The People vs. George Lucas (2010) Rated NR

Posted on January 17, 2024 by laurarachel4

A documentary on fans’ disenchantment with George Lucas. Starring Joe Nussbaum, Daryl Frazetti, and Doug Jones.

This film tackles fans’ dislikes and complaints against Lucas’ change in the films each time they are released. It’s a one-sided documentary that doesn’t offer anything from the other side. What it does do is give us a look into why Lucas made the changes he did, whether to improve creatively or for profit. It also brings out the worse in the fans; as the film goes on, it seems the angrier they are toward Lucas. It’s an interesting documentary, but it’s one that’s not worth the watch.

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Survivalists (BYU) Rated NR

Posted on January 16, 2024 by laurarachel4

 Two families compete against each other in a three-day race in the wilderness. Starring L. Terrel Majette, Rachel Majette, Tre Majette, and Colin O’Brady.

This is a great family reality show. Granted, the show has it’s staged moments, but it does put the family to the test. The family comes on the show for bonding and learning to help each other. They learn a lot of teamwork, communication, and survival skills as they travel through rough terrain. Most of these families are not country folk, so it does have the entertaining factor of decision making. This show is entertaining for all ages and worth the watch. 

 

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New This Week on DVD, January 16, 2024

Posted on January 16, 2024 by laurarachel4

 

 Trolls Band Together (PG)

When Branch’s brother, Floyd, is kidnapped for his musical talents by a pair of nefarious pop-star villains, Branch and Poppy embark on a harrowing and emotional journey to reunite the other brothers and rescue Floyd from a fate even worse than pop-culture obscurity. Starring Anna Kendrick, Justin Timberlake, Camila Cabello

 Journey to Bethlehem (PG)

A young woman carrying an unimaginable responsibility. A young man torn between love and honor. A jealous king who will stop at nothing to keep his crown. Starring Fiona Palomo, Milo Manheim, Antonio Banderas

 Billions: The Final Season (TV-MA)

This drama reveals the lives and machinations of powerful players in high finance. Set in New York, a wealthy hedge fund manager uses all of his cunning to engineer profitable trades. Such ambition naturally leads to corruption, and a U.S. attorney pursues a case against the manager. Unexpected tips and revealed secrets swing their fortunes back and forth. These two strong personalities drive the action in each episode as the love of money crosses legal boundaries. Starring Paul Giamatti, Maggie Siff, David Costabile

 Dangerous Waters (NR)

A young woman, her new boyfriend and her single mother embark on a sailing adventure to Bermuda. However, when criminals suddenly attack their boat, the pleasure trip turns into a desperate fight for survival and a quest for vengeance. Starring Odeya Rush, Eric Dane, Saffron Burrows, Ray Liotta

 Rise of the Footsoldier: Vengeance (NR)

Pat Tate embarks on a rampage to avenge his loyal and trusted footsoldier’s violent death, venturing beyond his comfort zone of Essex into the dark side of 90s Soho to track down the villain responsible. Set to execute his revenge, Tate will stop at nothing even as the world around him starts to explode. Starring Craig Fairbrass, Phil Davis, Geoff Bell

 Spring Lakes (NR)

When Marcus, a down and out struggling filmmaker goes on a search for his missing sister in Spring Lakes, he encounters strange and mysterious occurrences in the form of a Satanic Cult. Marcus must find his sister before, he too, becomes engulfed by the living forest and suffers the same fate as his sister, Shiela. Starring Carl Wharton, James Jaysen Bryhan, Oris Erhuero

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The Peacemaker (1997) Rated R

Posted on January 15, 2024 by laurarachel4

An army colonel and a civilian team up to track down Russian nuclear weapons. Starring George Clooney, Nicole Kidman, and Marcel Iures.

This film has the usual action that the genre calls for, but it’s just not as good as other films. The special effects aren’t the best. While both Clooney and Kidman are great actors, the pairing just doesn’t mesh. Plus, you have the pacing where there’s political babble then action. It doesn’t flow as nicely as it could. The film isn’t original; although it does try to differentiate itself from others. It has Clooney’s sense of humor, but that doesn’t improve a bad script. This film is not worth the watch.

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Super 8 (2011) Rated PG-13

Posted on January 14, 2024 by laurarachel4

 The Summer of 1979, a group of friends witness a train crash that causes unexplained events. Starring Joel Courtney, Jessica Tuck, Joel McKinnon Miller 

This film has nostalgic for the 80s  films. The film brings back all the memories of youth during the 80s. It’s a great homage to the films made in the  80s. The actors where great for their roles. Kyle Chandler was  brilliant with the subtle acting tones. The special effects were great. The film does have it’s problems. The most annoying is the consistency of the monster. The rules come and go, they don’t stay consistent. This film overall, has heart and warmth even with the zombies and aliens. It’s worth the watch.  

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Serinda Swan

Posted on January 13, 2024 by laurarachel4

 

 Feud (2017) Rated TV-MA

An anthology series centering on famous feuds, including Bette Davis and Joan Crawford, and Truman Capote and the New York elite.

 Hawaii Five-0 (2010) Rated TV-14

When Steve McGarrett returns home to Oahu to find his father’s killer, the Governor offers him the chance to run his own task force: Five-0.

 Supernatural (2005) Rated TV-14

Two brothers follow their father’s footsteps as hunters, fighting evil supernatural beings of many kinds, including monsters, demons, and gods that roam the earth.

 Psych (2006) Rated TV-PG

When a novice sleuth convinces the police he has psychic powers, he and his reluctant best friend are hired on as consultants to help solve complicated cases.

 Graceland (2013) Rated TV-14

A rookie FBI agent is sent to a house for undercover agents in Southern California, where he is trained by a former legend FBI agent.

 Smallville (2001) Rated TV-PG

A young Clark Kent struggles to find his place in the world as he learns to harness his alien powers for good and deals with the typical troubles of teenage life in Smallville, Kansas.

 Devotion (2022) Rated PG-13

A pair of U.S. Navy fighter pilots risk their lives during the Korean War and become some of the Navy’s most celebrated wingmen.

Synopsis by IMDB. 

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Alan Ritchson

Posted on January 12, 2024 by laurarachel4

 

 Though None Go with Me (2006) Rated G

Elizabeth Leroy devotes her life to serving God but her faith is tested over the years as she has to overcome many hardships and sorrows.

 New Girl (2011) Rated TV-14

After a bad break-up, Jess, an offbeat young woman, moves into an apartment loft with three single men. Although they find her behavior very unusual, the men support her – most of the time

 Hawaii Five-0 (2010) Rated TV-PG

When Steve McGarrett returns home to Oahu to find his father’s killer, the Governor offers him the chance to run his own task force: Five-0.

 Midnight Bayou (2009) Rated TV-14

Silver spoon Boston lawyer Declan Fitzpatrick fell in instant love with a Louisiana bayou ‘haunted’ estate when he drove by with college friends. Now he learns it’s on sale and rushes to the rather destitute owner, old Odette Simone. She lives in a cabin nearby and makes sure he gets to meet her orphaned granddaughter, headstrong restaurateur Lena. The youngsters sort of fall in love, but the estate’s bloody slavery days past, including fratricide and infanticide, comes to weigh heavily, even in ghostly fashions.

 Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013) Rated TV-14

Comedy series following the exploits of Det. Jake Peralta and his diverse, lovable colleagues as they police the NYPD’s 99th Precinct.

 Frasier (1993) Rated TV-PG

Dr. Frasier Crane moves back to his hometown of Seattle, where he lives with his father and works as a radio psychiatrist.

 The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013) Rated PG-13

Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark become targets of the Capitol after their victory in the 74th Hunger Games sparks a rebellion in the Districts of Panem.

 Smallville (2001) Rated TV-PG

A young Clark Kent struggles to find his place in the world as he learns to harness his alien powers for good and deals with the typical troubles of teenage life in Smallville, Kansas.

 Justice League: The New Frontier (2008) Rated PG-13

In the 1950s, a new generation of superheroes must join forces with the community’s active veterans and a hostile US government to fight a menace to Earth.

 DC’s Legends of Tomorrow (2016) Rated TV-14

Time-traveling rogue Rip Hunter must recruit a ragtag team of heroes and villains to help prevent an apocalypse that could impact not only Earth, but all of time.

 Supergirl (2015) Rated TV-PG

The adventures of Superman’s cousin and her own superhero career.

Synopsis by IMDB

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New This Week in Theaters, January 11, 2024

Posted on January 11, 2024 by laurarachel4

 

 Mean Girls (PG-13)
Opens on Friday, January 12
Starring: Angourie Rice, Renee Rapp, Auli’i Cravalho

New student Cady Heron is welcomed into the top of the social food chain by the elite group of popular girls called ‘The Plastics,’ ruled by the conniving queen bee Regina George and her minions Gretchen and Karen. However, when Cady makes the major misstep of falling for Regina’s ex-boyfriend Aaron Samuels, she finds herself prey in Regina’s crosshairs. As Cady sets to take down the group’s apex predator with the help of her outcast friends Janis and Damian, she must learn how to stay true to herself while navigating the most cutthroat jungle of all: high school.

The Beekeeper (2024) - IMDb The Beekeeper (R)
Opens on Friday, January 12
Starring: Jason Statham, Jeremy Irons, Emmy Raver-Lampman

One man’s campaign for vengeance takes on national stakes after he is revealed to be a former operative of a powerful and clandestine organization known as Beekeepers.

The Book of Clarence (2023) - IMDb The Book of Clarence (PG-13)
Opens on Friday, January 12
Starring: Lakeith Stanfield, Omar Sy, RJ Cyler, James McAvoy

Streetwise but down-on-his-luck, Clarence is struggling to find a better life for his family, while fighting to free himself of debt. Captivated by the power and glory of the rising Messiah and His apostles, he risks everything to carve his own path to a divine life, and ultimately discovers that the redemptive power of belief may be his only way out.

 

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Jessica Parker Kennedy

Posted on January 10, 2024 by laurarachel4

 

 50/50 (2011) Rated R

Inspired by a true story, a comedy centered on a 27-year-old guy who learns of his cancer diagnosis and his subsequent struggle to beat the disease.

 Colony (2016) Rated TV-14

In the wake of a mysterious alien invasion, a family fights to stay together in a new world order.

 The Old Man (2022) Rated TV-MA

A retired CIA agent is hunted by both the agency he once worked for and his own nightmares, when an unknown man suddenly visits him after nearly three decades.

 Smallville (2001) Rated TV-PG

A young Clark Kent struggles to find his place in the world as he learns to harness his alien powers for good and deals with the typical troubles of teenage life in Smallville, Kansas.

 The Secret Circle (2011) Rated TV-14

16 year old Cassie Blake moves to Chance Harbor, Washington to live with her grandmother after her mother mysteriously dies. She discovers she’s a witch along with 5 other teens.

 In Time (2011) Rated PG-13

In a future where people stop aging at 25, but are engineered to live only one more year, having the means to buy your way out of the situation is a shot at immortal youth. Here, Will Salas finds himself accused of murder and on the run with a hostage – a connection that becomes an important part of the way against the system.

 Supergirl (2015) Rated TV-14

The adventures of Superman’s cousin and her own superhero career.

 Nearlyweds (2013) Rated TV-PG

Revolves around three friends who have dream weddings only to find out that the pastor who married them failed to complete the key paperwork required to make them official.

Synopsis by IMDB.

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Emerald Fennell

Posted on January 9, 2024 by laurarachel4

 

 The Crown (2016) Rated TV-MA

Follows the political rivalries and romances of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign and the events that shaped Britain for the second half of the 20th century.

 Victoria (2016) Rated TV-PG

The early life of Queen Victoria, from her ascension to the throne at the tender age of 18 to her courtship and marriage to Prince Albert.

 Killing Eve (2018) Rated TV-14

After a series of events, the lives of a security operative and an assassin become inextricably linked.

 Albert Nobbs (2011) Rated R

Albert Nobbs struggles to survive in late 19th-century Ireland, where women aren’t encouraged to be independent. Posing as a man so she can work as a butler in Dublin’s most elegant hotel, Albert meets a handsome painter and looks to escape the lie she has been living.

 Promising Young Woman (2020) Rated R

A young woman, traumatized by a tragic event in her past, seeks out vengeance against those who crossed her path.

Synopsis by IMDB. 

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