Tag Archives: age

Arthur Newman (2012) Rated R

Posted on May 7, 2018 by laurarachel4

A man fakes his own death to start a new life with a woman who is also trying to forget her past. Starring Colin Firth, Emily Blunt, and Lucas Hedges. At first glance, this film looks good; you have Firth and Blunt, … Continue reading →

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Amour (2012) Rated PG-13

Posted on March 6, 2018 by laurarachel4

Two retired musicians’ love is tested when one of them has a stroke. Starring Jean-Louis Trintignant, Emmanuelle Riva, Isabelle Huppert. Amour is the story of a couple whose love sustains them as age and illness wear away at their bodies. This … Continue reading →

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The Rebound (2009) Rated R

Posted on March 4, 2018 by laurarachel4

A single mom is captivated by a younger, sexy new neighbor. Starring  Catherine Zeta-Jones, Justin Bartha, Andrew Cherry. This is a mediocre romance- fun and cute at times, but easily forgettable. The chemistry is there between the actors, and the … Continue reading →

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Goodbye Christopher Robin (2017) Rated PG

Posted on February 25, 2018 by laurarachel4

 The film follows the life of A.A. Milne as he creates the stories behind Winnie-the-Pooh. Starring Vicki Pepperdine, Margot Robbie, Domhnall Gleeson. I thought this was a wonderful, behind-the-scenes portrayal of Milne’s life as he created the stories of Winnie-the-Pooh. There … Continue reading →

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Abraham (1993) Rated NR

Posted on September 13, 2017 by laurarachel4

 The Old Testament story of Abraham and his family as  they are tested by God. Starring Andrea Prodan, Gottfried John, Kevin McNally, Richard Harris, Barbara Hershey. This portrayal of the life of Abraham did an excellent job of incorporating both the historical and biblical aspects … Continue reading →

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Mr. Hockey: The Gordie Howe Story (2013) Rated PG

Posted on July 4, 2017 by laurarachel4

The story of the 1973 hockey season when Gordie Howe returns to the ice at age 44. Starring Michael Shanks, Kathleen Robertson, Martin Cummins. An emotionally stirring experience, this film tells the story of hockey great Gordie Howe who comes … Continue reading →

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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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The Pink Room (2011) Rated NR

Posted on November 16, 2016 by laurarachel4

The Pink Room tells the story of Mien as she is sold into sex trafficking at the age of fourteen. When she turns twenty, she meets a group of people fighting to make a difference. This documentary addresses solutions to … Continue reading →

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Johnny (2010) Rated NR

Posted on October 28, 2016 by laurarachel4

A boy who is living in a group foster home and dying of leukemia longs for a family of his own. Starring Jerry Phillips, Musetta Vander, Lonnie Colón, Lee Majors. Although it has some weaknesses, I connected with this story … Continue reading →

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Adventures in Babysitting (2016) Rated TV-G

Posted on October 25, 2016 by laurarachel4

Two teen rival babysitters join forces when one of the kids sneaks into the city. Starring Sabrina Carpenter, Sofia Carson, Nikki Hahn. This film is a remake of the 1987 film by the same name, which remains one of my … Continue reading →

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