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Another Period (Comedy Central) Rated NR

Posted on July 18, 2015 by laurarachel4

A satire spoofing the many turn-of-the-century shows on TV today. Starring Natasha Leggero, Riki Lindhome, Armen Weitzman This show chronicles the comings and goings of the Bellacourt family, an extremely wealthy family in turn-of-the-century Rhode Island. I checked it out … Continue reading →

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Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell (2015) Rated NR

Posted on July 3, 2015 by laurarachel4

Based on the best-selling novel from Susanna Clarke, Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell. Magic is long-lost in England until Mr. Norrell comes out to play, and Jonathan Strange, a novice with magic, begin a battle of the minds. Starring Bertie … Continue reading →

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Before I Go to Sleep (2014) Rated R

Posted on June 3, 2015 by laurarachel4

A woman wakes up everyday  remembering nothing about her past, until she discovers truths that make her question everyone around her. The film is adapted from  Before I Go to Sleep: A Novel by S. J. Watson.  Starring Nicole Kidman, Colin … Continue reading →

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Life of a King (2013) Rated PG-13

Posted on January 27, 2015 by laurarachel4

An Ex-Con creates a chess club for inner city kids. Based on a true story. Starring Cuba Gooding Jr., Dennis Haysbert, George Dick Wow, what a very worthy film. I enjoyed this film very much. I was quite surprised, I … Continue reading →

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Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters (2013) Rated PG

Posted on April 3, 2014 by laurarachel4

To save the camp Percy Jackson and his friends must travel to the Sea of Monsters to find the Golden Fleece. Based on the novel by Rick Riordan. Starring Logan Lerman, Alexandra Daddario, Douglas Smith, Stanley Tucci Having, again not … Continue reading →

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The Red Road (Sundance) Rated TV-14

Posted on March 6, 2014 by laurarachel4

A sheriff tries to keep his family together while dealing with the clashing of the white and Ramapo Mountain Indian communities. Starring Martin Henderson, Jason Momoa, Julianne Nicholson, Tamara Tunie, Kiowa Gordon, Allie Gonino The show is slow unfolding like … Continue reading →

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So This Is Christmas (2013) Rated NR

Posted on January 28, 2014 by laurarachel4

A teenage girl starts running in a bad crowd until a handyman comes into her life. He asks her to help with underprivileged kids’ Christmas play. Starring Eric Roberts, Vivica A. Fox, Lexi Ainsworth I think this is officially on … Continue reading →

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The Bells of St. Mary (1945) Rated NR

Posted on January 3, 2014 by laurarachel4

A Father and  a Nun become friends and rivals in a big city Catholic School. Starring Bing Crosby, Ingrid Bergman, Henry Travers This film is sugary sweet. My own cynicism has issues with this film. I’ll get into that later. … Continue reading →

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The Christmas Bunny (2010) Rated PG

Posted on January 1, 2014 by laurarachel4

A young foster girl, encounters an injured rabbit. She takes in the rabbit and forms a bond with the neighbor and her foster family. Starring Sophie Bolen, Madeline Vail, Colby French, Florence Henderson I was bowled over with this film. I … Continue reading →

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All I Want For Christmas (2013) Rated TV-PG

Posted on December 26, 2013 by laurarachel4

A woman who doesn’t listen gets a gift from Santa’s elf that lets her hear other people’s thoughts. Starring Melissa Sagemiller, Brad Rowe, Tom Arnold This has to be the worst movie of the season. This movie is beyond cheesy. … Continue reading →

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