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Dolly Parton’s Coat of Many Colors (2015) Rated TV-G

Posted on January 1, 2016 by laurarachel4

Based on Dolly Parton’s true story of her coat of many colors. It’s a story of faith, love and family. Starring Alyvia Alyn Lind, Jennifer Nettles, Ricky Schroder, Gerald McRaney. Wow, well done! I thought this film was going to … Continue reading →

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A Christmas Tree Miracle (2013) Rated G

Posted on December 20, 2015 by laurarachel4

A down-on-their-luck family must learn what is important in life. Starring Kevin Sizemore, Claudia Esposito, Terry Kiser, Jill Whelan, Barrett Carnahan, Emily Capehart, Siomha Kenney. I loved the overall message of this film; it just could have been told a … Continue reading →

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Three Wise Women (2010) Rated NR

Posted on December 19, 2015 by laurarachel4

A doctor, set to marry on Christmas Eve, gets help from her younger and older selves to discover who she truly is. Starring Fionnula Flanagan, John Rhys-Davies, Hugh O’Conor, Lauren Coe, Amy Huberman, Brendan Patricks. This film is inspired by … Continue reading →

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Clash of the Titans (1981) Rated PG

Posted on September 20, 2015 by laurarachel4

The mythical Perseus goes on a quest, battling Medusa and the Kraken monster, to rescue Princess Andromeda. Starring Laurence Olivier, Claire Bloom, Maggie Smith Period special effects and makeup and mediocre acting are all part of this film’s charm.  You … Continue reading →

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What Would Jesus Do? (2010) Rated PG

Posted on September 11, 2015 by laurarachel4

A pastor who is struggling with his faith and his non-committal congregation meet a stranger. The stranger reignites their faith to enable them to save their church and community from a corrupt politician. Based on the book, In His Steps … Continue reading →

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Ties That Bind (UPtv) Rated TV-PG

Posted on September 9, 2015 by laurarachel4

A tough female detective takes in her brother’s children when he is convicted of aggravated assault. Starring Kelli Williams, Jonathan Scarfe, Dion Johnstone, Natasha Calis, Mitchell Kummen, Matreya Scarrwener, Rhys Matthew Bond This show isn’t well-written, and the acting is little over … Continue reading →

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Humans (AMC) Rated NR

Posted on August 30, 2015 by laurarachel4

In the parallel world where the must-have new gadget is a robot called a Synth. The show explores the emotional blurred lines between humans and machines. Based on the Swedish drama Real Humans. Starring Gemma Chan, Katherine Parkinson, Lucy Carless, Tom … Continue reading →

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Game Time: Tackling the Past (2011) Rated NR

Posted on August 28, 2015 by laurarachel4

A football star comes home to his small town family to face the mistakes he has made in life. Starring Josh Braaten, Ryan McPartlin, Katie Carr This film is a sugary sweet movie with good moral lessons in it. The script … Continue reading →

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Birdman: Or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014) Rated R

Posted on August 13, 2015 by laurarachel4

An actor, whose career has waned, opens a play on Broadway while his one iconic character continues to haunt him. Starring Michael Keaton, Emma Stone, Kenny Chin, Zach Galifianakis, Naomi Watts It’s a rarity when everything comes together for a … Continue reading →

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Best Friends Whenever (Disney) Rated TV-G

Posted on July 21, 2015 by laurarachel4

When a classmate’s science experiment goes awry, two, teenage best friends, Shelby and Cyd, find themselves able to travel through time together. Starring Landry Bender, Lauren Taylor, Gus Kamp, Ricky Garcia, Benjamin Royer, Matthew Royer A typical Disney Channel production, with … Continue reading →

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