Tag Archives: acting

12 Angry Men (1957) Rated NR

Posted on May 27, 2017 by laurarachel4

A jury holdout forces his colleagues to reexamine the evidence against the defendant. Based on the play by Reginald Rose. Starring Martin Balsam, John Fiedler, Lee J. Cobb, Henry Fonda, Ed Begley. This film is simple, but what makes it stand … Continue reading →

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Healed By Grace (2012) Rated TV-PG

Posted on April 22, 2017 by laurarachel4

Riley Adams is on the verge of becoming a dancer when she has an accident which causes brain damage.  She heads to equine therapy to find the way back to her feet. Starring Tommy Beardmore, Larry Bower, Mark S. Esch, … Continue reading →

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Last Ride (2009) Rated NR

Posted on April 9, 2017 by laurarachel4

A boy travels across Australia with his dad, who is wanted for a violent crime. Based on the novel by Denise Young. Starring Hugo Weaving, Tom Russell, Anita Hegh. Brilliant acting, gorgeous cinematography, and a compelling story line make this … Continue reading →

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Battlestar Galactica: Blood and Chrome (2012) Rated NR

Posted on March 19, 2017 by laurarachel4

Follows young William Adama in the First Cylon War. Starring Luke Pasqualino, Ben Cotton, Lili Bordán. Having recently enjoyed the new version of Battlestar Galactica, I was intrigued by this made for TV movie. However, it was a disappointment; it … Continue reading →

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The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012) Rated PG-13

Posted on February 20, 2017 by laurarachel4

A shy freshman is taken under the wings of a couple of seniors. Based on the book by Stephen Chbosky.  Starring Logan Lerman, Dylan McDermott, Kate Walsh, Nina Dobrev, Paul Rudd, Emma Watson, Mae Whitman, Joan Cusack. Wow, this movie … Continue reading →

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The Sessions (2012) Rated R

Posted on February 6, 2017 by laurarachel4

A man with an iron lung wants to lose his virginity so he hires a sex surrogate. Based on an article, On Seeing a Sex Surrogate by Mark O’Brien. Starring John Hawkes, Helen Hunt, William H. Macy, Moon Bloodgood, Rhea … Continue reading →

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The Light Between Oceans (2016) Rated PG-13

Posted on February 5, 2017 by laurarachel4

A lighthouse keeper and his wife find a baby and choose to raise it as their own. Based on the book by M.L. Stedman. Starring Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander, Rachel Weisz. I really wanted to like this film. Both visually … Continue reading →

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The Woodcarver (2012) Rated PG

Posted on February 2, 2017 by laurarachel4

A troubled youth vandalizes a church. For his punishment, he does community service at the church with the woodcarver whose work he vandalized. Starring John Ratzenberger, Dakota Daulby, Woody Jeffreys. This is a typical Christian film with the usual message.  … Continue reading →

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Take Me Home Tonight (2011) Rated R

Posted on January 30, 2017 by laurarachel4

Four years after graduation, a high school genius uses his sister’s Labor Day party to make a move on his high school crush. Starring Topher Grace, Anna Faris, Dan Fogler, Teresa Palmer, Chris Pratt, Michael Ian Black. This movie did … Continue reading →

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Harley and the Davidsons (2016) Rated NR

Posted on January 25, 2017 by laurarachel4

Based on the true story of Harley and Davidsons from the birth of the bike through 100 years and into the hearts of the riders who love them. Starring Michiel Huisman, Bug Hall, Robert Aramayo, Annie Read, Essa O’Shea, Daniel … Continue reading →

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