Tag Archives: alcoholic

Walk Invisible: The Brontë Sisters (2016) Rated TV-PG

Posted on June 9, 2023 by laurarachel4

The journey of the Bronte Sisters as they battle to get their novels published. Starring Finn Atkins, Charlie Murphy, and Chloe Pirrie. This film follows the Bronte family as they have to deal with family problems all the while trying … Continue reading →

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Curse of the Starving Class (1994) Rated R

Posted on November 30, 2022 by laurarachel4

The story of a poor farming family with an alcoholic father and a mother who is trying to save the family. Starring James Woods, Kathy Bates, and Randy Quaid. This film moves so slowly, and I think it’s partly due … Continue reading →

Posted in 1994, Based on a Play, Drama, films, Movie reviews, movies, Rated R, reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

You Kill Me (2007) Rated R

Posted on February 13, 2022 by laurarachel4

An alcoholic hitman befriends a woman to help settle a score in New York. Starring Ben Kingsley, Téa Leoni, and Luke Wilson. This film is a quirky dark comedy. Kingsley plays the straight man in this comedy, and he does … Continue reading →

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The Girl on the Train (2016) Rated R

Posted on January 11, 2022 by laurarachel4

A divorcee entangles her life into a missing person investigation. Based on the book by Paula Hawkins. Starring Emily Blunt, Haley Bennett, and Rebecca Ferguson. I love a story that takes a twist and a turn that you aren’t expecting. … Continue reading →

Posted in 2016, Based on a Novel, Crime, Drama, films, Movie reviews, movies, Rated R, reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Shameless (Showtime) Rated TV-MA

Posted on October 28, 2019 by laurarachel4

A family in Chicago is no holds barred as they try to survive with an alcoholic father. Starring William H. Macy, Ethan Cutkosky, and Jeremy Allen White. This show is extremely well written. The characters make a strong loving unit … Continue reading →

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A Star is Born (1937) Rated NR

Posted on May 12, 2019 by laurarachel4

A young woman comes to Hollywood and dreams of stardom but only achieves the fame with an alcoholic, former leading man whose stardom is behind him. Starring Janet Gaynor, Fredric March, and Menjou. The first version of A Star is … Continue reading →

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Small Town Crime (2017) Rated R

Posted on February 13, 2018 by laurarachel4

An alcoholic ex-cop finds the body of a girl and becomes hell-bent on finding the killer. Along the way, he gets his family in trouble. Starring John Hawkes, Anthony Anderson, Octavia Spencer. A bit far-fetched and rushed at the end, but … Continue reading →

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Smashed (2012) Rated R

Posted on December 17, 2017 by laurarachel4

A married couple whose bond is a mutual love of alcohol gets their relationship tested when one of them becomes sober. Starring Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Aaron Paul, Nick Offerman, Megan Mullally, Octavia Spencer. This is the gritty, unromantic story of an alcoholic trying to stay sober … Continue reading →

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Eight Crazy Nights (2002) Rated PG-13

Posted on September 27, 2017 by laurarachel4

An alcoholic with a criminal record is forced to perform community service while coming to terms with his bad habits. Starring Adam Sandler, Jackie Sandler, Austin Stout, Kevin Nealon, Rob Schneider, Jon Lovitz, Tyra Banks. As a fan of many of Sandler’s films, I was looking forward … Continue reading →

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Undaunted… The Early Life of Josh McDowell (2011) Rated UR

Posted on November 22, 2016 by laurarachel4

A drama based on the life of Josh McDowell. Starring Allen Williamson, John Klicka, George Seder. This is a great film which showcases life of minister Josh McDowell. This man survived a childhood filled with alcoholism and abuse.  He joined … Continue reading →

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