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Blue Juice (1995)

Posted on January 8, 2012 by laurarachel4

Rated R Set in Cornwell, England. A group of surfers make the most of what waves they get. JC is the local top surfer and one night he goes out with his friends for a wild night. JC’s girlfriend on … Continue reading →

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Soul Surfer (2011)

Posted on September 29, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated PG The real life story of Bethany Hamilton, a teen surfer, who recovers from a shark attack and losing her arm. This isn’t as cheesy as other “Christian films” but it did have some issues with writing and acting at … Continue reading →

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To The Mat (2011)

Posted on August 31, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated NR Aaron Stocuim is a laid back ex-wrestler, whose trying to keep the family’s wrestling school in business. He gets help from a high-strung New York consultant. Yes, this is an opposites attract romance with a bit of wrestling mixed … Continue reading →

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Kes (1969)

Posted on July 24, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated PG-13 Kes is a story about a boy who was bullied and ousted by everyone around him. He finds an injured Kestrel which the boy nurses back to health. It’s an emotional story of friendship and loyalty. Wow. This story does take … Continue reading →

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The Fighter (2010)

Posted on May 15, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated R I’ve been waiting for this film for five years. Did it live up to expectations? Yes! Great acting on all four main actors, I especially enjoyed Amy Adams and Christian Bale. The two of them went above and … Continue reading →

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