Tag Archives: addiction

Guess Who’s Coming to Christmas (2013) Rated NR

Posted on August 17, 2020 by laurarachel4

A tarnished rock star decides to revamp his image by agreeing to a dear santa letter from a young boy in a small town to do a concert. Starring Drew Lachey, MacKenzie Porter, and Ellie Harvie. With the title of … Continue reading →

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Every Act of Life (2018) Rated NR

Posted on July 21, 2020 by laurarachel4

The film follows the life of playwright Terrence McNally, his groundbreaking plays and musicals, philanthropy, addiction, recovery, and fight for love. Starring F. Murray Abraham, Lynn Ahrens, and Jon Robin Baitz. This is a brilliant documentary on the life of Terrence … Continue reading →

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The Heart of the Matter (2014) Rated NR

Posted on June 20, 2019 by laurarachel4

This documentary gives viewers an inside look at Christians who are addicted to pornography and sex. The documentary interviews those in the industry, those addicted to pornography, and the family that lives with the addiction. They talk about the shame, … Continue reading →

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The Man with the Golden Arm (1955) Rated TV-14

Posted on May 14, 2019 by laurarachel4

A junkie works with drug addiction while his wife and card sharks put him down. Starring Frank Sinatra, Eleanor Parker, and Kim Novak. What makes this film is Sinatra, who plays the junkie battling his demons while the people around … Continue reading →

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Thanks for Sharing (2012) Rated R

Posted on November 25, 2018 by laurarachel4

A romantic comedy where a group of sex addicts tries to navigate the world of romance while trying to refrain from making the wrong choices. Starring Mark Ruffalo, Tim Robbins, and Gwyneth Paltrow. This film goes beyond a romantic comedy; it’s … Continue reading →

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Wetlands (2019) Rated TV-MA

Posted on June 11, 2018 by laurarachel4

A cop who has battled a heroin addiction relocates to Atlantic City where he starts a new life and restores his relationship with his daughter. Starring Heather Graham, Jennifer Ehle, Anthony Mackie, and Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje. While watching this film, I … Continue reading →

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Patrick Melrose (2018) Rated TV-MA

Posted on May 30, 2018 by laurarachel4

Following the death of his father, Patrick Melrose tries to overcome his addictions and demons that stem from his abusive father and indifferent mother. Based on the book by Edward St Aubyn. Starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Jennifer Jason Leigh, and Sebastian Maltz. … Continue reading →

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Shame (2011) Rated NC-17

Posted on January 21, 2016 by laurarachel4

Brandon has his sexual addiction under control until his sister comes to stay. Starring Michael Fassbender, Lucy Walters, Mari-Ange Ramirez, Carey Mulligan. All the talk during the 2011-2012 award season, as Shame racked up the awards, wasn’t about how good the … Continue reading →

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Perfect High (2015) Rated TV-14

Posted on July 12, 2015 by laurarachel4

Amanda, the perfect teen, gets introduced to prescription drug-sharing from her friends, which of course escalates to a heroin addiction.  Inspired by a true story. Starring Bella Thorne, Ross Butler, Daniela Bobadilla This film reminded me of those after school … Continue reading →

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